Abstract: The disclosed subject matter presents a catalyst or catalyst composition as well as the methods of making and using the catalyst or catalyst composition. In one aspect, the disclosed subject matter relates to a catalyst comprising CoMnaSibXcYdOx wherein in X comprises an element from Group 11; Y comprises an element from Group 12; a ranges from 0.8 to 1.2; b ranges from 0.1 to 1; c ranges from 0.01 to 0.05; d ranges from 0.01 to 0.05; x is a number determined by the valency requirements of the other elements present; and wherein the catalyst converts synthesis gas to at least one olefin.

Abstract: The present disclosures and inventions relate to a catalyst or catalyst composition and the methods of making and using the catalyst or catalyst composition. In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a catalyst composition that includes a catalyst having the formula CA CB Ox and a catalyst support; a) CA is CoaMnbXd, wherein X comprises Si, Ti, Cu, Zns Pd, or La or a combination thereof; a ranges from 0.8 to 1.2; b ranges from 0.1 to 1; and d ranges from 0 to 0.5; and b) CB is NieCufMghSim, wherein e ranges from about 0.8 to 1.2; f ranges from 0 to 1; h ranges from 0 to 0.5; and m ranges from 0 to 0.5; wherein Ox is determined by the valence requirements of the other elements present, wherein in the catalyst support consists essentially of magnesia, alumina, silica, titanic, carbon, or zeolite, or a combination thereof; and wherein the catalyst composition converts synthesis gas to at least one olefin.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter presents a catalyst or catalyst composition as well as the methods of making and using the catalyst or catalyst composition. In one aspect, the disclosed subject matter relates to a catalyst comprising CoMnaSibXcYdOx wherein in X comprises an element from Group 11; Y comprises an element from Group 12; a ranges from 0.8 to 1.2; b ranges from 0.1 to 1; c ranges from 0.01 to 0.05; d ranges from 0.01 to 0.05; x is a number determined by the valency requirements of the other elements present; and wherein the catalyst converts synthesis gas to at least one olefin.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for the production of carboxylic acids by the oxidation of the corresponding unsaturated aldehydes, and methods for making and using the catalyst compositions. The catalysts include compositions of the formula: MoaVbAlcXdYeOz wherein X is at least one element selected from W and Mn; Y is at least one element selected from Pd, Sb, Ca, P, Ga, Ge, Si, Mg, Nb, and K; a is 1; b is 0.01–0.9; c is 0<0.2; d is 0<0.5; e is 0<0.5; and z is an integer representing the number of oxygen atoms required to satisfy the valency of the remaining elements in the composition. Using the catalyst composition of the present invention, one may effectively oxidize the desired starting materials at relatively high levels of conversion, selectivity, and productivity, and with minimal side products.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for the production of unsaturated aldehydes by the oxidation of the corresponding olefins, and methods of making and using such catalyst compositions. The catalysts of the present invention include compositions of the formula: MoaPdbBicFedX1eX2fX3gOz, wherein X1 is an element selected from Co, Ni, V, Pt, Rh, or mixtures thereof; X2 is an element selected from Al, Ga, Ge, Mn, Nb, Zn, Ag, P, Si, W, or mixtures thereof; X3 is an element selected from K, Mg, Rb, Ca, Sr, Ba, Na, In, or mixtures thereof; a is 1; b is 0<b<0.3; c is 0<c<0.9; d is 0<d<0.9; e is 0<e<0.9; f is 0<f<0.9; g is 0<g<0.3; and z is an integer representing the number of oxygen atoms required to satisfy the valency of Mo, Pd, Bi, Fe, X1, X2, and X3 in the catalyst composition. Using the methods of the present invention, one may effectively oxidize the desired starting materials at relatively high levels of conversion, selectivity, and productivity, and with minimal side products.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide catalytic system comprises a catalyst having the formula

Abstract: A process for producing olefins and carboxylic acids from lower alkanes using a mixed metal oxide catalytic system comprising a catalyst having the formula MoaVbAlcXdYeOz wherein: X is at least one element selected from the group consisting of W and Mn; Y is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Pd, Sb, Ca, P, Ga, Ge, Si, Mg, Nb, and K; a is 1; b is 0.01 to 0.9; c is >0 to 0.2; d is >0 to 0.5; e is >0 to 0.5; and z is an integer representing the number of oxygen atoms required to satisfy the valency of Mo, V, Al, X, and Y.

Abstract: A process for the production of alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid with high yield at low temperature and atmospheric pressure, includes two stages for catalytic vapor-phase oxidation of olefins with molecular oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst composition for the production of carboxylic acids by the oxidation of the corresponding unsaturated aldehydes, and methods for making and using the catalyst compositions. The catalysts include compositions of the formula: MoaVbAlcXdYeOz wherein X is at least one element selected from W and Mn; Y is at least one element selected from Pd, Sb, Ca, P, Ga, Ge, Si, Mg, Nb, and K; a is 1; b is 0.01-0.9; c is 0<0.2; d is 0<0.5; e is 0<0.5; and z is an integer representing the number of oxygen atoms required to satisfy the valency of the remaining elements in the composition. Using the catalyst composition of the present invention, one may effectively oxidize the desired starting materials at relatively high levels of conversion, selectivity, and productivity, and with minimal side products.

Abstract: A process for the production of alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid with high yield at low temperature and atmospheric pressure, includes two stages for catalytic vapor-phase oxidation of olefins with molecular oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst composition for the production of carboxylic acids by the oxidation of the corresponding unsaturated aldehydes, and methods for making and using the catalyst compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst composition for the production of unsaturated aldehydes by the oxidation of the corresponding olefins, and methods of making and using such catalyst compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst composition for the production of unsaturated aldehydes by the oxidation of the corresponding olefins, and methods of making and using such catalyst compositions. The catalysts of the present invention include compositions of the formula: MoaPdbBicFedX1eX2fX3gOz, wherein X1 is an element selected from Co, Ni, V, Pt, Rh, or mixtures thereof; X2 is an element selected from Al, Ga, Ge, Mn, Nb, Zn, Ag, P, Si, W, or mixtures thereof; X3 is an element selected from K, Mg, Rb, Ca, Sr, Ba, Na, In, or mixtures thereof; a is 1; b is 0<b<0.3;c is 0<c<0.9; d is 0<d<0.9; e is 0<e<0.9; f is 0<f<0.9; g is 0<g<0.3; and z is an integer representing the number of oxygen atoms required to satisfy the valency of Mo, Pd, Bi, Fe, X1, X2, and X3 in the catalyst composition.