Molybdenum Patents (Class 502/255)
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Patent number: 8075859Abstract: A nanocomposite particle, its use as a catalyst, and a method of making it are disclosed. The nanocomposite particle comprises titanium dioxide nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, and a surface stabilizer. The metal oxide nanoparticles are formed hydrothermally in the presence of the titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The nanocomposite particle is an effective catalyst support, particularly for DeNOx catalyst applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Millennium Inorganic Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Guoyi Fu, Steven M. Augustine
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Publication number: 20110257443Abstract: A catalyst comprising a first metal, a silicaceous support, and at least one metasilicate support modifier, wherein at least 1 wt. % of the at least one metasilicate support modifier is crystalline in phase, as determined by x-ray diffraction. The invention also relates to processes for forming such catalysts, to supports used therein, and to processes for hydrogenating acetic acid in the presence of such catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Heiko Weiner, Victor J. Johnston
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Publication number: 20110237758Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: DIC CorporationInventors: Hironobu Oki, Yasuyuki Watanabe, Youichi Abe
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Publication number: 20110195013Abstract: The present invention provides a supported catalyst for synthesizing carbon nanotubes. The supported catalyst includes a metal catalyst supported on a supporting body, and the supported catalyst has a surface area of about 15 to about 100 m2/g. The supported catalyst for synthesizing carbon nanotubes according to the present invention can lower production costs by increasing surface area of a catalytic metal to thereby allow production of a large amount of carbon nanotubes using a small amount of the catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: CHEIL INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Seung Yong BAE, Byeong Yeol KIM, Yun Tack LEE, Young Kyu CHANG, Young Sil LEE
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Publication number: 20110172478Abstract: [Object] To improve the yield of aromatic hydrocarbon and the stability of active life in a process for producing aromatic compound by using a lower hydrocarbon aromatization catalyst. [Solving Means] A lower hydrocarbon aromatization catalyst for producing aromatic compound under reaction of lower hydrocarbon has an average crystal diameter of not larger than 500 nm. A catalyst in which molybdenum is carried on ZSM-5 zeolite as metallosilicate is used as an example of the above-mentioned catalyst. Additionally, a process for producing aromatic compound upon contact of the above-mentioned catalyst with a reaction gas containing lower hydrocarbon is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Hongtao Ma, Yuji Ogawa
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Publication number: 20110172089Abstract: [Task] To improve activity of a lower hydrocarbon aromatization catalyst and the catalyst stability. [Solving Means] In a method for producing a lower hydrocarbon aromatization catalyst to produce an aromatic compound by a catalytic reaction using a lower hydrocarbon as a raw material, the catalyst includes a metallosilicate on which molybdenum is supported, a silane in 0.75 weight % or more relative to the metallosilicate component is supported, and the catalyst is prepared by conducting a compressive shaping without adding an inorganic binder that binds particles of the catalyst. As a result, the lower hydrocarbon aromatization catalyst maintains a sufficient shape-retaining property even by a compressive shaping in a binderless manner. Stability of the catalyst and activity of the catalyst improve by subjecting the lower hydrocarbon aromatization catalyst to a compressive shaping in a binderless manner. Its advantageous effect is conspicuous when the amount of addition in terms of silicon oxide is 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventor: Yuji Ogawa
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Publication number: 20110155641Abstract: The present invention concerns a catalyst comprising at least one crystalline material comprising silicon with a hierarchical and organized porosity and at least one hydrodehydrogenating element selected from the group formed by elements from group VIB and/or group VIII of the periodic table of the elements. Said crystalline material comprising silicon with a hierarchical and organized porosity is constituted by at least two spherical elementary particles, each of said particles comprising a matrix based on oxide of silicon, which is mesostructured, with a mesopore diameter in the range 1.5 to 30 nm and having microporous and crystalline walls with a thickness in the range 1.5 to 60 nm, said elementary spherical particles having a maximum diameter of 200 microns. The invention also concerns hydrocracking/hydroconversion and hydrotreatment processes employing said catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLESInventors: Audrey Bonduelle, Alexandra Chaumonnot
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Publication number: 20110136658Abstract: A catalyst used in the reaction of oxidative bromination of methane is provided. The catalyst is prepared by the following procedures: mixing at least one of the precursors selected from the compounds of Rh, Ru, Cu, Zn, Ag, Ce, V, W, Cd, Mo, Mn, Cr and La which can dissolve in water with the Si precursor, hydrolyzing, drying and sintering. In the catalysis system, methane reacts with HBr, H2O and oxygen source (O2, air or oxygen-rich air), finally CH3Br and CH2Br2 are produced. Another catalyst used in the reaction of condensation of methane bromide to C3-C13 hydrocarbons is also provided. This catalyst is prepared by supporting compounds of Zn or Mg on molecular sieves such as HZSM-5, HY, Hb, 3A, 4A, 5A or 13X et al. With this catalyst, CH3Br and CH2Br2 produced in the former process can react further to give C3 to C13 hydrocarbons and HBr, and HBr can be recycled as a medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Zhen Liu, Hongmin Zhang, Wensheng Li, Yanqun Ren, Xiaoping Zhou
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Patent number: 7943108Abstract: Processes for purifying silicon tetrafluoride source gas by subjecting the source gas to one or more purification processes including: contacting the silicon tetrafluoride source gas with an ion exchange resin to remove acidic contaminants, contacting the silicon tetrafluoride source gas with a catalyst to remove carbon monoxide, by removal of carbon dioxide by use of an absorption liquid, and by removal of inert compounds by cryogenic distillation; catalysts suitable for removal of carbon monoxide from silicon tetrafluoride source gas and processes for producing such catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.Inventors: Vithal Revankar, Jameel Ibrahim
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Publication number: 20110101265Abstract: A catalyst for producing a carbon nanofiber is obtained by dissolving or dispersing [I] a compound containing Fe element; [II] a compound containing Co element; [III] a compound containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Cr, and Mn; and [IV] a compound containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of W and Mo in a solvent to obtain a solution or the fluid dispersion, and then impregnating a particulate carrier with the solution or the fluid dispersion. A carbon nanofiber is obtained by bringing a carbon element-containing compound into contact with the catalyst in a vapor phase at a temperature of 300 degrees C. to 500 degrees C.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: SHOWA DENKO K.K.Inventors: Eiji Kambara, Akihiro Kitazaki
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Publication number: 20110100875Abstract: The invention relates to a method for synthesizing a hydroprocessing catalyst, wherein the support is prepared by mixing peptized aluminium with amorphous silica or with crystalline aluminium silicate as a catalyst component. The catalyst comprises a metal from group VIB and/or a metal from group VIIIB of the Periodic Table. The catalyst exhibits enhanced activity vis-à-vis hydrodisintegration, hydrodemetallization and hydrodesulphurization, and has a relatively stable life as a function of run time. Thus, the invention relates to a method for developing a catalyst for hydroprocessing heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks, which is characterized in that it comprises two steps: the first step involves optimization of the catalyst formulation with respect to textural properties, the number of acid sites and incorporation of the active metal; the second step involves evaluation with real feedstocks and the stability of the catalyst as is function of run time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2008Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: INSTITUTO MEXICANO DEL PETROLEOInventors: Mohan Singh, Jorge Ancheyta-Juarez, Zenaida Carolina Leyva Inzunza, Samir Kumar Maity
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Patent number: 7932424Abstract: To provide a method for catalytically cracking waste plastics wherein the efficiency in decomposition is high; even polyethylene composed of linear chain molecules difficult in decomposition is decomposable at a low temperature and decomposed residue is hardly produced; the process is simple since dechlorination can be achieved at the same time with catalytically cracking waste plastics in one reaction vessel; and oil fractions can be recovered at 50% or more on a net yield basis. The method for catalytically cracking waste plastics of the present invention has a constitution in which waste plastics are loaded as a raw material into a granular FCC catalyst heated to a temperature range from 350° C. to 500° C. inside a reaction vessel, thereby decomposing and gasifying the waste plastics in contact with the FCC catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Kitakyushu Foundation for the Advancement of Industry, Science and TechnologyInventors: Kaoru Fujimoto, Xiaohong Li
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Publication number: 20110086755Abstract: A catalyst for hydrocracking of heavy oil which comprises a support comprising crystalline aluminosilicate and a porous inorganic oxide excluding the crystalline aluminosilicate and an active metal supported on the support, wherein (a) the support comprises the crystalline aluminosilicate in an amount of 18% by mass or greater and smaller than 45% by mass and the porous inorganic oxide in an amount exceeding 55% by mass and of 82% by mass or smaller based on a sum of the amount of the crystalline aluminosilicate and the amount of the porous inorganic aluminosilicate, (b) the active metal is at least one metal selected from molybdenum, tungsten and nickel, and (c) the distribution of pores in the catalyst for hydrocracking of heavy oil is such that a volume of pores having a diameter of 500 to 10,000 ? is 10% or smaller and a volume of pores having a diameter of 100 to 200 ? is 60% or greater based on a volume of entire pores having a diameter of 50 to 10,000 ?.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Akira Iino, Kazuhiro Inamura
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Publication number: 20110073522Abstract: The present invention concerns a catalyst comprising at least one amorphous material comprising silicon with a hierarchical and organized porosity and at least one hydrodehydrogenating element selected from the group formed by elements from group VIB and/or group VIII of the periodic table of the elements. Said amorphous material comprising silicon with a hierarchical and organized porosity is constituted by at least two spherical elementary particles, each of said spherical particles comprising a matrix based on oxide of silicon, which is mesostructured, with a mesopore diameter in the range 1.5 to 30 nm and having amorphous and microporous walls with a thickness in the range 1.5 to 50 nm, said elementary spherical particles having a maximum diameter of 200 microns. The invention also concerns hydrocracking/hydroconversion and hydrotreatment processes employing said catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLESInventors: Audrey Bonduelle, Alexandra Chaumonnot
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Publication number: 20110065572Abstract: The present invention is an improved method for preparing a heterogeneous, supported hydrogenation catalyst that comprises a Group VIII A metal and a catalyst support (for example, SiO2, with either a hydrophilic or a hydrophobic surface) via aqueous deposition precipitation as well as the catalyst prepared by said method.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Michael M. Olken, Edward M. Calverley
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Publication number: 20110065017Abstract: In one embodiment, a composition for use in reforming is provided comprising a catalyst material comprising molybdenum dioxide and/or MO2 (where M=Mo, W, Ru, Re, Os, Ir) nanoparticles having an average particle size from about 2 nm to about 1,000 nm; and a substrate, wherein both the molybdenum dioxide and/or MO2 (where M=Mo, W, Ru, Re, Os, Ir) nanoparticles are substantially immobilized on the substrate. In another embodiment an anode for use in a fuel cell is provided comprising the forgoing composition. And in another embodiment a fuel cell is provided comprising the forgoing anode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Su Ha, M. Grant Norton
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Patent number: 7906689Abstract: A catalyst composition for use in manufacturing methacrolein by reacting with one of isobutene and t-butanol, the catalyst composition being represented by the formula of: x (Mo12BiaFebCocAdBeOf)/y Z. Mo12BiaFebCocAdBeOf is an oxide compound. Z is a catalyst carrier is one of graphite, boron, silicon, germanium powder, and a mixture thereof. Mo, Bi, Fe, Co, and O are chemical symbols of molybdenum, bismuth, iron, cobalt, and oxygen respectively. A is one of W, V, Ti, Zr, Nb, Ni, and Re. B is one of K, Rb, Cs, Sr, and Ba. The catalyst is adapted to not only enhance the production of methacrolein with high activeness and high selectivity but also effectively control the heat point of the catalyst during the methacrolein manufacturing process to prolong the catalyst life.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Inventors: Yan Zhuang, Chunlei Zhang, Xin Wen, Jun Li, Jingming Shao, Peizhang Zhang
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Publication number: 20110058999Abstract: According to one embodiment, described herein is an exhaust gas after-treatment system that is coupleable in exhaust gas stream receiving communication with an internal combustion engine. The exhaust gas after-treatment system includes a low temperature SCR catalyst configured to reduce NOx in exhaust gas having a temperature below a temperature threshold. The system also includes a normal-to-high temperature SCR catalyst configured to reduce NOx in exhaust gas having a temperature above the temperature threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: CUMMINS IP, INCInventors: Padmanabha Reddy Ettireddy, Matthew Henrichsen
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Patent number: 7902112Abstract: A fluidized bed catalyst for producing acrylonitrile capable of maintaining a high yield of acrylonitrile over a long time, and a process for producing acrylonitrile using the catalyst are provided. A fluidized bed catalyst for producing acrylonitrile having a composition represented by a following general formula: MoaBibFecWdNieMgfAgBhCiDjEkFlGmOn(SiO2)p In the formula, A represents Ce and La, B represents Ca, Sr, Ba, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn and Cd, C represents Y, Pr, Nd, Sm, Al, Cr, Ga and In, D represents Ti, Zr, V, Nb, Ta, Ge, Sn, Pb and Sb, E represents Ru, Rh, Pd, Re, Os, Ir, Pt and Ag, F represents P, B and Te, G represents Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs and Tl, SiO2 represents silica, when a=10, b=0.1 to 1.5, c=0.5 to 3, d=0.1 to 1.5, e=0.1 to 8, f=0.1 to 5, g=0.1 to 1.5, h=0 to 8, i=0 to 3, j=0 to 3, k=0 to 3, l=0 to 3, m=0.01 to 2, p=10 to 200 and n is the atomic ratio of oxygen required to satisfy the valence of each of the elements excluding silicon, and (a×2+d×2)/(b×3+c×3+e×2+f×2+g×3+h×2+i×3+m×1)=0.90 to 1.00).Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Dia-Nitrix Co., Ltd.Inventors: Motoo Yanagita, Kenichi Miyaki, Hirokazu Watanabe
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Patent number: 7902104Abstract: This invention relates to a solid divided composition comprising grains whose mean size is greater than 25 ?m and less than 2.5 mm, wherein each grain is provided with a solid porous core and a homogeneous continuous metal layer consisting of at least one type of transition non-oxidised metal and extending along a gangue coating the core in such a way that pores are inaccessible. A method for the production of said composition and for the use thereof in the form of a solid catalyst is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2005Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignees: Arkema France, Institut National Polytechnique de ToulouseInventors: Philippe Kalck, Philippe Serp, Massimiliano Corrias
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Publication number: 20100326890Abstract: Described is a catalyst useful in the hydroprocessing of a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock wherein the catalyst comprises a calcined mixture made by calcining a formed particle of a mixture comprising molybdenum trioxide, a nickel compound, and an inorganic oxide material. The catalyst may be made by mixing an inorganic oxide material, molybdenum trioxide, and a nickel compound to form a mixture that is formed into a particle and calcined to provide a calcined mixture. The process involves the hydrodesulfurization and hydroconversion of a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock which process may include the conversion of a portion of the pitch content of the heavy hydrocarbon feedstock and the yielding of a treated product having an enhanced stability as reflected by its P-value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Opinder Kishan BHAN
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Patent number: 7846867Abstract: A method for the production of a composition comprising a metal containing compound, a silica containing material, a promoter, and alumina is disclosed. The composition can then be utilized in a process for the removal of sulfur from a hydrocarbon stream.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: China Petroleum & Chemical CorporationInventors: Uday T. Turaga, Tushar V. Choudhary, Glenn W. Dodwell, Marvin M. Johnson, Deborah K. Just
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Publication number: 20100298592Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel catalyst for producing N-substituted carbamates, the preparation of the catalyst and an improved method for producing N-substituted carbamates from these novel catalysts. The active component of the catalyst is a heteropoly acid and the catalyst support comprises a metal oxide or a metalloid oxide. The catalyst can be used to promote the reaction of carbamate and amine, thereby generating N-substituted carbamates with high yield. In the presence of the catalyst, the reaction conditions are relatively mild, the catalytic activity and selectivity of the reaction are high, and the reaction time is relatively short. Furthermore, the catalyst can be conveniently separated from the reaction system and recycled. therefore, the catalyst can be used to facilitate the further scale-up test and commercial application.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Stefan Wershofen, Stephan Klein, Hongchao Li, Xinkui Wang, Qifeng Li, Maoqing Kang
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Patent number: 7833929Abstract: The present invention refers to a continuous process for the manufacture of methyl mercaptan using Mo—O—K-based catalysts. It is further described that the total selectivity of methylmercaptan can be increased by at least 1% by lowering the total gas hourly space velocity. The invention further refers to a process for the preparation of a solid, preformed catalyst system.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbHInventors: Yiquan Yang, Qi Wang, Renchun Lin, Hongbin Zhang, Youzhu Yuan, Weiping Fang, Quanxing Zheng, Shenjun Dai, Xingguo Yan, Aiping Chen, Jan-Olaf Barth, Christoph Weckbecker, Klaus Huthmacher, Hubert Redlingshöfer, Sabine Ackermann
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Publication number: 20100266478Abstract: The present invention provides a metal nano catalyst, a method for preparing the same and a method for controlling the growth types of carbon nanotubes using the same. The metal nano catalyst can be prepared by burning an aqueous metal catalyst derivative comprising Co, Fe, Ni or a combination thereof in the presence of a supporting body precursor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: CHEIL INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Byeong Yeol KIM, Seung Yong BAE, Young Sil LEE
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Patent number: 7815792Abstract: A process and catalyst for the selective hydrodesulfurization of a naphtha containing olefins. The process produces a naphtha stream having a reduced concentration of sulfur while maintaining the maximum concentration of olefins.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Lorenz J. Bauer, Suheil F. Abdo, Laura E. Leonard, Peter Kokayeff
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Patent number: 7816299Abstract: A stacked bed catalyst system comprising at least one first catalyst selected from conventional hydrotreating catalyst having an average pore diameter of greater than about 10 nm and at least one second catalyst comprising a bulk metal hydrotreating catalyst comprised of at least one Group VIII non-noble metal and at least one Group VIB metal and optionally a binder material.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Gary P. Schleicher, Kenneth L. Riley
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Patent number: 7807600Abstract: A catalyst for acrylonitrile synthesis is disclosed which is composed of particles containing silica and a composite oxide including at least molybdenum. When the Mo/Si atomic ratio in bulk composition of the catalyst is represented by A and the Mo/Si atomic ratio in surface composition of the particles is represented by B, B/A is not more than 0.6.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Dia-Nitrix Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seigo Watanabe, Koichi Mizutani, Motoo Yanagita, Jinko Izumi
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Patent number: 7790019Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst including at least one hydro-dehydrogenating element chosen from the group formed by the group VIB and group VIII elements of the periodic table and a substrate based on a silica-alumina matrix with a reduced content of macropores containing a quantity greater than 5% by weight and less than or equal to 95% by weight of silica (SiO2) and based on at least one zeolite. The invention also relates to a substrate based on a silica-alumina matrix with a reduced content of macropores containing a quantity greater than 5% by weight and less than or equal to 95% by weight of silica (SiO2) and based on at least one zeolite. The invention also relates to hydrocracking and/or hydroconversion processes and hydrotreating processes utilizing a catalyst according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2004Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: IFP Energies NouvellesInventors: Patrick Euzen, Patrick Bourges, Hugues Dulot, Christophe Gueret
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Publication number: 20100206775Abstract: This invention relates to a method for making shaped bodies having a silica content of at least 85 wt %, to shaped bodies made by such method, to catalyst compositions comprising shaped bodies made by such methods and to catalytic conversion processes using catalyst compositions comprising shaped bodies made by such methods. The method of making the shaped bodies comprises the steps of a) forming shaped bodies from a mixture obtained from at least one amorphous silica powder, at least one silica sol having a pH below 7, and at least one polymeric organic extrusion aid, optionally supplemental liquid medium and optionally crystallites of a zeolite or zeolite-type material; b) drying the shaped bodies obtained in step a); and c) heating the shaped bodies to a temperature ranging from about 500° C. to about 800° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Jean W. Beeckman, Jason Wu, Theodore E. Datz, Ralph Dehaas
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Patent number: 7772148Abstract: An annular unsupported catalyst for the heterogeneously catalyzed partial gas phase oxidation of propene to acrolein at a propene hourly space velocity on the fixed catalyst bed of ?120 1 (STP)/1·h and a total CO2 and saturated hydrocarbon content of the starting reaction gas mixture of below 15 mol %, the catalysts of the fixed catalyst bed are the annular unsupported catalysts whose active composition is a multimetal oxide in which the molar Co/Fe ratio=from 2 to 4 and the molar Co/Mo ratio=from 0.3 to 0.7.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Jochen Petzoldt, Klaus Joachim Mueller-Engel
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Patent number: 7772147Abstract: A solid catalyst carrier substrate coated with a surface area-enhancing washcoat composition including a catalytic component, a metal oxide and a refractory fibrous or whisker-like material having an aspect ratio of length to thickness in excess of 5:1.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited CompanyInventors: Paul John Collier, Alison Mary Wagland
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Patent number: 7759277Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst having high activity and excellent stability, a process for preparation of the catalyst, a membrane electrode assembly, and a fuel cell. The catalyst of the present invention comprises an electronically conductive support and catalyst fine particles. The catalyst fine particles are supported on the support and are represented by the formula (1): PtuRuxGeyTz (1). In the formula, u, x, y and z mean 30 to 60 atm %, 20 to 50 atm %, 0.5 to 20 atm % and 0.5 to 40 atm %, respectively. When the element represented by T is Al, Si, Ni, W, Mo, V or C, the content of the T-element's atoms connected with oxygen bonds is not more than four times as large as that of the T-element's atoms connected with metal bonds on the basis of X-ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS) analysis.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Taishi Fukazawa, Wu Mei, Yoshihiko Nakano, Tsuyoshi Kobayashi, Itsuko Mizutani, Hiroyasu Sumino
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Patent number: 7754647Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a supported catalyst (catalyst C) having a support (support S) selected from among oxides, phosphates, silicates, carbides, borides and nitrides of main group elements and elements of transition groups VI and II and mixtures of the abovementioned compounds and an active component (activator A) comprising one or more compounds containing one or more elements of transition groups V, VI and VII customary for the catalysis of metathesis reactions.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Basf AktiengesellschaftInventors: Markus Schubert, Michael Hesse, Juergen Stephan, Volker Boehm, Andreas Brodhagen, Frank Poplow, Martina Sinner-Lang, Uwe Diehlmann, Gerhard Cox, Jochen Pfeifer
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Patent number: 7666296Abstract: The invention relates to a process for converting heavy hydrocarbonaceous feedstocks carried out in a slurry reactor in the presence of hydrogen and in the presence of a catalytic composition obtained by: injecting a catalytic precursor of at least one metal of Group VIB and/or Group VIII in at least part of the feedstock to be treated in the absence of an oxide substrate, thermal treatment at a temperature of 400° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Institut Francais du PetroleInventor: Magalie Roy-Auberger
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Publication number: 20100029474Abstract: A stacked bed catalyst system comprising at least one first catalyst selected from conventional hydrotreating catalyst having an average pore diameter of greater than about 10 nm and at least one second catalyst comprising a bulk metal hydrotreating catalyst comprised of at least one Group VIII non-noble metal and at least one Group VIB metal and optionally a binder material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Gary P. Schleicher, Kenneth L. Riley
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Publication number: 20100009844Abstract: Processes for purifying silicon tetrafluoride source gas by subjecting the source gas to one or more purification processes including: contacting the silicon tetrafluoride source gas with an ion exchange resin to remove acidic contaminants, contacting the silicon tetrafluoride source gas with a catalyst to remove carbon monoxide, by removal of carbon dioxide by use of an absorption liquid, and by removal of inert compounds by cryogenic distillation; catalysts suitable for removal of carbon monoxide from silicon tetrafluoride source gas and processes for producing such catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Vithal Revankar, Jameel Ibrahim
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Publication number: 20100009843Abstract: Processes for purifying silicon tetrafluoride source gas by subjecting the source gas to one or more purification processes including: contacting the silicon tetrafluoride source gas with an ion exchange resin to remove acidic contaminants, contacting the silicon tetrafluoride source gas with a catalyst to remove carbon monoxide, by removal of carbon dioxide by use of an absorption liquid, and by removal of inert compounds by cryogenic distillation; catalysts suitable for removal of carbon monoxide from silicon tetrafluoride source gas and processes for producing such catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Vithal Revankar, Jameel Ibrahim
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Publication number: 20090325788Abstract: The present invention is related to single and/or multiple-wall carbon nanotubes which may contain interstitial metals obtainable by a preparation process, comprising a catalytic step using a catalytic system, said catalytic system comprising a catalyst and a support, said support comprising hydroxides and/or carbonates or mixtures thereof with or without metal oxides. The present invention is also related to carbon fibers obtainable by said preparation process. The present invention also pertains in particular to said catalytic system and to said preparation process. Another aspect concerns the use of the nanotubes and of the catalytic system according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: FACULTES UNIVERSITAIRES NOTRE-DAME DE LA PAIXInventors: Janos B. Nagy, Narasimaiah Nagaraju, Isabelle Willems, Antonio Fonseca
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Patent number: 7629289Abstract: A process and catalyst for the selective hydrodesulfurization of a naphtha containing olefins. The process produces a naphtha stream having a reduced concentration of sulfur while maintaining the maximum concentration of olefins.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Lorenz J. Bauer, Suheil F. Abdo, Laura E. Jones, Peter Kokayeff
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Publication number: 20090270648Abstract: A fluidized bed catalyst for producing acrylonitrile capable of maintaining a high yield of acrylonitrile over a long time, and a process for producing acrylonitrile using the catalyst are provided. A fluidized bed catalyst for producing acrylonitrile having a composition represented by a following general formula: MoaBibFecWdNieMgfAgBhCiDjEkFlGmOn(SiO2)p In the formula, A represents Ce and La, B represents Ca, Sr, Ba, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn and Cd, C represents Y, Pr, Nd, Sm, Al, Cr, Ga and In, D represents Ti, Zr, V, Nb, Ta, Ge, Sn, Pb and Sb, E represents Ru, Rh, Pd, Re, Os, Ir, Pt and Ag, F represents P, B and Te, G represents Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs and Tl, SiO2 represents silica, when a=10, b=0.1 to 1.5, c=0.5 to 3, d=0.1 to 1.5, e=0.1 to 8, f=0.1 to 5, g=0.1 to 1.5, h=0 to 8, i=0 to 3, j=0 to 3, k=0 to 3, l=0 to 3, m=0.01 to 2, p=10 to 200 and n is the atomic ratio of oxygen required to satisfy the valence of each of the elements excluding silicon, and (a×2+d×2)/(b×3+c×3+e×2+f×2+g×3+h×2+i×3+m×1)=0.90 to 1.00).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: DIA-NITRIX CO., LTD.Inventors: Motoo Yanagita, Kenichi Miyaki, Hirokazu Watanabe
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Patent number: 7605107Abstract: This invention relates to supported multi-metallic catalysts for use in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feeds, as well as a method for preparing such catalysts. The catalysts are prepared from a catalyst precursor comprised of at least one Group VIII metal and a Group VI metal and an organic agent selected from the group consisting of amino alcohols and amino acids. The catalyst precursor is thermally treated to partially decompose the organic agent, then sulfided.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Stuart L. Soled, Sabato Miseo, Joseph E. Baumgartner, Christine E. Kliewer, Andrzej Malek, Andrew C. Moreland
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Publication number: 20090255851Abstract: A catalyst that includes one or more metals from Column 6 of the Periodic Table and/or one or more compounds of one or more metals from Column 6 of the Periodic Table and a support. The support comprises from 0.01 grams to 0.2 gram of silica and from 0.80 grams to 0.99 grams of alumina per gram of support. The catalyst has a surface area of at least 315 m2/g, a pore size distribution with a median pore diameter of at most 100 ?, and at least 80% of its pore volume in pores having a pore diameter of at most 300 ?. The catalyst exhibits one or more peaks between 35 degrees and 70 degrees, and at least one of the peaks has a base width of at least 10 degrees, as determined by x-ray diffraction at 2-theta. Methods of preparation of such catalyst are described herein. Methods of contacting a hydrocarbon feed with hydrogen in the presence of such catalyst to produce a crude product. Uses of crude products obtained. The crude product composition is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Opinder Kishan BHAN, Scott Lee WELLINGTON
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Patent number: 7598203Abstract: Provided are a hydrogenation catalyst for hydrocarbon oil, having markedly improved desulfurization activity, denitrogenation activity, and dearomatization activity; a carrier for the catalyst and its production; and a method of hydrogenation of hydrocarbon oil with the catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Narinobu Kagami, Ryuichiro Iwamoto
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Publication number: 20090240010Abstract: The present invention provides activator-supports containing alumina-silica compounds with high levels of alumina, and polymerization catalyst compositions employing these activator-supports. Methods for making these activator-supports based on alumina-silica and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Max P. McDaniel, Qing Yang, Randy S. Muninger, Elizabeth A. Benham, Kathy S. Collins
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Publication number: 20090230026Abstract: This invention relates to a hydrodesulfurization catalyst, a method for preparing the catalyst, and a method for the preparation of low sulfur gasoline fuel with minimal loss of RON. The catalyst particles include a group VIB metal and a support material having relatively high surface area, and optionally includes one or more group VIIIB metal. The method for preparing the catalyst allows for greater loading of the active metal species on the surface of the support material under aqueous reaction conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Ki-Hyouk Choi, Sameer Ali Al-Ghamdi, Ali H. Al-Shareef, Ali H. Al-Hamadah
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Publication number: 20090223865Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising a special support of alumina and an amount of silica in the range of from 0.3 wt % to 10 wt % of the total weight of the support, a cobalt component, and a high concentration of a molybdenum component that exceeds 12 wt % of the total weight of the catalyst composition. The catalyst composition is highly active toward the desulfurization of an olefin-containing feedstock having a sulfur concentration while being selective toward the hydrogenation of the olefins contained in the feedstock and is used in a novel process for the selective desulfurization of an olefin-containing feedstock.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventor: Opinder Kishan BHAN
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Patent number: 7585812Abstract: A catalyst for use in the Fischer-Tropsch process, and a method to prepare the catalyst is disclosed. The catalyst of the present invention has a higher surface area, more uniform metal distribution, and smaller metal crystallite size than Fischer-Tropsch catalysts of the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Sud-Chemie Inc.Inventors: X. D. Hu, Patrick J. Loi, Robert J. O'Brien
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Method for producing catalyst for production of unsaturated aldehyde and unsaturated carboxylic acid
Patent number: 7579297Abstract: A method for producing a catalyst containing at least molybdenum, bismuth and iron including the steps of kneading particles containing catalyst components, an organic binder and a liquid, where the organic binder contains at least a high-viscosity organic binder having a viscosity of from 5,000 mPa·s to 25,000 mPa·s and a low-viscosity organic binder having a viscosity of from 10 mPa·s to less than 5,000 mPa·s, and extrusion molding the resultant kneaded mixture is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masahide Kondo, Hiroyuki Naitou, Toru Kuroda -
Publication number: 20090209796Abstract: The present invention provides a heteropolyacid salt catalyst for use in an alkylation reaction of an aromatic compound or a transalkylation, disproportionation or isomerization reaction of an alkyl aromatic compound, which comprises a heteropolyacid salt catalyst represented by the following formula (1): H4-mZmSiXl2O40??(1) wherein X represents W or Mo, Z represents (NH4) or an alkali metal atom, and m represents a numerical value of 0?m?4, and comprising a heteropolyacid salt crystal having an average particle diameter in the short axis of the crystal of less than 300 nm as a main component, wherein said heteropolyacid salt catalyst has an acid amount on the external surface of not less than 190 ?mol per weight of a heteropolyacid salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2007Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventor: Takuo Hibi