Abstract: A catalyst precursor composition for forming a phenol alkylation catalyst, the composition comprising: 70 to 98 weight percent of abase oxide comprising: magnesium oxide with a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area from 75 meter2/gram to 220 meter2/gram, preferably from 75 meter2/gram to 140 meter2/gram, more preferably from 90 meter2/gram to 130 meter2/gram; or magnesium carbonate with a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area of from 100 meter2/gram to 220 meter2/gram, preferably from 120 meter2/gram to 200 meter2/gram; or a combination thereof; at least one metal promoter precursor comprising an iron precursor, a manganese, a vanadium precursor, or a copper precursor; and a pore former, a lubricant, a coke inhibitor; and optionally, a strength additive; and optionally a binder, and a method of alkylating phenol using a catalyst derived from the catalyst precursor.

Abstract: Processes for producing alcohols are described. The processes involve contacting a reactant feed that includes a first alcohol with a metal oxalate salt and a Cu-based catalyst under conditions sufficient to produce a product composition that includes a second alcohol. The second alcohol has a higher carbon number than the first alcohol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supported nanoparticle catalyst, methods of making the supported nanoparticle 5 catalysts and uses thereof. The supported nanoparticle catalyst includes catalytic metals M1, M2, M3, and a support material. M1 and M2 are different and are each selected from nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu) or zinc (Zn), wherein M1 and M2 are dispersed in the support material. M3 is a noble metal deposited on the surface of the nanoparticle catalyst and/or dispersed in the support material. The nanoparticle catalyst is 10 capable of producing hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO) from methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2).