Abstract: The present invention relates to solid phosphoric acid (SPA) catalysts, processes for making the catalysts, and processes for conversion of hydrocarbons using the catalysts, such as oligomerization of propylene. In an exemplary embodiment, the catalyst comprises a calcined extrudate of phosphoric acid, diatomaceous earth, and niobic acid. Methods for converting hydrocarbons to olefins comprise contacting a hydrocarbon feedstock with the catalyst at hydrocarbon conversion conditions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a catalyst composition comprising titanium, phosphorus, and less than 1 wt. % vanadium. The catalyst composition has a molar ratio of phosphorus to titanium of at least 1.0:1.0.

Abstract: A crystalline molecular sieve comprises at least [AlO4] and [PO4] tetrahedral units and comprising a first framework structure defining a first set of uniformly distributed pores having an average cross-sectional dimension of from about 0.3 to less than 2 nanometers and further comprising a second framework structure defining a second set of uniformly distributed pores having an average cross-sectional dimension of from 2 to 50 nanometers. The first framework structure is preferably of the CHA framework type.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for synthesizing non-zeolitic molecular sieves which have a three dimensional microporous framework comprising [AlO2] and [PO2] units. In preparing the reaction mixture, a surfactant is used, coupled with non-aqueous impregnation to prevent acid sites from being destroyed by water during Pt impregnation. The superior SAPO exhibits higher activity and selectivity especially in catalytic hydroisomerization of waxy feeds, due to the presence of medium-sized silica islands distributed throughout the SAPO.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst exhibiting excellent performance particularly in partial oxidation reaction. Another object is to provide a method for efficiently producing carboxylic acid or carboxylic anhydride through vapor-phase partial oxidation of an organic compound by use of an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of the catalyst. The catalyst contains (1) diamond; (2) at least one species selected from among Group 5 transition element oxides, collectively called oxide A; and (3) at least one species selected from among Group 4 transition element oxides, collectively called oxide B. The method for producing a carboxylic acid or a carboxylic anhydride includes subjecting an organic compound to vapor phase partial oxidation by use of an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of the catalyst, wherein the organic compound is an aromatic compound having one or more substituents in a molecule thereof, the substituents each including a carbon atom bonded to an aromatic ring.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for synthesizing non-zeolitic molecular sieves which have a three dimensional microporous framework comprising [AlO2] and [PO2] units. In preparing the reaction mixture, a surfactant is used, coupled with non-aqueous impregnation to prevent acid sites from being destroyed by water during Pt impregnation. The superior SAPO exhibits higher activity and selectivity especially in catalytic hydroisomerization of waxy feeds, due to the presence of medium-sized silica islands distributed throughout the SAPO.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite solid acid catalyst consisting of from 50%-80% by weight of a porous inorganic support, from 15% to 48% by weight of a heteropoly compound loaded thereon, and from 2% to 6% by weight of an inorganic acid. The present invention further provides a process for preparing said composite solid acid catalyst and a process for conducting an alkylation reaction by using such catalyst. The composite solid acid catalyst of the present invention has the acid sites type of Brönsted acid and has an acid sites density of not less than 1.4×10?3 mol H+/g. Moreover, said composite solid acid catalyst has the homogeneous acid strength distribution, and is a solid acid catalyst having excellent performances.

Abstract: In a method of synthesizing a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve having 90%+CHA framework type character, a reaction mixture is prepared comprising first combining a reactive source of aluminum with a reactive source of phosphorus to form a primary mixture that is aged. A reactive source of silicon and a template for directing the formation of the molecular sieve can then be added to form a synthesis mixture. Crystallization is then induced in the synthesis mixture. Advantageously, (i) the source of silicon comprises an organosilicate, (ii) the source of phosphorus optionally comprises an organophosphate, and (iii) the crystallized silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve has a crystal size distribution such that its average crystal size is not greater than 5 ?m. The molecular sieve can then preferably be used in a hydrocarbon (oxygenates-to-olefins) conversion process.

Abstract: An olefin hydration catalyst and method for producing same is provided. The olefin hydration catalyst can be prepared by contacting a niobium containing compound with a strong Bronsted acid, such as sulfuric or phosphoric acid, to produce niobium oxo sulfate or niobium oxo phosphate nanoparticles. The nanoparticles can be separated, dried and utilized in a reactor for the hydration of olefins to their corresponding alcohols.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst for hydrodesulfurization/dewaxing of a hydrocarbon oil, with which sulfur compounds in the hydrocarbon oil can be desulfurized to a high degree and which simultaneously is extremely effective in reducing the wax deposit content; a process for producing the catalyst; and a method of hydrotreatment with the catalyst. The invention relates to a catalyst for hydrodesulfurization/dewaxing of a hydrocarbon oil, comprising a support comprising an inorganic oxide containing at least one crystalline aluminosilicate having a one- or two-dimensional pore path system and, having provided thereon, 10 to 35% by mass of a metal in Group 6 of the Periodic Table, 1 to 10% by mass of a metal in Group 8 of the Periodic Table, and 1.

Abstract: A process for production of a supported catalyst that, when used for production of lower aliphatic carboxylic acids from oxygen and lower olefins, improves yields of the lower aliphatic carboxylic acids and minimizes production of carbon dioxide gas (CO2) by-product compared to the prior art. A compound comprising at least one element selected from elements of Groups 8, 9 and 10 of the Periodic Table, at least one chloride of an element selected from copper, silver and zinc, and a chloroauric acid salt, are loaded on a carrier, after which there are further loaded a compound comprising at least one element selected from gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin, lead, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, sulfur, selenium, tellurium and polonium, and a heteropoly acid.

Abstract: The invention includes a method for impregnating a molecular sieve primary catalyst with an aromatic co-catalyst, the method comprising contacting the small pore molecular sieve primary catalyst having a porous framework structure with a combination of from at least 50 wt % to about 99.9 wt % of an aromatic co-catalyst and from about 0.1 wt % to less than 50 wt % of a polar impregnation agent containing one or more heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, and boron, under conditions sufficient to impregnate the porous framework structure of the primary catalyst with the aromatic co-catalyst (and optionally also with the polar impregnation agent), thus forming an integrated catalyst system. Methods for converting oxygenates to olefins using said integrated catalyst system are also described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-strength silicoaluminophasphate-34 (SAPO-34) microsphere catalyst, a method for preparing the same, and a method for preparing light olefins by using the same, and when described in more detail, the present invention relates to a method for preparing a SAPO-34 microsphere catalyst, including: spray drying a mixed slurry including a matrix, a binder, an additive, and the like to a SAPO-34 slurry prepared by a hydrothermal synthesizing method using various organic templates such as tetraethylammonium hydroxide (TEAOH), and the like alone or in mixtures to prepare microspheres, and firing the microspheres, and to a SAPO-34 microsphere catalyst for a circulating-fluidized bed reactor, prepared by the preparation method. The SAPO-34 microsphere catalyst of the present invention has excellent reaction activity while having high strength, and thus is appropriate for use in a circulating-fluidized bed reactor requiring high strength of the catalyst.

Abstract: A metal nanodot material is formed by ion-exchange with chabazite or a chabazite-like structure, followed by activation to form metallic nanodots. The nanodot may be formed from silver, nickel, copper, gold or a platinum group metal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of a formulated oxygenate conversion catalyst, the process comprising combining a first molecular sieve comprising aluminosilicate, a second molecular sieve, different from the first molecular sieve, the second molecular sieve having more-dimensional channels, and a matrix material; and, treating the catalyst with a phosphorus containing compound after combination of the molecular sieves with the matrix material. In a further aspect the invention provides a formulated oxygenate conversion catalyst and a process for the preparation of an olefinic product.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate and a first coating formed over at least a portion of the substrate. The first coating includes a mixture of oxides including oxides of at least two of P, Si, Ti, Al and Zr. A photoactive functional coating is formed over at least a portion of the first coating. In one embodiment, the functional coating includes titanic.

Abstract: Catalytic processes to produce a reaction product comprising 1-butanol by contacting a reactant comprising ethanol with a catalyst composition under suitable reaction conditions are provided. The catalyst composition may comprise a hydroxyapatite of the Formula (MwM?xM?yM??z)5(PO4)3(OH), wherein M is Mg; M? is Ca; M? is Sr; M?? is Ba; w is any number between 0 and 1 inclusive; x is any number from 0 to less than 0.5; y is any number between 0 and 1 inclusive; z is any number between 0 and 1 inclusive; and w+x+y+z=1. Base-treated catalyst compositions may be used. Also provided are processes for contacting an initial catalyst composition comprising the hydroxyapatite with a base to produce a base-treated catalyst composition, and the base-treated catalyst compositions so obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides a solid phosphoric acid catalyst which has high activity and attains high dimer selectivity in olefin dimerization reactions and efficient methods of olefin dimerization. The solid phosphoric acid catalyst comprises a carrier and phosphoric acid supported thereon. When the solid phosphoric acid catalyst is heated at 250° C. for 20 minutes, heating loss of water is 50 mass % or more based on diphosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) derived from the phosphoric acid. A method of olefin dimerization comprises bringing an olefin-containing feed material containing water in an amount of 10-1000 mass ppm into contact with the catalyst to initiate the reaction.

Abstract: In a method of synthesizing a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve having 90%+CHA framework type character, a reaction mixture is prepared comprising first combining a reactive source of aluminum with a reactive source of phosphorus to form a primary mixture that is aged. A reactive source of silicon and a template for directing the formation of the molecular sieve can then be added to form a synthesis mixture. Crystallization is then induced in the synthesis mixture. Advantageously, (i) the source of silicon comprises an organosilicate, (ii) the source of phosphorus optionally comprises an organophosphate, and (iii) the crystallized silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve has a crystal size distribution such that its average crystal size is not greater than 5 ?m. The molecular sieve can then preferably be used in a hydrocarbon (oxygenates-to-olefins) conversion process.

Abstract: A mesoporous oxide composition includes, other than oxygen, a major amount of aluminum and lesser amounts of phosphorus and at least one rare earth element. The compositions have high surface area and excellent thermal and hydrothermal stability, with a relatively narrow pore size distribution in the mesoporous range. These compositions may be prepared by a hydrothermal co-precipitation method using an organic templating agent. These mesoporous oxide compositions may be used as catalysts or as supports for catalysts, for example, in a fluid catalytic cracking process.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for synthesizing non-zeolitic molecular sieves which have a three dimensional microporous framework comprising [AlO2] and [PO2] units. In preparing the reaction mixture, a surfactant is used, coupled with non-aqueous impregnation to prevent acid sites from being destroyed by water during Pt impregnation. The superior SAPO exhibits higher activity and selectivity especially in catalytic hydroisomerization of waxy feeds, due to the presence of medium-sized silica islands distributed throughout the SAPO.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crystallized solid, denoted by the name IM-16, which has an X-ray diffraction pattern as provided hereinafter. Said solid has a chemical composition expressed in accordance with the empirical formula mXO2:nGeO2:pZ2O3:qR:sF:wH2O, where R represents one or more organic species, X represents one or more tetravalent elements different from germanium, Z represents at least one trivalent element and F is fluorine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating a solid material containing at least one zeolite and being at least partly crystalline or treating a shaped body obtained from said solid material wherein said solid material or shaped body is brought in contact with a composition containing water after at least one of the following steps of an integrated process for producing a solid material or a shaped body containing at least one zeolite: (i) after step (II) of separating the at least partly crystalline solid material from its mother liquor or (ii) after step (S) of shaping said solid material into a shaped body or (iii) after a step (C) of calcining said solid material or said shaped body. The present invention furthermore relates to the solid material obtainable by the inventive process and the shaped body obtainable by the inventive process.

Abstract: Provided are hydrocracking catalysts comprising a cracking component and a hydrogenation component, wherein, for example: the cracking component comprises at least one molecular sieve present in an amount ranging from 0% to 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the catalyst and at least one amorphous silica-alumina present in an amount ranging from 20% to 60% by weight relative to the total weight of the catalyst; the hydrogenation component comprises at least one hydrogenation metal present in a total amount ranging from 34% to 75% by weight calculated by the mass of oxides, relative to the total weight of the catalyst; and the hydrocracking catalyst has a specific surface area ranging from 150 m2/g to 350 m2/g and a pore volume ranging from 0.20 cm3/g to 0.50 cm3/g, such as from 0.30 cm3/g to 0.45 cm3/g, and the product (M×S) of the percentage amount of the total mass of the hydrogenation metal (M) and the specific surface area (S) is equal to or more than 100 m2/g, i.e., M×S?100 m2/g.

Abstract: A process for obtaining a metalloaluminophosphate (MeAPO) molecular sieve comprising the following steps in the order given: a). providing an aqueous solution containing sources of at least 2 of the following: Metals (Me), Al and P; b). co-precipitating an amorphous precursor of the molecular sieve from the solution by changing the solution's pH, followed by separating the amorphous precursor from the water, optionally including formulation; c). optionally washing and drying at a temperature below 450° C. of the amorphous precursor; d). contacting the amorphous precursor with a template-containing aqueous solution and with a source of Al, P or Me, which is not already present in step (a) and optionally additional sources of Al and/or P and/or Me; and e). partially crystallising the molecular sieve under autogeneous conditions so that 5 to 90% by weight of the amorphous precursor crystallises.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for converting a mixed alcohol feedstock, including methanol and a higher alcohol, to olefins such as ethylene, propylene, and the like. In addition, the olefins produced by the oxygenate-to-olefin reaction system can then be used as monomers for a polymerization of olefin-containing polymers and/or oligomers.

Abstract: A catalyst for producing monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, used for producing monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons of 6 to 8 carbon number from a feedstock oil having a 10 volume % distillation temperature of at least 140° C. and an end point temperature of not more than 400° C., wherein the catalyst contains a crystalline aluminosilicate, gallium and/or zinc, and phosphorus, the molar ratio between silicon and aluminum (Si/Al ratio) in the crystalline aluminosilicate is not more than 100, the molar ratio between the phosphorus supported on the crystalline aluminosilicate and the aluminum of the crystalline aluminosilicate (P/Al ratio) is not less than 0.01 and not more than 1.0, and the amount of gallium and/or zinc is not more than 1.2% by mass based on the mass of the crystalline aluminosilicate.

Abstract: A catalyst for producing monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons of 6 to 8 carbon number from a feedstock oil having a 10 volume % distillation temperature of at least 140° C. and an end point temperature of not more than 400° C., or a feedstock oil having a 10 volume % distillation temperature of at least 140° C. and a 90 volume % distillation temperature of not more than 360° C., wherein the catalyst contains a crystalline aluminosilicate, gallium and/or zinc, and phosphorus, and the amount of phosphorus supported on the crystalline aluminosilicate is within a range from 0.1 to 1.9% by mass based on the mass of the crystalline aluminosilicate; and a method for producing monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, the method involving bringing a feedstock oil having a 10 volume % distillation temperature of at least 140° C. and an end point temperature of not more than 400° C., or a feedstock oil having a 10 volume % distillation temperature of at least 140° C.

Abstract: An alkylation catalyst having a zeolite catalyst component and a binder component providing mechanical support for the zeolite catalyst component is disclosed. The binder component is an ion-modified binder that can include metal ions selected from the group consisting of Co, Mn, Ti, Zr, V, Nb, K, Cs, Ga, B, P, Rb, Ag, Na, Cu, Mg, Fe, Mo, Ce, and combinations thereof. The metal ions reduce the number of acid sites on the zeolite catalyst component. The metal ions can range from 0.1 to 50 wt % based on the total weight of the ion-modified binder. Optionally, the ion-modified binder is present in amounts ranging from 1 to 80 wt % based on the total weight of the catalyst.

Abstract: In a method of synthesizing a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve, a synthesis mixture is prepared by combining a source of phosphorus and at least one organic directing agent; and then introducing a source of aluminum into the combination of the phosphorus source and organic directing agent, wherein the temperature of the combination is less than or equal to 50° C. when addition of the source of aluminum begins. After addition of a source of silicon, the synthesis mixture is heated to a crystallization temperature of between about 100° C. and about 300° C. and the molecular sieve is recovered.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaped catalyst body for preparing maleic anhydride, which comprises mixed oxides of vanadium and of phosphorus as catalyst components. To develop a generic shaped catalyst body further so that it has improved properties, it is proposed that the basic geometric body enveloping the shaped catalyst body (100; 200) be a prism (180) having a first triangular face and a second triangular face and the shaped catalyst body (100; 200) be provided with three through openings (111, 121, 131; 211, 221, 231) which extend from a first face of the shaped body (100; 200) which contacts the first triangular face of the prism (180) to a second face of the shaped body (100; 200) which contacts the second triangular face of the prism (180).

Abstract: The present invention provides a urethane-forming reaction catalyst which is useful for catalyzing a reaction between an isocyanate compound, in particular, an aliphatic isocyanate and a hydroxyl group-containing compound to form a urethane material, which does not affect the performance of the urethane material, and which can be easily removed from the resulting urethane material, and a method for producing a metal compound-free urethane material using the urethane-forming reaction catalyst. The catalyst of the present invention is a urethane-forming reaction catalyst for producing a urethane material by allowing a hydroxyl group-containing compound to react with an isocyanate compound, the catalyst being at least one solid acid catalyst selected from the group consisting of a (A) composite metal oxide in which a metal oxide (A-2) or a non-metal compound (A-3) is carried on a surface of a metal oxide carrier (A-1), (B) zeolite, and a (C) heteropoly acid.

Abstract: Disclosed are a photocatalyst-coated body that can realize a good weather resistance, a photocatalyst-coated body that, in removing NOx, particularly in removing NOx in air, can suppress the production of an intermediate product such as NO2 while increasing the NOx removed, and a photocatalytic coating liquid for use in the formation of the photocatalyst-coated body. The photocatalyst-coated body comprises a photocatalyst layer provided on a substrate. The photocatalyst layer comprises at least photocatalytic titanium oxide particles, silica particles, and a product obtained by drying water soluble zirconium compound.

Abstract: A process for making a ceramic catalyst material includes mixing a catalyst precursor material with a mineral particulate to form a mixture; adding a binder, silicon carbide, and a parting agent to the mixture to form unfired spheroids; and heating the unfired spheroids at a temperature effective to oxidize the silicon carbide and the catalyst precursor material to form the ceramic catalyst material. In another embodiment, the process includes the addition of a catalyst metal oxide salt to an aluminosilicate hydrogel aggregate mixture. Once the mixture sets, the set mixture is heated to a temperature to effective to produce a high surface area ceramic catalyst material.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixed oxide catalysts for the catalytic gas-phase oxidation of olefins and methylated aromatics, processes for producing the catalysts and the reaction with air or oxygen in the presence of inert gases in various ratios at elevated temperatures and pressure to form aldehydes and carboxylic acids.

Abstract: An ion-conductive composite membrane and a method of manufacturing the same, the membrane including phosphate platelets, a silicon compound, and a Keggin-type oxometalate and/or Keggin-type heteropoly acid, wherein the phosphate platelets are three-dimensionally connected to each other via the silicon compound. An electrolyte membrane having an ion-conductive inorganic membrane or an ion-conductive organic/inorganic composite membrane effectively prevents crossover of liquid fuel without the reduction of ion conductivity in a liquid fuel cell, thereby allowing for the production of fuel cells having excellent performance.

Abstract: A catalyst that comprises at least one binder and at least one crystallized material with hierarchized and organized porosity in the fields of microporosity and mesoporosity is described, whereby said crystallized material consists of at least two elementary spherical particles, each of said particles comprising a mesostructured silicon-oxide-based matrix that has a mesopore diameter of between 1.5 and 30 nm and that has microporous and crystallized walls with a thickness of between 1 and 60 nm, whereby said elementary spherical particles have a maximum diameter of 200 microns. Said catalyst is used in a process for oligomerization of an olefinic feedstock that contains hydrocarbon molecules that have 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule.

Abstract: A catalyst for converting methanol to light olefins and the process for making and using the catalyst are disclosed and claimed. SAPO-34 is a specific catalyst that benefits from its preparation in accordance with this invention. A seed material is used in making the catalyst that has a higher content of the EL metal than is found in the principal part of the catalyst. The molecular sieve has predominantly a roughly rectangular parallelepiped morphology crystal structure with a lower fault density and a better selectivity for light olefins.

Abstract: This invention, in one embodiment, is drawn to a process for forming olefin product by contacting an oxygenate with an olefin-forming catalyst under supercritical conditions to form an olefin product. This invention also relates to methods for activating molecular sieve catalyst, regenerating molecular sieve catalyst, and forming and/or disposing a co-catalyst within a molecular sieve catalyst, each under supercritical conditions.

Abstract: A ceramic structure for water treatment, a water treatment apparatus and method are provided. Immersion efficiency of a photo catalyst and a specific surface area of the immersed photo catalyst can be improved using a ceramic medium including a ceramic paper prepared of a ceramic fiber. Accordingly, it is possible to provide the water treatment apparatus and method capable of increasing decomposition efficiency of contaminated materials due to irradiation of ultraviolet light, and so on, enabling continuous purification treatment, and remarkably reducing preparation, management and water treatment expenses.

Abstract: A catalyst for converting methanol to light olefins and the process for making and using the catalyst are disclosed and claimed. SAPO-34 is a specific catalyst that benefits from its preparation in accordance with this invention. A seed material is used in making the catalyst that has a higher content of the EL metal than is found in the principal part of the catalyst. The molecular sieve has predominantly a roughly rectangular parallelepiped morphology crystal structure with a lower fault density and a better selectivity for light olefins.

Abstract: A catalyst for converting methanol to light olefins and the process for making and using the catalyst are disclosed and claimed. SAPO-34 is a specific catalyst that benefits from its preparation in accordance with this invention. A seed material is used in making the catalyst that has a higher content of the EL metal than is found in the principal part of the catalyst. The molecular sieve has predominantly a roughly rectangular parallelepiped morphology crystal structure with a lower fault density and a better selectivity for light olefins.

Abstract: The invention provides a process which enables, in preparation of acrolein by catalytic gas-phase oxidation of propylene in the presence of molecular oxygen or a molecular oxygen-containing gas or in preparation of acrylic acid by catalytic gas-phase oxidation of acrolein in the presence of molecular oxygen or a molecular oxygen-containing gas, using single kind of atalyst, to suppress occurrence of localized extraordinarily high temperature spots (hot spots) in the catalyst layer and can stably maintain high acrolein or acrylic acid yield for a long time. The process is characterized by use of an oxide catalyst containing molybdenum as an essential component and having relative standard deviation of its particle size in a range of 0.02 to 0.20.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for manufacturing a catalyst with a desired attrition index, comprising the steps of selecting at least one molecular sieve having a morphology and size index (MSI) of from 1 to about 1000 to secure said desired attrition index of said catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for dehydration of an alcohol to prepare an alkene is provided. The catalyst composition comprises a catalyst and a modifying agent which is phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid or tungsten trioxide, or a derivative thereof. A process for preparing an alkene by dehydration of an alcohol is also provided. The process comprises mixing one or more alcohols and optionally water and the catalyst composition.

Abstract: Methods of making catalysts for oxidation of unsaturated and/or saturated aldehyde to unsaturated acids is disclosed where the catalyst including at least molybdenum (Mo) and phosphorus (P), where the catalyst has a pore size distribution including at least 50% medium pores and if bismuth is present, a nitric acid to molybdenum mole ratio of at least 0.5:1 or at least 6.0:1 moles of HNO3 per mole of Mo12.

Abstract: A silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve is disclosed that comprises first and second intergrown phases of a CHA framework type and an AEI framework type, wherein said first intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of from about 5/95 to about 40/60 as determined by DIFFaX analysis, the second intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of about 30/70 to about as determined by DIFFaX analysis and said molecular sieve has a silica to alumina molar ratio (Si/Al2) from about 0.13 to about 0.24.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of particulate silicone resins in the absence of added organic solvents with particulate inorganic materials to form structured bodies and in particular molecular sieve containing structured bodies. The silicone resin is used in the form of a particulate with an average particle size of less than 700 um. Upon calcining, the silicone resin is converted to silica which acts as a binder.

Abstract: This invention is to a process for separating condensed water and entrained solids from an olefin stream so that fouling of the separation equipment by the entrained solids is reduced or eliminated. The process involves injecting an antifouling agent into a water condensing or quench system in an amount to maintain a zeta potential of fouling liquid and a zeta potential of the surface of the quench system both in a positive range or both in a negative range.

Abstract: An ion-conductive composite membrane and a method of manufacturing the same, the membrane including phosphate platelets, a silicon compound, and a Keggin-type oxometalate and/or Keggin-type heteropoly acid, wherein the phosphate platelets are three-dimensionally connected to each other via the silicon compound. An electrolyte membrane having an ion-conductive inorganic membrane or an ion-conductive organic/inorganic composite membrane effectively prevents crossover of liquid fuel without the reduction of ion conductivity in a liquid fuel cell, thereby allowing for the production of fuel cells having excellent performance.