Patents by Inventor Xinlin Tu

Xinlin Tu 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: 7645897
    Abstract: A process for producing a high-performance catalyst for use in a reaction for acrylic acid production from propane or propylene through air oxidation, is provided. A process for producing a metal oxide catalyst having the following composition formula, the process comprising the following steps (1) and (2): MoViAjBkCxOy??Composition formula (wherein A is Te or Sb; B is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb, Ta, and Ti; C is Si or Ge; i and j each are 0.01-1.5 and j/i is from 0.3 to 1.0; k is 0.001-3.0; x is 0.002-0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Naomasa Furuta, Yuuichi Sumida
  • Publication number: 20090030224
    Abstract: A process fro producing fro producing a high-performance catalyst for use in a reaction for acrylic acid production from propane or propylene through air oxidation, is provided. A process for producing a metal oxide catalyst having the following composition formula, the process comprising the following steps (1) and (2): Composition formula MoViAjBkCxOy (wherein A is Te or Sb; B is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb, Ta, and Ti; C is Si or Ge; i and j each are 0.01-1.5 and j/i is from 0.3 to 1.0; k is 0.001-3.0; x is 0.002-0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: TOAGOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Naomasa Furuta, Yuuichi Sumida
  • Patent number: 7375052
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a metal oxide catalyst which is suitable for production of acrylic acid or acrylonitrile in one stage by a catalytic oxidation reaction of propane in a high yield. The present invention is characterized by using a fine particle of metallic tellurium obtained by reducing a Te compound with a reductant as a raw material for producing an oxide catalyst including metal elements Mo—V—Nb—Te. The fine particle of metallic tellurium is preferably one containing primary particles having a particle size of not more than 4.0 ?m. By using a metal oxide obtained by the process of the present invention, acrylic acid can be produced from propane by a one-stage oxidation reaction in a higher yield not less than 40%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Yuuichi Sumida, Mamoru Takahashi, Hiroshi Niizuma
  • Patent number: 7304180
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a metal oxide catalyst capable of producing acrylic acid, acrylonitrile or the like in one stage by catalytic oxidation reaction of propane in a high yield. The invention is characterized by using one obtained by finely ground metallic Te or metallic Sb in water or an organic solvent as a raw material for the production of an oxide catalyst made of metal elements Mo—V—Nb—Te or metal elements Mo—V—Nb—Sb. The powder of the metallic Te or metallic Sb obtained by grinding preferably has a mode size of not more than 20 ?m. By using the metal oxide obtained by the invention as a catalyst, it is possible to produce acrylic acid in a high yield of 35% or more from propane by a one-stage oxidation reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Yuuichi Sumida, Mamoru Takahashi, Hiroshi Niizuma
  • Publication number: 20070161767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a metal oxide catalyst which is suitable for production of acrylic acid or acrylonitrile in one stage by a catalytic oxidation reaction of propane in a high yield. The present invention is characterized by using a fine particle of metallic tellurium obtained by reducing a Te compound with a reductant as a raw material for producing an oxide catalyst including metal elements Mo-V-Nb-Te. The fine particle of metallic tellurium is preferably one containing primary particles having a particle size of not more than 4.0 ?m. By using a metal oxide obtained by the process of the present invention, acrylic acid can be produced from propane by a one-stage oxidation reaction in a higher yield not less than 40%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: TOAGOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Yuuichi Sumida, Mamoru Takahashi, Hiroshi Niizuma
  • Publication number: 20060047137
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a metal oxide catalyst capable of producing acrylic acid, acrylonitrile or the like in one stage by catalytic oxidation reaction of propane in a high yield. The invention is characterized by using one obtained by finely ground metallic Te or metallic Sb in water or an organic solvent as a raw material for the production of an oxide catalyst made of metal elements Mo—V—Nb—Te or metal elements Mo—V—Nb—Sb. The powder of the metallic Te or metallic Sb obtained by grinding preferably has a mode size of not more than 20 ?m. By using the metal oxide obtained by the invention as a catalyst, it is possible to produce acrylic acid in a high yield of 35% or more from propane by a one-stage oxidation reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicant: TOAGOSEL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Yuuichi Sumida, Mamoru Takahashi, Hiroshi Niizuma
  • Patent number: 6512141
    Abstract: A process for preparing a metal oxide catalyst for acrylic acid production which comprises calcining a metal compound mixture at 400° C. or higher to prepare a metal oxide powder comprising Mo, V, Sb, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb and Ta, and supporting a compound comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of Sb, Tl, Se, As, Pb, Sn, Ag, Cu, Ru, and Rh on the metal oxide powder, and a process for producing acrylic acid by gas phase oxidation of propane using the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Mamoru Takahashi, Hiroshi Niizuma
  • Patent number: 6432870
    Abstract: A process for preparing a metal oxide catalyst for acrylic acid production which comprises calcining a metal compound mixture at 400° C. or higher to prepare a metal oxide powder comprising Mo, V, Sb, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb and Ta, and supporting a compound comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of Sb, Tl, Se, As, Pb, Sn, Ag, Cu, Ru, and Rh on the metal oxide powder, and a process for producing acrylic acid by gas phase oxidation of propane using the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Mamoru Takahashi, Hiroshi Niizuma
  • Publication number: 20020072628
    Abstract: A process for preparing a metal oxide catalyst for acrylic acid production which comprises calcining a metal compound mixture at 400° C. or higher to prepare a metal oxide powder comprising Mo, V, Sb, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb and Ta, and supporting a compound comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of Sb, Tl, Se, As, Pb, Sn, Ag, Cu, Ru, and Rh on the metal oxide powder, and a process for producing acrylic acid by gas phase oxidation of propane using the catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Applicant: TOAGOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Mamoru Takahashi, Hiroshi Niizuma
  • Patent number: 6346647
    Abstract: A metal oxide catalyst which can produce acrylic acid by a vapor phase catalytic oxidation of propane in high yield and has excellent abrasion resistance is disclosed. The metal oxide catalyst comprises Mo, V, Sb, A (A represents Nb or Ta) and optionally other metals, and is prepared through the following steps (1) and (2): (1) Step of reacting V+5 and Sb+3 at a temperature of 70° C. or higher in the presence of Mo+6 in an aqueous medium, and bubbling an oxygen-containing gas into the reaction solution during or after the reaction; and (2) Step of adding to the reaction product obtained in step (1) a solution containing a compound comprising A and an aqueous solution of nitric acid or ammonium nitrate, uniformly stirring these components, and then calcining the resulting mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Mamoru Takahashi, Madoka Furuta, Hiroshi Niizuma
  • Publication number: 20010029234
    Abstract: A metal oxide catalyst which can produce acrylic acid by a vapor phase catalytic oxidation of propane in high yield and has excellent abrasion resistance is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Mamoru Takahashi, Madoka Furuta, Hiroshi Niizuma
  • Patent number: 6291393
    Abstract: A metal oxide catalyst which can produce acrylic acid by a vapor phase catalytic oxidation of propane in high yield and has excellent abrasion resistance is disclosed. The metal oxide catalyst comprises Mo, V, Sb, A (A represents Nb or Ta) and optionally other metals, and is prepared through the following steps (1) and (2): (1) Step of reacting V+5 and Sb+3 at a temperature of 70° C. or higher in the presence of Mo+6 in an aqueous medium, and bubbling an oxygen-containing gas into the reaction solution during or after the reaction; and (2) Step of adding to the reaction product obtained in step (1) a solution containing a compound comprising A and an aqueous solution of nitric acid or ammonium nitrate, uniformly stirring these components, and then calcining the resulting mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xinlin Tu, Mamoru Takahashi, Madoka Furuta, Hiroshi Niizuma
  • Patent number: 6060422
    Abstract: A process for producing acrylic acid from propane and oxygen gas through a vapor-phase catalytic oxidation reaction, said process comprising conducting the reaction using as a catalyst a metal oxide containing metallic elements Mo, V, Sb, and A (provided that A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb, Ta, Sn, W, Ti, Ni, Fe, Cr, and Co). The metal oxide is prepared by a process including specific steps (1) and (2). The metal oxide may be supported on a compound containing specific elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mamoru Takahashi, Xinlin Tu, Toshiro Hirose, Masakazu Ishii
  • Patent number: 5994580
    Abstract: A process for producing acrylic acid from propane and oxygen gas through a vapor-phase catalytic oxidation reaction, said process comprising conducting the reaction using as a catalyst a metal oxide containing metallic elements Mo, V, Sb, and A (provided that A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb, Ta, Sn, W, Ti, Ni, Fe, Cr, and Co). The metal oxide is prepared by a process including specific steps (1) and (2). The metal oxide may be supported on a compound containing specific elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mamoru Takahashi, Xinlin Tu, Toshiro Hirose, Masakazu Ishii