Patents by Inventor Susana Valencia Valencia

Susana Valencia Valencia has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9856145
    Abstract: This invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature that has, in its calcined state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline matrix manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:gGeO2:(1-g)SiO2 in which M is selected between H+, at least one inorganic cation of charge +n, and a mixture of both, X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 different from Si, x takes a value between 0 and 0.2, both included, y takes a value between 0 and 0.1, both included, g takes a value between 0 and 0.5, both included that has been denoted ITQ-55, a method for its preparation and its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Angel Cantin Sanz, Jose Luis Jordá Moret
  • Patent number: 9738539
    Abstract: This invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature that has, in its calcined state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline matrix manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:gGeO2:(1?g)SiO2 in which M is selected between H+, at least one inorganic cation of charge +n, and a mixture of both, X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 different from Si, x takes a value between 0 and 0.2, both included, y takes a value between 0 and 0.1, both included, g takes a value between 0 and 0.5, both included that has been denoted ITQ-55, as well as a method for its preparation. This invention also relates to uses of the crystalline material of zeolitic nature for adsorption of fluid components, membrane separation of fluid components, storage of fluid components, and catalysis of various conversion reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Edward W. Corcoran, Jr., Pavel Kortunov, Charanjit S. Paur, Peter I. Ravikovitch, Yu Wang, Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Angel Cantín Sanz, Miguel Palomino Roca
  • Patent number: 9695056
    Abstract: This invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature that has, in its calcined state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline matrix manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:gGeO2:(1?g)SiO2 in which M is selected between H+, at least one inorganic cation of charge +n, and a mixture of both, X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 different from Si, x takes a value between 0 and 0.2, both included, y takes a value between 0 and 0.1, both included, g takes a value between 0 and 0.5, both included that has been denoted ITQ-55, as well as a method for its preparation. This invention also relates to uses of the crystalline material of zeolitic nature for adsorption of fluid components, membrane separation of fluid components, storage of fluid components, and catalysis of various conversion reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Edward W. Corcoran, Jr., Pavel Kortunov, Charanjit S. Paur, Peter I. Ravikovitch, Yu Wang, Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Angel Cantin Sanz, Miguel Palomino Roca
  • Patent number: 9688542
    Abstract: This invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature that has, in its calcined state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline matrix manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:gGeO2:(1?g)SiO2 in which M is selected between H+, at least one inorganic cation of charge +n, and a mixture of both, X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 different from Si, x takes a value between 0 and 0.2, both included, y takes a value between 0 and 0.1, both included, g takes a value between 0 and 0.5, both included that has been denoted ITQ-55, as well as a method for its preparation. This invention also relates to uses of the crystalline material of zeolitic nature for adsorption of fluid components, membrane separation of fluid components, storage of fluid components, and catalysis of various conversion reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Edward W. Corcoran, Jr., Pavel Kortunov, Charanjit S. Paur, Peter I. Ravikovitch, Yu Wang, Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Angel Cantin Sanz, Miguel Palomino Roca
  • Patent number: 9617164
    Abstract: This invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature that has, in its calcined state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline matrix manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:gGeO2:(1?g)SiO2 in which M is selected between H+, at least one inorganic cation of charge +n, and a mixture of both, X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 different from Si, x takes a value between 0 and 0.2, both included, y takes a value between 0 and 0.1, both included, g takes a value between 0 and 0.5, both included that has been denoted ITQ-55, as well as a method for its preparation. This invention also relates to uses of the crystalline material of zeolitic nature for adsorption of fluid components, membrane separation of fluid components, storage of fluid components, and catalysis of various conversion reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Edward W. Corcoran, Jr., Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Angel Cantin Sanz, Miguel Palomino Roca
  • Publication number: 20160009618
    Abstract: This invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature that has, in its calcined state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline matrix manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:gGeO2:(1?g)SiO2 in which M is selected between H+, at least one inorganic cation of charge +n, and a mixture of both, X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 different from Si, x takes a value between 0 and 0.2, both included, y takes a value between 0 and 0.1, both included, g takes a value between 0 and 0.5, both included that has been denoted ITQ-55, as well as a method for its preparation. This invention also relates to uses of the crystalline material of zeolitic nature for adsorption of fluid components, membrane separation of fluid components, storage of fluid components, and catalysis of various conversion reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Edward W. Corcoran, JR., Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Angel Cantín Sanz, Miguel Palomino Roca
  • Publication number: 20160008753
    Abstract: This invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature that has, in its calcined state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline matrix manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:gGeO2:(1?g)SiO2 in which M is selected between H+, at least one inorganic cation of charge +n, and a mixture of both, X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 different from Si, x takes a value between 0 and 0.2, both included, y takes a value between 0 and 0.1, both included, g takes a value between 0 and 0.5, both included that has been denoted ITQ-55, as well as a method for its preparation. This invention also relates to uses of the crystalline material of zeolitic nature for adsorption of fluid components, membrane separation of fluid components, storage of fluid components, and catalysis of various conversion reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Edward W. Corcoran, JR., Pavel Kortunov, Charanjit S. Paur, Peter I. Ravikovitch, Jade Yu Wang, Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Angel Cantín Sanz, Miguel Palomino Roca
  • Publication number: 20160009563
    Abstract: This invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature that has, in its calcined state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline matrix manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:gGeO2:(1-g)SiO2 in which M is selected between H+, at least one inorganic cation of charge +n, and a mixture of both, X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 different from Si, x takes a value between 0 and 0.2, both included, y takes a value between 0 and 0.1, both included, g takes a value between 0 and 0.5, both included that has been denoted ITQ-55, a method for its preparation and its use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicants: Higher Council of Scientific Research (CSIC), Polytechnic University of Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Angel Cantín Sanz, Jose Luis Jordá Moret
  • Publication number: 20160008756
    Abstract: This invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature that has, in its calcined state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline matrix manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:gGeO2:(1?g)SiO2 in which M is selected between H+, at least one inorganic cation of charge +n, and a mixture of both, X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 different from Si, x takes a value between 0 and 0.2, both included, y takes a value between 0 and 0.1, both included, g takes a value between 0 and 0.5, both included that has been denoted ITQ-55, as well as a method for its preparation. This invention also relates to uses of the crystalline material of zeolitic nature for adsorption of fluid components, membrane separation of fluid components, storage of fluid components, and catalysis of various conversion reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Edward W. Corcoran, JR., Pavel Kortunov, Charanjit S. Paur, Peter I. Ravikovitch, Yu Wang, Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Angel Cantín Sanz, Miguel Palomino Roca
  • Publication number: 20160008754
    Abstract: This invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature that has, in its calcined state and in the absence of defects in its crystalline matrix manifested by the presence of silanols, the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:gGeO2:(1?g)SiO2 in which M is selected between H+, at least one inorganic cation of charge +n, and a mixture of both, X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 different from Si, x takes a value between 0 and 0.2, both included, y takes a value between 0 and 0.1, both included, g takes a value between 0 and 0.5, both included that has been denoted ITQ-55, as well as a method for its preparation. This invention also relates to uses of the crystalline material of zeolitic nature for adsorption of fluid components, membrane separation of fluid components, storage of fluid components, and catalysis of various conversion reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Edward W. Corcoran, JR., Pavel Kortunov, Charanjit S. Paur, Peter I. Ravikovitch, Yu Wang, Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Angel Cantín Sanz, Miguel Palomino Roca
  • Publication number: 20150353518
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing tetrahydrofurfuryl ethers, characterised in that it involves carrying out consecutive etherification/reduction reactions based on a compound containing at least one furan ring, in the presence of at least one alcohol and at least one catalyst, optionally in the presence of H2. The catalytic process can be carried out in a cascade reaction (“one-pot”), operating under soft reaction conditions and without a solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Avelino CORMA CANÓS, Eduardo DÓMINE MARCELO, Susana VALENCIA VALENCIA
  • Patent number: 8337594
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientficas (CSIC), Universidad Politecnica de Valencia (UPV)
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Miguel Palomino Roca, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Patent number: 8187469
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Publication number: 20120067216
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Avelino CORMA CANOS, Miguel Palomino Roca, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Patent number: 7611623
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad de Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Patent number: 7582278
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, Ángel Cantín Sanz, Fernando Rey García, Susana Valencia Valencia, Sandra Leiva Herrero
  • Publication number: 20090202416
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Patent number: 7553477
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignees: Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica De Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, María José Sabater Picot, Fernando Rey García, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Publication number: 20090068092
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Angel Cantin Sanz, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia, Sandra Leiva Herrero
  • Patent number: 7449169
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, Fernando Rey García, Susana Valencia Valencia, Luis Joaquín Martinez Triguero