Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media are disclosed for characterizing the porosity of a microspheric material, training a classifier model for classifying spatially-contiguous image regions of backscatter electron scanning electron microscopy (BSE-SEM) images of a microspheric material according to the particle composition of the image regions, and characterizing the elemental composition of a microspheric material. The methods include: receiving image data representative of a microscopic images of a sample microspheric material; segmenting the image data into a plurality of spatially-contiguous image regions; classifying, by a trained machine-learning model, each of the plurality of spatially-contiguous image regions; and characterizing the microspheric material. The disclosure also relates to compositions for use as an FCC catalyst comprising microspheres which comprise alumina and/or clay and/or a zeolite.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to emission control catalyst articles comprising a platinum group metal (PGM) enriched zone, methods of making such emission control catalyst articles, and methods of using such emission control catalyst articles.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention provides an automotive catalyst comprising a platinum group metal selected from palladium, platinum, rhodium and any combination thereof; metal oxide nanoparticles; and a carrier, wherein the platinum group metal and the metal oxide nanoparticles are homogeneously dispersed on the carrier such as alumina component. The metal oxide nanoparticles have a D90 diameter in the range of 1.0 nm to 50 nm. The presently claimed invention also provides a layered catalytic article comprising catalyst comprising at least one platinum group metal; metal oxide nanoparticles; and a carrier. The presently claimed invention also provides a process for preparing the catalyst and the catalytic article, and a method of treating a gaseous exhaust stream comprising contacting the stream with the catalyst or catalytic article.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention provides a layered three-way catalyst composition for purification of exhaust gases from internal combustion engines; said catalyst comprises a first layer comprising i) palladium supported on at least one alumina component and at least one oxygen storage component; and ii) barium oxide; wherein said first layer is essentially free of strontium, and a second layer comprising: i) rhodium supported on at least one zirconia component and/or alumina component; ii) strontium oxide and/or barium oxide; and iii) optionally, palladium supported on at least one alumina component. The presently claimed invention also provides a process for preparing the layered three-way catalyst composition which involves a technique such as incipient wetness impregnation technique(A); co-precipitation technique (B); or co-impregnation technique(C). The process includes preparing a first layer; preparing a second layer; and depositing the second layer on the first layer followed by calcination.