Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel uranium catalyst on a support of particular pore size distribution, to a process for preparation thereof, and to the use thereof in the course of processes for preparing chlorine from hydrogen chloride.

Abstract: Process for the continuous production of catalysts which are useful for the production of carbon nanotubes by decomposition of gaseous carbon compounds.

Abstract: Electrochemical process for the reduction of molecular oxygen in alkaline solutions in the presence of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes, in which no hydrogen peroxide forms as a by-product of the reduction.

Abstract: Thermally stable catalyst for heterogeneously catalyzed oxidation in the presence of hydrogen chloride and/or chlorine, comprising nanoparticulate core of a ruthenium compound with surrounding gas- and liquid-pervious shell of zirconium oxide or titanium oxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing at least one microgel, at least one carbon nanotube and at least one organic medium. Said organic medium can be cross-linked or non cross-linked.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing chlorine in three process steps, wherein a catalytic oxidation of hydrogen chloride to chlorine over a uranium oxide catalyst is performed in a first process step, the chlorine formed is at least partly removed in a second step, and an electrochemical oxidation of hydrogen chloride to chlorine is performed in a third process step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multistage process for preparing chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, in which the conversion is performed over at least two different catalyst beds under adiabatic conditions, and to a reactor system for performing the process.

Abstract: Catalyst for oxidation reactions which comprises at least one constituent active in the catalysis of hydrogen chloride oxidation and support therefor, which support is based on uranium oxide. The catalyst is notable for a high stability and activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing diphenylcarbonate while using a catalyst composition comprising ionic fluids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst and a process for hydrogenating organic compounds.

Abstract: Process for the reduction of oxygen in aqueous chlorine- and/or chloride-containing solutions in the presence of a catalyst comprising nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for heterogeneously catalyzed partial esterification of (meth)acrylic acid with oxyalkylated polyols, wherein the oxyalkylated polyols have at least 3 free hydroxyl groups, and wherein the catalyst is selected from the group comprising acidic ion exchange resins and/or acidic zeolites. The invention further relates to (meth)acrylic esters and urethane acrylates, obtained by a process according to the present invention, and to the use thereof as radiation-curable compounds.

Abstract: Apparatus for hydrogen chloride electrolysis, comprising a cathode that has a layer of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes having functional groups containing nitrogen.

Abstract: Process for producing nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (NCNTs) in a fluidized bed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, in which the reaction is carried out over 18 to 60 catalyst beds connected in series under adiabatic conditions, and to a reactor system for performing the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metal matrix material made of a hydrogen-permeable metal 1 and a chemically stable metal 2 that is also hydrogen permeable, said matrix material having a structure comprised of a plurality of centers made of the metal 2 surrounded by the metal 1. The invention further relates to a method for the production of said matrix material, having the following steps: a. optionally pretreating the metal 1 and/or 2 b. coating metal 1 with a metal 2 to form a composite metal powder c. pressing the composite metal powder into the metal matrix material according to the invention in the form of a pressed body d. optionally deforming the pressed body thus obtained to form a molded body. The metal matrix material has a greater mechanical stability as compared to a conventionally coated metal film by virtue of a more homogeneous stress distribution during the change in volume of the metal phases as a result of hydrogen absorption and thermal expansion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel thermostable palladium catalyst, a method for producing the same and the use thereof in hydrogenation reactions, especially hydrogenations of nitro compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst and to a process for preparing chlorine by catalytic oxidation of hydrogen chloride. The catalyst comprises an active component and a support material, said active component comprising at least uranium or a uranium compound. The catalyst is notable for a high stability and activity at a lower cost compared to the noble metals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, by reacting the process gas mixture in a reactor in at least two separate reaction zones under adiabatic conditions over catalyst beds, and by passing the process gas mixture leaving at least one reaction zone subsequently through a heat exchanger connected downstream of the particular reaction zone. It further relates to a reactor system for preparing chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen by means of the process according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for oxidation reactions which comprises at least one constituent active in the catalysis of hydrogen chloride oxidation and support therefor, characterized in that the support is based on uranium oxide. The catalyst is notable for a high stability and activity.