Abstract: A catalytic process is provided which produces in a single reaction branched, cyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons, or cracked straight-chain hydrocarbons, from fatty acids in which the fatty acids are reacted over a multifunctional catalyst and undergo both decarboxylation and further conversion(isomerization, cyclization, aromatization, or cracking) to form reaction products useful as fuels and for other applications that require a source of energy, or as feedstock for hydrocarbon-based commercial products such as surfactants, solvents and lubricants.

Abstract: A catalytic process is provided which produces in a single reaction branched, cyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons, or cracked straight-chain hydrocarbons, from fatty acids in which the fatty acids are reacted over a multifunctional catalyst and undergo both decarboxylation and a further transformation (isomerization, cyclization, aromatization, or cracking) to form reaction products useful as fuels and for other applications that require a source of energy, or as feedstock for hydrocarbon-based commercial products such as surfactants, solvents and lubricants.

Abstract: Gallium-niobium oxide catalysts are disclosed herein for converting linear olefinic hydrocarbons to branched olefinic hydrocarbons through isomerization, the latter being capable for use fuel for their desirable properties.

Abstract: Catalytic processes for converting carboxylic acids obtained from biomass and other natural or industrial sources into paraffinic or olefinic hydrocarbons through decarboxylation, along with products formed from such hydrocarbons, in which the carbon chain length, the ratio of carbon-14 to carbon-12, and the ratio of odd number to even number of carbons in the chain are among factors which are indicative or otherwise useful for the detection of hydrocarbons formed by undergoing the claimed processes.

Abstract: Gallium-niobium oxide catalysts are disclosed herein for converting linear olefinic hydrocarbons to branched olefinic hydrocarbons through isomerisation, the latter being capable for use fuel for their desirable properties.

Abstract: Reaction catalysts and supports as disclosed herein are utilized in a process for converting carboxylic acids, which are derived from molecules found in various feedstocks of biological origin as well as various byproducts of industrial processes, to linear paraffinic hydrocarbons, the latter being capable of use in various applications, including as an alternative source of fuel.

Abstract: Catalytic isomerisation of fatty acid esters to form branched fatty acid esters comprises the steps of contacting a feedstock having at least one fatty acid ester with a catalyst and isolating from other reaction products branched fatty acid esters that are produced. The catalyst is a crystalline porous silicoaluminophosphate catalyst having silicon, aluminum, and phosphorous atoms in lattice framework positions. The branched fatty acid esters formed thereby demonstrate properties suitable for use in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of biofuels or biofuel additives from glycerol. More particularly, it provides a process for the preparation of glycerol-ethers by etherification of glycerol with an alcohol in the presence of solid acid catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of lubricants from vegetable oil or fat obtained from animal source. The present invention involves a reaction of vegetable oil or fat with an alcohol in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst, at a temperature in the range of 150° to 200° C. for a period of 3-6 hrs to obtain the desired bio-lubricant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel transesterification catalyst having the general formula: Zn3M2(CN)n(ROH).xZnCl2.yH2O wherein R is tertiary-butyl and M is a transition metal ion selected from Fe, Co and Cr, x varies from 0 to 0.5, y varies from 3-5 and n is 10 or 12. The above said catalyst is useful for an efficient transesterification of glycerides, fatty acid esters and cyclic carbonates on reactions with alcohols.

Abstract: Processes for preparation of fatty acid alkyl esters are described herein. The processes include contacting fatty acid glycerides with alcohols in the presence of a catalyst separating the reaction products from the catalyst, and separating the fatty acid alkyl esters from the reaction products. The catalyst includes a metal from Group VIB of the Periodic Table, a metal from Group IIIA of the Periodic Table, and an element from Group VA of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of dialkyl carbonates of general formula (1) wherein R=alkyl (C1-C8) or C6H5CH2 the said process comprises a reaction in between cyclic carbonate and alcohol, in the presence of a solid, double metal cyanide complex catalyst, at a temperature in the range of 140-180° C., for a period of 4-10 hrs, followed by the separation of catalyst from the above said reaction mixture by known methods to obtain the desired product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of hydrocarbon fuels, which comprises contacting fatty acid glycerides with alcohols in the presence of a solid, double metal cyanide catalyst at a temperature in the range of 150° to 200° C. for a period of 2-6 hrs and separating the catalyst from the above said reaction mixture to obtain the desired hydrocarbon fuel.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of carbamates with high selectivity of pharmaceutical interest by an eco-friendly, non-toxic, phosgene-/isocyanate-/CO-free clean route through a reaction of amine, organic halide compound and carbon dioxide in the presence of a solid, reusable catalyst at moderate conditions and does not require additional cocatalyst/promoter as well as solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adenine modified solid, ordered, mesoporous, bifunctional, organo-inorganic silica-based catalyst, its method of preparation and also a process for the production of cyclic carbonates of the formula hereinbelow wherein R?H, CH2Cl, CH3, C4H9, C6H11, C6H5.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adenine modified solid, ordered, mesoporous, bifunctional, organo-inorganic silica-based catalyst, its method of preparation and also a process for the production of cyclic carbonates of the formula hereinbelow wherein R?H, CH2Cl, CH3, C4H9, C6H11, C6H5

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of carbamates with high selectivity of pharmaceutical interest by an eco-friendly, non-toxic, phosgene-/isocyanate-/CO-free clean route through a reaction of amine, organic halide compound and carbon dioxide in the presence of a solid, reusable catalyst at moderate conditions and does not require additional cocatalyst/promoter as well as solvent

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel transesterification catalyst having the general formula: Zn3M2(CN)n(ROH).xZnCl2.yH2O wherein R is tertiary-butyl and M is a transition metal ion selected from Fe, Co and Cr, x varies from 0 to 0.5, y varies from 3-5 and n is 10 or 12. The above said catalyst is useful for an efficient transesterification of glycerides, fatty acid esters and cyclic carbonates on reactions with alcohols.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of hydrocarbon fuels, which comprises contacting fatty acid glycerides with alcohols in the presence of a solid, double metal cyanide catalyst at a temperature in the range of 150° to 200° C. for a period of 2-6 hrs and separating the catalyst from the above said reaction mixture to obtain the desired hydrocarbon fuel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of dialkyl carbonates of general formula (1) wherein R=alkyl (C1-C8) or C6H5CH2 the said process comprises a reaction in between cyclic carbonate and alcohol, in the presence of a solid, double metal cyanide complex catalyst, at a temperature in the range of 140-180° C., for a period of 4-10 hrs, followed by the separation of catalyst from the above said reaction mixture by known methods to obtain the desired product.