Abstract: Methods of catalytic hydrogenation, including methods that may be used to hydrogenate an unsaturated reactant to produce an at least partially saturated product that may be a solid at 20° C. Systems for catalytic hydrogenation that may include a reactor bed containing one or more activated carbon monolith catalysts. At least 97% of unsaturated bonds may be saturated by the methods and systems.

Abstract: Activated carbon monolith catalyst including a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and including a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions.

Abstract: Activated carbon monolith catalyst including a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and including a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions.

Abstract: An activated carbon monolith catalyst comprising a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and comprising a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions are also disclosed.

Abstract: An activated carbon monolith catalyst comprising a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and comprising a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions are also disclosed.

Abstract: An activated carbon monolith catalyst comprising a finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and comprising a supporting matrix and substantially discontinuous activated carbon particles dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting activated carbon monolith. A method for making, and a method for use, of such an activated carbon monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A catalytic converter device, useful with a self-cleaning oven, is provided. The device includes (a) a dish-shaped body formed of a mesh of metal strands, the body having a base member, sidewalls projecting from the base member, and a flange extending out from the sidewalls, the mesh having a plurality of apertures therethrough; (b) a catalytic material on at least the surface of the mesh; and (c) one or more locking tabs extending from the sidewalls, wherein the locking tabs and flange cooperate to secure the device within an orifice of a gas vent so exhaust gases will pass through the apertures. The locking tabs can be formed by punching a hole in the sidewall, such that each locking tab remains integral with the sidewall, the locking tab projecting from an edge of the hole distal the flange and at angle toward the flange.

Abstract: A carbon black monolith comprising a matrix comprising ceramic material and carbon black dispersed throughout the matrix and a method for making a carbon black monolith comprising extruding an extrudable mixture including a carbon black, a ceramic forming material, water, an extrusion aid, and a flux material. A carbon black monolith catalyst comprising a finished self-supporting carbon black monolith having at least one passage therethrough, and comprising a supporting matrix and carbon black dispersed throughout the supporting matrix and at least one catalyst precursor on the finished self-supporting carbon black monolith. A method for making and a method for use of such a carbon black monolith catalyst in catalytic chemical reactions are also disclosed.