Abstract: Process for the preparation of ammonia from ammonia synthesis gas by contacting the synthesis gas with ammonia forming conditions with a catalyst comprising ruthenium as the active catalytic material supported on a carrier of boron nitride and/or silicon nitride.

Abstract: This invention provides a fuel cell catalyst material containing catalyst particles having a composition substantially represented by

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel class of modified ruthenium catalysts useful in the one step synthesis of 1,3-PDO comprising (a) a cobalt component comprising one or more non-ligated cobalt compounds; and (b) a ruthenium component comprising in major part a ruthenium carbonyl compound ligated with a phospholanoalkane ligand, solubilized in an ether solvent, that provides potential improvements in cost and performance in one step hydroformylation/hydrogenation. For example, cobalt-ruthenium-bidentate, bis(phospholano)alkane catalyst precursors in ether solvents provide good yields of 1,3-PDO in a one step synthesis.

Abstract: A gel composition substantially contained within the pores of a solid material is disclosed for use as a catalyst or as a catalyst support in dehydrogenation and dehydrocyclization processes.

Abstract: A method of forming a catalyst body by forming a first layer of hemispherical grain polysilicon over a substrate, and oxidizing at least a portion of the first layer to form a second layer of silica. Additionally, forming a third layer of nitride material over the second layer, and forming a catalyst material over the nitride layer, can be performed before annealing to form a catalyst body.

Abstract: Transition metal complexes used as bleach catalysts of the formula (1) M(L)nXm  (1) where M is a metal atom from the group Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Mo, W, L is a ligand of the formula R1R2C═N—O(H)z R1 is C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl or C5-C24-aryl, R2 is H, C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl, C5-C24-aryl or where z=0 or 1, X is a neutral or anion ligand from the group consisting of pyridines, imidazolines, methylimidazoles, picolines, lutidines, chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, citrate, hexafluorophosphate or anions of organic acids having C1-C22 carbon atoms, n is a number from 2 to 4 and m is a number from 0 to 4.

Abstract: A Ti—O—N film is formed on an SiO2 substrate by sputtering. For example, TiO2 is used as a target and nitrogen gas is introduced into the atmosphere. Crystallization is carried out by a post-sputtering heat treatment. Then a charge separation material such as Pt is supported on the Ti—O—N film. With the fabricated TiO2 crystals, the Ti—O—N film containing nitrogen exhibits a good catalytic reaction by using visible light as acting light. Since the charge separation material captures electrons or positive holes, recombination of electrons and positive holes is effectively prevented, and consequently more efficient photocatalytic reaction is performed. It is preferable to form a photocatalyst material film (Ti—Cr—O—N film) by sputtering the SiO2 substrate by use of TiO2 and Cr as the target in a nitrogen atmosphere. Crystallization is performed by a post-sputtering heat treatment.

Abstract: A process for preventing the redeposition of migrant dyes in a washing liquor by adding to each liter of the washing liquor, which comprises a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150 mg of one or more asymmetric manganese complexes of the salen type.

Abstract: The invention is polymerizable composition comprising a) an organoborane/amine complex wherein the organoborane is a trialkyl borane or an alkyl cycloalkyl borane and the amine is selected from the group of amines having an amidine structural component; aliphatic heterocycles having at least one nitrogen in the heterocyclic ring; an alicyclic compound having bound to the ring a substituent having an amine moiety; primary amines which in addition to a primary amine have one or more hydrogen bond accepting groups of an ether, polyether, thioether or halogen wherein there is an alkylene chain of at least two carbon atoms between the primary amine and the hydrogen bond accepting group, and conjugated imines; and, b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation; and optionally c) an effective amount of a compound which causes the complex to disassociate wherein the compound which causes disassociation of the complex is kept separate from the complex until initiation of polymerizat

Abstract: Mixed alkali metal salts of phosphoric acid in combination with a co-catalyst such as tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) are excellent transesterification catalysts for use in the preparation of polycarbonate from bisphenol A and diphenyl carbonate. The mixed alkali metal phosphate salts were shown by kinetic measurements made on a model system composed of p-tert-octylphenol and bis(p-cumylphenyl) carbonate to be inherently more potent catalysts than salts of phosphoric acid comprising a single alkali metal ion. In addition to providing higher rates of polymerization, the new catalysts were shown to provide polycarbonates containing reduced levels of Fries rearrangement product relative to polymerization reactions catalyzed by conventional catalyst systems such as sodium hydroxide together with TMAH co-catalyst.

Abstract: An additive used in catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons, which is in the form of homogeneous liquid and comprises a composite metal compound, wherein said composite metal compound consists of the oxides, hydroxides, organic acid salts, inorganic acid salts or metal organic complex compounds of at least one of the 1st group metals and at least one of the 2nd group metals, wherein the 1st group metals are selected from the group consisting of the metals of the IIIA, IVA, VA, VIA groups of the Element Period Table, boron, silicon, phosphorous and tellurium; wherein the 2nd group metals are selected from the group consisting of alkali-earth metals, transition metals, and rare earth metals, is disclosed. A process of catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons, utilizing the additive is also disclosed. The additive can passivate metals and promote the oxidation of CO, and is operated easily with production cost decreased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst, which process involves: (a) combining an aqueous solution of a metal salt with an aqueous solution of a metal cyanide salt and reacting these solutions; and (b) recovering the DMC catalyst from the reaction mixture, in which process the DMC catalyst is prepared in the presence of from 0.03 to 0.4 mole of alkaline metal compound, based on amount of metal salt. Further, the present invention relates to DMC catalyst obtainable by such process, to DMC catalyst prepared from a metal salt and a metal cyanide salt in which the molar ratio of metal derived from the metal salt to metal derived from the metal cyanide salt is at least 2.25 and to a process for polymerization of alkylene oxides which process involves reacting initiator with alkylene oxide in the presence of at most 15 ppm of DMC catalyst.

Abstract: A method of modifying the surface of a low surface energy polymer by contacting the surface with a composition comprising a) an organoborane/amine complex wherein the amine is selected from the group of amines having an amidine structural component; aliphatic heterocycles having at least one nitrogen in the heterocyclic ring; an alicyclic compound having bound to the ring a substituent having an amine moiety; amines which in addition to a primary amine have one or more hydrogen bond accepting groups of an ether, polyether, thioether or halogen wherein there is an alkylene chain of at least two carbon atoms between the primary amine and the hydrogen bond accepting group, and conjugated imines; b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation; and optionally, c) an effective amount of a compound which causes the complex to disassociate.

Abstract: A method of bonding two or more substrates together which comprises I. contacting the components of the composition comprising a) an organoborane/amine complex wherein the amine is selected from the group of amines having an amidine structural component; aliphatic heterocycles having at least one nitrogen in the heterocyclic ring; an alicyclic compound having bound to the ring a substituent having an amine moiety; primary amines which in addition to a primary amine have one or more hydrogen bond accepting groups of an ether, polyether, thioether or halogen wherein there is an alkylene chain of at least two carbon atoms between the primary amine and the hydrogen bond accepting group, and conjugated imines; b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation; and, c) optionally an effective amount of a compound which causes the complex to disassociate or heating the composition to a temperature at which the complex dissassociates; II.

Abstract: A process of a catalytic combustion is disclosed. The process can be started at a cold temperature and raise to a desired high temperature in a very short time by employing a noble metal catalyst dispersed on a supporting material. Moreover, a method for dispersing a noble metal catalyst used in the catalytic combustion is also disclosed for increasing a specific surface area of the catalyst so as to facilitate the catalytic combustion. Furthermore, a substance including a boron nitride supported noble metal catalyst, a substrate for suspending the catalyst, and a supporting material for dispersing the substrate with said catalyst is also disclosed so that a total surface area of the catalyst can be increased, thereby the catalytic combustion can be initiated in a very short time.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of ammonia comprising contacting ammonia synthesis gas with one or more catalysts, at least one catalyst having supported ruthenium as the active catalytic material supported on a nitride on a secondary support. A catalyst for use in the above process is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions, i.e. synthetic libraries of candidate compounds, useful in the discovery and optimization of compounds which catalyze at least one chemical transformation. In certain instances, the subject compounds catalyze a chemoselective, regioselective, stereoselective or enantioselective transformation.

Abstract: A method of coating a substrate which comprises coating a substrate with the composition comprising a) an organoborane/amine complex wherein the amine is selected from the group of amines having an amidine structural component; aliphatic heterocycles having at least one nitrogen in the heterocyclic ring; an alicyclic compound having bound to the ring a substituent having an amine moiety; primary amines which in addition to a primary amine have one or more hydrogen bond accepting groups of an ether, polyether, thioether or halogen wherein there is an alkylene chain of at least two carbon atoms between the primary amine and the hydrogen bond accepting group, and conjugated imines; b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation, and c) an effective amount of a compound which causes the complex to disassociate; together under conditions such that polymerization is initiated.

Abstract: The invention is a method of polymerization comprising contacting the components of the polymerizable composition of a) an organoborane/amine complex wherein the amine is selected from the group of amines having an amidine structural component; aliphatic heterocycles having at least one nitrogen in the heterocyclic ring; an alicyclic compound having bound to the ring a substituent having an amine moiety; primary amines which in addition to a primary amine have one or more hydrogen bond accepting groups of an ether, polyether, thioether or halogen wherein there is an alkylene chain of at least two carbon atoms between the primary amine and the hydrogen bond accepting group; and conjugated imines; b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation; and c) in the presence of an effective amount of a compound which causes the complex to disassociate or at a temperature at which causes the complex to disassociate.

Abstract: The invention relates to DMC catalysts which comprise at least 10% by weight, based on the weight of the DMC catalysts, of a crystalline multimetal cyanide compound whose X-ray diffractogram shows sharp reflections at least at the d values of

Abstract: A noble metal catalyst supported on boron nitride (BN) is used for the deep oxidation of organic compounds. The superior activity of the catalyst provides an extreme low light-off temperature and a short induction period at the deep oxidation reaction of organic compounds in air stream. The catalyst outperforms the traditional oxide-supported Pt catalysts with respect to the life and activity. The specific surface area of BN ranges from 1 to 100 m2/g, and the loading of the noble metal is in the range of 0.1 to 5.0 wt %. The noble metal can be selected from a group consisting of platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), rhodium (Rh), Ruthenium (Ru) and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of applying a cosmetic product having an applicator body with a first longitudinal axis and defining external and internal walls. The internal walls of the present invention define at least one internal member having a second longitudinal axis and capable of movement between a retracted first position and a second projected position. The internal member of the present invention provides the consumer with one application surface adapted to apply relatively small amounts of one or more cosmetic products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to double metal cyanide catalysts (“DMC”) which can be used to prepare polyols. DMC catalysts of the present invention are prepared by combining i) at least one metal salt; ii) at least one metal cyanide salt; iii) at least one organic complexing ligand; iv) at least one alkaline metal salt; and, optionally, v) at least one functionalized polymer. The present invention is also directed to a process for preparing a polyol in the presence of a DMC catalyst prepared according to the process of the present invention. Surprisingly, DMC catalysts of the present invention, which are preferably prepared with at least one alkaline metal halide, have acceptable activity and can be used to catalyze oxyalkylation reactions. Additionally, DMC catalysts produced by the process of the present invention can be used to prepare polyols which have reduced levels of high weight tail.

Abstract: A process for preparing multimetal cyanide compounds by reacting a metal salt with a cyanometalate compound comprises the steps a) precipitation of the multimetal cyanide compound by reaction of a metal salt with a cyanometalate compound and b) recrystallization of the multimetal cyanide compound precipitated in step a).

Abstract: Methods of making an oxygen reduction catalyst are described in which carbon black, one or more metal-containing and/or nitrogen-containing precursor(s) are provided to a reaction zone, and the carbon black is rendered catalytically active. To form this catalytic activity, the carbon black and one or more metal-containing and/or nitrogen-containing precursor(s) are introduced to a reaction zone heated to a temperature of between about 600 and about 1000 degrees Celsius, and maintained together in the reaction zone for a cumulative time between 5 seconds and 240 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel manganese complexes of salen ligands and the use thereof as catalysts that enhance the action of peroxy compounds in washing, cleaning, and disinfecting processes.

Abstract: The invention features a photocatalytic body including: a porous medium 12 formed on a substrate 10; and photocatalytic material 14 supported on the porous medium. Supporting the photocatalytic material 14 on the porous medium 12 enables enhancement of its catalytic activity.

Abstract: Substituted cyclopentenes, such as alkyl cyclopentenes, are polymerized by selected &agr;-imine complexes of nickel and palladium. The polymers are useful as molding resins or elastomers. Also disclosed herein are novel catalysts for the polymerization of cyclopentenes to form novel higher melting homopolycyclopentenes.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising vanadium phosphorus oxide combined with a thermally conductive material is particularly useful for the selective hydrocarbon oxidations (e.g., butane to maleic anhydride) and can be prepared by forming a suspension comprising a vanadium (IV) phosphate compound in a liquid medium (via hydrochloric acid digestion of V2O5 and H3PO4 in an aqueous solvent or via heating vanadium pentoxide with at least one substantially anhydrous unsubstituted alcohol having 1-10 carbon atoms, 1-3 hydroxyl groups free from olefinic double bonds to form a feed of vanadium pentoxide reduced to a valence between 4 and 4.6, and then contacting the feed with a solution of orthophosphoric acid and at least one unsubstituted alcohol), adding a thermally conductive material to the suspension under agitation at moderated temperature between 40° C. and 120° C., followed by drying, optionally but preferably washing and calcining (either in situ or ex situ) the material thus formed.

Abstract: Oxynitride nanoparticles, methods of preparation thereof, and methods of use thereof are disclosed. One representative oxynitride nanoparticle includes a MxOyNz nanoparticle, where x is in the range of about 1 to 3, y is in the range of about 0.5 to less than 5, and z is in the range of about 0.001 to 0.5.

Abstract: Double metal cyanide (“DMC”) complex catalysts comprise a double metal cyanide compound and a complexing agent such as an alkyl ether of a glycol, preferably of the formula R1O(CH2CHR2O)xH  (I) wherein: x is 1, 2, or 3; R1 is a C1-C4 alkyl group; and R2 is —H or a —CH3 group. Such catalysts have particular applicability in the production of low unsaturated polyols from epoxides.

Abstract: A process for making an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is disclosed. The process is performed with a supported quinolinoxy-containing single-site catalyst in the presence of a non-alumoxane activator, but in the absence of an &agr;-olefin, an aromatic solvent, and hydrogen. The process significantly increases the catalyst activity and the UHMWPE produced has improved tensile and impact properties.

Abstract: A double metal cyanide complex catalyst for producing polyol, which is produced by using monovalent alcohol and polyvalent alcohol as a complexing agent. The double metal cyanide complex catalyst has advantages in that when polyol is produced by an epoxide polymerization reaction, the amount of unsaturated polyol produced is small, catalyst activation time is short, and the production yield of polyol is increased. There is no need to remove remaining catalyst from polyol after the polymerization reaction.

Abstract: Catalytic system for partial oxidation reactions of hydrocarbons characterized in that it contains:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional reusable catalyst and to a process for the preparation thereof on a single matrix of the support to perform multicomponent reaction in a single pot. The multifunctional catalysts of the invention are useful for the synthesis of chiral vicinal diols by tandem and/or simultaneous reactions involving Heck coupling, N-oxidation and AD reaction of olefins in presence of cinchona alkaloid compounds both as an native one and immobilized one in the said matrix support. This invention also relates to a process for preparing vicinal diols by asymmetric dihydroxylation of olefins in presence of cinchona alkaloid compounds employing reusable multifunctional catalysts as heterogeneous catalysts in place of soluble osmium catalysts.

Abstract: In multimetal cyanide complexes, more than 30% by weight of the primary particles have a platelet-like habit, i.e. the length and width of the primary particles is at least three times the thickness of the particles.

Abstract: New compositions, titanium-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with titanium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including high styrene incorporation into ethylene/styrene copolymers.

Abstract: Functionalized amine derivatives are prepared by reacting an amine, a carbonyl derivative, and an organoboron compound under mild conditions. Organoboronic acids react with amines and alpha-hydroxy aldehydes to give anti-alpha-amino alcohols with very high diastereoselectivities (>99% de). When optically pure alpha-hydroxy aldehydes are used in this process, no racemization occurs and the products are obtained with very high enantioselectivities (>99% ee). The reaction also works with unprotected glyceraldehyde to give the corresponding amino diol derivatives, while unprotected carbohydrates give the corresponding amino polyols. The chiral amino alcohol products of this process or their derivatives, react further with metals or non-metals to give adducts that are effective catalysts for a variety of asymmetric reactions. Overall, the present invention relies on the facile synthesis of the chiral amino alcohol ligands for the rapid construction of combinatorial libraries of chiral catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst system for the production of polyurethane comprising catalysts for polyurethane formation and sterically hindered carbodiimides, which system is capable of lessening the “fogging” problem in the production of polyurethane materials, without impairing in particular the aging properties of the polyurethane materials thus produced.

Abstract: There are disclosed a decompositionally treating agent for fluorocarbons which comprises an aluminum compound and a lanthanoid compound as effective ingredients; a decompositionally treating agent for fluorocarbons which comprises an aluminum compound, a lanthanoid compound and an alkaline earth metal compound as effective ingredients; and a decompositionally treating method for fluorocarbons which comprises decomposing a fluorocarbon by bringing a fluorocarbon-containing gas into contact under heating with a decompositionally treating agent mentioned above or by bringing the above gas into contact under heating with a decompositionally treating agent comprising aluminum oxide as an effective ingredient and thereafter with a decompositionally treating agent comprising a lanthanoid oxide and an alkaline earth metal oxide.

Abstract: Improved methods for synthesizing double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts are disclosed. These methods combine an aqueous solution of a first metal salt, such as ZnCl2, with an aqueous solution of a second metal salt, such as CoCl2, and with an aqueous solution of an alkali metal cyanide, such as KCN, in different manners to synthesize DMC catalysts, such as Zn3[Co(CN)6]2.

Abstract: A process for making an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is disclosed. The process is performed with a supported quinolinoxy-containing single-site catalyst in the presence of a non-alumoxane activator, but in the absence of an &agr;-olefin, an aromatic solvent, and hydrogen. The process significantly increases the catalyst activity and the UHMWPE produced has improved tensile and impact properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to double-metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts for preparing polyether polyols by the polyaddition of alkylene oxides on to starter compounds containing active hydrogen atoms, wherein the DMC catalysts are composed of: a) at least one DMC compound; b) at least one organic complexing ligand which is not a coronand; and c) at least one coronand. The DMC catalysts of the present invention have increased activity compared to known catalysts.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts for the production of polyether polyols by polyaddition of alkylene oxides onto starter compounds having active hydrogen atoms, wherein the catalyst contains a) double metal cyanide compounds, b) organic complex ligands other than c) and c) ionic surface- or interface-active compounds. The catalysts according to the invention have greatly increased activity in the production of polyether polyols.

Abstract: A process for producing a double metal cyanide complex catalyst for ring opening polymerization of alkylene oxide, which comprises subjecting a substantially crystalline double metal cyanide compound to a contact treatment by heating at from 45 to 125° C. with an aqueous solution containing an organic ligand and a metal salt, and then separating the resulting solid from the obtained slurry.

Abstract: The invention relates to catalytically bleaching substrates, especially laundry fabrics, with atmospheric oxygen or air. A method of bleaching a substrate is provided that comprises applying to the substrate, in an aqueous medium, a specified organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of the substrate by atmospheric oxygen. Also provided is a bleaching composition comprising, in an aqueous medium, atmospheric oxygen and an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of the substrate by the atmospheric oxygen, wherein the aqueous medium is substantially devoid of peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or -generating bleach system.

Abstract: A method of forming a catalyst body by forming a first layer of hemispherical grain polysilicon over a substrate, and oxidizing at least a portion of the first layer to form a second layer of silica. Additionally, forming a third layer of nitride material over the second layer, and forming a catalyst material over the nitride layer, can be performed before annealing to form a catalyst body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for inhibiting the re-absorption of migrating dyes in the wash liquor, comprising introducing into a wash liquor containing a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150 mg per liter of wash liquor, of one or more manganese containing compounds.

Abstract: An ammine solution which can be provided at low production cost, as compared with conventional ones. The ammine solution contains an ammine compound which contains at least one of platinum and palladium, and at least one kind of amine compound. By using the amine compound of which the boiling point is raised, as compared with that of ammonia, due to the substitution of substitution radicals for some of hydrogens in ammonia molecules, the volatilizing speed from the ammine solution can be restrained.

Abstract: A noble metal catalyst supported on boron nitride (BN) is used for the deep oxidation of organic compounds. The superior activity of the catalyst provides an extreme low light-off temperature and a short induction period at the deep oxidation reaction of organic compounds in air stream. The catalyst outperforms the traditional oxide-supported Pt catalysts with respect to the life and activity. The specific surface area of BN ranges from 1 to 100 m2/g, and the loading of the noble metal is in the range of 0.1 to 5.0 wt %. The noble metal can be selected from a group consisting of platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), rhodium (Rh), Ruthenium (Ru) and a mixture thereof.