Abstract: A liquid hydrogen reservoir and a method for operating a liquid hydrogen reservoir. The liquid hydrogen reservoir includes a cryostatic container operable to hold liquid hydrogen; a discharge line operable to discharge gaseous hydrogen in the cryostatic container; a boil-off management system (BMS), a return line, and a boil-off valve (BOV). The BMS that includes a mixing chamber operable to mix the gaseous hydrogen with ambient air, a catalyst arranged downstream of the mixing chamber and operable for a catalytic conversion of the gaseous hydrogen with the ambient air, and an exhaust gas line arranged downstream of the catalyst and operable to discharge the gas stream to the environment. The return line is operable to connect the exhaust gas line to the mixing chamber to facilitate a return flow of at least a partial stream of the exhaust gas line into the mixing chamber.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for producing hydrogen peroxide by performing coupled chemical and electrochemical reactions are disclosed. An electrochemical cell has a chemical reaction chamber configured to hydrogenate a shuttle molecule and an electrochemical chamber configured to electrochemically dissociate water to form hydrogen ions at an anode, and to reduce the hydrogen ions to atomic hydrogen at a cathode. The chemical reaction chamber and the anode chamber are separated by a metallic membrane. The metallic membrane acts as a cathode of the cell, a hydrogen-selective layer and a catalyst. The metallic membrane may comprise a layer of palladium or a palladium alloy. A layer of co-catalyst may optionally be electrodeposited on the layer of palladium or palladium alloy. An ion exchange membrane separates the metallic membrane and the anode chamber. The hydrogenated shuttle molecule may be supplied to a reactor for contacting an oxygen-containing gas to yield hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: A purification method for an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, includes passing the aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution through a first H-form strong cation exchange resin column 1, a salt-form strong anion exchange resin column 2 and a second H-form strong cation exchange resin column 3. An H-form strong cation exchange resin having crosslinking of 6% or less, an H-form strong cation exchange resin having crosslinking of 9% or more, or an H-form strong cation exchange resin produced by steps (a) and (b) is used as an H-form strong cation exchange resin packed in the second H-form strong cation exchange resin column 3: (a) copolymerizing a monovinyl aromatic monomer with a crosslinkable aromatic monomer having a non-polymerizable impurity content of 3% by weight or less therein using a predetermined amount of a specified radical polymerization initiator at a predetermined polymerization temperature to obtain a crosslinked copolymer; and (b) sulfonating the crosslinked copolymer.

Abstract: Provided are a Nb-doped nickel oxide-zirconia composite catalyst, and a method for preparing the same. An excellent methane modification reaction is performed by doping a nickel oxide site with niobium, so that alcohol may be prepared at low costs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide production method and a hydrogen peroxide production kit that are capable of producing hydrogen peroxide more efficiently and at lower costs than conventional methods. Specifically, the present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide production method comprising: (1) a hydrogen peroxide generation step of generating hydrogen peroxide by irradiating a reaction system containing water, an organic polymer photocatalyst, and O2 with light, wherein (2) the organic polymer photocatalyst comprises an organic polymer having a structure such that a monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic compound and/or a monocyclic or polycyclic heteroaromatic compound is/are linked by a bridging group, and (3) the organic polymer has a band structure such that a conduction band (CB) has a potential lower than the potential of two-electron reduction of O2, and a valance band (VB) has a potential higher than the potential of four-electron oxidation of water.

Abstract: A film formation method is provided with a catalyst film formation step for forming a catalyst film on the surface of a substrate by displacement reduction plating, an intermediate film formation step for forming a palladium plating film on the catalyst film, and a surface film formation step for forming a gold plating film on the palladium plating film.

Abstract: Methods for preparing a catalyst system, include providing a catalytic substrate comprising a catalyst support having a surface with a plurality of metal catalytic nanoparticles bound thereto and physically mixing and/or electrostatically combining the catalytic substrate with a plurality of oxide coating nanoparticles to provide a coating of oxide coating nanoparticles on the surface of the catalytic nanoparticles. The metal catalytic nanoparticles can be one or more of ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, and platinum, rhenium, copper, silver, and gold. Physically combining can include combining via ball milling, blending, acoustic mixing, or theta composition, and the oxide coating nanoparticles can include one or more oxides of aluminum, cerium, zirconium, titanium, silicon, magnesium, zinc, barium, lanthanum, iron, strontium, and calcium. The catalyst support can include one or more oxides of aluminum, cerium, zirconium, titanium, silicon, magnesium, zinc, barium, iron, strontium, and calcium.

Abstract: A catalyst for synthesizing hydrogen peroxide is provided. The catalyst includes first material capable of dissociating hydrogen molecules; and second material capable of suppressing dissociation of oxygen molecules, where one or more interfaces are formed between the first material and the second material. The catalyst can be used as an alternative to the expensive palladium catalysts. In particular, the catalyst can be used for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of preparing a catalyst having Pt—Pd dispersed in polymer electrolyte multilayers, suitable for use in production of hydrogen peroxide, wherein the use of the catalyst prepared by forming polymer electrolyte multilayers on an anionic resin support and performing sulfuric acid treatment and loading (insertion or attachment) of Pt—Pd particles can result in high hydrogen conversion, hydrogen selectivity and hydrogen peroxide yield for a long period of time.

Abstract: A method of forming a catalyst material includes hindering the reaction rate of a displacement reaction and controlling the formation of platinum clusters, where an atomic layer of metal atoms is displaced with platinum atoms, to produce a catalyst material that includes an atomic layer of the platinum atoms.

Abstract: A catalyst support comprising a material functionalized with at least one acid group and at least one halogen atom; and a supported catalyst comprising (i) a catalyst and (ii) the catalyst support comprising the functionalized material, as well as their uses in production of hydrogen peroxide. A process for producing hydrogen peroxide, comprising reacting hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of the supported catalyst comprising the functionalized material, optionally with the addition of an inert gas, in a reactor.

Abstract: A composite filtration media for removing broad spectrum toxic chemicals from streams of air comprised of a physical mixture of a zirconium hydroxide analog material and a basic gas removal material is taught in which the composite filtration media is prepared by blending the zirconium hydroxide analog material in powder form with the basic gas removal material in powder form before pressing into pellets, tablets, briquettes, or the like. Subsequent grinding of the pressed material can be employed to produce a powder form of the composite filtration media. Cross-reaction of the composite components is reduced, thus prolonging the service life of the filtration media. Effectiveness in removing ammonia and sulfur dioxide are demonstrated for various compositions of the composite filtration media in both dry and humid conditions, including after aging for three weeks in humid conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of preparing a catalyst having Pt—Pd dispersed in polymer electrolyte multilayers, suitable for use in production of hydrogen peroxide, wherein the use of the catalyst prepared by forming polymer electrolyte multilayers on an anionic resin support and performing sulfuric acid treatment and loading (insertion or attachment) of Pt—Pd particles can result in high hydrogen conversion, hydrogen selectivity and hydrogen peroxide yield for a long period of time.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method by which hydrogen peroxide can be produced at a satisfactory level from an industrial and economical viewpoint without causing the load of purification to be large and without needing too large facilities for production. The present invention is directed to a method for producing hydrogen peroxide, which comprises reacting hydrogen and oxygen in a reaction medium in the presence of a noble metal catalyst and a radical scavenger.

Abstract: Method of reducing the odor of sulphur-bound products, in particular modified sulphur or sulphur concrete, comprising contacting the sulphur-bound products with a bleaching agent, like e.g. sodium hydrochloride or hydrogen peroxide. The resulting sulphur-bound products emit reduced levels of sulphur-containing gases such as H2S and SO2 and have a reduced odor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a titanium dioxide catalyst particle, the catalyst particle comprising ruffle nanorods having metal nanoparticles deposited at or near the free ends of the nanorods, which is suitable to catalyse reactions after exposure to temperatures above 550 deg C. The invention also provides for the use of a catalyst particle in catalysing reactions and a method of catalysing reactions, the catalyst particle being suitable to catalyse reactions after exposure to temperatures above 550 deg C.

Abstract: An object is to provide a method for producing an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, which can effectively remove an impurity, such as silicic acid or a silicate, contained in an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution. The method of the present invention for producing an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution has a first step for contacting an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution with activated alumina which has been cleaned with purified water, and a second step for, after the first step, contacting the resultant aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution with a cation-exchange resin. The cation-exchange resin is preferably a hydrogen ion-type, strongly acid cation-exchange resin having a sulfonic acid group. The aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution being in contact with the activated alumina and the cation-exchange resin preferably has a temperature of 30° C. or lower.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising: a platinum group metal, silver, gold, or a mixture thereof, and a carrier containing an oxide other than zirconium oxide and a precipitate layer of zirconium oxide onto the oxide other than zirconium oxide, as well as their uses in production of hydrogen peroxide. A process for producing hydrogen peroxide, comprising reacting hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of such catalyst in a reactor, and a process for producing such catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising: a platinum group metal, silver or gold, and a carrier containing niobium or tantalum oxide or niobium or tantalum phosphate, and an oxide other than niobium or tantalum oxide, as well as its use in production of hydrogen peroxide. A process for producing hydrogen peroxide, comprising reacting hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of such catalyst in a reactor, and a process for producing such catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising at least one catalytically active metal selected from the group consisting of elements of Groups 7 to 11, wherein the catalytically active metal is supported on a support material being grafted with acid groups other than OH groups, wherein a metal is in the bulk of the support material, and wherein the catalytically active metal is different from the metal of the support material. A method for preparing such catalyst and the use of such catalyst for catalyzing reactions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a catalyst, including, in one example: a carrier, a polymer electrolyte multilayer film formed on the carrier, and metal particles dispersed in the polymer electrolyte multilayer film. The catalyst can be easily prepared, and can be used to produce hydrogen peroxide in high yield in the presence of a reaction solvent including no acid promoter.

Abstract: The invention provides a food decay odor controller which includes a mercaptan remover.

Abstract: A catalyst support comprising a material functionalized with at least one acid group and at least one halogen atom; and a supported catalyst comprising (i) a catalyst and (ii) the catalyst support comprising the functionalized material, as well as their uses in production of hydrogen peroxide. A process for producing hydrogen peroxide, comprising reacting hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of the supported catalyst comprising the functionalized material, optionally with the addition of an inert gas, in a reactor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing of ultra-clean and high-purity aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution. Industrial grade hydrogen peroxide is filtered by SBA-15 molecular sieve with which the chelator is loaded, and then it is further filtered by a hyperfiltration membrane to obtain the ultra-clean and high-purity aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution. The method provided in the present invention overcomes the problems such as complexity of operation, high energy consumption and high content of impurities in the product, and is suitable for continuous production on a large scale because of its simple equipment, simple operation, low energy consumption and stable quality of the product.

Abstract: A method of converting an inactive biocide into an active biocide comprises: contacting the inactive biocide with an activating agent, wherein the activating agent is capable of chemically reacting with the inactive biocide; and causing or allowing a chemical reaction to take place between the inactive biocide and the activating agent, wherein the chemical reaction produces the active biocide. The methods can also include deactivating the active biocide via a chemical reaction between the active biocide and a deactivating agent.

Abstract: A storage and mixing device is illustrated and described. The device can include first and second separate containers each defining a distinct internal cavity. The first container can be movable (e.g., rotatable) relative to the second container between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the cavities can be substantially sealed from one another. In the second position, a first gas forming ingredient in one of the cavities can mix with a second gas forming ingredient in the other cavity to form a gas, such as chlorine dioxide gas. The device can have one or more filtered openings to allow gas generated by mixing the first and second gas forming ingredients to escape into the ambient environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fixed bed reactor for carrying out a mixed gas/liquid phase reaction, wherein the reactor has a piping structure composed of microchannels, the cross-sectional area of the fixed bed is 0.0001 cm2 to 0.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing nano-sized rutile, anatase, or a mixture of rutile and anatase TiO2 powder. The process includes the steps of: 1) forming a Ti-peroxo complex by mixing H2O2 with a Ti compound, and 2) heating the Ti-peroxo complex at a temperature of above 50° C. A primary particle size of TiO2 particles, synthesized by the method, is below 50 nm, and an agglomerated particle size thereof after a washing/dry process is below about 10 ?m. The major characteristics of the present invention are that it is a low temperature process, a highly concentrated synthesis, and high production yield of above 90%.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution having a hydrogen peroxide concentration [H2O2] expressed as % by weight of the solution and an apparent pH of from pHmin to pHmax, such that pHmin=3.45?0.0377×[H2O2], and pHmax=3.76?0.0379×[H2O2]. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said hydrogen peroxide solution and the use of said solution in a process for the epoxidation of olefins.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process and composition for teeth bleaching and color maintenance made up of a solution added to beverages (coffee, tea, wine, sodas). The method and composition offers and option to start breaking down stains prior to penetration in o the tooth enamel. The purpose of this invention is to provide a way to eliminate or reduce the staining effect from beverages such as coffee, tea, wine, juices and sodas. The mixture will include an oxygen releasing agent which may include infusion of oxygen gas, and/or solutions of sodium perborate, carbamide peroxide, chlorine dioxide, or hydrogen peroxide. The mixture is dispensed into drinks that can stain teeth.

Abstract: Concentrated aqueous hydrogen peroxide or another reactive compound in a liquid carrier is activated by atomization and contact with a suitable catalyst that is concurrently atomized in a carrier liquid. Concentrated hydrogen peroxide and a hydrogen peroxide activation catalyst are atomized into a droplet spray for catalytic activation of the hydrogen peroxide in this invention, useful for treatment of a combustion flue gas containing contaminants such as NO? and/or Hg.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of inhibiting aconitase activity of fungal cells in an individual, the method comprising administering an inhibitor of aconitase activity to the fungal cell in an amount effective to inhibit activity of aconitase by said fungal cells.

Abstract: Method of reducing the odour of sulphur-bound products, in particular modified sulphur or sulphur concrete, comprising contacting the sulphur-bound products with a bleaching agent, like e.g. sodium hydrochloride or hydrogen peroxide. The resulting sulphur-bound products emit reduced levels of sulphur-containing gases such as H2S and SO2 and have a reduced odour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst having surface-modified metal nanoparticles immobilized in a stationary phase in which a polymer electrolyte membrane is formed, and a preparation method thereof. The catalyst of the present invention may be used in a process for producing hydrogen peroxide by direct synthesis from oxygen and hydrogen.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a catalyst, including, in one example: a carrier, a polymer electrolyte multilayer film formed on the carrier, and metal particles dispersed in the polymer electrolyte multilayer film. The catalyst can be easily prepared, and can be used to produce hydrogen peroxide in high yield in the presence of a reaction solvent including no acid promoter.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds which are -amino acid hydrogen peroxide solvates, wherein the side chain of the -amino acid has no basic nitrogen. A process for preparing the compounds and uses thereof are also described.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purification system, which upgrades exhaust gas purification while curtailing an increase in an operating cost, is disclosed. The exhaust gas purification system comprises an SCR catalyst for reducing and removing nitrogen oxides in an exhaust gas from an engine (10) by bringing the nitrogen oxides into contact with a reducing agent, oxidation catalysts (11, 17) for oxidizing gas components in the exhaust gas, a water electrolysis device (24) for producing oxygen by electrolyzing water, and an oxygen supply pipe (29) for supplying the oxygen produced by the water electrolysis device (24) to the exhaust gas.

Abstract: A process for preparing an oxygenate product by direct conversion of a C1-C3 alkane in either the gas or liquid phase, by contacting the selected alkane with hydrogen peroxide or a hydroperoxy species in the presence of a gold-based heterogeneous catalyst on a metal oxide support having a morphology of nanotubes, nanofibers, nanowires, or nanorods. The result is efficient conversion under mild conditions. The hydrogen peroxide or hydroperoxy species may themselves be prepared, in situ, by contacting a hydrogen source and oxygen in the presence of the same type of catalyst. The process may be particularly useful in the conversion of methane to methanol.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing an oxidation reaction product of an aromatic compound, having excellent environmental load reduction performance, cost reduction performance, etc. Provided is a process for producing an oxidation reaction product of a raw material aromatic compound by reacting the raw material aromatic compound with an oxidizing agent. The process further uses an electron donor-acceptor linked molecule. The process includes the step of: reacting the electron donor-acceptor linked molecule in an electron-transfer state, the oxidizing agent, and the raw material aromatic compound, thereby generating an oxidation reaction product resulting from oxidation of the raw material aromatic compound.

Abstract: A composition for catalyzing oxygen reduction reactions in alkaline media, including transition-metal macrocycles and metallic nano-particles. The metallic nanoparticles have diameters ranging from about 1 nm to about 500 nm and are typically selected from the group including Ag, Ni, Co, Au, W, Mo, Mn and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for continuous production of ultra-pure aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution. Industrial grade aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution as raw material is pretreated by macroporous adsorption resin, and then is brought into contact with a cation exchange resin, anion exchange resin to the first ion exchange. Then the material is brought into contact with multi-stage mixed cation and anion exchange resin columns, and is filtered by ultrafilter to obtain ultra-pure aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution. The method provided by the present invention has high security, simple operation, stable quality of product, and is suitable for continuously produce on a large scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing of ultra-clean and high-purity aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution. Industrial grade hydrogen peroxide is filtered by SBA-15 molecular sieve with which the chelator is loaded, and then it is further filtered by a hyperfiltration membrane to obtain the ultra-clean and high-purity aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution. The method provided in the present invention overcomes the problems such as complexity of operation, high energy consumption and high content of impurities in the product, and is suitable for continuous production on a large scale because of its simple equipment, simple operation, low energy consumption and stable quality of the product.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a catalyst, including, in one example: a carrier, a polymer electrolyte multilayer film formed on the carrier, and metal particles dispersed in the polymer electrolyte multilayer film. The catalyst can be easily prepared, and can be used to produce hydrogen peroxide in high yield in the presence of a reaction solvent including no acid promoter.

Abstract: Method for making a direct synthesis hydrogen peroxide catalyst includes (i) mixing together a solvent, a plurality of noble metal catalyst atoms, and a plurality of organic dispersing agent molecules, the organic dispersing agent molecules each including at least one functional group capable of bonding with the noble metal catalyst atoms; (ii) reacting the organic dispersing agent with the catalyst atoms to form complexed catalyst atoms and forming a plurality of catalytic nanoparticles from the complexed catalyst atoms; (iii) supporting the catalytic nanoparticles on a support material; and (iv) reducing the catalyst atoms at a temperature of at least 351° C. to yield a supported and activated direct synthesis hydrogen peroxide catalyst.

Abstract: A device, system, and method, for the formation of advanced oxidation products by contacting a hydrated catalytic surface of a catalytic target structure with broad spectrum ultraviolet light in the 100 nm to 300 nm range that preferably includes 185 nm and 254 nm wavelengths. The catalytic surface reacts with the ultraviolet light energy and hydrate at the catalytic surface to form advanced oxidation products, The catalytic surface in one embodiment includes a hydrophilic agent, titanium dioxide, silver, copper, and rhodium. Preferably, the catalytic surface is coated with a coating that includes the hydrophilic; agent, titanium dioxide, silver, copper, and rhodium. A photohydroionization cell (100) that includes an ultraviolet light source (204) and a catalytic target structure (110) in an air environment to form advanced oxidation product is also provided. A U.V. light indicator and a monitor and/or control system for the photohydroionization cell (100) are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fixed bed reactor for carrying out a mixed gas/liquid phase reaction, wherein the reactor has a piping structure composed of microchannels, the cross-sectional area of the fixed bed is 0.0001 cm2 to 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant for producing hydrogen peroxide by direct synthesis (i.e. hydrogen reacts with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst), which is on-site at a paper mill. The invention relates to a method for manufacturing hydrogen peroxide by direct synthesis from hydrogen originating from the recovery of the spent liquor during the manufacture of wood pulp or cellulose pulp.

Abstract: Layered particles that contain a source of hydrogen peroxide, a binder material, and a bleach activator and a method of improving the stability of a source of hydrogen peroxide. The layered particles can be incorporated into granular detergents.

Abstract: A process for carrying out at least two unit operations in series, the process comprising the step of: (a) directing a feed stream into an integrated assembly which comprises a first microchannel unit operation upon at least one chemical of the feed stream to generate a distributed output stream that exits the first microchannel unit operation in a first set of discrete microchannels isolating flow through the discrete microchannels; and (b) directing the distributed output stream of the first microchannel unit operation into a second microchannel unit operation as a distributed input stream, to continue isolating flow between the first set of discrete microchannels, and conducting at least one operation upon at least one chemical of the input stream to generate a product stream that exits the second microchannel unit operation, where the first microchannel unit operation and the second unit operation share a housing.

Abstract: The present methods and compounds relate to increasing meat tenderness by inducing post-mortem breakdown in muscle tissue. This is achieved by the use of beta-blockers in the pre-mortem period, which results in higher calpastatin levels, and reduced hyperplasia. This is also achieved by the use of agents immediately before slaughter that induce apoptosis in muscle tissue. This is further achieved by administering agents that induce muscle fiber fission.