Abstract: Compositions corresponding to amine-functionalized organosilica materials are provided, along with methods of making such materials and methods of using such materials. The amine-functionalized organosilica materials are formed in part by using a single step synthesis process based on condensation of an alkoxy-substituted cyclic organosilane precursor in the presence of an aminosilane precursor so that an amine-functionalized polymer is formed. An acyclic alkoxy silane compound can also be used during the condensation to provide a secondary monomer that facilitates formation of the gel. The amine-functionalized organosilica materials are also formed in part by using at least one of a supercritical drying process and a freeze drying process. By using a supercritical drying process and/or a freeze drying process, an amine-functionalized organosilica material can be formed that has improved properties for sorption of CO2.

Abstract: Methods are provided for making amine-functionalized organosilica materials that include additional amine functionalities that are grafted to the composition after the initial synthesis. Methods of using such materials are also provided. It has been discovered that additional aminosilyl groups can be grafted onto amine-functionalized organosilica materials under conditions that substantially preserve the original CO2 sorption capacity of the underlying organosilica material prior to grafting. This allows the additional amines in the grafted aminosilyl groups to increase the net capacity of the grafted material, as opposed to primarily replacing the original CO2 sorption capacity with the sorption capacity of the grafted amine functionalities.

Abstract: Functionalized polymer compositions are provided that can have beneficial properties for CO2 sorption and/or desorption. The functionalized polymer compositions can be based on polymers of intrinsic microporosity. The polymers of intrinsic microporosity can then be at least partially reacted to form polymers functionalized with guanidine and/or amidine derivatives where at least a portion of the polymeric repeat units have a substituent that includes a guanidine derivative and/or amidine derivative as a functional group. Optionally, the functionalized polymers of intrinsic microporosity can be further reacted in order to further modify the guanidine derivative and/or amidine derivative that is substituted at one or more locations of a polymeric repeat unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a combined cycle power plant while enhancing the CO2 content of the flue gas generated by the power plant. The CO2 content is enhanced by using a combination of exhaust gas recycle and oxygen-enriched combustion. The oxygen-containing flow for performing the oxygen-enriched combustion can be generated by an integrated pressure swing adsorption process that allows for production of a commercial grade nitrogen stream (95 vol % or more of N2) while also providing an oxygen-containing stream with an oxygen content between 25 vol % and 48 vol % with high 02 recovery.

Abstract: Disclosed are zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) compositions in which at least a portion of the ligands in its shell have been exchanged with other ligands, and methods of making such shell-ligand-exchanged ZIFs. Also disclosed is the use of such shell-ligand-exchanged ZIFs in hydrocarbon separation processes.

Abstract: Catalysts including at least one microporous material (e.g., zeolite), an organosilica material binder, and at least one catalyst metal are provided herein. Methods of making the catalysts, preferably without surfactants and processes of using the catalysts, e.g., for aromatic hydrogenation, are also provided herein.

Abstract: Methods of preparing organosilica materials using a starting material mixture comprising at least one compound of Formula [(RO)2SiCH2]3 (Ia) and at least one compound of Formula [R?ROSiCH2]3 (Ib), wherein each R? independently represents an RO—, an R group, or an (RO)3Si—CH2— group, at least one R? being (RO)3Si—CH2—; and R represents a C1-C4 alkyl group, in the absence of a structure directing agent and/or porogen are provided herein. Processes of using the organosilica materials, e.g., for gas separation, etc., are also provided herein.

Abstract: Gas separation modules and methods for use including an integrated adsorbent and membrane. In certain refining applications, it is paramount to obtain high purity product gases. Adsorbent beds are effective at removing certain contaminants, such as CO2, from gas streams containing product and contaminant constituents to form a product-rich stream. The integrated membrane permits a further separation of products from any unadsorbed contaminant to produce a high purity product, such as hydrogen, stream. The gas separation modules described herein include stacked, radial, and spiral arrangements. Each modules includes a configuration of feed and cross-flow channels for the collection of contaminant gases and/or high purity product gases.

Abstract: A novel zeolitic imidazolate framework material comprises a partially saturated benzimidazole or a partially saturated substituted benzimidazole as a linking ligand, optionally together with unsaturated benzimidazole or an unsaturated substituted benzimidazole as a further linking ligand.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are spray-dried catalyst compositions including one or more olefin polymerization catalysts and at least one support of an organosilica material, optionally, with at least one activator. The spray-dried catalyst compositions may be used in polymerization processes for the production of polyolefin polymers.

Abstract: An adsorption module and associated processes for conducting advanced separations processes such as sorption enhanced water-gas shift (SEWGS). The adsorption module contains at least one angled baffle to create at least two tapered adsorbent beds within the adsorption module. The taper is such that the adsorbent beds' cross-sections within the adsorption module decrease in the direction of feed flow, thereby taking advantage of increased product purity and process efficiency provided by tapered adsorption beds.

Abstract: Organosilica materials made from monomers including at least a source of silica that is reactive to polymerize, optionally in combination with at least one additional cyclic monomer. Methods for making such organosilica materials are also described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) compositions in which at least a portion of the ligands in its shell have been exchanged with other ligands, and methods of making such shell-ligand-exchanged ZIFs. Also disclosed is the use of such shell-ligand-exchanged ZIFs in hydrocarbon separation processes.

Abstract: In various aspects, methods are provided for hydrogen production while reducing and/or mitigating emissions during various refinery processes that produce syngas, such as power generation. Syngas can be effectively separated to generate high purity carbon dioxide and hydrogen streams, while reducing and/or minimizing the energy required for the separation, and without needing to reduce the temperature of the flue gas. In various aspects, the operating conditions, such as high temperature, mixed metal oxide adsorbents, and cycle variations, for a pressure swing adsorption reactor can be selected to minimize energy penalties while still effectively capturing the CO2 present in syngas.

Abstract: Methods of preparing organosilica materials using a starting material mixture comprising at least one compound of Formula [(RO)2SiCH2]3 (Ia) and at least one compound of Formula [R?ROSiCH2]3 (Ib), wherein each R? independently represents an RO—, an R group, or an (RO)3Si—CH2— group, at least one R? being (RO)3Si—CH2—; and R represents a C1-C4 alkyl group, in the absence of a structure directing agent and/or porogen are provided herein. Processes of using the organosilica materials, e.g., for gas separation, etc., are also provided herein.

Abstract: A catalyst system comprising a combination of: 1) an activator; 2) one or more metallocene catalyst compounds; 3) a support comprising an organosilica material, which may be a mesoporous organosilica material. The organosilica material may be a polymer of at least one monomer of Formula [Z1OZ2SiCH2]3 (I), where Z1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group, or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer and Z2 represents a hydroxyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy group, a C1-C6 alkyl group, or an oxygen atom bonded to a silicon atom of another monomer. This invention further relates to processes to polymerize olefins comprising contacting one or more olefins with the above catalyst system.

Abstract: Catalysts including at least one microporous material (e.g., zeolite), an organosilica material binder, and at least one catalyst metal are provided herein. Methods of making the catalysts, preferably without surfactants and processes of using the catalysts, e.g., for aromatic hydrogenation, are also provided herein.

Abstract: Catalysts including at least one microporous material (e.g., zeolite), an organosilica material binder, and at least one catalyst metal are provided herein. Methods of making the catalysts, preferably without surfactants and processes of using the catalysts, e.g., for aromatic hydrogenation, are also provided herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for use of an organosilica material comprising a copolymer of at least one monomer of Formula [R1R2SiCH2]3 (I), wherein, R1 represents a C1-C4 alkoxy group; and R2 is a C1-C4 alkoxy group or a C1-C4 alkyl group; and at least one other monomer of Formula [(Z1O)xZ23-xSi—Z3—SZ4] (II), wherein, Z1 represents a hydrolysable functional group; Z2 represents a C1-C10 alkyl or aryl group; Z3 represents a C2-C11 cyclic or linear hydrocarbon; Z4 is either H or O3H; and x represents any one of integers 1, 2, and 3. The composition may be used as a support material to covalently attach transition metal cations, as a sorbent for olefin/paraffin separations, as a catalyst support for hydrogenation reactions, as a precursor for highly dispersed metal nanoparticles, or as a polar sorbent for crude feeds.

Abstract: A novel zeolitic imidazolate framework material comprises a partially saturated benzimidazole or a partially saturated substituted benzimidazole as a linking ligand, optionally together with unsaturated benzimidazole or an unsaturated substituted benzimidazole as a further linking ligand.