Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catalyst composition for conversion of biomass to crude bio oil. The composition comprises at least one metal compound, at least one support and at least one stabilizing/solubilizing agent. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of catalyst composition, and hydrothermal conversion of biomass to crude bio oil.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catalyst composition for conversion of biomass to crude bio oil. The composition comprises at least one metal compound, at least one support and at least one stabilizing/solubilizing agent. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of catalyst composition, and hydrothermal conversion of biomass to crude bio oil.

Abstract: In the present invention a process for the preparation of sodium silicate from Kimberlite tailing generated as solid waste during diamond mining is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved zeolite based catalytic process for the preparation of acylated aromatic ethers and more particularly, the invention relates to catalysed acylation of anisole (methoxybenzene) and veratrole (1,2-dimethoxybenzene) for the preparation of acylated aromatic ether, namely, p-methoxyacetophenone and 3,4 dimethoxyacetophenone respectively using microporous alumino-silicates solids like zeolites.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of pore mouth control of microporous solids for developing novel molecular sieve adsorbents and their potential in the drying of alcohols. More specifically, the invention relates to the manufacture and use of a molecular sieve adsorbent, which selectively adsorbs water from azeotropic alcohol-water mixtures by pore mouth control of microporous solids with liquid phase metal alkoxide deposition on the external surface at ambient conditions of temperature and pressure. The prepared adsorbent is therefore useful for the commercial drying of alcohols.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel eco-friendly multi-functional catalyst system useful to obtain C2(n+1) aldol-derivative from Cn-alkenes where n ranges from 2 to 10 in a single step under hydroformylation reaction conditions and adol formation conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of detergent builder Zeolite-A from Kimberlite tailing generated as solid waste during diamond mining is disclosed. The process comprises, reacting an acid treated Kimberlite tailing with alkali solution to obtain sodium silicate and reacting it with alkaline aluminium source at room temperature and crystallizing at higher temperature to obtain Zeolite-A. The product is useful as builder in detergent formulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for photocatalytically treating stains of chilly and turmeric caused on kitchen tiles and platforms by coating a thin film of photocatalyst made of a semiconductor such as titanium dioxide uniformly dispersed in dilute silica sol thereon and using a light source such as a fluorescent lamp to irradiate and photoexcite the photo catalytic thin film by the small amount of UV radiation included in the fluorescent light, resulting in photo decomposition and auto-cleaning of the stains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved zeolite based catalytic process for the preparation of acylated aromatic ethers and more particularly, the invention relates to catalysed acylation of anisole (methoxybenzene) and veratrole (1,2-dimethoxybenzene) for the preparation of acylated aromatic ether, namely, p-methoxyacetophenone and 3,4-dimethoxyacetophenone respectively using microporous alumino-silicates solids like zeolites.

Abstract: An improved catalytic process for the preparation of epoxides from alkenes using a combination of transition metal salt, an inorganic promoter and an organic additive in absence of solvent or in the presence of a solvent with commercially available hydrogen per oxide has been disclosed. Thus, styrene oxide was prepared at a kilogram scale in 86% isolated yield with purity >95%.

Abstract: An ecofriendly process for acylation of an alkylated benzene derivative has increased selectivity towards para position and comprises a step of reacting the alkylated benzene derivative with an acylating agent in the presence of nitrobenzene, dichlorobenzene, dimethylsulfolane, and/or benzonitrile, and a crystalline alumino silicate catalyst having general formula M2/nO.Al2O3.x SiO2.wH2O, wherein M is an alkali cation, a rare earth cation, and/or a proton, wherein the Si/Al ration is in the range of 5.5 to 20, wherein the weight percentage of the alkali and/or lanthanide cation is between 10 to 30, and wherein the step of reacting is performed at temperature between 90° to 140° C. for 5 to 25 hours. In a further step, the solid catalyst is separated from the reaction mixture of step, and in yet another step, the acylated alkyl benzene derivative is separated from the mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of pore mouth control of microporous solids for developing novel molecular sieve adsorbents and their potential in the drying of alcohols. More specifically, the invention relates to the manufacture and use of a molecular sieve adsorbent, which selectively adsorbs water from azeotropic alcohol-water mixtures by pore mouth control of microporous solids with liquid phase metal alkoxide deposition on the external surface at ambient conditions of temperature and pressure. The prepared adsorbent is therefore useful for the commercial drying of alcohols.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of molecular sieve adsorbents, which are selective towards oxygen from its gaseous mixture with argon and/or nitrogen. More particularly, this invention relates to the manufacture of molecular sieve adsorbents useful for the separation of oxygen-argon gaseous mixture. More specifically, the invention relates to the manufacture and use of a molecular sieve adsorbent by cation exchange in zeolites by rare earth cations to obtain oxygen selective adsorbent from its gaseous mixture with nitrogen and argon at ambient conditions of temperature and pressure. Thus prepared adsorbent is useful for the separation and purification of nitrogen and argon from its mixture with oxygen.