Abstract: A process for the production of chlorine by thermo-catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride and oxygen is described, the process comprising at least (1) a cerium oxide catalyst and (2) an adiabatic reaction cascade, containing at least two adiabatic stages connected in series with intermediate cooling, wherein the molar O2/HCl-ratio is equal or above 0.75 in any part of the cerium oxide catalyst beds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for preparation of chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, in which the catalyst comprises at least tin dioxide as a support material and at least one ruthenium-containing compound as a catalytically active material, and comprises, as an additional secondary constituent, a compound of an element or an element selected from the group of: Nb, V, Ta, Cr, Mo, Au, In, Sc, Y and lanthanoids, especially La and Ce.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a catalyst for the synthesis of multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The invention also relates to a method for producing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and a carbon nanotube powder with improved properties and comprising said carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for preparation of chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, in which the catalyst comprises calcined tin dioxide as a support and at least one halogen-containing ruthenium compound, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing syngas in an alternating operation between two operating modes. The method has the steps of providing a flow reactor; endothermically reacting carbon dioxide with hydrocarbons, water, and/or hydrogen in the flow reactor, at least carbon monoxide being formed as the product, under the effect of heat generated electrically by one or more heating elements (110, 111, 112, 113); and at the same time exothermically reacting hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and/or hydrogen as reactants in the flow reactor. The exothermic reaction releases a heat quantity Q1, the electric heating of the reactor releases a heat quantity Q2, and the exothermic reaction and the electric heating of the reactor are operated such that the sum of Q1 and Q2 is greater than or equal to the heat quantity Q3 which is required for an equilibrium yield Y of the endothermic reaction of ?90%.

Abstract: A process for the production of chlorine by thermo-catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride gas with oxygen, in the presence of a catalyst, and separation of the chlorine from the reaction products comprising chlorine, hydrogen chloride, oxygen and water, characterized in that a) a cerium oxide is used as catalytically active component in the catalyst and b) the reaction gases are converted at the cerium oxide catalyst in one or more isothermic reaction zones, preferably in one or more tube bundle reactors, wherein the molar O2/HCl-ratio is equal or above 0.75 in any part of the cerium oxide containing reaction zones.

Abstract: A process for the production of chlorine by thermo-catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride and oxygen is described, the process comprising at least (1) a cerium oxide catalyst and (2) an adiabatic reaction cascade, containing at least two adiabatic stages connected in series with intermediate cooling, wherein the molar O2/HCl-ratio is equal or above 0.75 in any part of the cerium oxide catalyst beds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for preparation of chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, in which the catalyst comprises calcined tin dioxide as a support and at least one halogen-containing ruthenium compound, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for preparation of chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, in which the catalyst comprises at least tin dioxide as a support material and at least one ruthenium-containing compound as a catalytically active material, and comprises, as an additional secondary constituent, a compound of an element or an element selected from the group of: Nb, V, Ta, Cr, Mo, Au, In, Sc, Y and lanthanoids, especially La and Ce.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the production of catalysts for the production of carbon nanotubes in agglomerated form, which are characterised by a low bulk density. This invention likewise provides the catalysts, their use in the production of carbon nanotubes in high catalyst-specific yields, and the carbon nanotubes produced by this process.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (NCNT), the surface of which is charged with metal nanoparticles, and to a method for the production thereof and use thereof as a catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composites having graphene layers and also processes for producing these composites. The invention further relates to a process for producing graphene layers using the composites of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel uranium catalyst on a support of particular pore size distribution, to a process for preparation thereof, and to the use thereof in the course of processes for preparing chlorine from hydrogen chloride.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing chlorine in three process steps, wherein a catalytic oxidation of hydrogen chloride to chlorine over a uranium oxide catalyst is performed in a first process step, the chlorine formed is at least partly removed in a second step, and an electrochemical oxidation of hydrogen chloride to chlorine is performed in a third process step.

Abstract: Catalyst for oxidation reactions which comprises at least one constituent active in the catalysis of hydrogen chloride oxidation and support therefor, which support is based on uranium oxide. The catalyst is notable for a high stability and activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, in which the reaction is carried out over 18 to 60 catalyst beds connected in series under adiabatic conditions, and to a reactor system for performing the process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst and to a process for preparing chlorine by catalytic oxidation of hydrogen chloride. The catalyst comprises an active component and a support material, said active component comprising at least uranium or a uranium compound. The catalyst is notable for a high stability and activity at a lower cost compared to the noble metals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, by reacting the process gas mixture in a reactor in at least two separate reaction zones under adiabatic conditions over catalyst beds, and by passing the process gas mixture leaving at least one reaction zone subsequently through a heat exchanger connected downstream of the particular reaction zone. It further relates to a reactor system for preparing chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen by means of the process according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for oxidation reactions which comprises at least one constituent active in the catalysis of hydrogen chloride oxidation and support therefor, characterized in that the support is based on uranium oxide. The catalyst is notable for a high stability and activity.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising a support material and a catalytically active material, wherein the support material comprises magnesium fluoride, and wherein the catalytically active material comprises a ruthenium-containing compound; and processes for preparing chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, in which the catalyst comprises magnesium fluoride and at least one ruthenium compound.