Abstract: Methods of forming non-metal doped metal oxide nanoparticles using a flame spray pyrolysis process are described. The non-metal doped metal oxide nanoparticles exhibit high photocatalytic activity. Specific non-metal doped metal oxides nanoparticles which can be formed by the described processes include nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide and sulfur-doped titanium dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to low temperature process for preparing nanoparticles of porous crystalline Fe-, Al- or Ti-based MOF carboxylate materials with low polydispersity index, and uses thereof, particularly as catalyst support for carrying out heterogeneously catalyzed chemical reactions, or as gas storage/separation/purification material, or as matrix for encapsulating active principles (medicine, cosmetics).

Abstract: The present specification relates to a method comprising: (A) mixing a ferrite-based catalyst molded article with diluent material particles; and (B) adding the mixture to a catalyst reactor, and a method for preparing butadiene using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer. The super absorbent polymer contains polymer particles formed of large pores in a certain amount or more, and thus can exhibit large surface area and excellent initial absorption capacity. Therefore, when the super absorbent polymer is used, it can provide a sanitary material such as a diaper or a sanitary napkin which can quickly absorb body fluids and impart a dry and soft touch feeling.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygen carrier solid, its preparation and its use in a method of combustion of a hydrocarbon feedstock by active mass chemical-looping oxidation-reduction, i.e. chemical-looping combustion (CLC). The solid, which is in the form of particles, comprises an oxidation-reduction active mass composed of metal oxide(s) dispersed in a ceramic matrix comprising at least one oxide with a melting point higher than 1500° C., such as alumina, and has, initially, a specific macroporous texture. The oxygen carrier solid is prepared from an aqueous suspension containing precursor oxide grains for the ceramic matrix that have a specific size, by a spray-drying technique.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exhaust gas purification catalyst having improved durability, which comprises a substrate and a catalyst coat layer formed on the substrate, the catalyst coat layer having a two-layer structure, wherein the catalyst coat layer includes an upstream portion on an upstream side and a downstream portion on a downstream side in an exhaust gas flow direction, and a part or all of the upstream portion is formed on a part of the downstream portion, wherein the downstream portion contains Rh fine particles, and wherein the Rh fine particles have an average particle size measured by a transmission electron microscope observation of 1.0 nm or more to 2.0 nm or less, and a standard deviation ? of the particle size of 0.8 nm or less.

Abstract: A method for preparing an active catalyst for high-efficiency denitration is disclosed. The method includes: a catalyst raw material is charged into a denitration reactor, NH3 and an inert gas are introduced and then heating is performed, and the temperature is held and then natural cooling is performed, thereby obtaining the catalyst. The active catalyst can greatly improve the denitration activity in low temperature range, and can not only improve the denitration efficiency under the condition without SO2 and H2O, but also can improve the denitration efficiency under the condition with both SO2 and H2O. The service life of the catalyst is prolonged under the premise of not changing the existing catalyst preparation process, and the economic benefit is significant. The denitration efficiency of a powder catalyst can be increased by 25%, and the denitration efficiency of a honeycombed catalyst or a corrugated catalyst can be increased by 20%.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a catalyst for ammoxidation, comprising steps of: preparing a catalyst precursor slurry comprising a liquid phase and a solid phase; drying the catalyst precursor slurry to obtain dry a particle; and calcining the dry particle to obtain a catalyst for ammoxidation, wherein the solid phase of the catalyst precursor slurry comprises an aggregate containing a metal and a carrier, metal primary particles constituting the aggregate have a particle size of 1 ?m or smaller, and an average particle size of the metal primary particles is 40 nm or larger and 200 nm or smaller.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for fabricating catalysts for ammonia decomposition. The method may comprise (a) subjecting a catalyst support to one or more physical or chemical processes to optimize one or more pores, morphologies, and/or surface chemistry or property of the catalyst support; (b) depositing a composite support material on the catalyst support, wherein the composite support material comprises a morphology or surface chemistry or property; and (c) depositing one or more active metals on at least one of the composite support material and the catalyst support, wherein the one or more active metals comprise one or more nanoparticles configured to conform to the morphology of the composite support material and/or catalyst support material, thereby optimizing one or more active sites on the nanoparticles for ammonia processing.

Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising MgO, Al2O3 and one or more further alkaline earth metal oxides, provides for outstanding catalytic production of propylene when employed together with a metathesis catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst for producing an olefin, the catalyst having an excellent conversion and excellent selectivity, and a method for preparing the catalyst. The catalyst for producing an olefin, according to the present invention, includes: a support including alumina and an auxiliary support component; a main catalyst including an active metal oxide supported on the support; and a co-catalyst including an oxide of an alkali metal and a Group 6B transition metal.

Abstract: Acrylamide photoinitiators are provided, in which a photoinitiator moiety and an acrylamide are incorporated into the photoinitiator structure.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a catalyst includes depositing a catalyst slurry containing at least a catalyst metal and water on a support, depositing particles of a water-absorbing polymer on a surface of the catalyst slurry, expanding the particles to a predetermined size with the water present in the catalyst slurry, and firing the support having the catalyst slurry and the particles deposited on the catalyst slurry.

Abstract: A double-layer structured catalyst for use in dehydrogenation of light hydrocarbon gas within a range of C3 to C6, configured such that platinum, tin, and an alkali metal are carried in a phase-changed carrier, wherein the tin component is present in an entire region inside the carrier, and the platinum and the tin form a single complex and are present in an alloy form within a range of a predetermined thickness from an outer periphery of the carrier.

Abstract: A system and method for providing dried inert gas to a protected space is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing a supported two-component metal oxide ozone catalytic oxidation catalyst for an advanced treatment of a petrochemical wastewater is provided. The supported two-component metal-oxide ozone catalytic oxidation catalyst is prepared from commercially-available active alumina balls by the steps of carrier activation, impregnating liquid preparation, carrier impregnation, catalyst roasting, and catalyst cleaning. The supported two-component metal oxide ozone catalytic oxidation catalyst has product stability, is reusable, and is of significance in application of ozone catalytic oxidation technologies as well as energy conservation and consumption reduction for petrochemical wastewater treatment plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ultra-thin carbon-layer composite material modified by nickel nanoclusters and vanadium carbide particles, and its preparation method and application. The composite material comprises a two-dimensional ultra-thin carbon-layer as a matrix, in which nickel clusters and vanadium carbide nanoparticles are embedded to form coupling interfaces between Ni and C, VC and C, and Ni and VC. The thickness of the two-dimensional ultra-thin carbon-layer is less than 10 nm.

Abstract: A method of forming a batch of shaped adsorbent particles may include applying a precursor mixture into a shaping assembly within an application zone to form a batch of precursor shaped adsorbent particles, drying the batch of precursor shaped adsorbent particles within the shaping assembly to form the batch of shaped adsorbent particles, and ejecting the batch of shaped adsorbent particles from the shaping assembly. The batch of shaped adsorbent particles may have a moisture content of at least about 20 wt. %.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a process for pelletizing a spent bleaching earth (SBE) into a clay-biocarbon composite including classifying the SBE based on at least one parameter of the SBE, selecting at least one filler compound and mixing the at least one filler compound with the SBE to make a mixture, forming a plurality of pellets out of the mixture, and pyrolyzing the pellets to produce the clay-biocarbon composite. Pyrolyzing a pelleted spent bleaching earth (SBE) may include advancing the pelleted SBE with a distributer to a first thermal chamber for providing even thermal processing, releasing the pelleted SBE to an auger to cool to room temperature, and condensing at least one volatile compound emitted from the pelleted SBE during thermal processing to produce a condensate for reuse.

Abstract: The method for preparing a super absorbent polymer according to the present disclosure reduces the generating amount of a fine powder while realizing the same particle size distribution in the process of pulverizing the dried polymer, thereby reducing the load of the fine powder reassembly, drying, pulverizing and classifying steps.