And Metal, Metal Oxide, Or Metal Hydroxide Patents (Class 502/84)
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Patent number: 11951463Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising a zeolite and a mesoporous support or binder are disclosed. The mesoporous support or binder comprises a mesoporous metal oxide having a particle diameter of greater than or equal to 20 ?m at 50% of the cumulative pore size distribution (d50). Also disclosed are processes for producing a mono-alkylated aromatic compound (e.g., ethylbenzene or cumene) which exhibit improved yield of the mono-alkylated aromatic compound using alkylation catalysts comprising one or more of these catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: ExxonMobil Engineering & Technology CompanyInventors: Matthew S. Ide, Brett T. Loveless, Doron Levin, William W. Lonergan, Matthew J. Vincent, Wei-Ping Tai, Federico Barrai
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Patent number: 11835227Abstract: A raw material composition for producing oxygen carriers includes a first component which is one or more of nickel oxide and nickel hydroxide and a second component which is one or more of boehmite, cerium oxide, cerium hydroxide, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, and titanium oxide, wherein, when the first component is nickel oxide, the second component includes cerium hydroxide. Such a raw material composition for producing oxygen carriers of the present invention is formed into oxygen carriers according to an oxygen carrier producing method, which will be described below, by adjusting the composition, formulation of raw materials, and degree of homogenization. Then, it is possible to produce oxygen carriers having physical properties such as a shape, a particle size, and a particle distribution suitable for a fluidized bed process or a high speed fluidized bed process and having improved wear-resistance, long-term durability, and oxygen transfer performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATIONInventors: Ui Sik Kim, Jeom In Baek, Joong Beom Lee, Tae Hyoung Eom, Hyun Geun Jo
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Patent number: 11643617Abstract: The present invention relates to a process reducing in a palm oil the content of unwanted propanol components selected from free chloropropanols, chloropropanol fatty acid esters and combinations of two or more thereof, and the process is comprising a bleaching step using an adsorbent comprising alumina oxide wherein the content of alumina oxide is not more than 9.5%, preferably the adsorbent is having a content of earth alkali oxides of from 12 to 27%.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventor: Falk Brüse
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Patent number: 11241672Abstract: A nanomaterial catalyst comprising a partially crystalline porous magnesium silicate support and gold nanoparticles, the catalyst being useful for oxidative cracking of hydrocarbons, specifically the production of light olefins from propane. Methods of producing the nanomaterial catalyst as well as a method of oxidative cracking of a hydrocarbon to produce light olefins are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: King Abdulaziz UniversityInventors: Katabathini Narasimharao, Sulaiman Nasir Basahel, Abdulmohsen Al Shehri, Fawaz Saleh Al-Sultan
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Patent number: 11186896Abstract: A process for selectively separating a metallic constituent from other metals and other materials accompanying the metallic constituent in a mixture is described. The process comprises the step of providing the mixture in an aqueous solution such that the metallic constituent forms a complex anion in the solution. One or more of the other metals forms a cation or a complex cation in the solution. Another step includes contacting the solution with one or more additives to form layered double hydroxide (LDH) material in situ such that the complex anion is intercalated within interlayers of the LDH material and wherein one or more of the other metals are incorporated into the LDH material's crystal structure or matrix. Another step involves the addition of an LDH to an aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONInventor: Grant Brian Douglas
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Patent number: 11174398Abstract: A single coated conductor for an overhead power transmission or distribution line is provided comprising one or more electrical conductors (400) and a first coating (401) provided on at least a portion of the one or more electrical conductors (400). The first coating (401) comprises: (i) an inorganic binder comprising an alkali metal silicate; (ii) a polymerisation agent comprising nanosilica (“nS”) or colloidal silica (SiO2); and (iii) a photocatalytic agent, wherein the photocatalytic agent comprises ?70 wt % anatase titanium dioxide (TiO2) having an average particle size (“aps”) ?100 nm. The first coating (401) has an average thermal emissivity coefficient E?0.90 across the infrared spectrum 2.5-30.0 ?m and has an average solar reflectivity coefficient R?0.90 and/or an average solar absorptivity coefficient A?0.10 across the solar spectrum 0.3-2.5 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: CABLE COATINGS LIMITEDInventors: Niall Coogan, Barry Johnston
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Patent number: 11008524Abstract: A two-reactor catalytic system including a catalytic membrane gasification reactor and a catalytic membrane water gas shift reactor. The catalytic system, for converting biomass to hydrogen gas, features a novel gasification reactor containing both hollow fiber membranes that selectively allow O2 to permeate therethrough and a catalyst that facilitates tar reformation. Also disclosed is a process of converting biomass to H2. The process includes the steps of, among others, introducing air into a hollow fiber membrane; mixing the O2 permeating through the hollow fiber membrane and steam to react with biomass to produce syngas and tar; and reforming the tar in the presence of a catalyst to produce more syngas.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: National University of SingaporeInventors: Sibudjing Kawi, Kus Hidajat, Usman Oemar, Ashok Jangam, Ming Li Ang, Yasotha Kathiraser, Zhigang Wang
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Patent number: 10968632Abstract: The invention relates to ceramic granules with a high UV opacity and high solar reflectance, which is produced by forming a calcined clay mineral powder into green body and re-calcining, featured with a water absorption of 15-35%; ?97% crystalline content and 90-100% UV opacity. The invention further relates to a method for preparing ceramic granules with a high UV opacity and high solar reflectance and the use thereof for reflectance-improving application on building surface for the purpose of energy conservation.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: SHIJIAZHUANG NIKKA MINTECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhijie Li, Hongwei Lu
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Patent number: 10596557Abstract: A preparation method for a molecular sieve-multiple oxide composite integral extrusion type denitration catalyst includes constructing an organic structure coating on the surface of a metal ion-exchanged molecular sieves and synchronously adding multiple oxide components, thus obtaining an ion-exchanged molecular sieve-multiple oxide composite denitration catalyst active component; and then mixing, kneading into paste, staling, carrying out integral extrusion forming, drying, and calcining, thus obtaining the integral extrusion type denitration catalyst. The molecular sieve-multiple oxide composite integral extraction type denitration catalyst has a denitration efficiency more than 80% at the temperature ranging from 250° C. to 420° C. in the presence of 10% steam and 500 ppm sulfuric dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Valiant Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li Sun, Yongzhen Xu, Quansheng Li, Xiaoling Liu, Baohua Hu, Ming Cui, Yingjie Tang, Yuchang Wang, Zhenlei Zhou
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Patent number: 10173203Abstract: A method is provided for producing an aluminosilicate catalyst. The method includes a first phosphorus treatment step of treating a crystalline aluminosilicate with a first phosphorus compound, a mixing and firing step of mixing the phosphorus-treated crystalline aluminosilicate obtained in the first phosphorus treatment step with a binder and then performing firing to form an aluminosilicate mixture, and a second phosphorus treatment step of treating the aluminosilicate mixture with a second phosphorus compound.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy CorporationInventors: Yasuyuki Iwasa, Masahide Kobayashi, Shinichiro Yanagawa
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Patent number: 10137403Abstract: A sorbent composition such as for the removal of a contaminant species from a fluid stream, a method for manufacturing a sorbent composition and a method for the treatment of a flue gas stream to remove heavy metals such as mercury (Hg) therefrom. The sorbent composition includes a porous carbonaceous sorbent such as powdered activated carbon (PAC) and a solid particulate additive that functions as a flow-aid to enhance the pneumatic conveyance properties of the sorbent composition. The solid particulate additive may be a flake-like material, for example a phyllosilicate mineral or graphite.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: ADA Carbon Solutions, LLCInventors: Sarah G. McMurray, Jacqueline Cecil de Peyer, Robert B. Huston, Joseph M. Wong
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Patent number: 10137441Abstract: A method is provided for producing an aluminosilicate catalyst. The method includes a first phosphorus treatment step of treating a crystalline aluminosilicate with a first phosphorus compound, a mixing and firing step of mixing the phosphorus-treated crystalline aluminosilicate obtained in the first phosphorus treatment step with a binder and then performing firing to form an aluminosilicate mixture, and a second phosphorus treatment step of treating the aluminosilicate mixture with a second phosphorus compound.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy CorporationInventors: Yasuyuki Iwasa, Masahide Kobayashi, Shinichiro Yanagawa
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Patent number: 9683107Abstract: Copper oxide particles having particular starting size and surface area characteristics can be processed by heat and milling to achieve sizes and particle size distributions that give the copper oxide properties as an infrared reflective pigment without addition of other metals or oxides.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Ferro CorporationInventors: Elena D. Milliken, Terry J. Detrie, George E. Sakoske
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Patent number: 9587180Abstract: Provided are processes for making hydrocarbons from renewable feed sources. In an embodiment, there is provided a method for co-producing lube basestock and transportation fuel from a feedstock of biological origin, the method including: a) converting a feedstock of biological origin to a ketone or a dimer acid in the presence of a first catalyst; and b) hydrogenating the ketone or the dimer acid to produce a hydrocarbon in the presence of a second catalyst comprising a hydrogenation catalyst and a hydrothermally stable binder.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Virginia M. Roberts, Suzzy Chen Hsi Ho, Paul D. Oldenburg, Michel Daage, Kun Wang, Bradley R. Fingland, Patrick Loring Hanks
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Patent number: 9574138Abstract: Provided are processes for making saturated hydrocarbons from renewable feed sources. In an embodiment, a process for producing a lube basestock and/or a diesel fuel from a feedstock of biological origin includes: contacting the feedstock in a single reactor in the presence of hydrogen with catalyst components including a first catalyst and a second catalyst, wherein the first catalyst comprises an acidic material, a basic material, or a combination of both, and wherein the second catalyst is a hydrogenation catalyst including a hydrothermally stable binder.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Kun Wang, Virginia M. Roberts, Paul D. Oldenburg, Suzzy Chen Hsi Ho, Michel Daage, Frank Cheng-Yu Wang
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Patent number: 9278312Abstract: A method and system for recovering CO2 from gasification gas, prevents the recovered CO2 from being contaminated with COS, without repeating cooling and heating operations and without increasing the steam consumption. Gasification gas being produced in a gasifier 10 and containing CO, CO2, COS and H2S is subjected to dust removal in a scrubber 20. Then, a part of the gas is subjected to a CO shift reaction, in which CO is converted into CO2, in a CO shift reactor 30. Another part of the gasification gas is not subjected to the CO shift reaction by means of a bypass 34, and is mixed with the gas after the CO shift reaction. Thereby, the temperature of the mixture gas is set at 180° C. to 300° C., and COS in the mixture gas is converted into H2S in a COS converter 40.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Fumiaki Sato, Shinji Ogino, Motonari Aihara, Yudai Kato, Kazuo Ishida, Seiji Kakesako
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Publication number: 20150133288Abstract: The present invention relates to the method of synthesising large-area oxide catalysts on the base of exfoliated layered aluminosilicates. As layered aluminosilicate are used bentonite, montmorillonite, nontronite and saponite.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Piotr Kustrowski, Piotr Natkanski, Anna Bialas, Paula Niebrzydowska
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Publication number: 20150119621Abstract: Generally, regenerable, encapsulated metal oxide catalysts comprising a ceramic matrix and metal catalysts may be used to convert alkanes to alkenes. The encapsulated metal oxide catalyst may be tailored to produce a variety of alkenes including ethylene, butylene, and propylene. Further, the encapsulated metal oxide catalysts advantageously allow for regeneration and reactant recovery for cost effective and environmentally friendly processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Sajet Development LLCInventors: Jorge Miller, Luisa Kling Miller, Barry L. Stucky
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Publication number: 20150071841Abstract: In order to improve the lifetime of an SCR catalyst in the waste gas purification by means of the SCR process of waste gas of a biomass combustion plant, the catalyst comprises a sacrificial component selected from a zeolite and/or a clay mineral, in particular halloysite. During operation, catalyst poisons contained in the waste gas, in particular alkali metals, are absorbed by the sacrificial component so that catalytically active centres of the catalyst are not blocked by the catalyst poisons.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Maria Theresia Brandmair
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Publication number: 20150014591Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making a pyrochlore comprising, obtaining a solution comprising a solvent and a metal precursor or salt thereof capable of forming a pyrochlore, wherein the metal precursor or salt thereof is dissolved in the solvent, subjecting the solution to a drying step to obtain a non-gelled or non-polymerized pyrochlore precursor material in powdered form, and subjecting the pyrochlore precursor material to a calcination step to obtain a pyrochlore.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Lawrence D'SOUZA, Vinu VISWANATH
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Patent number: 8927451Abstract: Compositions and processes for their use as additives for reducing the sulfur content of FCC gasoline employ a support material montmorillonite clay material. A fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) mixture, therefore, is provided comprising an FCC catalyst and separate particles of sulfur reduction additive consisting of porous montmorillonite clay.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignees: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, King Fahd University of Pertroleum & MineralsInventors: Abdennour Bourane, Omer Refa Koseoglu, Musaed Salem Al-Ghrami, Christopher F. Dean, Mohammed Abdul Bari Siddiqui, Shakeel Ahmed
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Publication number: 20140287911Abstract: A copper-based catalyst which is suitable for converting ammonia of high concentration and with better selectivity, thereby solving a problem of pollution and toxicity due to nitrogen oxides by a conventional catalyst reacting under high temperature is disclosed. The copper-based catalyst comprises: a porous oxide support and a low valent copper compound mixing with the porous oxide support by an acid hydrothermal method; wherein the low valent copper compound with is Cu and Cu2O.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: I-SHOU UNIVERSITYInventors: Shih-Han WANG, Ming-Tsai Liang, Yuh-Wern Wu
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Patent number: 8841497Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of formulating and preparing supported multi-metal catalysts based on metal oxides and inorganic salts of metals. The impregnation technique is employed by two methods: the slurry method and the modified-pH variation method, which are used in two steps for obtaining the catalyst. The present invention also relates to a process called Glycerol to Propene (GTP) process, corresponding to the transformation of glycerol or glycerin to propene. The reaction involved in the process of the present invention is the selective hydrogenation of glycerin, which takes place by contact of the charge of glycerin carried by hydrogen in a continuous stream system on the catalytic bed containing multi-metal catalysts, specifically prepared for this purpose.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignees: Quattor Petroquimica S.A., Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro—UFRJInventors: José´ Carlos Sousa Fadigas, Rossano Gambetta, Cláudio José´ de Araújo Mota, Valter Luiz da Conceição Gonçalves
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Publication number: 20140274666Abstract: A structurally promoted, precipitated, Fischer-Tropsch catalyst that exhibits an RCAI-10 of 0-2.8 and/or produces less than 6 wt % fines after 5 hours ASTM Air Jet Attrition testing, due to formation via: preparing a nitrate solution by forming at least one metal slurry and combining the at least one metal slurry with a nitric acid solution; combining the nitrate solution with a basic solution to form a precipitate; structurally promoting the precipitate with at least one source of silicon to form a promoted mixture, wherein promoting comprises combining the precipitate with (a) silicic acid and one or more component selected from the group consisting of non-crystalline silicas, crystalline silicas, and sources of kaolin or (b) a component selected from the group consisting of non-crystalline silicas and sources of kaolin, in the absence of silicic acid; and spray drying the promoted mixture to produce catalyst having a desired particle size.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: RENTECH, INC.Inventors: Dawid J. DUVENHAGE, Belma DEMIREL
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Patent number: 8815190Abstract: A wall-flow filter comprises a catalyst for converting oxides of nitrogen in the presence of a reducing agent, which wall-flow filter comprising an extruded solid body comprising: 10-95% by weight of at least one binder/matrix component; 5-90% by weight of a zeolitic molecular sieve, a non-zeolitic molecular sieve or a mixture of any two or more thereof; and 0-80% by weight optionally stabilized ceria, which catalyst comprising at least one metal, wherein: the at least one metal is present throughout the extruded solid body alone or in combination with: is also present in a higher concentration at a surface of the extruded solid body; is also carried in one or more coating layer(s) on a surface of the extruded solid body; or both.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited CompanyInventors: Ralf Dotzel, Rainer Leppelt, Jörg Werner Münch, Hubert Schedel
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Patent number: 8814985Abstract: Composite adsorbent beads have a porous and non-adsorbent core comprising at least one inorganic material and a porous and adsorbent shell comprising at least one adsorbent layer comprising a porous adsorbent material on the surface of the core. The core preferably comprises agglomerated inorganic particles having a mean particle size equal to or smaller than the mean particle size of the surrounding agglomerated adsorbent particles. The beads preferably are manufactured by calcining together a non-sintered core and the adsorbent layer. The beads can be used at the outlet end of an adsorption column to improve performance.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignees: Glatt Systemtechnik GmbH, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Almuth Gerds, Norman Reger-Wagner, Wolfgang Hungerbach, Constant Johan Van Lookeren, Roger Whitley, Jeffrey Raymond Hufton, Timothy Christopher Golden
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Publication number: 20140187413Abstract: The present invention relates to nanocomposite materials comprising nanoclays as support of metal oxide particles which give the materials multi-functional properties. Said properties are obtained through the formulation of a specific type of additives based on layers of natural and/or synthetic clays which are intercalated with metal oxides with antimicrobial and/or oxygen sequestrating and/or catalytic and/or self-cleaning and/or anti-abrasive capacity; and which may optionally contain other organic, metal, inorganic compounds or combination thereof which may exercise a role of compatibilization and/or dispersion and/or increase in the functionality of the metal oxides and/or providing new functionalities, both passive of physical strengthening and active such as biocide character, antioxidant and chemical-species absorbers. Furthermore, the present invention discloses the use of said materials for multi-sector applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Nanobiomatters Research & Develpment, S. L.Inventors: Jose Maria Lagaron Cabello, Eugenia Nunez, Maria Busolo Pons, Maria Dolores Sanchez-Garcia
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Patent number: 8753535Abstract: A solid shaped composite adsorbent for reducing deactivated catalyst residues and contaminants from a post polyolefin solution polymerization mixture is disclosed. The composite adsorbent comprises 70-90 wt % of an alumina component; 30-10 wt % of a clay component; and 0.5-3.5 wt % of at least one alkali metal component selected from the group consisting of elements in Group 1A of the modern periodic table.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Reliance Industries Ltd, Reliance Technology GroupInventors: Prakash Kumar, Manoj Kumar Srivastava, Kalpana Gopalakrishnan, Vijay Kumar Kaushik, Vijayalakshmi Ravi Puranik
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Patent number: 8716163Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion catalyst, which comprises, based on the total weight of the catalyst, 1-60 wt % of a zeolite mixture, 5-99 wt % of a thermotolerant inorganic oxide and 0-70 wt % of clay, wherein said zeolite mixture comprises, based on the total weight of said zeolite mixture, 1-75 wt % of a zeolite beta modified with phosphorus and a transition metal M, 25-99 wt % of a zeolite having a MFI structure and 0-74 wt % of a large pore zeolite, wherein the anhydrous chemical formula of the zeolite beta modified with phosphorus and the transition metal M is represented in the mass percent of the oxides as (0-0.3)Na2O.(0.5-10)Al2O3.(1.3-10)P2O5.(0.7-15)MxOy.(64-97)SiO2, in which the transition metal M is one or more selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Mn, Zn and Sn; x represents the atom number of the transition metal M, and y represents a number needed for satisfying the oxidation state of the transition metal M.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignees: China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPECInventors: Yujian Liu, Huiping Tian, Xingtian Shu, Jun Long, Yibin Luo, Chaogang Xie, Zhenyu Chen, Liuzhou Zhao, Yuxia Zhu, Youbao Lu
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Patent number: 8716164Abstract: This invention is directed to hydrodemetallization catalysts and hydrodemetallization processes employing a magnesium aluminosilicate clay. The magnesium aluminosilicate clay has a characteristic 29Si NMR spectrum. The magnesium aluminosilicate clay is the product of a series of specific reaction steps. Briefly, the magnesium aluminosilicate clay employed in the catalyst and process of the invention is made by combining a silicon component, an aluminum component, and a magnesium component, under aqueous conditions and at an acidic pH, to form a first reaction mixture and subsequently the pH of the first reaction mixture is adjusted to greater than about 7.5 to form a second reaction mixture. The second reaction mixture is allowed to react under conditions sufficient to form the magnesium aluminosilicate clay. The resulting magnesium aluminosilicate clay combines high surface area and activity for use in hydrodemetallization catalysts and processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Dillon, Theodorus Maesen, Alexander E. Kuperman
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Publication number: 20140113802Abstract: This invention relates to the cleaning of flue gas released from various combustion processes, particularly a surface deposition NH3—SCR honeycomb catalyst and its preparation method. The catalyst is composed of framework material, TiO2, V2O5 and WO3, wherein the framework material is composed of clay, coal ash, mineral waste residue or their mixture. The mass fractions for framework material, TiO2, V2O5, and WO3 are 60 wt. % to 80 wt. %, 13 wt. % to 33 wt. %, 1 wt. % to 5 wt. %, and 0.1 wt. % to 2 wt. %, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventors: Jian Yu, Feng Guo, Juan Yang, Yin Wang, Li Dong, Shiqiu Gao, Guangwen Xu
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Patent number: 8629074Abstract: The zeolite honeycomb structure is constituted of a zeolite raw material containing zeolite particles, noble metal loaded catalyst carriers containing a noble metal loaded onto catalyst carriers, and an inorganic binding material in a honeycomb shape. An average particle diameter of the noble metal loaded catalyst carriers is ten or more times an average particle diameter of the zeolite particles. Moreover, the noble metal loaded catalyst carriers are contained in an amount corresponding to a volume ratio which is from 5 to 25 vol % with respect to 100 vol % of the zeolite particles, and the noble metal is loaded onto the noble metal loaded catalyst carriers in an amount corresponding to a mass ratio which is from 0.2 to 2.0 mass % with respect to 100 mass % of the zeolite particles in the zeolite honeycomb structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: NGK Insulators, Ltd.Inventor: Yoshio Kikuchi
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Patent number: 8614161Abstract: A CO2 reforming catalyst composition includes a hydroxyl group-containing porous oxide, and a composite porous catalyst supported by a porous supporter. The composite porous catalyst includes a catalyst metal.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seung Jae Lee, InHyuk Son, Chan Ho Pak, Hyun Chul Lee, Jeong Kuk Shon, Young Gil Jo
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Patent number: 8609047Abstract: A wall-flow filter comprises a catalyst for converting oxides of nitrogen in the presence of a reducing agent, which wall-flow filter comprising an extruded solid body comprising: 10-95% by weight of at least one binder/matrix component; 5-90% by weight of a zeolitic molecular sieve, a non-zeolitic molecular sieve or a mixture of any two or more thereof; and 0-80% by weight optionally stabilized ceria, which catalyst comprising at least one metal, wherein: the at least one metal is present throughout the extruded solid body alone or in combination with: is also present in a higher concentration at a surface of the extruded solid body; is also carried in one or more coating layer(s) on a surface of the extruded solid body; or both.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited CompanyInventors: Ralf Dotzel, Rainer Leppelt, Jörg Werner Münch, Hubert Schedel
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Patent number: 8563456Abstract: This invention is directed to hydrodemetallization catalysts and hydrodemetallization processes employing a magnesium aluminosilicate clay. The magnesium aluminosilicate clay has a characteristic 29Si NMR spectrum. The magnesium aluminosilicate clay is the product of a series of specific reaction steps. Briefly, the magnesium aluminosilicate clay employed in the catalyst and process of the invention is made by combining a silicon component, an aluminum component, and a magnesium component, under aqueous conditions and at an acidic pH, to form a first reaction mixture and subsequently the pH of the first reaction mixture is adjusted to greater than about 7.5 to form a second reaction mixture. The second reaction mixture is allowed to react under conditions sufficient to form the magnesium aluminosilicate clay. The resulting magnesium aluminosilicate clay combines high surface area and activity for use in hydrodemetallization catalysts and processes.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Dillon, Theodorus Maesen, Alexander E. Kuperman
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Publication number: 20130210613Abstract: The present invention concerns a novel additive composition for reducing sulfur content of a catalytically cracked gasoline fraction. This additive composition comprises a support consisting of porous clay into which a first metal from group IVB is incorporated and a second metal from group IIB is impregnated. Preferably, the first incorporated metal is zirconium and the second impregnated metal is zinc. The sulfur reduction additive is used in the form of a separate particle in combination with a conventional cracking catalyst in a fluidized catalytic cracking process to convert hydrocarbon feed stocks into gasoline having comparatively lower sulfur content and other liquid products.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicants: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS, Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Christopher F. DEAN, Musaed Salem Musaed Al-Ghrami AL-GHAMDI, Khurshid K. ALAM, Mohammed Abdul Bari SIDDIQUI, Shakeel AHMED
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Publication number: 20130172603Abstract: A method for producing a shell catalyst is provided which comprises a porous catalyst support shaped body with an outer shell in which at least one transition metal in metal form is contained, comprising: providing catalyst support shaped bodies; applying a transition-metal precursor compound to an outer shell of the catalyst support shaped bodies; and converting the metal component of the transition-metal precursor compound into the metal form by reduction in a process gas at a temperature of from 50 to 500° C., wherein the temperature and the duration of the reduction are chosen such that the product of reduction temperature in ° C. and reduction time in hours lies in a range of from 50 to 5000, more preferably 80 to 2500, further preferably 80 to 2000, and more preferably 100 to 1500.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: SÜD-CHEMIE IP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Alfred Hagemeyer, Gerhard Mestl, Peter Scheck, Alice Kyriopoulos, Carolin Fischer
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Patent number: 8435910Abstract: The invention has for its object to provide a preparation method for preparing an anion-exchangeable LDH by decarbonation of a carbonate ion type LDH, which makes sure de carbonation is implemented with safety in a continuous manner while crystal shape, crystal structure and crystallinity are kept intact. The invention provides a preparation method for preparing an anion-exchangeable, layered double hydroxide wherein a carbonate ion type layered double hydroxide (LDH) having a composition represented by a general formula: QxR(OH)z(CO32?)0.5-y/2(X?)y.nH2O where x is indicative of a numeral range of 1.8?x?4.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: National Institute for Materials ScienceInventors: Nobuo Iyi, Takayoshi Sasaki
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Patent number: 8420561Abstract: Herein is disclosed a flue gas scrubbing composition, a method of using the flue gas scrubbing composition, and a method of entombing mercury collected with the flue gas scrubbing composition. The flue gas scrubbing composition includes an admixture of a mercury sorbent material that comprises a clay, copper, and sulfur; and lime that comprises calcium oxide and/or calcium hydroxide. The method of collecting mercury from a flue gas includes injecting the flue gas scrubbing composition of any one of the preceding claims into a flue duct comprising the flue gas; reacting the mercury sorbent material with mercury in the flue gas to form a mercury-sorbed material and thereby reducing the concentration of mercury in the flue gas; reacting the lime with SO2, SO3, and/or HCl in the flue gas to form a calcium sulfate and/or a calcium chloride; and collecting a mixture that includes the mercury-sorbed material.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Amcol International CorporationInventor: Zhen Wang
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Patent number: 8409540Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing hydrotalcite having superior anion exchange capability and heat stability by forming a seed so that CO32? ions are located to be maximally stable between Mg—Al layers and then conducting primary crystallization and secondary crystallization.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Inventors: Oh Young Kwon, Im Sun Her
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Publication number: 20130079553Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a catalyst composition comprising vanadium and titanium. The catalyst composition has a surface area of at least 22.6 m2/g and a plurality of pores, and the plurality of pores have a pore diameter of less than 11.9 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Celanese International CorporationInventors: Heiko Weiner, Josefina T. Chapman, Alexandra S. Locke, Craig J. Peterson, Mark O. Scates, Dick Nagaki
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Patent number: 8404204Abstract: The present invention is directed to a granulate having photocatalytic activity, comprising particles of an inorganic particulate material coated with a photocatalytically active compound for introducing photocatalytic activity into or on building materials. The invention is further related to the manufacture of such a granulate and its use into or on building materials such as cement, concrete, gypsum and/or limestone and water-based coatings or paints for reducing an accumulation and growth of microorganisms and environmental polluting substances on these materials and thus reducing the tendency of fouling, while the brilliance of the color is maintained and the quality of the air is improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Rockwood Italia SpAInventors: Marino Sergi, Christian Egger
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Patent number: 8399580Abstract: Systems and methods for the maintenance of active chromium-based catalysts and their use in polymerization processes are described. In one embodiment, a system for the introduction of multiple polymerization components to activate a chromium based catalyst within a mix tank is described. Other described features may include materials and methods to purify the liquid medium of a catalyst slurry so that the catalyst slurry maintains a high level of activity. The active chromium-based catalyst may provide polyolefins with a number of desirable properties in a reliable, consistent, and predictable manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Chevron Philips Chemical Company LPInventors: Elizabeth A. Benham, Max P. McDaniel, Kathy S. Collins
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Patent number: 8383006Abstract: Improved polisiloxane composite barrier to control, preventing the ingress, limiting the level of H2O within devices sensitive to its presence, method for its production, sensitive devices employing such barriers for the control of the H2O level within.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: SAES Getters S.p.A.Inventors: Paolo Vacca, Antonio Bonucci, Sergio Rondena, Roberto Macchi
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Patent number: 8372269Abstract: A metal trap particle used for passivation of metals during FCC cracking comprises a calcined spray dried particle formed from kaolin, magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate. The metal trap particle contains at least 10 wt. % magnesium oxide which improves metals passivation during FCC cracking.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Mitchell James Willis, Kenneth Warren Folmar
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Patent number: 8354564Abstract: A process for producing dry alcohol (including ethanol) that comprises at least one stage wherein a gaseous feedstock, which includes alcohol and water, is contacted with carbon monoxide in the presence of a water-gas shift catalyst, at a temperature sufficiently high so that carbon monoxide and water are consumed and carbon dioxide and hydrogen are produced, thereby removing a portion of the water. The process may include multiple stages; the dry alcohol produced contains 99.5 wt. % or greater of alcohol and 0.5 wt. % or less of water.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: BHS Technology LLCInventors: Christopher J. Brown, Marian Simo, Vladimir Hlavacek
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Patent number: 8343885Abstract: Extruded isomerization catalysts comprising MgO, a metal silicate clay binder and a stabilizer and methods of forming such isomerization catalysts are disclosed. Also disclosed are isomerization catalysts that exhibit a fresh isomerization rate and an aged isomerization rate that is at least 50% of the fresh isomerization rate. Embodiments of the isomerization catalysts disclosed herein include metal silicate clay binders that include a layered structure and metal silicate. The metal silicate clay binder may be present in an amount in the range from about 5 wt % to about 20 wt %. Exemplary stabilizers include one or more of ZrO2, tetravalent rare earth metal and a trivalent rare earth metal. Stabilizers may be present in an amount up to about 40 wt %. One or more improved properties, such as piece crush strength and isomerization performance, are exhibited by the catalyst article.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Wolfgang Ruettinger, Ahmad Moini, Bala Ramachandran, Sukwon Choi
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Publication number: 20120325226Abstract: A low sidestream smoke cigarette comprises a conventional tobacco rod, and a combustible treatment paper having a sidestream smoke treatment composition. The treatment composition comprises in combination, an oxygen storage and donor metal oxide oxidation catalyst and an essentially non-combustible finely divided porous particulate adjunct for said catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: ROTHMANS, BENSON & HEDGES, INC.Inventors: Stanislav M. Snaidr, E. Robert Becker
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Publication number: 20120322650Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a layered catalyst for use in a selective hydrogenation of acetylenes and diolefins to olefins. The layered catalyst may include an inner core having an inert material, an outer layer including a metal oxide bonded to the inner core, and a metal deposited on the outer layer. Generally, the metal is an IUPAC Group 8-10 metal and the layered catalyst has an accessibility index of about 3- about 500.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: UOP, LLCInventors: Gregory J. Gajda, Bryan K. Glover, Antoine Negiz, John Joseph Senetar, Erik Holmgreen, Mark G. Riley
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Publication number: 20120302431Abstract: A composite catalyst, including: a) dispersed and cationic surface modifier-modified attapulgite as a catalyst carrier; and b) nano-Au as an active ingredient. The nano-Au accounts for 0.5-1.5 wt. % of the attapulgite. An average diameter of the attapulgite is 18-22 nm, and a length thereof is 100-1000 nm. A particle diameter of the nano-Au is 1-7 nm. The composite catalyst has a low activation temperature and high performance-to-price ratio, and can be used for oxidation of organic pollutants in waste gas under low temperatures and also has excellent catalytic effects on organic pollutants in waste fluid. A preparation method of the composite catalyst is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Huaming YANG, Xi HE, Jing OUYANG, Aidong TANG