Abstract: A method for producing silver-ion antibacterial liquid using a type A or type X silver zeolite includes a process to weigh silver zeolite for obtain its blending quantity in a range of 0.1 to 20.0 percent by weight and to weigh citric acid for obtaining its blending quantity such that its blending ratio to the silver zeolite becomes 1.2 or greater, followed by blending of the two into purified water; a process to mix under agitation the silver zeolite and citric acid blended in the purified water to prepare a mixture liquid containing at least a citric acid-silver complex and silica hydrate; and a process to remove the silica hydrate produced in the mixture liquid. The production method can produce at low cost a silver-ion antibacterial liquid offering immediate bactericidal effect.

Abstract: Disclosed are catalytic compositions having from about 35% to about 75% of Cu by weight, from about 15% to about 35% of Al by weight, and about 5% to about 20% of Mn by weight. The catalytic compositions are bulk homogeneous compositions formed from extruding and calcinating a powder formed from a precipitation reaction of Cu(NO3)2, Mn(NO3)2, Na2Al2O3. The catalytic compositions have one or more crystalline phases of one or more of CuO and CuxMn(3-x)O4, where x is from about 1 to about 1.5, or both. The catalytic compositions are useful for the conversion of 1,4-butane-di-ol to ?-butyrolactone by a dehydrogenation reaction.

Abstract: A catalyst and its preparation and use are disclosed. The catalyst is a silicalite having germanium (Ge) included within the framework of the silicalite prepared in a particular manner. The catalyst may be used in a method of converting hydrocarbons wherein a hydrocarbon feed is contacted with the catalyst. The catalyst may be formed by preparing an aqueous reaction mixture of a silica-containing silicalite precursor material and a germanium source. The reactants of the reaction mixture are allowed to react. The reacted reaction mixture is heated under conditions to form crystals of a silicalite having germanium included within the framework of the silicalite. The crystals are then calcined to form the catalyst. In certain embodiments, a noble metal may be deposited upon the germanium-containing silicalite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing TiO2/SiO2 mixed oxides or the hydrates and/or oxide hydrates thereof comprised of 0.5 to 95 wt % SiO2 and the balance as TiO2, each referring to the completely calcined product, by using titanium alcoholates and aqueous silica sol. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of these mixed oxides as catalyst carriers.

Abstract: A particulate catalytic cracking catalyst which comprises a zeolite having catalytic cracking ability under catalytic cracking conditions, added silica, precipitated alumina and, optionally clay. The catalytic cracking catalyst has a high matrix surface area and is useful in a catalytic cracking process, in particularly, a fluid catalytic cracking process, to improve bottoms conversion at a constant coke formation.

Abstract: A process for oligomerizing an olefinic hydrocarbon feed is described which consists of bringing said feed into contact with a catalyst comprising a silica-alumina, the silica content of said catalyst being in the range 5% to 95% by weight, said catalyst being prepared using a process comprising at least: a) mixing at least one alumina compound which is partially soluble in an acid medium with either at least one silica compound which is completely soluble in the reaction mixture or a combination formed by at least one silica compound and at least one alumina compound, said silica and alumina compounds being completely soluble in the reaction mixture, in order to form a solid precursor of said catalyst; b) hydrothermal treatment of the solid derived from step a) by calcining in moist air for a period in the range 4 to 7 hours.

Abstract: Use of a catalyst composition comprising a metal selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, rhodium, nickel and combinations thereof, on a support selected from the group consisting of a beta-zeolite, mordenite and faujasites, is taught for carbon oxide methanation reactions for fuel cells. Specifically, when a mixture of gases containing hydrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water is passed over the catalyst in a reaction zone having a temperature below the temperature at which the shift reaction occurs and above the temperature at which the selective methanation of carbon monoxide occurs, the catalyst efficiently facilitates the selective hydrogenation of carbon monoxide using H2 that is present in the reformate and reduces the concentration of the CO to levels equal to or less than about 50 ppm and demonstrates a carbon monoxide (CO) methanation selectivity of greater than about 50%.

Abstract: A process for wet pulverizing mesoporous silica particles while a surfactant exists in mesopores, and mesoporous silica particles having an average particle diameter of 1 ?m or less, wherein the volume of mesopores having a diameter of 2 to 50 nm is 0.7 mL/g or more and the geometric standard deviation of a mesopore distribution is 2.0 or less. Mesoporous silica particles having a particle diameter in a submicron order can be obtained at a high yield without causing the marked collapse of mesopores and can be produced efficiently by using an ordinary pulverizer and safely by using an aqueous medium. The mesoporous silica particles having an average particle diameter of 1 ?m or less are useful as an ink absorbent for ink jet recording paper, low-dielectric film, catalyst support, separating agent, adsorbent and medical carrier for medicines.

Abstract: Described is a novel amorphous silica-alumina composition having a high ratio of pore volume contained in large pores to pore volume contained in medium to small pores. The amorphous silica-alumina composition also may have the characteristic of a strong aluminum-NMR penta-coordinated peak representing greater than 30% of the total aluminum and a method of making such novel amorphous silica-alumina composition using a pH swing preparation method.

Abstract: The invention provides an unsupported catalyst composition which comprises one or more Group VIb metals, one or more Group VIII metals, one or more zeolites, and, optionally, a refractory oxide material. A (co)precipitation preparation process is described and also use of the composition in hydrocracking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing an essentially spherical support for olefin polymerization catalysts, which comprises the steps: preparation of a hydrogel comprising a cogel of silicon oxide and at least one further metal oxide, if appropriate, washing of the hydrogel until the content of alkali metal ions is less than 0.1% by weight, based on the weight of solids, extraction of the water from the hydrogel until the water content is less than 5% by weight, based on the total content of liquid, and drying of the hydrogel to form a xerogel. According to the invention, the extraction step comprises at least one first extraction with a first organic solvent which is at least partially miscible with water down to a water content of 50% by weight, followed by at least one second extraction with a second organic solvent which is at least partially miscible with water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrogenation catalyst represented by the following formula 1, a method for the preparation thereof, and a method for preparing gamma-butyrolactone using this catalyst. The method for preparing gamma-butyrolactone from maleic anhydride using the catalyst of the invention prepared by stabilizing the precursor particles of copper oxide, zinc oxide, and manganese oxide with a silica exhibits high selectivity, high yield, and high productivity under the operation conditions of a low molar ratio of hydrogen with regard to the reactants, and enables the preparation of gamma-butyrolactone from maleic anhydride with long-term stability without requiring frequent re-activation of the catalyst: Formula (I) CuO(a)ZnO(b)MnO2(c)SiO2(d) wherein a, b, c, and d are represented on the basis of weight, wherein a is 20 to 90, b is 0.01 to 10, c is 0.01 to 5, and d is 5 to 50.

Abstract: This invention provides metal-rich siliceous compositions and methods of preparing such compositions. The compositions have comprehensibly variable and controllable metal oxide to silica ratios, surface morphology, porosity, and surface area. The method includes preparing a silicic acid, a metal oxide dispersion, and a basic heel solution. The silicic acid and metal oxide dispersion are mixed to create a blend and the blend is controllably added to the basic heel solution to form a siliceous material including colloidal silica-coated metal oxide particles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an attrition resistant carrier product such as silica. Further, this invention is directed to the use of a binder to improve the attrition resistance or reduce the friability of a carrier product such as silica. In an embodiment, the median particle size is from 125 to 300 microns. Selection of the binder is such that the presence and/or addition of the binder does not result in substantial modification of the physical properties of the silica. Suitable binders include Group I and Group II silicates, Group I and Group II aluminates, and mixtures thereof, as identified by the Period Table of Elements.

Abstract: A process for producing an inorganic porous material, comprising the steps of preparing an aqueous medium solution containing water-glass as a silica source, a water-soluble polymer and an acid, causing phase separation and gelation in the solution at the same time to form a wet gel, and washing and drying the gel. According to the present invention, use of water-glass which is easily acquired as a silica source makes it possible to produce porous silica having mutually continuous through holes with macro-pores. According to the present invention, the diameter of each macro-pore can be controlled to a desired value.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite material comprising silicon and titanium dioxide characterized by an enhanced thermal and hydrothermal stability of the pore structure. The composite is obtainable by precipitating titanium hydroxide from an aqueous solution containing sulfate salts and urea, followed by an hydrothermal treatment in the mother liquor, and by reacting the precipitate with a basic silica sol. The composite has a specific surface area of up to 228 m2/g for a material calcined at 800° C. for 3 hours, and is suitable for catalyzing a variety of reactions, including Claus reaction and degradation of organic impurities.

Abstract: A novel magnesium treated silica-containing compound that is useful as a support for chromium based olefin polymerization catalyst systems is provided which produces ethylene polymers having with MWD's that promote good properties particularly in HMW film applications.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel compositions, useful as hydrogenation catalyst, said compositions comprising metals and metal ions such as ruthenium (Ru) or palladium (Pd) dispersed in and distributed throughout a matrix comprising an inorganic or silicon oxide network. The catalyst may be prepared by the sol-gel method; a solution of at least one catalytic metal compound is added to a solution of at least one metal alkoxide selected from Al, Ti, Nb, Zr, Ta, Si and other inorganic alkoxides, and then gelling the mixture. Promotors such as rhenium (Re), molybdenum (Mo) and tin (Sn) may be added. The catalyst may be used in the reduction of metallic acid or gamma-butyrolactone to tetrahydrofuran (THF) and 1,4-butanediol (BDO).

Abstract: High melt index polyolefins have been obtained with chromium silica catalysts under conventional polymerization conditions without the use of titanium or other additives. The useful chromium silica catalysts have a pore volume in the range of 1.9-2.9 cc/g and a narrow pore size distribution. The silica is a silica gel preferably obtained from a low solids, rapid gelation process.

Abstract: A novel magnesium treated silica-containing compound that is useful as a support for chromium based olefin polymerization catalyst systems is provided which produces ethylene polymers having with MWD's that promote good properties particularly in HMW film applications.

Abstract: A method for making a silica supported catalyst involves impregnating a silica component with a catalytic metal using an aqueous, alkaline bath before drying. More specifically, the method involves forming and washing a silica component, such as a silica gel or a co-gel, for example a silica-zirconia co-gel. Then, the washed silica component is contacted with the alkaline bath to effect the impregnation with the catalytic metal, such as cesium, to form an activated silica component. Subsequently, the activated silica component is dried to form the catalyst. The resulting catalysts demonstrate good mechanical strength.

Abstract: High melt index polyolefins have been obtained with chromium silica catalysts under conventional polymerization conditions without the use of titanium or other additives. The useful chromium silica catalysts have a pore volume in the range of 1.9-2.9 cc/g and a narrow pore size distribution. The silica is a silica gel preferably obtained from a low solids, rapid gelation process.

Abstract: A novel magnesium treated silica-containing compound that is useful as a support for chromium based olefin polymerization catalyst systems is provided which produces ethylene polymers having with MWD's that promote good properties particularly in HMW film applications.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a cogel comprising oxidic compounds of one or more trivalent metallic elements selected from the group of aluminum, borium, gallium, chromium, iron, cobalt, manganese, vanadium, molybdenum, tungsten, indium, rhodium, scandium, or mixtures thereof, oxidic compounds of one or more tetravalent metallic elements selected from the group of silicon, titanium, germanium, or mixtures thereof and oxidic compounds of one or more divalent metallic elements with at least one divalent metallic element not selected from Group VIII non-noble metallic elements, wherein a) the cogel is essentially X-ray amorphous apart from saponite, if present; b) the saponite content CA of the cogel is less than 60%; c) the cogel has a surface area of at least 400 m2/g; d) the cogel has a cation-exchange capacity of at least 0.5 wt %; and e) the total of sodium and potassium contained in the cogel amounts to less than 0.5 wt %, based on the total weight of the cogel.

Abstract: The present invention includes a sol-gel supported catalyst for the dehydrogenation of lower alkanes, the catalyst comprising at least one active metal and at least one promoter metal attached to a sol-gel mixed oxide support. The sol-gel mixed oxide support arises from the polymerization of at least one precursor. The active metal and the promoter metal have been attached to the sol-gel mixed oxide support by the active metal and the promoter metal having been co-precipitated with the precursor of the sol-gel mixed oxide support. The invention also includes a method of making the above mentioned catalyst and a method of using the catalyst to dehydrogenate lower alkanes to produce lower alkenes.

Abstract: A novel catalyst and the use thereof in a reforming process is disclosed. The catalyst comprises a refractory inorganic oxide, platinum-group metal, Group IVA(IUPAC 14) metal, indium and lanthanide-series metal. Utilization of this catalyst in the conversion of hydrocarbons, especially in reforming, results in significantly improved selectivity to the desired gasoline or aromatics product.

Abstract: Noval silico-titanates and the methods of making and using the said titanates are disclosed. Nb-doped silico-titanates are particularly useful for selectively removing cesuim from radioactive wastes.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalysts useful in the vapor phase oxidation of hydrocarbons, such as 1,3-butadiene to furan and maleic anhydride. The catalysts comprise vanadium oxides, vanadium phosphorus oxides or vanadium antimony oxides incorporated in a matrix comprising oxides or oxyhydroxides of silicon, titanium, tantalum and/or niobium derived using sol-gel chemistry, optionally in the presence of an organic directing agent, such as dodecylamine.

Abstract: Aluminum-magnesium silicate- or fluorinated magnesium silicate- aerogels which may be calcined, chemically modified, ion-exchanged, agglomerated, used as a component of a catalyst composition for an addition polymerization; supported versions thereof; and processes for polymerization are disclosed.

Abstract: Silica powders and mixed silica-oxide powders and methods of preparing such powders for use as catalyst supports for polymerization processes.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for preparing an activated catalyst, to the activated catalyst composition and the use thereof in the conversion of hydrocarbon feedstocks, such as isomerisation. The catalyst composition comprising a Group VIII noble metal and a hydrocarbon-substituted aluminum compound on an alumina carrier is activated by contacting it with an inert gas in the absence of hydrogen at a temperature above 400° C., wherein at least when the hydrocarbon-substituted aluminum compound is a non-halide hydrocarbon-substituted aluminum compound, the catalyst composition is contacted with a halogen-containing gas either prior to the treatment with the inert gas or during the treatment with the inert gas, and subsequently cooling down the activated catalyst to ambient temperature in an inert gas optionally containing hydrogen or containing, at a temperature below 400° C.

Abstract: A titanium-containing silicon oxide catalyst satisfying all of the following conditions (1) to (4): (1): an average pore size of 10 Å or more, (2): a pore size of 90% or more of the total pore volume of 5 to 200 Å, (3): a specific pore volume of 0.2 cm3/g or more, and (4): a quarternary ammonium ion represented by the following general formula (I) is used as a template and then said template is removed by solvent extraction operation; [NR1R2R3R4]+  (I) wherein, R1 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon chain having 2 to 36 carbon atoms, and R2 to R4 represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a method for producing said catalyst, and a method for producing propylene oxide by reacting propylene with a hydroperoxide, except for ethylbenzene hydroperoxide, in the presence of said catalyst.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing an aromatic carbonate, e.g., diphenyhl carbonate, in which an aromatic hydroxy compound, e.g., phenol, is reacted with carbon monoxide and oxygen in the resence of a supported catalst prepared by a sol-gel process, a quatermary ammonium or phosphonium salt and a base. The sol-gel supported catlyst comprises: (i) a first metal oxide selected from the group consisting of silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide and mixtures thereof; (ii) a second metal oxide selected from the group consisting of oxides of the elements of groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, the iron group (atomic numbers 26 to 28), the rare-earth metals (atomic numbers 58 to 71) and mixtures thereof; and (iii) a metal selected from the group consisting of platinum metals, compounds of platinum metals (atomic numbers 44 to 46 and 77 and 78) and mixtures thereof. The sol-gel supported catlyst is aged, dried and optionally annealed prior to use in the process of the present invention.

Abstract: Aluminum-magnesium silicate- or fluorinated magnesium silicate- aerogels which may be calcined, chemically modified, ion-exchanged, agglomerated, used as a component of a catalyst composition for an addition polymerization; supported versions thereof; and processes for polymerization are disclosed.

Abstract: A catalyst containing (i) at least one oxide of an element selected from the group consisting of silicon, aluminum, titanium and zirconium and (ii) at least one metal oxide of an element selected from groups 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14, the iron group and the rare earth metals, and (iii) at least one platinum metal or compound of platinum metal is disclosed. A method for preparing the catalyst and a process for preparing an organic carbonate using the catalyst are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing hydrocarbons by contacting a feed stream comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a catalyst in a reaction zone maintained at conversion-promoting conditions effective to produce an effluent stream comprising hydrocarbons. The process is characterized by using a catalyst prepared by a method involving (1) forming a catalyst gel by destabilizing an aqueous colloid comprising (a) at least one catalytic metal for Fischer-Tropsch reactions (e.g., iron, cobalt, nickel and/or ruthenium), (b) colloidal cerium oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide and/or aluminum oxide, and optionally (c) Al(OR)3, Si(OR)4, Ti(OR)4 and/or Zr(OR)4 where each R is an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and (2) drying the gel.

Abstract: A method of preparing a catalyst system which comprises mixing a first solid material comprising at least one perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid salt with a second solid material comprising at least one silanol comprising hydroxy groups and silicon to form a gel comprising silica and the at least one perfluororalkylsulfonic acid salt, and contacting the gel with an acidic solution to convert at least a portion of the at least one perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid salt to at least one perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid is disclosed. Alternatively, a method of preparing a catalyst system which comprises mixing at least one perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid salt with silica gel to form a gel comprising silica and at least one perfluororalkylsulfonic acid salt, and contacting the gel with an acidic solution to convert at least a portion of the at least one perfluororalkylsulfonic acid salt to at least one perfluororalkylsulfonic acid is disclosed.

Abstract: Polymerization processes for ethylene and at least one mono-1-olefin comonomer having from about three to eight carbon atoms per molecule in the presence of a twice-aged catalyst system comprising chromium supported on a silica-titania support and a trialkylboron compound is provided. Novel ethylene copolymers also are produced.

Abstract: A process comprising polymerizing ethylene, or polymerizing ethylene and at least one other olefin, to produce a polymer is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amorphous microporous mixed oxides, characterized by having, in dried form, a narrow pore size distribution (half width <.+-.10% of the pore diameter) of micropores with diameters in the range of <3 nm and a total surface area of between 20 and 1000 m.sup.2 /g, containing a fraction of from 0.1 to 20% by weight of non-hydrolyzable organic groups, and to a process for the preparation of such oxides.

Abstract: Silica powders and mixed silica-oxide powders and methods of preparing such powders for use as catalyst supports for polymerization processes.

Abstract: An HC adsorbent has an MFI-type metallo-silicate including at least one of gallium and indium as a framework forming element, and aluminum (Al) in the MFI-type metallo-silicate in a content of Al.ltoreq.0.05% by weight. Such an HC adsorbent has an excellent heat-resistance.

Abstract: A catalyst for the production of vinyl acetate by reaction of ethylene, oxygen and acetic acid comprising a porous support on the porous surfaces of which is deposited metallic copper in a zone surrounded by deposits of catalytically effective amounts of metallic palladium and gold, neither of which is substantially intermingled with said copper. Methods for preparing the catalyst and for synthesizing vinyl acetate utilizing the catalyst are also disclosed.

Abstract: Porous microcomposites comprising a perfluorinated ion-exchange polymer (PFIEP) containing pendant metal cation exchanged sulfonate groups, metal cation exchanged carboxylate groups, or metal cation exchanged sulfonate and carboxylate groups, wherein the metal cation may be ligand coordinated, and optionally pendant sulfonic acid groups, carboxylic acid groups, or sulfonic acid and carboxylic acid groups, the PFIEP being entrapped within and highly dispersed throughout a network of metal oxide, a network of silica or a network of metal oxide and silica can be prepared from PFIEP and one or more precursors selected from the group consisting of a metal oxide precursor, a silica precursor, and a metal oxide and silica precursor using an in situ process. Preferred metal cations are Cr, Sn, Al, Fe, Os, Co, Zn, Hg, Li, Na, Cu, Pd or Ru. Such microcomposites have a first set of pores having a pore size diameter ranging from about 0.

Abstract: A transition metal containing catalyst having a silica-support is provided for the production of polyolefins from .alpha.-olefins that can be converted to polymer films, preferably thin films of polyolefin, which have lower defects resulting from a decreased presence of silica-containing residues from the catalyst. The catalyst has a porous silica support component and a catalytic component which may include, but is not limited to, such materials as chromium, magnesium-titanium (Ziegler-Natta type) or metallocene compounds (Metallocene catalyst type). The porous silica component of the catalyst has an average pore volume of from about 2.5 to about 3.5 ml/g and a surface area of 200 to 400 m.sup.2 /g and preferably 250 to 350 m.sup.2 /g. The average pore diameter ranges from about 285 to about 700 Angstroms and preferably 500-700 Angstroms for porous silica components having surface areas of 200 m.sup.2 /g and preferably 285-400 Angstroms for porous silica components having surface areas of 350 m.sup.2 /g.

Abstract: Porous microcomposites comprising a perfluorinated ion-exchange polymer (PFIEP) containing pendant sulfonic acid and/or carboxylic acid groups entrapped within and highly dispersed throughout a network of metal oxide, a network of silica, or a network of metal oxide and silica are prepared from PFIEP and one or more precursors selected from the group consisting of a metal oxide precursor, a silica precursor, and a metal oxide and silica precursor using an in situ process. Such microcomposites have a first set of pores having a pore size diameter ranging from about 0.5 nm to about 75 nm and may further comprise a second set of pores having a diameter ranging from about 75 nm to about 1000 nm. These microcomposites possess high surface area and exhibit high catalytic activity for a variety of reactions including, but not limited to, nitrations, esterifications, dimerizations, alkylations, polymerizations, acylations, and isomerizations.

Abstract: Micro-mesoporous gel consisting of a silica matrix possibly wherein one or more metal oxides selected from transition metals or metals belonging to groups IIIA, IVA and VA are uniformly dispersed, characterized by a monomodal porosity distribution.

Abstract: A method of making chromium containing oxide gel-based catalyst wherein an oxide hydrogel is convened to a xerogel by azeotropic distillation of a mixture of said hydrogel and an organic solvent, the improvement comprising impregnating the gel with a chromium compound during azeotropic distillation by incorporating said chromium compound into said mixture before azeotropic distillation and wherein the organic solvent used is selected from the group consisting of ethoxy ethyl acetate, tert-butyoxy propanol, methoxy propyl acetate, n-butoxy propanol, ethoxy ethyl propionate and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process for preparing a supported catalyst comprising a transition metal selected from palladium, platinum, nickel, cobalt or copper on an aerogel support, which includes the steps of providing a mixture containing an alkoxide precursor of the aerogel, a chelate complex of the transition metal with a chelating agent having Si(OR).sub.3 anchor groups, and an organic solvent in which the chelate complex is soluble; hydrolyzing the mixture by admixing it with water to form a gel; and converting the gel under supercritical conditions into the transition metal aerogel-supported catalyst. The supported catalyst has an especially homogeneous distribution of the metal component and is suitable, for example, for use as a hydrogenation catalyst.

Abstract: A supported metal catalyst for the hydrogenation of oils and fats is obtained by causing a porous carriers to interact with an Ni and Cu containing solution in a molar ratio of Ni/Cu comprised within the range of from 1 to 8, and subsequently treating the resulting solid reaction product, after preliminary drying and calcination, with a flowing hydrogen stream at a temperature comprised within the range of from 200.degree. to 600.degree. C.