Abstract: Described herein are zeolite microporous crystalline materials comprising, in the heated state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline framework manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula: x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:SiO2, wherein M is selected from H+, an inorganic cation of charge +n, and mixtures thereof, X is at least one chemical element having an oxidation state of +3, Y is at least one second chemical element other than Si having an oxidation state +4, x has a value between 0 and about 0.3, y has a value between 0 and about 0.1, and wherein the synthesized material has an X-ray diffraction pattern having at least values of angle 2? (degrees) and relative intensities (I/I0) described. Process of making the microporous crystalline materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating fluids from mixtures using a zeolite known as ITQ-32 consisting of a two-dimensional pore system comprising channels with openings formed by 8 tetrahedra which are interconnected by channels with openings formed by 12 tetrahedra. The inventive method comprises at least the following steps: a) the zeolite ITQ-32 material is brought into contact with the mixture of fluids, b) one or more of the components are adsorbed in the zeolite ITQ-32 material, c) the non-adsorbed components are extracted, and d) one or more of the components adsorbed in the zeolite ITQ-32 material are recovered.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of isostructural zeolites with rho zeolitic structure in processes of adsorption and separation of the various components of natural gas.

Abstract: ITQ-26 (INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOOIA QUIMICA number 26) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework, ITQ-26 can be prepared in silicate compositions with an organic structure directing agent. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material. ITQ-26 is stable to calcination in air, absorbs hydrocarbons, and is catalytically active for hydrocarbon conversion.

Abstract: ITQ-34 (INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGÍA QUÍMICA number 34) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework. ITQ-34 can be prepared in silicate compositions with an organic structure directing agent. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material. ITQ-34 is stable to calcination in air, absorbs hydrocarbons, and is catalytically active for hydrocarbon conversion.

Abstract: ITQ-40 (INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGÍA QUÍMICA number 40) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework. ITQ-40 can be prepared in silicate compositions with an organic structure directing agent. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst consisting of at least: one matrix comprising at least one oxide which is selected from an amorphous oxide, an oxide with low crystallinity and a mixture of both; at least one solid microporous crystalline material which, in the calcined and anhydrous state, has the molar compositions X2O3:nYO2:mZO2, in which X is a trivalent element such as, for example, Al, B, Fe, In, Ga, Cr, Y is at least one trivalent element that is different from Ge and Z is Ge, the value (n+m) is at least equal to 5 and can be between 5 and ?, and the value of n/m is at least equal to 1; and at least one hydrogenating compound, preferably Pt, Pd, Ir, Ru, Rh, and Re or a combination of same. The invention also relates to the use of said catalyst in a process in order to improve the quality of diesel fractions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst consisting of at least: one matrix comprising at least one oxide which is selected from an amorphous oxide, an oxide with low crystallinity and a mixture of both; at least one solid microporous crystalline material which, in the calcined and anhydrous state, has the molar compositions X2O3:nYO2:mZO2, in which X is a trivalent element such as, for example, Al, B, Fe, In, Ga, Cr, Y is at least one trivalent element that is different from Ge and Z is Ge, the value (n+m) is at least equal to 5 and can be between 5 and ?, and the value of n/m is at least equal to 1; and at least one hydrogenating compound, preferably Pt, Pd, It, Ru, Rh, and Re or a combination of same. The invention also relates to the use of said catalyst in a process in order to improve the quality of diesel fractions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst consisting of at least: one matrix comprising at least one oxide which is selected from an amorphous oxide, an oxide with low crystallinity and a mixture of both; at least one solid microporous crystalline material which, in the calcined and anhydrous state, has the molar compositions X2O3:nYO2:mZO2, in which X is a trivalent element such as, for example, Al, B, Fe, In, Ga, Cr, Y is at least one trivalent element that is different from Ge and Z is Ge, the value (n+m) is at least equal to 5 and can be between 5 and ?, and the value of n/m is at least equal to 1; and at least one hydrogenating compound, preferably Pt, Pd, Ir, Ru, Rh, and Re or a combination of same. The invention also relates to the use of said catalyst in a process in order to improve the quality of diesel fractions.

Abstract: Described herein are zeolite microporous crystalline materials comprising, in the heated state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline framework manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula: x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:SiO2, wherein M is selected from H+, an inorganic cation of charge +n, and mixtures thereof, X is at least one chemical element having an oxidation state of +3, Y is at least one second chemical element other than Si having an oxidation state +4, x has a value between 0 and about 0.3, y has a value between 0 and about 0.1, and wherein the synthesized material has an X-ray diffraction pattern having at least values of angle 2? (degrees) and relative intensities (I/I0) described. Process of making the microporous crystalline materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating the components of a mixture. The inventive method is characterised in that it comprises the following steps: (a) the bringing into contact of the components of a mixture selected from (i) at least two hydrocarbons, (ii) a mixture containing at least nitrogen and oxygen, and (iii) at least one hydrocarbon and water, with an ITQ-29 zeolite material having a T(IV)/T(III) ratio of greater than 7, whereby T(IV) denotes one or more tetravalent elements and T(III) denotes one or more trivalent elements; (b) preferential adsorption of one or more of the components by the ITQ-29 zeolite material and (c) recovery of one or more of the components, preferably for the separation of hydrocarbon mixtures, such as linear or branched olefins from paraffins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microporous crystalline zeolite material which, in the calcined state and in the absence of defects in the crystalline lattice thereof, manifested by the presence of silanols, has empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:SiO2, in which M is selected from among H+, at least one inorganic cation with charge +n and a mixture of both; X is at least one chemical element in oxidation state +3; Y is at least one chemical element in oxidation state +4, which is different from Si, x has a value of between 0 and 0.2 inclusive, and y has a value of between 0 and 0.1 inclusive. In addition, as it is synthesised, and in the calcined state, the material has a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern known as ITQ-32. The invention also relates to the method of preparing said material and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating fluids from mixtures using a zeolite known as ITQ-32 consisting of a two-dimensional pore system comprising channels with openings formed by 8 tetrahedra which are interconnected by channels with openings formed by 12 tetrahedra. The inventive method comprises at least the following steps: a) the zeolite ITQ-32 material is brought into contact with the mixture of fluids, b) one or more of the components are adsorbed in the zeolite ITQ-32 material, c) the non-adsorbed components are extracted, and d) one or more of the components adsorbed in the zeolite ITQ-32 material are recovered.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material which, once calcined and in the anhydrous state has general formula x (M1/n XO2):z ZO2:y GeO2:(1?y) SiO2, wherein x has a value of less than 0.2, preferably less than 0.15 and can equal zero; z has a value of between 0 and 0.1, preferably between 0 and 0.05; y has a value of between 0 and 1, preferably between 0 and 0.75; M represents one or more +n charged inorganic cations; X represents one or more +3 oxidation state chemical elements (Al, B, Ga, Fe); and Z represents one or more +4 oxidation state cations different from silicon and germanium, preferably Ti or Sn. Said material can be used as a component of catalysts in acid catalysis processes or as a metal or oxide support in separation and absorption/adsorption processes.

Abstract: ITQ-27 (INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGÍA QUÍMICA number 27) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework. ITQ-27 can be prepared in silicate compositions with a organic structure directing agent. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material. ITQ-27 is stable to calcination in air, absorbs hydrocarbons, and is catalytically active for hydrocarbon conversion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microporous crystalline zeolite material which, in the calcined state and in the absence of defects in the crystalline lattice thereof, manifested by the presence of silanols, has empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):y YO2:SiO2, in which M is selected from among H+, at least one inorganic cation with charge +n and a mixture of both; X is at least one chemical element in oxidation state +3; Y is at least one chemical element in oxidation state +4, which is different from Si, x has a value of between 0 and 0.2 inclusive, and y has a value of between 0 and 0.1 inclusive. In addition, as it is synthesised, and in the calcined state, the material has a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern known as ITQ-32. The invention also relates to the method of preparing said material and to the use thereof.

Abstract: ITQ-34 (INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGÍA QUÍMICA number 34) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework. ITQ-34 can be prepared in silicate compositions with an organic structure directing agent. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material. ITQ-34 is stable to calcination in air, absorbs hydrocarbons, and is catalytically active for hydrocarbon conversion.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature (ITQ-22) which, in the calcined state, has the empirical formula x(M1/nX02):yYO2:zR:wH20 wherein M is H+ or at least one inorganic cation of charge +n; X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, preferably selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga, B, Fe and Cr; Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 other than Si and Ge, preferably selected from the group consisting of Ti, Sn and V; x has a value less than 0.2, preferably less than 0.1 and can take the value zero, y has a value less than 0.1, preferably less than 0.05 and can take the value zero, z has a value less than 0.8, preferably between 0.005 and 0.5 and can take the value zero, with a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern, to the method of preparation and to the use of the material in separation and transformation processes of organic compounds.

Abstract: A crystalline microporous material of zeolitic nature (ITQ-41) having in its calcined form a chemical composition represented by the empirical formula: x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:SiO2 wherein, Y is a chemical element other than Silicon with oxidation status +4; X is a chemical element with oxidation status +3; M is H+ or an inorganic cation with charge n+; n can take any value between 1 to 3; x can take any value comprised between from about 0 to about 0.2; preferably lower than 0.0666, and more preferably lower than 0.05; y can take any value comprised between 0 and 0.2, and wherein, said material is characterized by the presence of four reflections in its powder X-Ray diffraction pattern at 6.9°; 7.4°; 8.3°, and 9.6°2? angles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing an alkylated aromatic compound. The inventive method is characterized in that it comprises an alkylation reaction of an aromatic compound with an alkylating agent which is selected from an olefin, an alcohol and a polyalkylated aromatic compound, in the presence of a catalyst which is a porous crystalline material with the following chemical composition in the calcined form: X2O3:n YO2:m ZO2, wherein (n+m) is at least 5, X is at least a trivalent element, Z is Ge, Y is at least a tetravalent element different from Ge and the n/m ratio is at least 1. Said method is particularly suitable for obtaining cumene.