Abstract: A supported catalyst system comprising a phosphinimine ligand containing catalyst on a porous inorganic support treated with a metal salt has improved reactor continuity in a dispersed phase reaction in terms of initial activation and subsequent deactivation. The resulting catalyst has a lower consumption of ethylene during initiation and a lower rate of deactivation. Preferably the catalyst is used with an antistatic agent.

Abstract: A supported catalyst system comprising a phosphinimine ligand containing catalyst on an alumina support treated with a metal salt has improved reactor continuity in a dispersed phase reaction in terms of initial activation and subsequent deactivation. The resulting catalyst has a lower consumption of ethylene during initiation and a lower rate of deactivation. Preferably the catalyst is used with an antistatic agent.

Abstract: A catalyst component for olefin polymerization is disclosed, which comprises a reaction product of the following components: (1) a spheric carrier; (2) a titanium compound; and optionally, (3) an electron donor, wherein the spheric carrier comprises a reaction product of at least the following components: (a) a magnesium halide represented by a general formula of MgX2-nRn, wherein X is independently chloride or bromide, R is a C1-C14 alkyl, a C6-C14 aryl, a C1-C14 alkoxy, or a C6-C14 aryloxy, and n is 0 or 1; (b) an alcohol compound; and (c) an epoxy compound represented by a general formula (I), wherein R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, a C1-C5 linear or branched alkyl, or a C1-C5 linear or branched haloalkyl.

Abstract: A catalyst component for olefin polymerization is disclosed, which comprises at least one diol ester type electron donor compound (a) and at least one diether type electron donor compound (b) among others, wherein the molar ratio of a to b is 0.55-50. A preparation method of the catalyst component, a catalyst comprising the catalyst component, and an olefin polymerization method using the catalyst which can especially be used for preparation of polypropylenes of low ash contents are also disclosed.

Abstract: Catalyst systems, processes of forming the same and polymers formed therefrom are described herein.

Abstract: A magnesium halide adduct represented by the formula (I): MgX2.mROH.nE.pH2O, in which X is chlorine, bromine, a C1-C12 alkoxy, a C3-C10 cycloalkoxy or a C6-C10 aryloxy, with the proviso that at least one X is chlorine or bromine; R is a C1-C12 alkyl, a C3-C10 cycloalkyl or a C6-C10 aryl; E is an o-alkoxybenzoate compound represented by the formula (II): in which R1 and R2 groups are independently a C1-C12 linear or branched alkyl, a C3-C10 cycloalkyl, a C6-C10 aryl, a C7-C10 alkaryl or an C7-C10 aralkyl, the R1 and R2 groups are identical to or different from the R group; m is in a range of from 1.0 to 5.0; n is in a range of from 0.001 to 0.5; and p is in a range of from 0 to 0.8, is disclosed. A catalyst component useful in olefin polymerization, which comprises a reaction product of (1) the magnesium halide adduct, (2) a titanium compound, and optionally (3) an electron donor compound, is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of an olefin polymerization catalyst, to the use of the catalyst in olefin polymerization and to the catalyst and polymers obtained. In particular, the invention relates to the preparation of a catalyst comprising an organometallic compound of a transition metal of Group 3 to 10 of the Periodic Table (IUPAC) by a semi-continuous or continuous process.

Abstract: This disclosure provides for a process for preparing a catalyst system comprising a) contacting a metal compound, a diphosphino aminyl ligand metal complex, and a metal alkyl for a time period to form a mixture; and b) aging the mixture. The disclosure also provides for olefin oligomerization process comprising: a) contacting i) a metal compound, ii) a diphosphino aminyl ligand, and iii) a metal alkyl to form a mixture; b) aging the mixture; c) contacting the aged mixture with an olefin monomer; and d) forming an olefin oligomer product.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for preparing procatalyst compositions with an internal electron donor containing greater than 4.5 wt % of a compounded alkoxyalkyl ester. Also disclosed are catalyst compositions containing the procatalyst composition and polymers, i.e., propylene-based polymers, produced therefrom. The present procatalyst compositions improve catalyst selectivity, catalyst activity, procatalyst morphology and polymer particle morphology, and improve hydrogen response during olefin polymerization.

Abstract: The invention relates to materials used as electrodes and/or catalysts, as well as methods associated with the same. The materials may comprise an alloy or intermetallic compound of a transition metal (e.g., Ni) and a metal additive (e.g., Sn). The transition metal and additive are selected to provide improved electrode and/or catalytic performance. For example, the materials of the invention may have a high catalytic activity, while being less susceptible to coking than certain conventional electrode/catalytic materials. These performance advantages can simplify the equipment used in certain applications, as well as reducing energy and capital requirements. Furthermore, the materials may be manufactured using traditional ceramic processing methods, without the need for complex, unconventional fabrication techniques. The materials are particularly suitable for use in fuel cells (e.g., SOFCs electrodes) and in reactions that use or produce synthesis gas.

Abstract: Disclosed are catalyst compositions for isoprene polymerization formed from components comprising (A) at least one titanium halide; (B) at least one organic aluminum compound comprising at least one alkyl aluminum of formula AlR3, wherein each of the three Rs is independently chosen from linear and branched C1-6 alkyl groups; and (C) at least one electron donor comprising at least one polyether compound of formula (I) and/or at least one tetrahydro-furfuryl ether compound of formula (II). Also disclosed are processes for preparation of the catalyst compositions and processes using the catalyst compositions for isoprene polymerization.

Abstract: Titanium-MWW zeolite is prepared by heating a gel formed from a titanium compound, a silicon source, a boron source, an MWW-templating agent, and water at a temperature in the range of 35° C. to 75° C. for a period of 8 to 30 hours to form a pre-crystallized gel, and heating the pre-crystallized gel to a temperature in the range of 160° C. to 190° C. for a period of 5 or more days to form the titanium-MWW zeolite. The zeolite, after it is contacted with an acid, is useful in olefin epoxidation with hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for obtaining a catalyst of high activity based on a mixture of supports, more specifically, the mixture of supports being Al2O3 plus MgCl2, intended for the production of polyolefins. The catalyst of the present invention involves the use of a spherical support based on special alumina that serves as a porous matrix, which is impregnated, by precipitation, with magnesium chloride by dissolving the latter in ethers and/or alcohols.

Abstract: A process for preparing a solid particle-type catalyst component used for olefin polymerization which contains magnesium, titanium, a halogen and an electron donor as essential ingredients, a catalyst component obtained by said process, and a catalyst containing the catalyst component are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a solid polymethylaluminoxane composition which does not utilize silica or the like, has the form of relatively fine particles, has more uniform particle sizes, and exhibits a high polymerization activity when used in the preparation of an olefin polymer; a process for producing the solid polymethylaluminoxane composition; a polymerization catalyst; and a process for producing an olefin polymer.

Abstract: A method of producing de-alloyed nanoparticles. In an embodiment, the method comprises admixing metal precursors, freeze-drying, annealing, and de-alloying the nanoparticles in situ. Further, in an embodiment de-alloyed nanoparticle formed by the method, wherein the nanoparticle further comprises a core-shell arrangement. The nanoparticle is suitable for electrocatalytic processes and devices.

Abstract: This invention relates to a supported nonmetallocene catalyst for olefin polymerization, which is produced by directly reacting a nonmetallocene ligand with a catalytically active metallic compound on a carrier through an in-situ supporting process. The process according to this invention is simple and feasible, and it is easy to adjust the load of the nonmetallocene ligand on the porous carrier. The supported nonmetallocene catalyst according to this invention can be used for olefin homopolymerization/copolymerization, even in combination with a comparatively less amount of the co-catalyst, to achieve a comparatively high polymerization activity. Further, the polymer product obtained therewith boasts desirable polymer morphology and a high bulk density.

Abstract: Single site reactor/catalyst continuity in a dispersed phase reaction in terms of initial activation and subsequent deactivation may be improved by treating the support with a metal salt. The activator and catalyst are then deposited on the treated support. The resulting catalyst has a lower consumption of ethylene during initiation and a lower rate of deactivation. Preferably the catalyst is used with an antistatic agent.

Abstract: A method comprising (a) contacting a support and a chromium-containing compound to form chromium-containing support, (b) heat treating the chromium-containing support in an oxidizing atmosphere to form a treated support, (c) contacting the treated support with carbon monoxide to form a CO-contacted support, and (d) contacting the CO-contacted support with hydrogen to form a catalyst. A method comprising oxidizing a chromium-treated support to form a polymerization catalyst, contacting the polymerization catalyst with carbon monoxide to form a reduced polymerization catalyst, contacting the reduced polymerization catalyst with hydrogen to form an activated polymerization catalyst, and contacting the activated polymerization catalyst with ethylene in a reaction zone under suitable reaction conditions to form a random copolymer.

Abstract: A catalyst component for ethylene polymerization, comprising an organic silicon compound of the formula (I), below wherein R1 is chosen from C3-C20 aliphatic hydrocarbyl groups, and is substituted with at least one substituent chosen from halogens, C1-C6 acyloxy groups, epoxy, amino, C1-C6 alkylamino groups, di(C1-C6 alkyl)amino groups, C1-C6 alkoxy groups, and oxo group; R2, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, are each chosen from C1-C10 aliphatic hydrocarbyl, C3-C10 alicyclic hydrocarbyl, C6-C10 aryl, C7-C10 aralkyl, and C7-C10 alkaryl groups. A process for preparing the catalyst component and an active catalyst comprising the catalyst component and useful in polymerization, such as ethylene polymerization.

Abstract: The present teachings are directed toward methods of producing electrocatalyst compositions of platinum and tungsten through the thermal decomposition of carbonyl-containing complexes of the two metals.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method for improving the tacticity of Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems and for controlling the behaviour of the active stereospecific sites.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a catalyst for the production of high density polyethylene, by homopolymerising ethylene or copolymerising ethylene and an alpha-olefinic comonomer comprising 3 to 10 carbon atoms, prepared by the steps of: a) selecting a silica support with a specific surface area larger than 300 m2/g; b) treating the silica support with a titanium compound, in order to introduce titanium into the support, or with an aluminium compound, in order to introduce aluminum into the support; c) either treating the titanated silica support with an aluminum compound, in order to introduce aluminum into the titanated silica support, or treating the aluminated silica support with a titanium compound, in order to introduce titanium into the aluminated silica support; d) depositing a chromium compound on the titanated and aluminated silica support to form a catalyst; e) activating the catalyst of step d) under air in a fluidised bed at a temperature of from 600 to 800° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prepolymerized catalyst for olefin polymerization, a process for polymerizing an olefin by using the catalyst and a polyolefin produced by the process, in which a Ziegler-Natta catalyst is prepolymerized sequentially using ?-olefin and vinyl saturated cyclic hydrocarbon, and then an olefin is polymerized using the prepolymerized Ziegler-Natta catalyst, thereby producing a polyolefin with high yield. Therefore, the polymerized polyolefin has high Isotactic index, bulk density, and crystallinity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing catalyst platinum supported on lithium cobalt oxide for sodium borohydride hydrolysis. The catalyst with crystalline platinum is produced by mixing dihydrogen hexachloroplatinumate and black lithium-cobalt-oxide powder with the impregnation method, and then by a two-step sintering. Platinum is the major catalytic activity site, and lithium cobalt oxide is the support thereof. The manufacturing process of the present invention is simple, and can be applied to catalytic reactions or electrocatalytic reactions in fuel cells. Thereby, the present method is very practical to industry.

Abstract: This invention provides a compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer into at least one polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an activating support for metallocene complexes in the polymerisation of olefins comprising the steps of: I) providing a support prepared consisting in particles formed from at least one porous mineral oxide; II) optionally fixing the rate of silanols on the surface of the support; III) functionalising the support with a solution containing a fluorinated functionalising agent; IV) heating the functionalised and fluorinated support of step c) under an inert gas and then under oxygen; V) retrieving an active fluorinated support. That activating support is used to activate a metallocene catalyst component for the polymerisation of olefins.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for preparing procatalyst compositions and polymers, i.e., propylene-based polymers, produced therefrom. The present procatalyst compositions improve catalyst selectivity and also increase the bulk density of the formant polymer.

Abstract: A supported catalyst with a solid sphere structure of the present invention includes an oxide supporting body and a metal such as Ni, Co, Fe, or a combination thereof distributed on the surface and inside of the supporting body. The supported catalyst with a solid sphere structure can maintain a spherical shape during heat treatment and can be used with a floating bed reactor due to the solid sphere structure thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing an olefin polymerization catalyst, comprising an organometallic compound of a transition metal or of an actinide or lanthanide, in the form of solid catalyst particles, comprising forming a liquid/liquid emulsion system which comprises a solution of one or more catalyst components dispersed in a solvent immiscible therewith; and solidifying said dispersed phase to convert said droplets to solid particles comprising the catalyst and optionally recovering said particles.

Abstract: A preparation method of a solid titanium catalyst for olefin polymerization characteristically comprises the steps of: (1) obtaining a magnesium compound solution by dissolving a magnesium halide compound in an oxygen-containing solvent that is a mixed solvent of a cyclic ether and at least one of alcohols; (2) preparing a carrier by primarily reacting the obtained magnesium compound solution with a titanium halide compound at ?10-30° C., then raising a temperature or aging so as to obtain particles, and secondly reacting the particles with a titanium halide compound; (3) preparing a catalyst by reacting the carrier with a titanium halide compound and an electron donor of phthalic acid dialkylester having a C9-13 alkyl group; and (4) washing the prepared catalyst with a hydrocarbon solvent at 40-200° C.

Abstract: A method for producing a catalytically-active material having at least one base component and at least one catalytically-active component in which the at least one base component is heated to a softening or melting temperature to form a softened or molten base component. While the base component is in the softened or molten state, at least one catalytically-active component is incorporated into or onto the base component, forming the catalytically-active material. In accordance with one embodiment, a catalyst precursor is introduced into the base component and subsequently transformed to a catalytically-active component.

Abstract: Improved Ziegler-Natta catalysts and methods of making the improved catalyst are described. The Ziegler-Natta catalyst is formed using a spherical MgCl2-xROH support, where R is a linear, cyclic or branched hydrocarbon unit with 1-10 carbon atoms and where ROH is an alcohol or a mixture of at least two different alcohols and where x has a range of about 1.5 to 6.0, preferably about 2.5 to 4, more preferably about 2.9 to 3.4, and even more preferably 2.95 to 3.35. The Ziegler-Natta catalyst includes a Group 4-8 transition metal and an internal donor. The catalyst has improved activity in olefin polymerization reactions as well as good stereoregularity and hydrogen sensitivity.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method for improving the tacticity of Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems and for controlling the behaviour of the active stereospecific sites.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for upgrading hydrocarbonaceous feedstreams by hydroprocessing using bulk bimetallic catalysts. More particularly, the invention relates to a catalytic hydrotreating process for the removal of sulfur and nitrogen from a hydrocarbon feed such as a fuel or a lubricating oil feed. The catalyst is a bulk catalyst comprising a Group VIII metal and a Group VIB metal.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for preparing a Group 2 metal/transition metal olefin polymerization catalyst component in particulate form having an improved high temperature activity and the use thereof in a process for polymerising olefins.

Abstract: This invention provides a compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer into at least one polymer.

Abstract: The present invention addresses at least four different aspects relating to catalyst structure, methods of making those catalysts and methods of using those catalysts for making alkenyl alkanoates. Separately or together in combination, the various aspects of the invention are directed at improving the production of alkenyl alkanoates and VA in particular, including reduction of by-products and improved production efficiency. A first aspect of the present invention pertains to a unique palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst (optionally calcined) that includes rhodium or another metal. A second aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst that is based on a layered support material where one layer of the support material is substantially free of catalytic components. A third aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst on a zirconia containing support material.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for preparing a storable fluidic olefin polymerisation catalyst composition, said catalyst comprising an organometallic compound of a transition metal of Group 3 to 10 of the Periodic Table (IUPAC), or of an actinide or lanthanide, and the use of such composition for polymerising ?-olefins.

Abstract: A solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization in which the molar ratio of residual alkoxy groups to supported titanium is 0.60 or less is obtained by reacting the following compound (a1) with the following compound (b1) at a hydroxyl group/magnesium molar ratio of 1.0 or more, reacting the reaction mixture with the following compound (c1) at a halogen/magnesium molar ratio of 0.20 or more, reacting the resultant reaction mixture with the following compounds (d1) and (e) at a temperature of 120° C. or higher but 150° C.

Abstract: Reforming nanocatalysts are formed using a dispersing agent to increase the activity, selectivity and longevity of the catalyst when used in a reforming process. The nanocatalyst particles are formed using a dispersing agent having at least one functional group selected from the group of a hydroxyl, a carboxyl, a carbonyl, an amide, an amine, a thiol, a sulfonic acid, sulfonyl halide, an acyl halide, an organometallic complex, and combinations of these. The dispersing agent is particularly useful for forming multicomponent catalysts comprising an alloy, combination, mixture, decoration, or interspersion of platinum and one or more of tin, rhenium or iridium. The formation of the nanoparticles may include a heat treating process performed in an inert or oxidative environment to maintain the catalyst atoms in a non-zero oxidation state to thereby maintain a stronger bond between the dispersing agent and the catalyst atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particulate olefin polymerisation catalyst components comprising an alkaline earth metal, a compound of a transition metal and an electron donor, characterized in that the catalyst particle size distribution of the catalyst component is essentially monomodal and has a SPAN value below 1.2, where SPAN is defined as: (Particle diameter at 90% cumulative size)?(Particle diameter at 10% cumulative size)/(Particle diameter at 50% cumulative size).

Abstract: A catalyst and a method for selective hydrogenation of acetylene and dienes in light olefin feedstreams are provided. The catalyst retains higher activity and selectivity after regeneration than conventional selective hydrogenation catalysts. The catalyst contains a first component and a second component supported on an inorganic support. The inorganic support contains at least one salt or oxide of zirconium, a lanthanide, or an alkaline earth.

Abstract: A solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization in which the molar ratio of residual alkoxy groups to supported titanium is 0.60 or less is obtained by reacting the following compound (a1) with the following compound (b1) at a hydroxyl group/magnesium molar ratio of 1.0 or more, reacting the reaction mixture with the following compound (c1) at a halogen/magnesium molar ratio of 0.20 or more, reacting the resultant reaction mixture with the following compounds (d1) and (e) at a temperature of 120° C. or higher but 150° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to highly active spherical metal support catalysts with a metal content of 10 to 70% by mass, and a process for their production with the use of a mixture of polysaccharides and at least one metal compound which is dropped into a metal salt solution.

Abstract: The present invention addresses at least four different aspects relating to catalyst structure, methods of making those catalysts and methods of using those catalysts for making alkenyl alkanoates. Separately or together in combination, the various aspects of the invention are directed at improving the production of alkenyl alkanoates and VA in particular, including reduction of by-products and improved production efficiency. A first aspect of the present invention pertains to a unique palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst (optionally calcined) that includes rhodium or another metal. A second aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst that is based on a layered support material where one layer of the support material is substantially free of catalytic components. A third aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst on a zirconia containing support material.

Abstract: A catalyst manufacturing process includes heat treating an intermediate catalyst composition that includes catalyst nanoparticles having catalyst atoms in a non-zero oxidation state bonded to a dispersing/anchoring agent. The catalyst nanoparticles are formed using a dispersing agent having at least one functional group selected from the group of a hydroxyl, a carboxyl, a carbonyl, an amide, an amine, a thiol, a sulfonic acid, sulfonyl halide, an acyl halide, an organometallic complex, and combinations of these. The dispersing agent can be used to form single- or multicomponent supported nanocatalysts. The dispersing agent also acts as an anchoring agent to firmly bond the nanocatalyst to a support. Performing the heat treating process in an inert or oxidative environment to maintain the catalyst atoms in a non-zero oxidation helps maintains a stronger bonding interaction between the dispersing agent and the catalyst atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for supporting a nonmetallocene olefin polymerization catalyst, comprising the following steps: a carrier reacts with a chemical activator to obtain a modified carrier; a magnesium compound is dissolved in a tetrahydrofuran-alcohol mixed solvent to form a solution, then the modified carrier is added to the solution to perform a reaction, then filtered and washed, dried and suction dried to prepare a composite carrier; a nonmetallocene olefin polymerization catalyst is dissolved in a solvent, and then reacts with said composite carrier, then is washed and filtered, dried and suction dried, to prepare a supported nonmetallocene olefin polymerization catalyst. The present invention further relates to a supported nonmetallocene olefin polymerization catalyst as prepared by this method.

Abstract: A catalyst for purifying an exhaust gas containing carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds, which has a coat layer of a carrier composed of a porous inorganic compound, wherein the coat layer is a single layer, the porous inorganic compound has a BET specific surface area of 50 m2/g or greater, and the coat layer has, within a 50 ?m depth from the surface thereof, an active metal having a particle size of 15 nm or less and composed of at least one noble metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst, which comprises the step of adding a reducing agent to a mixture of a platinum precursor and a carbon support, wherein the reducing agent is prepared by mixing ethylene glycol and sodium borohydride.