Abstract: Methods and systems for contacting of a crude feed with one or more catalysts to produce a total product that includes a crude product are described. The crude product is a liquid mixture at 25° C. and 0.101 MPa. The crude product has an MCR content of at most 90% of the MCR content of the crude feed. One or more other properties of the crude product may be changed by at least 10% relative to the respective properties of the crude feed.

Abstract: A catalyst and a process for making a catalyst from a precursor composition containing rework materials are disclosed. The catalyst is made by sulfiding a catalyst precursor containing 5-95 wt. % rework material. The catalyst precursor employing rework materials can be a hydroxide or oxide material. Rework can be materials generated in the forming or shaping of the catalyst precursor, or formed upon the breakage or handling of the shaped catalyst precursor. Rework can also be in the form of catalyst precursor feed material to the shaping process, e.g., extrusion process, or catalyst precursor material generated as reject or scrap in the shaping process. In some embodiment, rework may be of the consistency of shapeable dough. In another embodiment, rework is in the form of small pieces or particles, e.g., fines, powder.

Abstract: A stable catalyst with low volumetric shrinkage and a process for making the stable catalyst with low volumetric shrinkage is disclosed. The catalyst is made by sulfiding a catalyst precursor containing at least a Group VIB metal compound; at least a promoter metal compound selected from Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof, having an oxidation state of either +2 or +4; optionally at least a ligating agent; optionally at least a diluent. In the process of making the catalyst, the catalyst precursor is first shaped then heat treated at a temperature of 50° C. to 200° C. for about 15 minutes to 12 hours, wherein the catalyst precursor still has a low (less than 12%) volumetric shrinkage after exposure to a temperature of at least 100° C. for at least 30 minutes, e.g., in sulfidation or in a hydrotreating reactor.

Abstract: A method for preparing a bulk multi-metallic suitable for hydrotreating heavy oil feeds is provided. In the process of preparing the catalyst precursor which is subsequently sulfided to form the bulk catalyst, a catalyst precursor filter cake is treated with at least a chelating agent, resulting in a catalyst precursor with optimum porosity with at least 90% of the pores being macropores, and having a total pore volume of at least 0.12 g/cc.

Abstract: Composite particles of a metal oxide particle within a crosslinked, cored dendrimer are described. Additionally, methods of making the composite particles and compositions that contain the composite particles are described.

Abstract: Nano-reagents with catalytic activity are provided herein. The nanocatalyst comprises at least one amino acid attached to a nanoparticle, wherein the reactive side chain of the amino acid catalyzes a chemical or biological reaction. Methods of using these nano-reagents to catalyze reactions in solution or in multiple phases are also provided, as are methods of making these nanocatalysts.

Abstract: Nanoparticle catalysts are manufactured by first preparing a solution of a solvent and a plurality of complexed and caged catalyst atoms. Each of the complexed and caged catalyst atoms has at least three organic ligands forming a cage around the catalyst atom. The complexed and caged catalyst atoms are reduced to form a plurality of nanoparticles. During formation of the nanoparticles, the organic ligands provide spacing between the catalyst atoms via steric hindrances and/or provide interactions with a support material. The spacing and interactions with the support material allow formation of small, stable, and uniform nanoparticles.

Abstract: The inventive composition, according to a first embodiment, consists essentially of a cerium oxide and a zirconium oxide in an atomic ratio Ce/Zr of at least 1. According to a second embodiment, said composition is based on cerium oxide, zirconium oxide with an atomic ratio Ce/Zr of at least 1 and at least one rare earth oxide other than cerium. After calcination at 1100° C., said composition has a specific surface of at least 9 m2/g in the second embodiment. The inventive composition can be used as a catalyst especially for the treatment of waste gases from internal combustion engines.

Abstract: Methods and systems for contacting of a crude feed with one or more catalysts to produce a total product that includes a crude product are described. The crude product is a liquid mixture at 25° C. and 0.101 MPa. The crude product has an MCR content of at most 90% of the MCR content of the crude feed. One or more other properties of the crude product may be changed by at least 10% relative to the respective properties of the crude feed.

Abstract: A catalyst component for olefin polymerization comprising an ?-cyanosuccinate compound as an internal electron donor, a catalyst comprising the catalyst component, and use of the catalyst in olefin polymerization. When used in propylene polymerization, the catalyst can exhibit good catalytic activity and good hydrogen response, and the resulting polymer can have a good isotacticity and a good molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: A method for applying a washcoat suspension to a support structure. To provide coatings with largely uniform thickness starting from washcoat suspensions, the method uses a device (10) set up to produce, by means of a process gas (40), a fluid bed of support structures in which the support structures circulate elliptically or toroidally, the method comprising the steps of: a) charging the device (10) with support structures and producing a support-structure fluid bed by means of a process gas (40), wherein the support structures circulate in the fluid bed elliptically or toroidally, preferably toroidally; b) impregnating the support structures with a washcoat suspension by spraying the support structures circulating elliptically or toroidally in the fluid bed with the washcoat suspension; c) drying the support structures sprayed with the washcoat suspension; and d) optionally calcining the support structures loaded with the solids contents of the washcoat suspension.

Abstract: A safe, metal-containing combustion additive and a method of formulation is directed for use in connection with utility and industrial furnaces. The additive includes a metal-containing catalyst, a ligand for complexing with the catalyst and a solvent for carrying the catalyst/ligand complex. The vapor pressure of the additive is less than about 200×10?5 Torr at 100° F.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite comprising at least one hydrophobic organic compound and a matrix of at least one metal; wherein said at least one hydrophobic compound is entrapped within said matrix, compositions comprising at least one composite and methods of its preparation.

Abstract: A stable catalyst with low volumetric shrinkage and a process for making the stable catalyst with low volumetric shrinkage is disclosed. The catalyst is made by sulfiding a catalyst precursor containing at least a Group VIB metal compound; at least a promoter metal compound selected from Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof, having an oxidation state of either +2 or +4; optionally at least a ligating agent; optionally at least a diluent. In the process of making the catalyst, the catalyst precursor is first shaped then heat treated at a temperature of 50° C. to 200° C. for about 15 minutes to 12 hours, wherein the catalyst precursor still has a low (less than 12%) volumetric shrinkage after exposure to a temperature of at least 100° C.

Abstract: A method for preparing a bulk multi-metallic suitable for hydrotreating heavy oil feeds is provided. In the process of preparing the catalyst precursor which is subsequently sulfided to form the bulk catalyst, non-agglomerative drying is employed to keep the catalyst precursor from aggregating/clumping, resulting in a catalyst precursor with optimum porosity with at least 90% of the pores being macropores, and having a total pore volume of at least 0.08 g/cc.

Abstract: A catalyst and a process for making a catalyst from a precursor composition containing rework materials are disclosed. The catalyst is made by sulfiding a catalyst precursor containing 5-95 wt. % rework material. The catalyst precursor employing rework materials can be a hydroxide or oxide material. Rework can be materials generated in the forming or shaping of the catalyst precursor, or formed upon the breakage or handling of the shaped catalyst precursor. Rework can also be in the form of catalyst precursor feed material to the shaping process, e.g., extrusion process, or catalyst precursor material generated as reject or scrap in the shaping process. In some embodiment, rework may be of the consistency of shapeable dough. In another embodiment, rework is in the form of small pieces or particles, e.g., fines, powder.

Abstract: Stable, translucent or transparent titanium dioxide sols comprising amorphous titanium dioxide and an organic peptizing agent are provided that are useful in particulate binding applications. Also provided are methods for preparing the inventive sols. The inventive sols are prepared from titanium dioxide precursors including organotitanium compounds and water-soluble titanium salts that are treated to precipitate amorphous titanium dioxide. The amorphous titanium dioxide is re-dispersed and peptized to form a translucent or transparent mixture. The inventive sols are stable for an extended period of time.

Abstract: A method of preparing stable, transparent photocatalytic titanium dioxide sots is disclosed which involves thermal treatment of a suspension of amorphous titanium dioxide in the presence of certain alpha-hydroxy acids. The sots comprise titanium dioxide particles in the anatase form having a crystallite size less than about 10 nm and exhibit excellent stability and transparency at basic, neutral, and acid pH.

Abstract: A catalyst precursor composition and methods for making such catalyst precursor is disclosed. The catalyst precursor comprises at least one of a Group IIB metal compound, a Group IVA metal compound, a Group IIA metal compound, and combinations thereof, at least one Group VIB metal, at least one organic, oxygen-containing ligand, and optionally a cellulose-containing material. Catalysts prepared from the sulfidation of such catalyst precursors are used in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feeds.

Abstract: Catalyst component having average particle size equal to or lower than 40 ?m comprising a magnesium halide, a titanium compound having at least a Ti-halogen bond and at least two electron donor compounds one of which being present in an amount from 15 to 50% by mol with respect to the total amount of donors and selected from succinates of formula (I) below in which the radicals R1 and R2, equal to, or different from, each other are a C1-C20 linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl group, optionally containing heteroatoms; and the radicals R3 and R4 equal to, or different from, each other, are C1-C20 alkyl, C3-C20 cycloalkyl, C5-C20 aryl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl group with the proviso that at least one of them is a branched alkyl; said compounds being, with respect to the two asymmetric carbon atoms identified in the structure of formula (I), stereoisomers of the type (S,R) or (R,S) and at least another electron donor compound which is extractable, under the test of extrac

Abstract: A problem of the present invention is to provide a curable composition which gives good curability, adhesiveness and storage stability by use of a catalyst other than organic tin catalysts. The above problem is solved by a curable composition, comprising: (A) one or more organic polymers having a reactive-silicon-containing group, and (B) a silanol condensation catalyst consisting of one or more compound(s) selected from organic tin compounds, carboxylic acids, and amine compounds, wherein at least one part of the reactive-silicon-containing group(s) of the organic polymer(s) (A) is represented by the following general formula (1): —(CR22)2—(SiR12-aXaO)m—SiX3 (1), and the silanol condensation catalyst (B) consists of amine compound(s) (B1) or consists of amine compound(s) (B1) and a carboxylic acid (B2), and when the mol number of the amine compound(s) is regarded as 1, the ratio by mol of the total amount of the carboxylic acid(s) to the amount of the amine compound(s) is 0.1 or less.

Abstract: A process for making a catalyst precursor is disclosed. In one embodiment, the process comprises co-precipitating at reaction conditions forming a precipitate or cogel: at least a promoter metal compounds selected from Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof, at least one of Group VIB metal compounds, at least an organic oxygen-containing ligand L. The precursor is represented by the formula Av[(MP) (OH)x(L)ny]z(MVIBO4), wherein A comprises an alkali metal cation, an ammonium, an organic ammonium or a phosphonium cation, MP is at least one of Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof, L is the organic, oxygen-containing co-ordinating ligand, MVIB is at least one of Group VIB metals, and the atomic ratio of MP:MVIB is between 100:1 and 1:100.

Abstract: A catalyst precursor composition and methods for making such catalyst precursor are disclosed. The catalyst precursor comprises at least a metal compound selected from Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof, at least one Group VIB metal, at least one organic, oxygen-containing ligand, and a cellulose-containing material. Catalysts prepared from the sulfidation of such catalyst precursors are used in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feeds. In one embodiment, the sulfidation is carried out by contacting the catalyst precursor with hydrogen and a sulfur containing compound in a “slow” process with the sulfidation taking place over a few days up to two weeks, e.g., for at least over 96 hours. In another embodiment, the sulfidation is in a “quick” process with the sulfidation taking place in less than 72 hours. The catalyst prepared from the slow sulfidation process gives a 700° F.+ conversion rate of at least 25% higher than the 700° F.

Abstract: Catalyst component for the polymerization of olefins comprising Mg, Ti, halogen and an electron donor is obtained by a batch process comprising: (A) A first step comprising reacting an adduct of formula MgCl2(ROH)n, where R is a C1-C10 alkyl group, and n is from 0.5 to 6, in a liquid medium comprising a titanium compound having at least a Ti—Cl bond at a temperature ranging from 0° C. to 80° C. and then removing the liquid medium; (B) A subsequent step comprising reacting the solid product obtained in (A) in a liquid medium comprising an electron donor ED selected from ethers, esters, ketones, silanes, amines, nitriles and amides, and a titanium compound having at least a Ti—Cl bond at a temperature higher than 80° C. and then, after removing the liquid medium; (C) A subsequent step comprising reacting the solid product coming from (B) with a liquid medium comprising a titanium compound having at least a Ti—Cl bond at a temperature higher than 80° C.

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 method of producing composite particles of titanium dioxide and a compound inactive as a photocatalyst, comprising the steps of preparing a water based slurry of pH 3 to 5 comprising titanium dioxide, preparing a water based solution comprising a compound inactive as a photocatalyst, and reacting the slurry and the water based solution together at a pH within a range from 4 to 10 is provided, together with highly active photocatalyst particles produced using such a method, and potential uses of such photocatalyst particles.

Abstract: Composite particles of a metal oxide particle within a crosslinked, cored dendrimer are described. Additionally, methods of making the composite particles and compositions that contain the composite particles are described.

Abstract: This catalyst for methanol synthesis, where methanol is synthesized via a formic ester, is a catalyst for methanol synthesis which carries out a reaction under the presence of a starting material gas containing hydrogen and at least either one of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, and an alcohol as a solvent, and includes a catalyst containing Cu, Mg, Na, Pd, and an alkali metal formate salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides an olefin polymerization catalyst, which is free of polyfunctional aromatic compounds and has a large particle diameter, and a solid titanium component (I) which forms the catalyst.

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: PCBs are removed from contaminated media using a treatment system including zero-valent metal particles and an organic hydrogen donating solvent. The treatment system may include a weak acid in order to eliminate the need for a coating of catalytic noble metal on the zero-valent metal particles. If catalyzed zero-valent metal particles are used, the treatment system may include an organic hydrogen donating solvent that is a non-water solvent. The treatment system may be provided as a “paste-like” system that is preferably applied to natural media and ex-situ structures to eliminate PCBs.

Abstract: A method of making an alkali metal salt is described and involves (1) reacting at least one alkali metal formate with an least one acid to form an alkali metal salt in the presence of formate ions and (2) substantially removing the formate ions from the alkali metal salt formed in step (1).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a complex hydride and a borohydride catalyst wherein the borohydride catalyst comprises a BH4 group, and a group IV metal, a group V metal, or a combination of a group IV and a group V metal. Also disclosed herein are methods of making the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are a hydrophobic oil-adsorbent material that is capable of adsorbing oil and separating oil from water and methods for production and application of said material, suitable for collecting and removing hydrocarbons and other contaminations of oil content from solid surfaces and water.

Abstract: A catalyst is produced by a process that comprises at least a step of impregnating a carrier with an alkali solution having a mass of greater than 0.9 times and no greater than 1.0 times the amount of water absorption of the carrier, a step of further impregnating the carrier by contact with a solution A comprising at least a compound containing palladium or platinum and a compound containing a Group 11 element, a step of reduction treatment and a step of loading an acetic acid salt on the carrier, wherein the carrier is first impregnated with the alkali solution and then the contacted with solution A to form a catalyst precursor, and wherein the total amount of the alkali solution and solution A is a mass of at least 1.1 times and no greater than 10.0 times the amount of water absorption of the carrier. A catalyst for alkenyl acetate production is obtained that exhibits improved activity and selectivity.

Abstract: A multiple-metal complex-containing compound in accordance with an embodiment has a plurality of metal complexes in each of which a ligand is coordinated to one metal atom or a plurality of metal atoms of the same kind. The plurality of metal complexes are bound to each other via a polydentate ligand that substitutes partially the ligands of the two or more metal complexes, and have 2 to 1000 metal atoms.

Abstract: There is provided a catalyst for hydrotreating a hydrocarbon oil, which comprises an inorganic oxide support containing a certain amount of phosphorus oxide having provided thereon: at least one selected from metals in the Group 6 of the periodic table, at least one selected from metals in the Group 8 of the periodic table, and carbon, and which has a certain specific surface area, pore volume, and mean pore diameter, a process for producing the same, and a method for hydrotreating a hydrocarbon oil using the same. Thereby, the catalyst can be produced in a simple and convenient manner and sulfur compounds in the hydrocarbon oil can be exceedingly highly desulfurized and simultaneously nitrogen compounds can be diminished without necessitating severe operating conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of noble metal carboxylate compounds, in which a noble metal is digested with at least one metal salt in a container and the digestion mass is dissolved in a carboxylic acid and the metallic ions introduced by the metal salt are separated from the resulting solution by means of oxalate or an oxalate derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing lactic acid polymers of highly crystallinity and molecular weight, the process comprising melt polymerization of a lactide to form prepolymers having active end groups followed by solid state polymerization. The polymerization is carried out in the presence of a catalyst complex comprising a lactide, an organic metal-oxo compound and a lactic acid oligomer. The residual lactide after the melt polymerization is removed by heating the reaction mixture in the temperature range of 98° C. to a temperature less than the melting point of the prepolymer. The metal to oligomer ratio in the catalyst complex is in the range of 0.1 to 10, preferably in the range of 0.5 to 5, more preferably in the range of 0.8 to 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalytic composition for use in an oxidation-reduction process for effecting the catalytic oxidation of hydrogen sulfide in gas strains comprising a water soluble iron compound, a mixture of two chelating agents, comprising Na2EDTA and Na4EDTA, and at least one stabilizer.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparations of noble metal catalysts, i.e., platinum and platinum alloys, on suitable supports with nanonetwork structures and high catalytic efficiencies. A compact structure of a monolayer or a few layers is formed by self-assembly of organic polymer, e.g., polystyrene (PS), nanospheres or inorganic, i.e., silicon dioxide (SiO2), nanospheres on a support surface. In the void spaces of such a compact arrangement, catalyst is formed by filling with catalyst metal ion-containing aqueous solution and reduced by chemical reduction, or formed by vacuum sputtering. When using organic polymer nanospheres as the starting or structure-directing material, the polymer particles are removed by burning at a high temperature and the catalyst having a nanonetwork structure is obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a catalyst comprising the steps of: producing a metal salt solution containing salts of one or more metals; dispersing the metal salt solution, an organic matter and a porous carrier made of one or more metal oxides in a solvent to form a composite complex comprising one or more metal ions having 10 to 50,000 atoms, the organic matter bonded to the metal ions, and simultaneously make the composite complex carried on the porous carrier; and calcining the carrier having the composite complex carried thereon. The method may further comprise a step of reducing the metal ions on the porous carrier by reducing the carrier, after the step of making the composite complex carried on the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the addition of a carboxylic acid, preferably formic acid or acetic acid, to a washcoat and/or overcoat slurry to improve the properties of the slurry, including adhesion of the slurry to a substrate. The present invention provides for the reduction in oxide solid loss, increase in oxide solid pickup, and a more efficient method of producing washcoat and/or overcoat slurries.

Abstract: A method of polymerizing olefins with catalyst systems, such as, for example, a multimodal catalyst system, wherein the catalyst system is stored at a controlled temperature to minimize loss of catalyst system productivity.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon-soluble molybdenum catalyst precursors include a plurality of molybdenum cations that are each bonded with a plurality of organic anions to form an oil soluble molybdenum salt. A portion of the molybdenum atoms are in the 3+ oxidation state such that the plurality of molybdenum atoms has an average oxidation state of less than 4+, e.g., less than about 3.8+, especially less than about 3.5+. The catalyst precursors can form a hydroprocessing molybdenum sulfide catalyst in heavy oil feedstocks. The oil soluble molybdenum salts are manufactured in the presence of a reducing agent, such as hydrogen gas, to obtain the molybdenum in the desired oxidation state. Preferably the reaction is performed with hydrogen or an organic reducing agent and at a temperature such that the molybdenum atoms are reduced to eliminate substantially all molybdenum oxide species.

Abstract: Disclosed are 1,8-naphthyl diaryloates, methods of making 1,8-naphthyl diaryloates, methods of using 1,8-naphthyl diaryloates, solid titanium catalyst components, catalyst systems containing solid titanium catalyst components, methods of making solid titanium catalyst components, and polymerization methods. The solid titanium catalyst components contain a 1,8-naphthyl diaryloate internal electron donor compound. The catalyst system can contain a solid titanium catalyst component, an organoaluminum compound, and an organosilicon compound.

Abstract: A sol of the present invention is a sol comprising zirconium oxalate compound as a dispersoid, wherein a mol ratio of oxalic acid to Zr (oxalic acid/Zr) is from 1.2 to 3 and a particle diameter D50 of the dispersoid is from 10 to 100 nm. This sol is produced by adding oxalic acid to a dispersion liquid of zirconium hydroxide, and the addition of oxalic acid is carried out in twice.

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 present invention provides a method for producing a cyclic unsaturated compound, which sufficiently suppresses generation of acyclic unsaturated compounds and permits excellent yield and reaction rate. Such a method for producing a cyclic unsaturated compound is a method for producing a cyclic unsaturated compound by reacting an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid with an unsaturated organic compound, wherein the method comprises a step of reacting the ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid with the unsaturated organic compound in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: A method of making an olefin oligomerization catalyst, comprising contacting a chromium-containing compound, a heteroatomic ligand, and a metal alkyl, wherein the chromium-containing compound comprises less than about 5 weight percent chromium oligomers. A method of making an olefin oligomerization catalyst comprising a chromium-containing compound, a nitrogen-containing compound, and a metal alkyl, the method comprising adding a composition comprising the chromium-containing compound to a composition comprising the metal alkyl. A method of making an olefin oligomerization catalyst comprising a chromium-containing compound, a nitrogen-containing compound, and a metal alkyl, the method comprising abating all or a portion of water, acidic protons, or both from a composition comprising the chromium-containing compound, a composition comprising the nitrogen-containing compound, or combinations thereof prior to or during the preparation of the catalyst.