Abstract: A liquid catalyst for methanation of carbon dioxide, including an amphiphilic ionic liquid and a metal active component dispersed in the amphiphilic ionic liquid. The metal active component is dispersed in the amphiphilic ionic liquid in the form of stable colloid. The colloid is spherical and has a particle size of between 0.5 and 20 nm. The metal active component includes a first metal active component and a second metal active component. The first metal active component includes nickel. The second metal active component is selected from the group consisting of lanthanum, cerium, molybdenum, ruthenium, ytterbium, rhodium, palladium, platinum, potassium, magnesium, or a mixture thereof. The molar ratio of the first metal active component to the second metal active component is between 10:0.1 and 10:2.

Abstract: Embodiments include an alkane oxidation catalyst having a support modified with a carboxylate group. The carboxylate group is functionalized with a manganese complex selected from the group consisting of [(C6H12N3R3)Mn(OCH3)3]Z, [(C6H12N3R3)Mn2O3]Z2, [(C6H15N3)Mn4O6]Z4. Each R is independently an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbons, and each Z is independently PF6?, ClO4?, or Br?.

Abstract: A catalyst system and a method for manufacturing cyclic carbonate by the same are provided. The catalyst system includes a transition metal salt containing a halo group, an acetate group, or a combination thereof, and an organic phosphine ligand. The molar ratio of the organic phosphine ligand to the transition metal salt is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 50.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable palladium ion catalyst aqueous solution for electroless metal plating that does not use boric acid and can be used stably over a wide pH range. The catalyst solution for electroless plating of the present invention contains palladium ion, palladium ion complexing agent, and a specific amine compound and is alkaline.

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: The present invention relates to a catalyst composition for oligomerization of ethylene, comprising a chromium compound; a ligand of the general structure R1R2P—N(R3)—P(R4)—N(R5)—H, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently selected from halogen, amino, trimethylsilyl, C1-C10-alkyl, aryl and substituted aryl; a modifier containing organic or inorganic halide; and an activator or co-catalyst; and a process for oligomerization utilizing that catalyst.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a photocatalytic composition comprising photocatalytic titanium dioxide particles being dispersed in a continuous phase, and at least one anti-photogreying additive, wherein said at least one anti-photogreying additive is adapted to limit photogreying of said titanium dioxide particles while the photocatalytic activity of said titanium dioxide particles is maintained, and wherein the photo greying index (?L) of said composition is less than 6.

Abstract: A composition that comprises a support material that is loaded with an active metal or metal precursor and an additive that comprises an ether amine compound and, preferably, a morpholine compound as an additional component of the ether amine containing additive. The ether amine containing additive impregnated composition is useful in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The ether amine containing additive impregnated composition is prepared by incorporating a metal solution into a support material followed by incorporating therein the ether amine containing additive.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a curable composition having high stability and excellent curing properties. [Solution] The present invention relates to a curable composition, and a cured synthetic resin using same, that functions as a curing catalyst for a synthetic resin. The curable composition contains (A) a titanium alkoxide, (B) a bidentate organic chelating agent that stabilizes the titanium alkoxide and (C) a guanidine compound. The molar ratio of the titanium alkoxide (A), the bidentate organic chelating agent (B), and the guanidine compound (C) is 1:0.5-3:0.5-2.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst used for manufacturing an optically active carbonyl compound by selective asymmetric hydrogenation of an ?, ?-unsaturated carbonyl compound, which is insoluble in a reaction mixture, and a method for manufacturing the corresponding optically active carbonyl compound. Particularly, the invention provides a catalyst for obtaining an optically active citronellal useful as a flavor or fragrance, by selective asymmetric hydrogenation of citral, geranial or neral. The invention relates to a catalyst for asymmetric hydrogenation of an ?, ?-unsaturated carbonyl compound, which comprises: a powder of at least one metal selected from metals belonging to Group 8 to Group 10 of the Periodic Table, or a metal-supported substance in which the at least one metal is supported on a support; an optically active cyclic nitrogen-containing compound; and an acid, and also relates to a method for manufacturing an optically active carbonyl compound using the same.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for preparing a supported catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins comprising at least one active catalyst component on a support, the process comprising A) impregnating a dry porous support component with a mixture comprising at least one precatalyst, at least one cocatalyst, and a first solvent, such that the total volume of the mixture is from 0.8 to 2.0 times the total pore volume of the support component, and B) thereafter, adding a second solvent in an amount of more than 1.5 times the total pore volume of the support component. The invention refers further to a catalyst system made by this process and the use of this catalyst system for polymerization or copolymerization of olefins.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an amine catalyst composition for producing polyurethane foam. The amine catalyst composition includes an amine catalyst and a diluent containing a thickening agent and water. The use of such a diluent, in place of conventional glycols, reduces raw material and processing costs as well as environmental concerns during the production of polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A method of making a catalyst for use in oligomerizing an olefin comprising a chromium-containing compound, a pyrrole-containing compound, a metal alkyl, a halide-containing compound, and optionally a solvent, the method comprising contacting a composition comprising the chromium-containing compound and a composition comprising the metal alkyl, wherein the composition comprising the chromium-containing compound is added to the composition comprising the metal alkyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new catalyst component for the polymerization of olefins comprising a compound of formula CyLMZp, wherein M is a Group 4-6 metal, Z is an anionic ligand, p is the number of anionic ligands, Cy is a mono- or poly-substituted cyclopentadienyl-type ligand and L is a guanidinate ligand of the formula wherein: each A is independently selected from nitrogen or phosphorus and R, R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, silyl and germyl residues, substituted or not with one or more halogen, amido, phosphido, alkoxy, or aryloxy radicals. The invention also relates to a catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins and a process for the polymerization of at least one olefin having 2 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Process for producing a supported silver catalyst, which comprises (a) reacting oxalic acid with an alkali metal base in a solvent, preferably water, to the second equivalence point of oxalic acid to give alkali metal oxalate; (b) reacting the alkali metal oxalate obtained according to (a) with silver salt in a solvent, preferably water, to give silver oxalate; (c) forming a complexation of the silver oxalate obtained according to (b) with a diamine compound in a solvent, preferably water, to give a diamine-silver oxalate complex.

Abstract: A method of acetalizing an aldehyde comprising reacting said aldehyde with an alcohol in the presence of a polymeric catalyst to form an acetal wherein the polymeric catalyst is a mesoporous poly-melamine-formaldehyde polymer.

Abstract: A highly active, supported phosphinimine catalyst is fed to a gas phase reactor as a slurry in a liquid hydrocarbon. Feeding the catalyst to a gas phase reactor in a viscous liquid hydrocarbon modifies catalyst initiation kinetics.

Abstract: A multi-walled titanium-based nanotube array containing metal or non-metal dopants is formed, in which the dopants are in the form of ions, compounds, clusters and particles located on at least one of a surface, inter-wall space and core of the nanotube. The structure can include multiple dopants, in the form of metal or non-metal ions, compounds, clusters or particles. The dopants can be located on one or more of on the surface of the nanotube, the inter-wall space (interlayer) of the nanotube and the core of the nanotube. The nanotubes may be formed by providing a titanium precursor, converting the titanium precursor into titanium-based layered materials to form titanium-based nanosheets, and transforming the titanium-based nanosheets to multi-walled titanium-based nanotubes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins comprising a metal complex of formula CyLMD and an activating cocatalyst, wherein M is titanium, Cy is a cyclopentadienyl-type ligand, D is a diene, L is an amidinate-containing ligand of formula (1), wherein the amidinate-containing ligand is covalently bonded to the titanium via the imine nitrogen atom, Sub1 is a substituent, which comprises a group 14 atom through which Sub1 is bonded to the imine carbon atom, Sub2 is a substituent, which comprises a nitrogen atom, through which Sub2 is bonded to the imine carbon atom, and Cy is a mono- or polysubstituted cyclopentadienyl-type ligand, wherein the one or more substituents of Cy are selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydrocarbyl, silyl and germyl residues, optionally substituted with one or more halogen, amido, phosphido, alkoxy, or aryloxy residues.

Abstract: Catalyst mixtures include at least one Catalytically Active Element and, as a separate constituent, one Helper Catalyst. The catalysts can be used to increase the rate, modify the selectivity or lower the overpotential of chemical reactions. These catalysts are useful for a variety of chemical reactions including, in particular, the electrochemical conversion of CO2. Chemical processes employing these catalysts produce CO, OH?, HCO?, H2CO, (HCO2)?, H2CO2, CH3OH, CH4, C2H4, CH3CH2OH, CH3COO?, CH3COOH, C2H6, O2, H2, (COOH)2, or (COO?)2. Devices using the catalysts include, for example, a CO2 sensor.

Abstract: A catalyst solution for polyester production includes a titanium compound (A) and an organic solvent (B), wherein particle diameter of particles included in the solution, which is measured by dynamic light scattering method and is subsequently determined by cumulant analysis method, is not greater than 200 nm.

Abstract: Biodegradable compositions containing an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester derived from aromatic polyesters. Methods of making the compositions through an in situ phosphorus containing titanium based catalyst and articles made from the compositions.

Abstract: A trimerization catalyst composition comprising a trimerization catalyst compound selected from one or more organic metal salt, preferably alkali or earth alkali metal salts, and one or more compounds selected from compounds which comprise a carboxamide group having the structure —CO—NH2 and/or from compounds which comprise a group having the structure —CO—NH—CO— is disclosed. Further a stable polyisocyanate composition comprising the catalyst composition and a process for making the polyisocyanate composition is disclosed. A curable polyisocyanate composition is obtained comprising the catalyst composition, a polyisocyanate composition, an epoxy resin and optionally a polyol/monool composition and a polyisocyanurate comprising material made by allowing the curable composition to react at elevated temperature and a process for making the polyisocyanurate comprising material.

Abstract: Catalysts include iminodiacetic acid and derivatives thereof as ligands for metal ions which have catalytic activity. The catalysts may be used to electrolessly plate metal on metal clad and un-clad substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation method, which involves synthesizing BMIM/Cl, which is an ionic liquid, from AlCl3 and TiCl4, which are Lewis acids, and which enables the synthesized body to be supported by Al2O3 serving as a support. The preparation method of the present invention uses AlCl3 and TiCl4, which are not used in existing methods, so as to prepare a supported ionic liquid. The preparation method of the present invention uses water as a solvent to efficiently relieve reaction conditions and avoid the risk of heating during the reaction, and thus enables supported ionic-liquid products to be continuously prepared in a stable manner.

Abstract: An oligomeric condensation product can be obtained from at least one (hydroxymethyl)phenol of general formula (I), in which R1 is hydrogen or —CH3, R2 is —CH2OH, and R3 is hydrogen or —CH3, at least one polyamine, and optionally at least one phenol compound having two centres reactive by means of a reaction with the methylol groups of the (hydroxymethyl)phenol.

Abstract: A process for the production of an olefm oxide polymerization catalyst comprising: admixing at least one alkaline earth metal, liquid ammonia, an alkylene oxide, which is optionally substituted by aromatic radicals, and an organic nitrile having at least one acidic hydrogen atom to prepare a slurry of modified alkaline earth hexammine in liquid ammonia; continuously transferring the slurry of modified alkaline earth hexammine in liquid ammonia into a stripper vessel and continuously evaporating ammonia, thereby accumulating the modified catalyst in the stripper vessel; and upon complete transfer of the slurry of modified alkaline earth hexammine into the stripper vessel, aging the modified catalyst to obtain the final olefm oxide polymerization catalyst, and a catalyst obtainable by this process.

Abstract: A method of producing an epoxy compound, which comprises reacting hydrogen peroxide with a compound having a carbon-carbon double bond, in the presence of at least one of a tungsten compound and a molybdenum compound; and an onium salt comprising 20 or more carbon atoms and one or more of substituents convertible to a functional group containing an active hydrogen or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising (a) a first metallocene complex represented by the general formula: where M1 is Ti, Zr or Hf, X1 and X2 are each independently F, Cl, Br, I, methyl, benzyl, phenyl, H, BH4, a hydrocarbyloxide group having up to 20 carbon atoms, a hydrocarbylamino group having up to 20 carbon atoms, a trihydrocarbylsilyl group having up to 20 carbon atoms, OBR?2 wherein R? may be an alkyl group having up to 12 carbon atoms or an aryl group having up to 12 carbon atoms, and SO3R? wherein R? may be an alkyl group having up to 12 carbon atoms or an aryl group having up to 12 carbon atoms, and Cp1 and Cp2 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted indenyl group, where any substituent on Cp1 and Cp2 is H, a hydrocarbyl group having up to 18 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbylsilyl group having up to 18 carbon atoms, (b) a second metallocene complex, (c) a non-group 4 metallocene transition-metal complex, (d) an activator or activato

Abstract: A novel bidentate ligand of general formula (I) is described together with a process for the carbonylation of ethylenically unsaturated compounds. The group X1 may be defined as a univalent hydrocarbyl radical of up to 30 atoms containing at least one nitrogen atom having a pKb in dilute aqueous solution at 18° C. of between 4 and 14 wherein the said at least one nitrogen atom is separated from the Q2 atom by between 1 and 3 carbon atoms. The group X2 is defined as X1, X3 or X4 or represents a univalent radical of up to 30 atoms having at least one primary, secondary or aromatic ring carbon atom wherein each said univalent radical is joined via said at least one primary, secondary or aromatic ring carbon atom(s) respectively to the respective atom Q2. Q1 and Q2 each independently represent phosphorus, arsenic or antimony.

Abstract: Catalysts include five-membered nitrogen containing heterocyclic compounds as ligands for metal ions which have catalytic activity. The catalysts are used to electrolessly plate metal on metal clad and un-clad substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing an ethylene-?-olefin-diene copolymer and an ethylene-?-olefin-diene copolymer prepared thereby, by using a transition metal compound based on a cyclopenta[b]fluorenyl group as a catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silicone composition comprising components bearing ?SiH/?SiOH groups, which can be polymerised/cross-linked by means of a dehydrogenative condensation reaction in the presence of a carbene-type catalyst in solution.

Abstract: The precursor of a hydroprocessing catalyst is made by impregnating a metal oxide component comprising at least one metal from Group 6 of the Periodic Table and at least one metal from Groups 8-10 of the Periodic Table with an amide formed from a first organic compound containing at least one amine group, and a second organic compound containing at least one carboxylic acid group. Following impregnation heat treatment follows to form in situ generated unsaturation additional to that in the two organic compounds. The catalyst precursor is sulfided to form an active, sulfide hydroprocessing catalyst.

Abstract: Described herein are metal amidine complexes in combination with a second compound useful as catalysts in a number of polymerization reactions, including polyurethane and epoxy polymerization reactions. Also described herein are various coating compositions and methods of using same for coating substrates using the metal amidine complexes in combination with a second compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal catalyst composition modified by a nitrogen-containing compound, which effectively reduces cathode catalyst poisoning. The catalyst composition applied on the anode also lowers the over-potential. The catalyst coupled with the nitrogen-containing compound has increased three-dimensional hindrance, which improves the distribution of the catalyst particles and improves the reaction activity.

Abstract: The invention provides a metal alkoxide complex of Formula (I), wherein X, M, R1, R2, R3, m, n, y and z are as defined in the Description. The invention also provides a catalyst composition comprising the metal alkoxide complex and a hydroxy-containing compound, wherein the molar ratio of the metal alkoxide complex to the hydroxy-containing compound is 1:01-1000. The invention also provides a production method of poly-?- caprolactone or polyactide, wherein an ?-caprolactone monomer or a lactide monomer is reacted in the presence of the metal alkoxide complex or catalyst composition to obtain poly-?-caprolactone or polylactide. The metal alkoxide complex and the catalyst composition thereof can be used to catalyze the synthesis of poly-?- caprolactone or polylactide with a high efficiency.

Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising a cation and an anion of the formula Anq?Qpm+, wherein m, n, p, and q are positive integers, wherein m*p=n*q, wherein Qm+is an organo onium, and Aq?is an anion, provided that at least one Aq?is selected from the formula (I) wherein each R independently is H, halo, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or cycloalkyl, and which also may be halogenated, fluorinated, or perfluorinated, wherein two or more of R and R? groups may together form a ring, wherein each R group independently may contain one or more heteroatom(s), wherein R? can be the same as R, with the proviso that R? cannot be halo, and wherein the catalyst composition is essentially free of hydrocarbon containing alcohol. Also provided are a fluoropolymer composition including this curative, a method of making a fluoropolymer, and fluoropolymer articles containing curable or cured fluoropolymer compositions.

Abstract: An article and method of manufacture of a catalyst. The article includes a nanoparticle of a noble metal based on material with a primary alkylamine layer disposed on the surface of the nanoparticle catalyst. The alkylamine layer of at least about one monolayer establishes a minimum level of selectivity for hydrogenation reactions.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to an olefin-based polymer which exhibits superior processability and superior adhesive properties and therefore is desirably applicable to a hot-melt adhesive (HMA) or the like, and a preparation method thereof. The olefin-based polymer has a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn, PDI) of 2˜3, and a density of 0.85 to 0.88 g/cm3, and satisfies the relation of Tc?Tm>0, wherein Tc (° C.) is a crystallization temperature and Tm (° C.) is a melting point.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formulae (I) and (II) and salts, hydrates, or solvates thereof, where R1, R2, R3, R5, and R6 are defined herein, compositions containing these compounds, methods of preparing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds in a variety of applications, such as a surfactant or additive in personal care products.

Abstract: A composition and method of making such a composition that has application in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The method comprises selecting an organic additive by the use of a correlation model for predicting catalytic activity as a function of a physical property that is associated with the organic additive and incorporating the organic additive into a support material to provide the additive impregnated composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrocracking catalyst comprising an acidic silica-alumina, an optional alumina, an effective quantity of at least one VIII Group metal component(s), an effective quantity of at least one VIB Group metal component(s) and an organic additive, wherein the organic additive is one or more selected from the group consisting of an oxygen-containing or nitrogen-containing organic compound, and the molar ratio of the organic additive to the VIII Group metal component(s) is 0.01-10. The present invention relates further to a process for producing the hydrocracking catalyst and use of the catalyst in a process for hydrocracking hydrocarbon oils. The hydrocracking catalyst provided according to the present invention shows a higher activity for aromatic hydrosaturating and ring-opening reaction, as compared with the prior art hydrocracking catalyst.

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: A catalyst composition comprising (i) a metal salt complex prepared from an imine phenol compound characterized by Structure 1: wherein O and N represent oxygen and nitrogen respectively; R comprises a halogen, a hydrocarbyl group, or a substituted hydrocarbyl group; R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, a halogen, a hydrocarbyl group, or a substituted hydrocarbyl group; and Q is a donor group; and (ii) a metallocene complex.

Abstract: A chelated hydroprocessing catalyst exhibiting low moisture is obtained by hearing an impregnated, calcined carrier to a temperature higher than 200° C. and less than a temperature and for a period of time that would cause substantial decomposition of the chelating agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of composite silica alcogels, aerogels and xerogels, comprising i) providing a reaction mixture comprising at least the following: silane reagent, base catalyst, gelation retarding additive, aqueous/organic solvent mixture, guest particle, ii) agitating the reaction mixture as necessary and sufficient until achieving the viscosity where the spontaneous movement of the guest particles does not occur anymore; and iii) shaping the material obtained to a desired shape during or after step ii); then iv) drying, if desired The method according to the invention is also useful in continuous manufacturing technology, and the invention provides an apparatus for applying the method. The invention further provides novel composite silica alcogels, aerogels or xerogels obtainable by the method according to the invention.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a curing accelerator for an oxidative polymerization-type unsaturated resin which can decrease the amount of use of a cobalt metal soap and which has curing performance equal to or higher than the excellent curing performance of a cobalt metal soap, and also provide a printing ink and a coating material using the curing accelerator. The present invention provides a curing accelerator, and a printing ink and a coating material containing the curing accelerator, the curing accelerator including a fatty acid manganese salt (A), an aminoalcohol (B) represented by general formula (1) below, and at least one fatty acid metal salt (C) selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid bismuth salt, a fatty acid zirconium salt, a fatty acid barium salt, and a fatty acid iron salt.

Abstract: New sulfide metal catalysts are described, containing Ni, Mo and W, an element Z selected from Si, Al and mixtures thereof, and possibly an organic residue, obtained by sulfidation of mixed oxide precursors, also new, characterized in that they comprise an amorphous phase and a wolframite iso structural crystalline phase, the crystallinity degree of said mixed oxides being higher than 0 and lower than 100%, preferably higher than 0 and lower than 70%. The catalysts of the invention are useful as hydrotreatment catalysts, and in particular as hydrodesulfurization, hydrodenitrogenation and/or hydrodearomatization catalysts.