Abstract: There is disclosed a microporous crystalline material having pore opening ranging from 3 to 5 Angstroms, where the material comprises a first metal chosen from alkali earth group, rare earth group, alkali group, or mixtures thereof, and a second metal chosen from iron, copper or mixtures thereof; and has a molar silica to alumina ratio (SAR) from 3 to 10. The microporous crystalline material disclosed herein may comprise a crystal structure having building units of double-6-rings (d6r) and pore opening of 8-rings as exemplified with framework types defined by the Structure Commission of the International Zeolite Association having structural codes of CHA, LEV, AEI, AFT, AFX, EAB, ERI, KFI, SAT, TSC, and SAV. There is also disclosed a method of selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas, comprising at least partially contacting the exhaust gases with an article comprising the disclosed microporous crystalline material.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to an improved process for exchanging sodium ions in zeolites comprising sodium ions and rare earth metal ions for ammonium ions. For this exchange, aqueous solutions of ammonium salts, for example ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate or ammonium chloride, are currently being used. The resulting “ammonium zeolites” are calcined to convert them, with release of ammonia, to the H form of the zeolites suitable as a catalyst. The use of ammonium carbonate also minimizes the amount of rare earth metal ions which are leached out of the zeolites comprising rare earth metal ions.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to an improved process for exchanging alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ions in zeolites for ammonium ions. For this exchange, aqueous solutions of ammonium salts, for example ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate or ammonium chloride, are currently being used. The resulting “ammonium zeolites” are calcined to convert them, with release of ammonia, to the H form of the zeolites suitable as a catalyst. Certain methods provided herein use ammonium carbonate instead of the ammonium compounds mentioned. As excess ammonium carbonate, in contrast to the nitrates, sulfates or chlorides, can be recycled in the form of carbon dioxide and ammonia, the amount of salt which has to be discharged is lowered significantly.

Abstract: A titanium silicate variant named UPRM-5 was prepared using tetraethylammonium hydroxide as a structure-directing agent (SDA). Successful detemplation was achieved via ion exchange with NH4Cl. Effective functionalization was obtained after ion exchanging the detemplated material using SrCl2 and BaCl2. Adsorption of CO2 at 25° C. in Sr- and Ba-UPRM-5 materials activated at different temperatures. For low partial pressures, the observed CO2 adsorption capacities increased as follows: NH4-UPRM-5<Sr-UPRM-5<Ba-UPRM-5. Both the Sr- and Ba-UPRM-5 materials exhibited outstanding selectivity for CO2 over CH4, N2 and O2.

Abstract: A phosphorus modification of an FCC catalyst is provided by reducing the sodium content of the as formed catalyst, a first treatment with a phosphate solution, a second ammonium exchange to further reduce the sodium content of the phosphorus solution treated catalyst and a second treatment with a phosphate solution.

Abstract: Methods for forming zeolites having a substantially uniform distribution of zeolitic crystallites are provided. In a method, a source of microscopically homogeneous amorphous silica alumina is prepared. Pores in the microscopically homogeneous amorphous silica alumina are filled with a crystallization agent. Then, the microscopically homogeneous amorphous silica alumina is converted to a zeolite with a substantially uniform distribution of zeolitic crystallites.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing heavy metal ions from the lattice of tectosilicates or phyllosilicates, especially from zeolite mineral, particularly clinoptilolite, by exchanging ions with calcium ions. According to the inventive method, the zeolite rock is brought in contact with hydrochloric and ammonium-containing solutions in a chain of exchange reactors such that a large part of the cations of the lattice are replaced with ammonium ions, and the ammonium ions located in the lattice are replaced with calcium in a basic calcium hydroxide solution. The ammonium or ammonia used in the process is conducted in the circuit by binding the same in hydrochloric acid as an ammonium ion from the exchange solutions by conveying anhydrous ammonia and can be fed back to the exchange solution. The ions from the lattice that are exchanged are essentially precipitated as phosphate, carbonate, or hydroxide.

Abstract: An absorbent of ZSM-5 zeolite ion-exchanged with copper ion, characterized in that at least 60% or more of the copper sites in the copper ion-exchanged ZSM-5 zeolite are copper (I) sites and preferably at least 70% or more of the copper (I) sites are three-oxygen-coordinated copper (I) sites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating a solid material containing at least one zeolite and being at least partly crystalline or treating a shaped body obtained from said solid material wherein said solid material or shaped body is brought in contact with a composition containing water after at least one of the following steps of an integrated process for producing a solid material or a shaped body containing at least one zeolite: (i) after step (II) of separating the at least partly crystalline solid material from its mother liquor or (ii) after step (S) of shaping said solid material into a shaped body or (iii) after a step (C) of calcining said solid material or said shaped body. The present invention furthermore relates to the solid material obtainable by the inventive process and the shaped body obtainable by the inventive process.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to mesostructured zeolites. The invention also relates to a method of preparing mesostructured zeolites, as well as using them as cracking catalysts for organic compounds and degradation catalysts for polymers.

Abstract: A zeolite membrane production apparatus is provided having a reaction container having a support insertion opening for insertion of tubular supports and which houses a reaction solution for formation of zeolite membranes on the surfaces of the supports, a heating means for heating the reaction solution through the reaction container, and a supporting apparatus provided on the reaction container in a freely detachable manner and which supports a plurality of the supports. The inner wall surface of the reaction container has two mutually parallel flat surfaces, the supporting apparatus has a plurality of supporting sections that anchor one end of each of the plurality of supports, and the plurality of supporting sections are provided in the supporting apparatus such that when the supporting apparatus is set in the reaction container, each of the plurality of supports is disposed between the two flat surfaces and parallel to the two flat surfaces.

Abstract: Described is a process for the production of a zeolitic material having an LEV-type framework structure comprising YO2 and optionally comprising X2O3, wherein said process comprises: (1) preparing a mixture comprising one or more sources for YO2, one or more solvents, and optionally comprising seed crystals; and (2) crystallizing the mixture obtained in step (1); wherein Y is a tetravalent element, and X is a trivalent element, wherein the zeolitic material optionally comprises one or more alkali metals M, wherein the molar ratio of the total amount of the one or more solvents to the total amount of the one or more sources for YO2 based on YO2 is 9.5 or less, and wherein for crystallization temperatures of 175° C.

Abstract: Described is a process for the production of a zeolitic material having an LEV-type framework structure comprising YO2 and optionally comprising X2O3, wherein said process comprises (1) preparing a mixture comprising one or more sources for YO2, one or more solvents, and optionally comprising seed crystals; and (2) crystallizing the mixture obtained in step (1); wherein Y is a tetravalent element, and X is a trivalent element, and wherein the mixture crystallized in step (2) contains 3 wt.-% or less of one or more metals M based on 100 wt-% of YO2, preferably 1 wt.-% or less, more preferably 0.5 wt.-% or less, more preferably 0.1 wt.-% or less, more preferably 0.05 wt.-% or less, more preferably 0.01 wt.-% or less, more preferably 0.005 wt.-% or less, more preferably 0.001 wt.-% or less, more preferably 0.0005 wt.-% or less, more preferably 0.0001 wt.-% or less of one or more metals M based on 100 wt.

Abstract: The present invention herein provides antimicrobial zeolite which hardly causes any color change with the elapse of time even when it is incorporated into a resin to form an antimicrobial resin composition. The present invention thus relates to antimicrobial zeolite which comprises zeolite whose ion-exchangeable ions are partially or wholly replaced with hydrogen ions and silver ions; and an antimicrobial resin composition which comprises the foregoing antimicrobial zeolite in an amount ranging from 0.05 to 80% by mass.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel metal-promoted zeolite catalyst, a method of producing the catalyst and a method of using the catalyst for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with improved hydrothermal durability. The novel metal-promoted zeolite is formed from a low sodium zeolite and is hydrothermally treated after metal ion-exchange.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions of zeolites or microporous metallosilicates characterized by a continuous spatial distribution of the metal and silicon in the crystals and characterized by a crystal surface enriched in silicon relative to the internal part of the same crystals. This invention also relates to a synthesis method of producing these metallosilicates with spatial distribution of the constituting elements. These novel zeolitic compositions can be used in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions. The crystalline metallosilicates can be selected from the group consisting of aluminosilicates, gallosilicates, ferrosilicates, titanosilicates and borosilicates.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions of zeolites or microporous metallosilicates characterized by a continuous spatial distribution of the metal and silicon in the crystals and characterized by a crystal surface enriched in silicon relative to the internal part of the same crystals. This invention also relates to a synthesis method of producing these metallosilicates with spatial distribution of the constituting elements. These novel zeolitic compositions can be used in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions. The crystalline metallosilicates can be selected from the group consisting of aluminosilicates, gallosilicates, ferrosilicates, titanosilicates and borosilicates.

Abstract: A first catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxides comprising a crystalline silicate containing an iron in ?-framework structure wherein a SiO2/Fe2O3 mol ratio is 20-300 and at least 80% of the contained iron is an isolated iron ion Fe3+. A second catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxides comprising a crystalline silicate containing an iron in ?-framework structure wherein a SiO2/Fe2O3 mol ratio is 20-300 and log(SiO2/Al2O3) by mol is at least 2. A predominant part of the contained iron is isolated iron ion Fe3+ and at least a part thereof preferably has a tetrahedral coordination. These catalysts have high hydrothermal stability and exhibit enhanced activity for reducing nitrogen oxides by a reaction with a reducing agent such as ammonia, urea or an organic amine in a broad temperature range between lower temperature and higher temperature.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preparing mesoporous materials from low Si/Al ratio zeolites. Such compositions can be prepared by acid wash and/or isomorphic substitution pretreatment of low Si/Al ratio zeolites prior to introduction of mesoporosity.

Abstract: A MFI-structured molecular sieve containing phosphorus and metal components has a formula expressed in anhydrous form and on the basis of oxide weight, as follows: (0˜0.3) Na2O (0.5˜5.5) Al2O3 (1.3˜10) P2O5 (0.7˜15) M1xOy (0.01˜5) M2mOn (70˜97) SiO2, wherein M1 is one of transition metals selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co and Ni, and M2 is any one of metals selected from the group consisting of Zn, Mn, Ga and Sn. Preparation processes and uses of the instant molecular sieve are also provided. The molecular sieve has an excellent performance for increasing the yield of lower olefins and increasing the aromatics content in gasoline, and can be used as a shape-selective active component for the catalytic cracking catalyst of petroleum hydrocarbons or its additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal-doped or metal-exchanged zeolite, respectively, wherein the doping metal is present in the zeolite in the form of individual atoms i.e. as monomeric and/or dimeric species. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of such a metal-exchanged zeolite. Said metal-doped zeolites are useful, in particular, for the reduction of nitrogen oxides.

Abstract: A family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites designated UZM-8HS and derived from UZM-8 have been synthesized. The aluminum content of the UZM-8HS is lower than that of the starting UZM-8 thus changing its ion exchange capacity and acidity. These UZM-8HS are represented by the empirical formula: M1an+Al(1?x)ExSiy?Oz? and are prepared by treatments such as acid extraction and AFS treatments.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel metal-promoted zeolite catalyst, a method of producing the catalyst and a method of using the catalyst for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with improved hydrothermal durability. The novel metal-promoted zeolite is formed from a low sodium zeolite and is hydrothermally treated after metal ion-exchange.

Abstract: Among other things, this disclosure provides a method for exchanging cations in an aluminosilicate. The method includes combining, in an exchange solvent and under ion exchange conditions, an ion-exchangeable aluminosilicate having a first cation associated therewith as a counter ion and a second cation source, to provide a mixture that includes the ion-exchanged aluminosilicate which includes the second cation associated therewith as a counter ion. Suitable exchange solvents include polyalkylene oxide glycols, polyalkylene oxide glycol monoethers, polyalkylene oxide glycol diethers, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new methods of making crystalline materials isostructural to ITQ-21, as well as to new crystalline materials obtainable by such methods, and their use in hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process using zeolites for recovering isoflavones and removing undesired oligosaccharides from aqueous mixtures, such as soy whey and other plant processing waste products. The aqueous mixture is treated with a large pore hydrophobic zeolite, such as zeolite Beta, to remove isoflavones, followed by treatment with an ultrastabilized, hydrophobic zeolite Y, such as CBV-901 or HiSiv™ 4000, to remove the undesired oligosaccharides raffinose and stachyose. The recovered isoflavones and digestible sugars, glucose, sucrose, and fructose, are useful in food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for selectively removing undesired oligosaccharides from aqueous mixtures such as plant processing waste products, including soy whey and other vegetable wheys, using an ultrastabilized large pore, hydrophobic zeolite Y. The resulting solution, which contains isoflavones and digestible sugars such as glucose, fructose and sucrose, can serve as the basis for a nutritious new product.

Abstract: An absorbent of ZSM-5 zeolite ion-exchanged with copper ion, characterized in that at least 60% or more of the copper sites in the copper ion-exchanged ZSM-5 zeolite are copper (I) sites and preferably at least 70% or more of the copper (I) sites are three-oxygen-coordinated copper (I) sites.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new family of crystalline aluminosilicate compositions designated the UZM-27 family. These include the species UZM-27P and UZM-27, which have unique structures. UZM-27P is an as synthesized layered composition, while UZM-27 is a calcined form of UZM-27P which has a three-dimensional structure.

Abstract: An as prepared Na-ETS-10 zeolite was modified by ion exchange with a mono-, di-, or tri-valent cation and mixtures thereof. Several of the modified ETS-10 zeolites showed improved pressure swing capacity during the selective adsorption of ethylene from an ethylene/ethane mixture, relative to Na-ETS-1 0, although the selectivity of adsorption decreased. Modification with Ba2+ and Ba2+/H+ provided modified ETS-10 zeolite adsorbents having a good balance of selectivity and pressure swing capacity for the separation of ethylene/ethane mixtures, making them useful adsorbents for PSA processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to zeolites having a silica/alumina ratio of less than or equal to 10 (Si/Al?10) that are exchanged with Ag+ and thermally treated in such a way to favor adsorption over alternative catalytic and chemically reactive functionalities. The adsorbents of the present invention and the method of producing such adsorbents maximize the working adsorption capacity through ?-complexation. Applications for such adsorbents include any process in which contaminants from gas streams can form ?-complexes with the Ag in the zeolite, particularly the removal of CO, ethylene, propylene and the like from air and CO/H2 from air in prepurifier adsorbers in the production of ultra high purity (UHP) N2.

Abstract: A boron-containing molecular sieve having the CHA crystal structure and comprising (1) silicon oxide and (2) boron oxide or a combination of boron oxide and aluminum oxide, iron oxide, titanium oxide, gallium oxide and mixtures thereof; and wherein the mole ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide in said boron-containing molecular sieve is between 15 and 125. Also, a boron-containing molecular sieve, having a CHA crystal structure containing oxides only of (1) silicon and (2) boron; and wherein the mole ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide in said boron-containing molecular sieve is between 15 and 125.

Abstract: A catalyst made by the introduction of copper ions and cobalt ions into a Y-type zeolite to produce a CuCoY zeolite improves the reduction of NOx in exhaust from a lean bum engine, such as a diesel engine. A dual bed selective reduction reactor in the exhaust stream comprising a first bed of BaY or of Ag/alumina and a second bed of CuCoY is particularly effective in reduction of NOx. In one embodiment, the exhaust stream is suitably treated with an oxidant, such as ozone, and a reductant, such as a diesel hydrocarbon or oxygenated diesel hydrocarbon, before the exhaust passes in contact with the dual bed catalyst.

Abstract: This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst contains a zeolite having germanium and at least one selected from the group consisting of tin and boron incorporated into the zeolite framework and at least one metal selected from Group 10 deposited on the zeolite. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a zeolite having germanium and at least one selected from the group consisting of tin and boron incorporated into the zeolite framework; depositing the metal; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite and before or after depositing the metal. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with alkanes having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product.

Abstract: This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst is a medium pore germanium zeolite, a germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). At least one metal selected from Group 10 is deposited on the medium pore zeolite and, optionally on the germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a medium pore zeolite, an aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO) with germanium incorporated into the framework and calcining the medium pore germanium zeolite, germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). At least one metal may be deposited on the germanium zeolite, germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO).

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making a germanium-zeolite without using fluoride compounds. The zeolite is preferably a MFI-type structure, most preferably a ZSM-5 MFI zeolite. The germanium-zeolite is synthesized essentially in the absence of fluoride compounds from an aqueous gel containing a silica source, a germanium source, an aluminum source and a structure directing agent in the presence of an acid which does not contain fluorine, such as sulfuric acid, acetic acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid hydrochloric acid or formic acid.

Abstract: Large crystals of titanium silicalite or intergrowths of intergrown smaller crystals, having a mean particle size greater than 2 ?m, have been found catalytically effective at commercially reasonable rates for the epoxidation of olefins in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. Crystals synthesized with a silica source having a low sodium content exhibit high levels of production and selectivity. The crystals have a low attrition rate and are easily filterable from a product stream.

Abstract: Described is a process for the treatment of at least one zeolite having a pore size of less than or equal to 7 ? comprising at least a) a step for dealumination of said zeolite, b) a cationic exchange step using at least one cation other than H+, c) a step for treatment of said zeolite obtained in step b) in the presence of at least one molecular compound containing at least one silicon atom, and d) at least one heat treatment step. The present invention also concerns the preparation of a catalyst containing the zeolite treated in accordance with the treatment process the subject-matter of the invention and the use of said catalyst in a process for the oligomerisation of an olefinic charge containing hydrocarbon molecules having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions of zeolites or microporous metallosilicates characterised by a continuous spatial distribution of the metal and silicon in the crystals and characterised by a crystal surface enriched in silicon relative to the internal part of the same crystals. This invention also relates to a synthesis method of producing these metallosilicates with spatial distribution of the constituting elements. These novel zeolitic compositions can be used in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions. The crystalline metallosilicates can be selected from the group consisting of aluminosilicates, gallosilicates, ferrosilicates, titanosilicates and borosilicates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new methods of making crystalline materials isostructural to ITQ-21, as well as to new crystalline materials obtainable by such methods, and their use in hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a zeolite of the ZSM-12 type, especially for the hydroisomerization of higher paraffins, which has a primary crystal size of <0.1 ?m; as well as a specific volume, determined by mercury porosimetry at a maximum pressure of 4000 bar, of 30-200 mm3/g in a pore radius range of 4-10 nm; and which has further been prepared from a synthesis gel composition comprising an aluminum source, precipitated silica as a silicon source, TEA+ as a template, an alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal ion source M having the valency n; in which the molar H2O:SiO2 ratio is selected between 5 and 15. The invention further relates to a catalyst comprising the above zeolite and its use.

Abstract: A process for easily synthesizing a zeolite substance containing an element having a large ionic radius in the framework at a high ratio. This process comprises the following first to fourth steps: First Step: a step of heating a mixture containing a template compound, a compound containing a Group 13 element of the periodic table, a silicon-containing compound and water to obtain a precursor (A); Second Step: a step of acid-treating the precursor (A) obtained in the first step; Third Step: a step of heating the acid-treated precursor (A) obtained in the second step together with a mixture containing a template compound and water to obtain a precursor (B); and Fourth Step: a step of calcining the precursor (B) obtained in the third step to obtain a zeolite substance.

Abstract: A titanosilicate represented by the following compositional formula (1), wherein in the infrared absorption spectrum measured in the dehydrated state, the absorption spectrum has an absorption band having a relative maximum value at 930±15 cm?1: xTiO2.(1?x)SiO2??Compositional Formula (1) (wherein x is from 0.0001 to 0.2).

Abstract: A porous crystalline composition having a molar composition as follows: YO2:m X2O3:n ZO, wherein Y is a tetravalent element selected from the group consisting of silicon, germanium, tin, titanium and combinations thereof, X is a trivalent element selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium, boron, iron and combinations thereof, Z is a divalent element selected from the group consisting of magnesium, zinc, cobalt, manganese, nickel and combinations thereof, m is between about 0 and about 0.5, n is between about 0 and about 0.5; and the composition has an x-ray diffraction pattern which distinguishes it from the materials. A process for making the composition, and a process using the composition to treat an organic compound are also provided.

Abstract: A metalloaluminosilicate composition includes an aluminosilicate composition having an aluminosilicate framework and containing at least one metal, wherein a substantial portion of the metal is incorporated into the aluminosilicate framework. A higher concentration of the metal is incorporated into the framework of the catalyst than is present at the surface of the catalyst.

Abstract: Titanium or vanadium zeolite catalysts are prepared by reacting a titanium or vanadium compound, a silicon source, a templating agent, a hydrocarbon, and a surfactant at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a molecular sieve. The catalyst is useful in olefin epoxidation with hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: A boron-containing molecular sieve having the CHA crystal structure and comprising (1) silicon oxide and (2) boron oxide or a combination of boron oxide and aluminum oxide, iron oxide, titanium oxide, gallium oxide and mixtures thereof is prepared using a quaternary ammonium cation derived from 1-adamantamine, 3-quinuclidinol or 2-exo-aminonorbornane as structure directing agent. The molecular sieve can be used for gas separation or in catalysts to prepare methylamine or dimethylamine, to convert oxygenates (e.g., methanol) to light olefins, or for the reduction of oxides of nitrogen n a gas stream (e.g., automotive exhaust).

Abstract: Zeolites having the IFR structure and containing aluminum in their crystal structure can be made by preparing a reaction mixture comprising a zeolite which is an active source of aluminum oxide, an active source of alkali metal oxide, an active source of an oxide of a tetravalent element, an organic template selected from the group consisting of a 1-benzyl-4-aza-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane cation and a N-benzyl quinuclidinium cation, and maintaining the reaction mixture under conditions sufficient to form crystals of the zeolite.

Abstract: Hydrocracking catalyst composition comprising an optional metal hydrogenation component supported on a carrier comprising a zeolite of the faujasite structure having a unit cell size in the range of from 24.10 to 24.40 ?, a bulk silica to alumina ratio (SAR) above about 12, and a surface area of at least about 850 m2/g as measured by the BET method and ATSM D4365-95 with nitrogen adsorption at a p/po value of 0.03.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new crystalline molecular sieve SSZ-70 prepared using a N,N?-diisopropyl imidazolium cation as a structure-directing agent, methods for synthesizing SSZ-70 and processes employing SSZ-70 in a catalyst.