Patents by Inventor Christopher R. Castellano

Christopher R. Castellano 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).

  • Publication number: 20230348287
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of preparing small pore zeolites, the method including using a first organic structure-directing agent and a second organic structure-directing agent to crystallize the zeolites, wherein the first organic structure-directing agent is bis-quaternary ammonium cations, and the second organic structure-directing agent is mono-quaternary ammonium cations. Further disclosed are small pore zeolites having a controlled framework aluminum distribution, and selective catalytic reduction catalyst compositions, articles, and systems including such zeolites promoted with a metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Ahmad MOINI, Eduard L. KUNKES, Jonelle Charmaine THOMAS, Vivek VATTIPALLI, Christopher R. CASTELLANO
  • Patent number: 10786807
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments are ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres. The ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres may contain substantially no clay or calcined clay material. The ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres may have a ZSM-5 zeolite content of at least 70 wt. %. Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of forming ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres including treating microspheres with at least one alkali solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Xingtao Gao, Christopher R. Castellano, Brendan Patrick Dowd
  • Patent number: 10335777
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments are ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres. Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of forming ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres including: 1) shaping a mixture into microspheres where the mixture includes a silica material and of particulates selected from at least one high-density material with an absolute bulk density of at least 0.3 g/cc, ZSM-5 zeolite crystals, and combinations thereof; 2) calcining the microspheres; and 3) reacting and subsequently heating the microspheres with at least one alkali solution to form ZSM-5 zeolite in-situ on the microspheres, where the ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres contain substantially no clay or calcined clay material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Xingtao Gao, Christopher R. Castellano, Brendan Patrick Dowd
  • Publication number: 20190151831
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments are ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres. Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of forming ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres including: 1) shaping a mixture into microspheres where the mixture includes a silica material and of particulates selected from at least one high-density material with an absolute bulk density of at least 0.3 g/cc, ZSM-5 zeolite crystals, and combinations thereof; 2) calcining the microspheres; and 3) reacting and subsequently heating the microspheres with at least one alkali solution to form ZSM-5 zeolite in-situ on the microspheres, where the ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres contain substantially no clay or calcined clay material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Xingtao Gao, Christopher R. Castellano, Brendan Patrick Dowd
  • Patent number: 10213774
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments are ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres. Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of forming ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres including: 1) shaping a mixture into microspheres where the mixture includes a silica material and of particulates selected from at least one high-density material with an absolute bulk density of at least 0.3 g/cc, ZSM-5 zeolite crystals, and combinations thereof; 2) calcining the microspheres; and 3) reacting and subsequently heating the microspheres with at least one alkali solution to form ZSM-5 zeolite in-situ on the microspheres, where the ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres contain substantially no clay or calcined clay material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Xingtao Gao, Christopher R. Castellano, Brendan Patrick Dowd
  • Publication number: 20180071723
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments are ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres. Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of forming ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres including: 1) shaping a mixture into microspheres where the mixture includes a silica material and of particulates selected from at least one high-density material with an absolute bulk density of at least 0.3 g/cc, ZSM-5 zeolite crystals, and combinations thereof; 2) calcining the microspheres; and 3) reacting and subsequently heating the microspheres with at least one alkali solution to form ZSM-5 zeolite in-situ on the microspheres, where the ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres contain substantially no clay or calcined clay material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Xingtao Gao, Christopher R. Castellano, Brendan Patrick Dowd
  • Publication number: 20160023193
    Abstract: Novel catalysts, substantially free of Cu and Zn, useful for the reformation of methanol and steam into H2 for use in hydrogen fuel cells and their use are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Qinglin Zhang, Robert J. Farrauto, Christopher R. Castellano
  • Patent number: 9174199
    Abstract: Novel catalysts, substantially free of Cu and Zn, useful for the reformation of methanol and steam into H2 for use in hydrogen fuel cells and their use are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Qinglin Zhang, Robert J. Farrauto, Christopher R. Castellano
  • Patent number: 8574520
    Abstract: Described is a metal oxide support material containing nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles having a particle size in the range of 0.5 to 10 nm. At least 70% of the nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles are located on an outside surface layer of the metal oxide support material. The outside surface layer has an average volume of less than 50% based on the total volume of the metal oxide support material. Additionally, described is a process for preparation of metal oxide support materials containing nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles. Furthermore, described is the use of metal oxides containing nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles as catalysts, for example as a diesel oxidation catalyst for the treatment of exhaust gas emissions from a diesel engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE Ludwigshafen
    Inventors: Tobias Joachim Koplin, Imme Domke, Christopher R. Castellano, Gerald Stephen Koermer, Wolfgang Schrof, Robert Feuerhake, Gunnar Schornick, Anna Cristadoro, Daniel Schönfelder, Hartmut Hibst, Mattijs Gregor Jurriaan Ten Cate
  • Publication number: 20120263633
    Abstract: Described is a metal oxide support material nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles having a particle size in the range of 0.5 to 10 nm, wherein at least 70% of all nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles are located on an outside surface layer of the metal oxide support material, and wherein the outside surface layer has an average volume of less than 50% based on the total volume of the metal oxide support material. Additionally, described is a process for the preparation of such metal oxide support material comprising nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles. Furthermore, described is the use of metal oxides containing nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles as catalysts, for example as a diesel oxidation catalyst for the treatment of exhaust gas emissions from a diesel engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Tobias Joachim Koplin, Imme Domke, Christopher R. Castellano, Gerald Stephen Koermer, Wolfgang Schrof, Robert Feuerhake, Gunnar Schornick, Anna Cristadoro, Daniel Schönfelder, Hartmut Hibst, Mattijs Gregor Jurriaan Ten Cate
  • Publication number: 20120258254
    Abstract: Provided are methods related to preventing hydrocarbon residue buildup in engine, exhaust-gas-system or powertrain components. Prevention is achieved by applying coating of a mixed metal oxide via a suspension plasma spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Xinqing Ma, Michael P. Galligan, Christopher R. Castellano, Wieland Koban, Marc J. Froning, Kenneth E. Voss
  • Publication number: 20120258266
    Abstract: Provided are methods and components related to preventing hydrocarbon residue buildup in engine components. Prevention is achieved using a coating of a mixed metal oxide. The mixed metal oxide comprises a mixture of at least two of Gd, Al, Ti, Ce, Pr, La, Y, Nd, and Mn. The coating can also contain amounts of precious metals, eg. Pt, Pd, Rh and/or Au.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Wieland Koban, Dirk A. Großschmidt, Michael P. Galligan, Christopher R. Castellano, Alexander Gorel, Kenneth E. Voss
  • Patent number: 8173574
    Abstract: Catalysts, systems and methods are described to reduce NOx emissions of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, an emissions treatment system for an exhaust stream is provided having a catalyst comprising silver on a particulate alumina support, the silver having a diameter of less than about 20 nm. Methods of manufacturing catalysts are described in which ionic silver is impregnated on particulate hydroxylated alumina particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald S. Koermer, Ahmad Moini, Howard Furbeck, Christopher R. Castellano
  • Patent number: 7943548
    Abstract: Catalysts, systems and methods are described to reduce NOx emissions of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, an emissions treatment system for an exhaust stream is provided having a catalyst comprising silver and a platinum group metal on a particulate alumina support, the atomic fraction of the platinum group metal being less than or equal to about 0.25. Methods of manufacturing catalysts are described in which silver is impregnated on alumina particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher R. Castellano, Ahmad Moini, Gerald S. Koermer, Howard Furbeck, Steven J. Schmieg, Richard J. Blint
  • Publication number: 20100303713
    Abstract: Novel catalysts, substantially free of Cu and Zn, useful for the reformation of methanol and steam into H2 for use in hydrogen fuel cells and their use are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: QINGLIN ZHANG, ROBERT J. FARRAUTO, CHRISTOPHER R. CASTELLANO
  • Publication number: 20100278900
    Abstract: Provided are oral compositions and devices comprising an active agent that is one of chlorine dioxide-generating components, a chlorine dioxide-containing solution, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Heinz Peter Plaumann, Christopher R. Castellano
  • Patent number: 7759280
    Abstract: Catalysts, systems and methods are described to reduce NOx emissions of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, an emissions treatment system for an exhaust stream is provided having an SCR catalyst comprising silver tungstate on an alumina support. The emissions treatment system may be used for the treatment of exhaust streams from diesel engines and lean burn gasoline engines. An emissions treatment system may further comprise an injection device operative to dispense a hydrocarbon reducing agent upstream of the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher R. Castellano, Ahmad Moini, Gerald S. Koermer, Howard Furbeck
  • Patent number: 7569511
    Abstract: An alcohol steam reforming catalyst for generating hydrogen contains palladium, yttrium, and at least one of cerium and a metal oxide. The catalyst displays both an improved alcohol conversion rate and improved carbon dioxide selectivity. Methods of making and using the alcohol steam reforming catalyst are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Christopher R. Castellano, Ye Liu, Ahmad Moini, Gerald Stephen Koermer, Robert Joseph Farrauto
  • Patent number: 7491677
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for providing a library of composite or novel composition samples on a support. The method involves depositing one or more components as concentration gradients on the surface of the support. The concentration gradients are placed on the support in the form of superimposed triangles which allow ready formation of composite or composition samples containing three or more components. The samples can be removed from the support by drilling out portions of the coated support so as to yield individual tablets containing the support with one or more component layers thereon. By using this method, a vast number of samples can be made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Christopher R. Castellano, Ahmad Moini, Gerald S. Koermer
  • Publication number: 20080069741
    Abstract: Catalysts, systems and methods are described to reduce NOx emissions of an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, an emissions treatment system for an exhaust stream is provided having a catalyst comprising silver on a particulate alumina support, the silver having a diameter of less than about 20 nm. Methods of manufacturing catalysts are described in which ionic silver is impregnated on particulate hydroxylated alumina particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Stephen Koermer, Ahmad Moini, Howard Furbeck, Christopher R. Castellano