Abstract: Provided is a polyol composition for obtaining a polyurethane foam by reacting the composition with a polyisocyanate compound. The polyol composition contains a polyol, a transition metal compound, and a tertiary amine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a catalyst composition for the oligomerization of ethylene and a respective catalyst composition pre-formation unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a refractory article which is fire resistant, heat resistant, and light weight, and which is suitable for use as a building material. The refractory article comprises (1) a core material and (2) a refractory layer which covers one or more surface of the core material, and comprises a polyisocyanurate resin. The core material (1) may be a glued laminated timber. Suitable polyisocyanurate resins may be obtained by reaction of a polyisocyanate in the presence of a polyol. A flame retardant may be present in the polyisocyanurate resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for oxidation reactions, particularly for oxidation of mercaptan dialkyldisulfides and/or dialklypolysulfides with oxygen to alkanesulfonic acids.

Abstract: A method for preparing M-N—C catalytic material utilizing ball-milling with or without the addition of a sacrificial support.

Abstract: A sacrificial support-based method, a mechanosynthesis-based method, and a combined sacrificial support/mechanosynthesis support based method that enables the production of supported or unsupported catalytic materials and/or the synthesis of catalytic materials from both soluble and insoluble transition metal and charge transfer salt materials.

Abstract: A porous metal-oxide composite particle suitable for use as a oxygen reduction reaction or oxygen evolution reaction catalyst and sacrificial support based methods for making the same.

Abstract: A method for producing difluoromethane, including the catalytic reaction of dichloromethane with hydrogen fluoride in the liquid phase, in the presence of chlorine, and in the presence of an ionic liquid catalyst consisting of the product of the reaction of antimony pentachloride with an organic salt having the general formula X+A, where A is a halide anion or hexafluoroantimonate, and X+ is a quaternary ammonium cation, quarternary phosphonium or ternary sulfonium. Further, equipment suitable for implementing said method.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for forming a catalyst layer for carbon nanostructure growth, which can eliminate the influence of water in a liquid for catalyst layer formation, can grow homogeneous and highly oriented carbon nanostructures over the whole area of a substrate and can realize mass production of the carbon nanostructures, and a liquid for catalyst layer formation for use in the method, and a process for producing carbon nanostructures using the catalyst layer formed by the method. The catalyst layer for use in the production of CNTs is formed by preparing a catalyst metal salt solution of a catalyst metal-containing metal compound (a catalyst metal salt) dispersed or dissolved in a solvent having an ample wettability towards the substrate and coating the catalyst metal salt solution onto the substrate to a form a thin film. The thin film is then heat treated to form a catalyst layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous emulsion polymers comprising (A) monomers A (B) at least one (meth)acrylate with olefinically unsaturated side groups (monomers B), and (C) at least one photoinitiator, and also the use thereof in coating materials, more particularly in exterior architectural paints.

Abstract: A method of making an anti-Markovnikov addition product is carried out by reacting an acid with an alkene or alkyne in a dual catalyst reaction system to the exclusion of oxygen to produce said anti-Markovnikov addition product; the dual catalyst reaction system comprising a single electron oxidation catalyst in combination with a hydrogen atom donor catalyst. Compositions useful for carrying out such methods are also described.

Abstract: An electrochemical device comprises an anode and a cathode. An electrocatalyst mixture is placed between said anode and cathode. The electrocatalyst mixture comprises at least one Catalytically Active Element and, separately, at least one Helper Catalyst comprising an organic molecule, an organic ion, or a mixture of organic molecules and organic ions. The electrocatalyst mixture electrochemically converts carbon dioxide to one or more carbonaceous reaction products via the reaction: CO2+2e?+2H+?carbonaceous reaction products, at overpotentials of 0.9 V or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising: a) an inert porous support material, b) an ionic liquid, c) a metal selected from group 9 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, d) a phosphorus-containing organic ligand, e) at least one organic amine. The present invention further provides a process for hydroformylating olefin-containing hydrocarbon mixtures to aldehydes with addition of the inventive composition as a catalytically active composition, wherein: a) the water content of the olefin-containing hydrocarbon mixture is adjusted to not more than 20 ppm, b) the content of polyunsaturated compounds in the olefin-containing hydrocarbon mixture is adjusted to not more than 3000 ppm, c) a molar ratio of organic amines according to claims 10-13 to phosphorus-containing organic ligands according to claims 8-9 of at least 4:1 is established, d) a molar ratio of phosphorus-containing organic ligands according to claims 8-9 to rhodium of at least 10:1 is established.

Abstract: A composition comprising a supported hydrogenation catalyst comprising palladium and an organophosphorous compound, the supported hydrogenation catalyst being capable of selectively hydrogenating highly unsaturated hydrocarbons to unsaturated hydrocarbons. A method of making a selective hydrogenation catalyst comprising contacting a support with a palladium-containing compound to form a palladium supported composition, contacting the palladium supported composition with an organophosphorus compound to form a catalyst precursor, and reducing the catalyst precursor to form the catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing induction periods in epoxide-CO2 copolymerizations. In certain embodiments, the methods include the step of contacting an epoxide with CO2 in the presence of two catalysts: an epoxide hydrolysis catalyst and an epoxide CO2 copolymerization catalyst. In another aspect, the invention provides catalyst compositions comprising a mixture of an epoxide hydrolysis catalyst and an epoxide CO2 copolymerization catalyst.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising thio-salalen ligands. Also, catalyst systems comprising the catalyst and an activator; methods to prepare the ligands, catalysts and catalyst systems; processes to polymerize olefins using the catalysts and/or catalyst systems; and the olefin polymers prepared according to the processes.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising salenol ligands are disclosed herein. Also, catalyst systems comprising the catalyst and an activator; methods to prepare the ligands, catalysts and catalyst systems; processes to polymerize olefins using the catalysts and/or catalyst systems; and the olefin polymers prepared according to the processes.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to: (a) phosphacycle ligands; (b) methods of using such phosphacycle ligands in bond forming reactions; and (c) methods of preparing phosphacycle ligands.

Abstract: Olefin polymerization is carried out with a supported phosphinimine catalyst which has been treated with a long chain substituted amine compound.

Abstract: To provide a catalyst composition which is a catalyst composition not impairing the physical properties of a polyurethane resin and the storage stability of the starting material blend liquid and which is capable of producing a polyurethane resin excellent in curability and also excellent in moldability by suppressing the initial reactivity, with good productivity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catalyst composition for ethylene oligomerization including an imino ferrous complex shown in Formula (I) as the main catalyst, an aluminum-containing cocatalyst, water, and an organic solvent: According to the present disclosure, a higher oligomerization activity can be obtained with the catalyst composition than with a catalyst composition system in the prior art which contains no water. Moreover, when the catalyst composition according to the present disclosure is used, a high selectivity of ?-olefins is obtainable. Besides, the catalyst composition according to the present disclosure can enable rapid initiation, stable operation, and good repeatability of the oligomerization reaction. According to the present disclosure, a high oligomerization activity can be obtained even at a rather low ratio of Al/Fe, or at a low reaction temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to an activated carbon, in particular an activated carbon with reactive and/or catalytic activity, said activated carbon being in the form of discrete activated carbon particles, preferably in a spherical and/or grain form. The activated carbon is provided with and/or comprises at least one metal component which has at least one metal-containing ionic liquid (IL) containing, in particular metal ions, preferably based on a metal compound. The invention also related to methods for producing said activated carbon, to the uses thereof and to materials provided herewith.

Abstract: The present application, relates to iron bisphenolate complexes and methods of use and synthesis thereof. The iron complexes are prepared from tridentate or tetradentate ligands of Formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein. Also provided are methods and processes of using the iron bisphenolate complexes as catalysts in cross-coupling reactions and in controlled radical polymerizations.

Abstract: A novel transition metal trimer compound/catalyst is disclosed. A method of increasing the overall mass transfer rate of acid gas scrubbing solvents utilizing that catalyst is also provided.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising Salan ligands with bridged or unbridged diphenyl amine moieties. Also, catalyst systems comprising the catalyst and an activator; methods to prepare the ligands, catalysts and catalyst systems; processes to polymerize olefins using the catalysts and/or catalyst systems; and the olefin polymers prepared according to the processes.

Abstract: N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are described. Methods for making N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are also disclosed. Catalyst systems utilizing the N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are also disclosed along with the use of the N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes for the oligomerization and/or polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: Quaternary phosphonium haloaluminate compounds according to Formula (I): wherein R1-R3 are the same alkyl group; R4 is different than R1-R3 and is chosen from a C4-C12 alkyl; and X is a halogen, are provided herein for use as an ionic liquid catalyst for reacting olefins and isoparaffins to generate an alkylate.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aliphatic polycarbonate production method which, using carbon dioxide and an epoxide, easily produces aliphatic polycarbonates having a low metal catalyst content. The invention relates to an aliphatic polycarbonate production method which includes a step of polymerization by reacting carbon dioxide with an epoxide in the presence of a metal catalyst; and a step of treating a polymer obtainable in the polymerization step with a surfactant. High-purity aliphatic polycarbonate having a low metal catalyst content can be easily provided by the aliphatic polycarbonate production method of the invention.

Abstract: In the present invention, a catalyst composition comprising the following amine compounds of (A) and (B) and/or (C) is used and further, a raw material-blended composition further containing a polyol component and water is used. (A) A quaternary ammonium salt represented by the following general formula (1): wherein each of R1 to R3 represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R4 represents an alkyl group or an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and X represents an organic acid group having an acid dissociation constant (pKa) of 4.8 or less; (B) A hydrophobic amine compound; (C) A heterocyclic tertiary amine compound.

Abstract: A catalyst composition and a process for di-, tri- and/or tetramerization of ethylene, wherein the catalyst composition comprises a chromium compound, a ligand of the general structure R1R2P—N(R3)—P(R4)—N(R5)—PR6R7, or any cyclic derivatives thereof, wherein at least one of the P or N atoms of the PNPNP-unit is member of a ring system, the ring system being formed from one or more constituent compounds of the ligand by substitution, and a co-catalyst or activator.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a hybrid photocatalyst which is a layered aluminosilicate, possibly organically modified, containing compounds introduced into the aluminosilicate galleries bearing groups such as porphyrin, rose bengal, anthracene, pyrene, perylene, tetracene, rubrene, naphthalene, phthalocyanines, coumarins, and methylene blue, which are organic chromophores able to absorb visible and/or ultraviolet light and sensitize photochemical reactions. The invention includes also the methods of synthesis and application of the photocatalysts for the photocatalytical degradation of water pollutants.

Abstract: Quaternary phosphonium haloaluminate compounds according to Formula (I): are provided herein, wherein R1-R3 are the same or different and each is chosen from a hydrocarbyl; R4 is different than R1-R3 and is chosen from a hydrocarbyl; and X is a halogen.

Abstract: A composition comprising a supported hydrogenation catalyst comprising palladium and an organophosphorous compound, the supported hydrogenation catalyst being capable of selectively hydrogenating highly unsaturated hydrocarbons to unsaturated hydrocarbons. A method of making a selective hydrogenation catalyst comprising contacting a support with a palladium-containing compound to form a palladium supported composition, contacting the palladium supported composition with an organophosphorus compound to form a catalyst precursor, and reducing the catalyst precursor to form the catalyst.

Abstract: A method for recovery of impurities and/or degradation products and/or heat-stable salts from amine-based solvents used for capture of C02 from gas streams. The method comprises recovering C02 from a C02-enriched amine-based solvent thereby producing a lean amine-based solvent, contacting and mixing together the lean amine-based solvent with a reaction composition comprising a phase-change catalyst and a diluent, thereby producing a first organic phase comprising the impurities and/or degradation products and/or heat-stable salts and a first aqueous phase comprising the lean amine-based solvent, separating the first organic phase and the first aqueous phase; and separately recovering the first organic phase and the first aqueous phase. The organic phase can be regenerated by intermixing with a NaOH solution to form an organic phase comprising therein the reaction composition and and an aqueous phase comprising the NaOH solution with the impurities and/or degradation products and/or heat-stable salts.

Abstract: Methods for amending the composition of catalyst inventory of ionic liquid catalyzed processes, whereby the catalytic activity of the catalyst inventory may be adjusted and maintained for the steady state operation of such processes by contacting the catalyst inventory with a liquid phase, catalyst make-up material comprising an anhydrous salt and/or a mixture of the ionic liquid with the salt, wherein the salt comprises a precursor of the ionic liquid.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an artificial zeolite. The method includes the steps of: heating a waste insulator to form a molten insulator; quenching and pulverizing the molten insulator; and heat treating the quenched and pulverized insulator in an alkaline aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides trimerization catalyst compositions and methods to produce a polyisocyanurate/polyurethane foam using such trimerization catalyst compositions. The catalyst composition is the contact product of at least one ?,?-unsaturated carboxylate salt and at least one second carboxylate salt.

Abstract: A catalyst for synthesis of lactic acid and it derivatives is provided. The catalyst includes SnY2.mH2O and at least one of NH4X or quaternary ammonium salts, wherein X and Y are selected from F—, Cl—, Br—, I—, CH3SO3—, C6H5SO3—, CH3C6H4SO3— or CN—, m represents an integer of 1 to 15. A method for synthesis of lactic acid and it derivatives with the above catalyst is also provided. By using the above catalyst and method, it is capable of converting carbohydrate-containing raw material to lactic acid and its derivatives directly in a more efficient and economical way.

Abstract: Modification of a unique supramolecular assembly of a pyridylphosphine ligand and a metal centered porphyrin complex is shown to give unprecedented selectivities to branched aldehydes via rhodium catalyzed hydroformylation of propylene and 1-octene. Use of magnesium in the porphyrin center provides the highest reported concentrations of iso-butyraldehyde and 2-methyl-octanal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing perfluoroalkanesulfonic acid esters and for further transforming the same into the salts thereof. The invention also relates to the use of the produced compounds in electrolytes, batteries, capacitors, supercapacitors, and galvanic cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising: a) an inert porous support material, b) an ionic liquid, c) a metal selected from group 9 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, d) a phosphorus-containing organic ligand, e) at least one organic amine. The present invention further provides a process for hydroformylating olefin-containing hydrocarbon mixtures to aldehydes with addition of the inventive composition as a catalytically active composition, wherein: a) the water content of the olefin-containing hydrocarbon mixture is adjusted to not more than 20 ppm, b) the content of polyunsaturated compounds in the olefin-containing hydrocarbon mixture is adjusted to not more than 3000 ppm, c) a molar ratio of organic amines according to claims 10-13 to phosphorus-containing organic ligands according to claims 8-9 of at least 4:1 is established, d) a molar ratio of phosphorus-containing organic ligands according to claims 8-9 to rhodium of at least 10:1 is established.

Abstract: A method for preparing a phosphitylated compound comprising the step of:—reacting a hydroxyl containing compound with a phosphitylating agent in the presence of an activator having the formula (I) wherein R=alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl R1, R2=either H or form a 5 to 6-membered ring together. X1, X2=independently either N or CH Y=H or Si(R4)3, with R4=alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl B=deprotonated acid. The hydroxyl containing compound is preferably a sugar moiety or a nucleoside or an oligomer derived therefrom.

Abstract: Provided herein are triazolium carbine catalysts useful for asymmetric hydration, fluorination, and deuteration, and processes for their preparation. Also provided are synthetic reactions in which these catalysts are used, in particular, in stereoselective formation of carbon-chlorine, carbon-hydrogen, carbon-fluorine, and carbon-deuterium bonds.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polymerization systems for the copolymerization of CO2 and epoxides comprising 1) a catalyst including a metal coordination compound having a permanent ligand set and at least one ligand that is a polymerization initiator, and 2) a chain transfer agent having two or more sites that can initiate polymerization. In a second aspect, the present disclosure encompasses methods for the synthesis of polycarbonate polyols using the inventive polymerization systems. In a third aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polycarbonate polyol compositions characterized in that the polymer chains have a high percentage of —OH end groups and a high percentage of carbonate linkages. The compositions are further characterized in that they contain polymer chains having an embedded polyfunctional moiety linked to a plurality of individual polycarbonate chains.

Abstract: This invention concerns a promoted catalyst system for making one or more alkanols from synthesis gas. The catalyst system contains a ruthenium compound and a halogen promoter dispersed in a low-melting tetraorganophosphonium salt. The halogen promoter is a compound capable of generating HX (where X?Cl, Br, or I) under reaction conditions. The invention also concerns a process for selectively preparing one or more alkanols from synthesis gas using the promoted catalyst system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and processes for the production of stable, alkaline, high solids, low viscosity, low surface tension, low flammability, sub-micron titania sols that have minimal offensive odor and methods of their use. Compositions of the present invention include, for example, mixtures of strong and weak organic bases used as dispersants to stabilize the titania sols. The dispersant mixtures have been found to result in relatively high titania solids content, low surface tension, low viscosity suspensions that are low in flammability. Sols produced according to the present invention can be used, for example, in catalytic applications such as catalyst supports for diesel emission control, or in pollutant photocatalyst applications in which it is desirable to have the titania in sol form.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing diphenylcarbonate while using a catalyst composition comprising ionic fluids.

Abstract: A catalyst for the desulfurization and deodorization of gasoline, which is expressed by the formula: QlBmHn[AxMyOz](1+m+n)?, where: Q denotes a quaternary ammonium cation consisting of R1R2R3R4N+, in which R1, R2, R3, and R4 each denotes independently a C1 to C20 saturated alkyl group, respectively, provided that at least one of R1, R2, R3, and R4 denotes a C4 to C20 saturated alkyl group; B denotes a metal cation of Na+ or/and K+; H denotes a hydrogen atom; A denotes a central atom of B, P, As, Si or Al; M denotes a coordinated atom of W or Mo; O denotes an oxygen atom; 1?l?10, 0?m?3, 0?n?3, l+m+n?14, x=1 or 2, 9?y?18, 34?z?62, and l, m, n, y and z all are integers. A method of the desulfurization and deodorization of gasoline by using the catalyst comprises the steps of: mixing the catalyst and an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide, and then adding the gasoline to react them with stirring under conditions of 25 to 90° C. and 0.1 to 1 MPa for 10 to 180 min.

Abstract: Catalytic composition comprising at least one non-aqueous ionic liquid medium of general formula Q1+A1?, in which Q1+ represents an organic cation and A1? represents an anion, and at least one ionic component of general formula Q2+A2?, in which Q2+ represents an organic cation comprising at least one sulphonic acid or carboxylic acid function, and A2? represents an anion. The invention also relates to an isobutene dimerization process using the catalytic composition.

Abstract: Catalytic composition comprising at least one Brønsted acid, designated HB, dissolved in a non-aqueous liquid medium of general formula Q1+A1?, in which Q1+ represents an organic cation and A1? represents an anion, said composition also comprising an additive Q2+A2? in which Q2+ represents an organic cation containing at least one alcohol function and A2? represents an anion. The invention also relates to an isobutene dimerization process using the catalytic composition.