Patents by Inventor Bjorn Moden

Bjorn Moden has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11786864
    Abstract: There is disclosed an organic-free, metal-containing zeolite Beta with a silica-to-alumina ratio (SAR) ranging from 5 and 20, and a metal content of at least 0.5 wt. %. There is also disclosed a method of making such a zeolite Beta without organic structure directing agent (SDA). The metal, which may comprise Fe or Cu, can be found in amounts ranging from 1-10 wt. %. A method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases using the disclosed zeolite is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: PQ Corporation
    Inventors: Hong-Xin Li, William E Cormier, Bjorn Moden
  • Publication number: 20220162081
    Abstract: An as-synthesized microporous material having a CHA structure and containing a first and a second organic structure directing agent (OSDA), wherein the first OSDA has the following general structure of the quaternary ammonium cation is disclosed: A microporous crystalline material made from the as-synthesized material is also disclosed. A method of making microporous crystalline material using combined organic structure directing agents is also disclosed. A method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas that comprises contacting exhaust gases, typically in the presence of ammonia, urea, an ammonia generating compound, or a hydrocarbon compound, with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline is further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Lifeng WANG, Bjorn MODEN, Hong-Xin LI, Nathaniel J. ROECKEL
  • Patent number: 11278875
    Abstract: A metal-containing chabazite zeolite, which has an FTIR peak area ratio between the peak at 900-1300 cm?1 (Si—O—Si asymmetric stretch) and the peak at 765-845 cm?1 (˜805 cm?1 is Si—O—Si symmetric stretch) of at least 55. A method for preparing metal-containing CHA zeolites with high SCR activity at low reaction temperatures from alkali cation-free reaction mixtures that contain the three OSDA structures: metal-polyamine, N,N,N-trimethyl-1-adamantyl ammonium (TMAda+) and TMAOH. The metal-containing CHA zeolites produced by the disclosed method can be identified by XRD, FTIR spectroscopy, FT-VIS spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. A method of selective catalytic reduction of NOx in exhaust gas using the material described herein is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Ecovyst, Inc
    Inventors: Lifeng Wang, Bjorn Moden, James Thomas Hughes, Hong-Xin Li
  • Patent number: 11103857
    Abstract: A method of producing hydrothermally stable chabazite (CHA) zeolites is disclosed. The disclosed method is based on the use of reaction mixtures that (1) are essentially void of alkali metal cations and (2) contain the N,N,N-trimethyl-1-adamantyl ammonium (TMAda+) organic as the sole OSDA. The disclosed method results in a higher crystalline CHA zeolite that exhibits hydrothermal stability. There is also disclosed a zeolite material having a CHA-type framework structure made by the disclosed method. A method of selective catalytic reduction of NOx in exhaust gas using the material described herein is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: PQ Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua Pacheco, Bjorn Moden
  • Patent number: 11040337
    Abstract: A microporous crystalline material having a molar silica to alumina ratio (SAR) ranging from 10 to 15 and a fraction of Al in the zeolite framework of 0.63 or greater is disclosed. A method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas that comprises contacting exhaust gases, typically in the presence of ammonia, urea, an ammonia generating compound, or a hydrocarbon compound, with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline is also disclosed. Further, a method of making the disclosed microporous crystalline material is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: PQ Corporation
    Inventors: Hong-Xin Li, Anton Petushkov, Lifeng Wang, Bjorn Moden
  • Patent number: 11027983
    Abstract: An as-synthesized microporous material having a CHA structure and containing at least one organic structure directing agent that has the following general structure of the quaternary ammonium cation is disclosed: A microporous crystalline material made from the as-synthesized material is also disclosed. A method of making microporous crystalline material using one or more organic structure directing agents is also disclosed. A method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas that comprises contacting exhaust gases, typically in the presence of ammonia, urea, an ammonia generating compound, or a hydrocarbon compound, with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: PQ Corporation
    Inventors: Hong-Xin Li, Bjorn Moden, Anton Petushkov
  • Publication number: 20200392009
    Abstract: An as-synthesized microporous material having a CHA structure and containing at least one organic structure directing agent that has the following general structure of the quaternary ammonium cation is disclosed: A microporous crystalline material made from the as-synthesized material is also disclosed. A method of making microporous crystalline material using one or more organic structure directing agents is also disclosed. A method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas that comprises contacting exhaust gases, typically in the presence of ammonia, urea, an ammonia generating compound, or a hydrocarbon compound, with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: PQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hong-Xin LI, Bjorn Moden, Anton Petushkov
  • Publication number: 20200197916
    Abstract: A metal-containing chabazite zeolite, which has an FTIR peak area ratio between the peak at 900-1300 cm?1 (Si—O—Si asymmetric stretch) and the peak at 765-845 cm?1 (˜805 cm?1 is Si—O—Si symmetric stretch) of at least 55. A method for preparing metal-containing CHA zeolites with high SCR activity at low reaction temperatures from alkali cation-free reaction mixtures that contain the three OSDA structures: metal-polyamine, N,N,N-trimethyl-1-adamantyl ammonium (TMAda+) and TMAOH. The metal-containing CHA zeolites produced by the disclosed method can be identified by XRD, FTIR spectroscopy, FT-VIS spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. A method of selective catalytic reduction of NOx in exhaust gas using the material described herein is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: PQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lifeng WANG, Bjorn MODEN, James Thomas HUGHES, Hong-XIN LI
  • Patent number: 10675613
    Abstract: Paraffin isomerization catalyst comprising of from 0.01 to 5 wt. % of a Group VIII noble metal on a carrier containing alumina and zeolite beta having a silica to alumina molar ratio (SAR) of from 5 to 15 and process employing such catalyst for isomerization of a hydrocarbon feed containing paraffins having of from 4 to 8 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Monique Van der Zon, Vincent Rogers, Hong-Xin Li, William Edward Cormier, Bjorn Moden, Bart Pelgrim, Wiebe S. Kijlstra
  • Publication number: 20200061594
    Abstract: A microporous crystalline material having a molar silica to alumina ratio (SAR) ranging from 10 to 15 and a fraction of Al in the zeolite framework of 0.63 or greater is disclosed. A method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas that comprises contacting exhaust gases, typically in the presence of ammonia, urea, an ammonia generating compound, or a hydrocarbon compound, with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline is also disclosed. Further, a method of making the disclosed microporous crystalline material is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: PQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hong-Xin LI, Anton PETUSHKOV, Lifeng WANG, Bjorn MODEN
  • Publication number: 20200038849
    Abstract: A method of producing hydrothermally stable chabazite (CHA) zeolites is disclosed. The disclosed method is based on the use of reaction mixtures that (1) are essentially void of alkali metal cations and (2) contain the N,N,N-trimethyl-1-adamantyl ammonium (TMAda+) organic as the sole OSDA. The disclosed method results in a higher crystalline CHA zeolite that exhibits hydrothermal stability. There is also disclosed a zeolite material having a CHA-type framework structure made by the disclosed method. A method of selective catalytic reduction of NOx in exhaust gas using the material described herein is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: PQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joshua PACHECO, Bjorn MODEN
  • Patent number: 10384162
    Abstract: There is disclosed a microporous crystalline material comprising a metal containing chabazite having a crystal size greater than 0.5 microns and a silica-to-alumina ratio (SAR) greater than 15, wherein the metal containing chabazite retains at least 80% of its initial surface area and micropore volume after exposure to temperatures of up to 900° C. in the presence of up to 10 volume percent water vapor for up to 1 hour. Methods of using the disclosed crystalline material, such as in the SCR of NOx in exhaust gas are also disclosed, as are methods of making such materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: PQ Corporation
    Inventors: Hong-Xin Li, William E. Cormier, Bjorn Moden
  • Patent number: 10377638
    Abstract: There is disclosed a microporous crystalline material comprising a crystal structure having building units of double-6-rings (d6r) and pore opening of 8-rings, wherein the material comprises a first metal chosen from alkali-earth group, rare-earth group, alkali group or mixtures thereof, and a second metal chosen from copper, iron or mixtures thereof, wherein the material has molar silica to alumina ratio (SAR) from 3 to 12, and is further steamed to enhance stability. Methods of making the crystalline material are also disclosed. There is also disclosed a method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas, comprising at least partially contacting the exhaust gases with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: PQ Corporation
    Inventors: Hong-Xin Li, Bjorn Moden, David Cooper, William E. Cormier
  • Publication number: 20190054420
    Abstract: There is disclosed an organic-free, metal-containing zeolite Beta with a silica-to-alumina ratio (SAR) ranging from 5 and 20, and a metal content of at least 0.5 wt. %. There is also disclosed a method of making such a zeolite Beta without organic structure directing agent (SDA). The metal, which may comprise Fe or Cu, can be found in amounts ranging from 1-10 wt. %. A method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases using the disclosed zeolite is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: PQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hong-Xin LI, William E. CORMIER, Bjorn MODEN
  • Patent number: 9981256
    Abstract: There is disclosed a microporous crystalline material having pore opening ranging from 3 to 5 Angstroms, where the material comprises a first metal chosen from alkali earth group, rare earth group, alkali group, or mixtures thereof, and a second metal chosen from iron, copper or mixtures thereof; and has a molar silica to alumina ratio (SAR) from 3 to 10. The microporous crystalline material disclosed herein may comprise a crystal structure having building units of double-6-rings (d6r) and pore opening of 8-rings as exemplified with framework types defined by the Structure Commission of the International Zeolite Association having structural codes of CHA, LEV, AEI, AFT, AFX, EAB, ERI, KFI, SAT, TSC, and SAV. There is also disclosed a method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas, comprising at least partially contacting the exhaust gases with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: PQ Corporation
    Inventors: Hong-Xin Li, Bjorn Moden, William E. Cormier
  • Publication number: 20170157601
    Abstract: Paraffin isomerization catalyst comprising of from 0.01 to 5 wt. % of a Group VIII noble metal on a carrier containing alumina and zeolite beta having a silica to alumina molar ratio (SAR) of from 5 to 15 and process employing such catalyst for isomerization of a hydrocarbon feed containing paraffins having of from 4 to 8 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Monique VAN DER ZON, Vincent ROGERS, Hong-Xin LI, William Edward CORMIER, Bjorn MODEN, Bart PELGRIM, Wiebe S. KIJLSTRA
  • Patent number: 9517458
    Abstract: There is disclosed a microporous crystalline material having pore opening ranging from 3 to 5 Angstroms, where the material comprises a first metal chosen from alkali earth group, rare earth group, alkali group, or mixtures thereof, and a second metal chosen from iron, copper or mixtures thereof; and has a molar silica to alumina ratio (SAR) from 3 to 10. The microporous crystalline material disclosed herein may comprise a crystal structure having building units of double-6-rings (d6r) and pore opening of 8-rings as exemplified with framework types defined by the Structure Commission of the International Zeolite Association having structural codes of CHA, LEV, AEI, AFT, AFX, EAB, ERI, KFI, SAT, TSC, and SAV. There is also disclosed a method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas, comprising at least partially contacting the exhaust gases with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: PQ Corporation
    Inventors: Hong-Xin Li, Bjorn Moden, William E. Cormier
  • Publication number: 20160296924
    Abstract: There is disclosed a microporous crystalline material comprising a crystal structure having building units of double-6-rings (d6r) and pore opening of 8-rings, wherein the material comprises a first metal chosen from alkali-earth group, rare-earth group, alkali group or mixtures thereof, and a second metal chosen from copper, iron or mixtures thereof, wherein the material has molar silica to alumina ratio (SAR) from 3 to 12, and is further steamed to enhance stability. Methods of making the crystalline material are also disclosed. There is also disclosed a method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas, comprising at least partially contacting the exhaust gases with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Hong-Xin Li, Bjorn MODEN, David COOPER, William E. CORMIER
  • Publication number: 20140154175
    Abstract: There is disclosed a microporous crystalline material having pore opening ranging from 3 to 5 Angstroms, where the material comprises a first metal chosen from alkali earth group, rare earth group, alkali group, or mixtures thereof, and a second metal chosen from iron, copper or mixtures thereof; and has a molar silica to alumina ratio (SAR) from 3 to 10. The microporous crystalline material disclosed herein may comprise a crystal structure having building units of double-6-rings (d6r) and pore opening of 8-rings as exemplified with framework types defined by the Structure Commission of the International Zeolite Association having structural codes of CHA, LEV, AEI, AFT, AFX, EAB, ERI, KFI, SAT, TSC, and SAV. There is also disclosed a method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas, comprising at least partially contacting the exhaust gases with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: PQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hong-Xin LI, Bjorn MODEN, William E. CORMIER
  • Patent number: 8541331
    Abstract: There is disclosed iron-containing aluminosilicate zeolites having both framework iron and iron cations on the ion-exchange sites. There is also disclosed a direct synthesis method of making an iron-containing aluminosilicate zeolite, which does not require the use of an intermediate step, such as ion-exchange or impregnation. In addition, there is disclosed a method of using the iron-containing aluminosilicate zeolite disclosed herein in a selective catalytic reduction reaction, typically in the presence of ammonia, to reduce or remove nitric oxides from exhaust emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: PQ Corporation
    Inventors: Hong-Xin Li, William E. Cormier, Bjorn Moden