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Method of synthesizing zirconium-loaded fibrous adsorbent materials having phosphoryl groups and removal of objectionable substances using the adsorbents

Patent Number: 8445404
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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A method of forming a zirconium-loaded fibrous adsorbent material having phosphoryl groups, the method including: grafting a reactive monomer having phosphoryl groups onto a polymeric substrate; and loading zirconium such that the zirconium-loaded fibrous adsorbent material has a zirconium content in an amount of 4.0 or 4.2 ...

Oxidation catalyst for commercial vehicles comprising a diesel motor

Patent Number: 8445403
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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An oxidation catalyst is described for the exhaust gas purification of utility vehicles with diesel engines, which contains a substrate and a catalytically active coating of platinum, active aluminum oxide and aluminum-silicon mixed oxide. The two oxidic support materials, aluminum oxide and aluminum-silicon mixed oxide, are catalytically activated with platinum, the majority of platinum being present on the active aluminum oxide. The oxidation catalyst is distinguished by good NO oxidation ...

Preferential oxidation catalyst containing platinum, copper and iron

Patent Number: 8445402
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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An improved catalyst suitable as a preferential oxidation catalyst is obtained by adding platinum, copper, and iron to a ...

Rutile-type titanium dioxide photocatalyst

Patent Number: 8445401
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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It has been demanded to produce titanium dioxide having an excellent photocatalytic activity and an excellent super-hydrophilic property by a simple procedure suitable for the production on an industrial scale. Rutile-type titanium dioxide having an excellent photocatalytic activity can be produced by carrying out the anodic oxidization of the surface of a base material comprising titanium or a titanium alloy by applying a voltage (e.g., a high voltage) or carrying out the anodic oxidation ...

Glycerol-based solid acid catalysts useful for the esterification of fatty acids, a process and use thereof

Patent Number: 8445400
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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The present invention provides a novel glycerol-based heterogeneous solid acid catalyst by simultaneous partial carbonization and sulfonation of crude glycerol obtained as a by-product during the biodiesel process. Solid acid catalyst with similar activity is also prepared from glycerol pitch (by-product of fat splitting) and technical grade glycerol. These glycerol-based solid acid catalysts are employed for esterification of fatty acids and fatty acid present in the high and low free ...

Hydrocarbon-soluble molybdenum catalyst precursors and methods for making same

Patent Number: 8445399
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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Hydrocarbon-soluble molybdenum catalyst precursors include a plurality of molybdenum cations that are each bonded with a plurality of organic anions to form an oil soluble molybdenum salt. A portion of the molybdenum atoms are in the 3+ oxidation state such that the plurality of molybdenum atoms has an average oxidation state of less than 4+, e.g., less than about 3.8+, especially less than about 3.5+. The catalyst precursors can form a hydroprocessing molybdenum sulfide catalyst in heavy ...

Ion exchange process for making molecular sieve composition

Patent Number: 8445398
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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This disclosure relates to a process for preparing a catalyst composition comprising (a) contacting a molecular sieve composition with a solution of a solvent and a solute under ion-exchange conditions to form an exchanged molecular sieve composition, wherein the solute comprises at least one of an amide compound, an imide compound, a strong proton donor, or any combination thereof, the solute has a solubility in the solvent of at least 0.05 g per 100 grams of the solvent, preferably at ...

Electrode containing nanostructured thin catalytic layers and method of making

Patent Number: 8445164
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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A method of making an electrode is provided. The method includes providing an electrocatalyst decal comprising a carrying substrate having a nanostructured thin catalytic layer thereon; providing a transfer substrate with an adjacent adhesive layer; adhering the nanostructured thin catalytic layer adjacent to the adhesive layer to form a composite structure; removing the carrying substrate from the composite structure; and removing the transfer substrate from the composite structure to form ...

Cathode catalyst for fuel cell and membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cell and fuel cell system including same

Patent Number: 8445162
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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A cathode catalyst includes a carrier including Mo, S, and I, and an active metal supported on the carrier and including a material selected from the group consisting of Ru, Pt, Rh, and combinations thereof. It is shown that such a catalyst for a cathode has improved activity over platinum ...

Low pressure drop extruded catalyst filter

Patent Number: 8440586
Publication Date: 2013-05-14
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A batch composition for making a highly porous honeycomb ceramic catalytic filter article, including base inorganic components including a mixture of a nano-zeolite powder, and an inorganic filler, in amounts defined herein; and super additives including: a mixture of at least two pore formers; a binder; and a metal salt, in amounts defined herein. Also disclosed are extruded catalyst filter articles and methods for making the ...

Process for regenerating a spent sorbent

Patent Number: 8440585
Publication Date: 2013-05-14
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A method and apparatus is provided for regenerating a sorbent that has been poisoned by components derived from flue gas. The sorbent is treated with an agent to remove the poisoning components and introduce a promoting agent into the sorbent. The method and apparatus can also be used to enhance the effectiveness of a new ...

Compositions, materials incorporating the compositions, and methods of using the compositions and materials

Patent Number: 8435923
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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Compositions, materials incorporating the compositions, and methods of use thereof, for the protection and/or decontamination of contaminants are ...

Arsenic adsorbing composition and methods of use

Patent Number: 8435922
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides filtering compositions, their method of production, and methods for their use. In specific implementations, the filtering composition includes lanthanum and has a surface area of at least about 125 g/m². In more specific examples, the filtering composition is free-flowing or has a moisture content between about 10 wt % about 30 wt %. Particular compositions include at least one of iron or magnesium. Some embodiments of the ...

Method for preparing oxidation catalyst and catalysts prepared by the method

Patent Number: 8435921
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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A method for preparing oxidation catalyst comprising cerium oxide and a metal selected from the group consisting of gold, platinum palladium, tin, ruthenium, or nickel by sputtering cerium oxide and a metal from a target to a substrate wherein the cerium oxide and a metal material are sputtered to the substrate concurrently from at least one target under an argon atmosphere to form a layer of cerium oxide including dispersed atoms of the metal Specific Au—CeO₂and ...

Cyclic catalytic upgrading of chemical species using metal oxide materials

Patent Number: 8435920
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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Processes are disclosure which comprise alternately contacting an oxygen-carrying catalyst with a reducing substance, or a lower partial pressure of an oxidizing gas, and then with the oxidizing gas or a higher partial pressure of the oxidizing gas, whereby the catalyst is alternately reduced and then regenerated to an oxygenated state. In certain embodiments, the oxygen-carrying catalyst comprises at least one metal oxide-containing material containing a composition having the following ...

High specific surface area mixed oxide of cerium and of another rare earth, preparation method and use in catalysis

Patent Number: 8435919
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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The mixed oxide of the invention mainly consists of cerium oxide and of at least one oxide of another rare earth. It has a specific surface area of at least 20 m²/g after calcining at 1000° C. for 5 hours. It is obtained by forming a liquid medium comprising a cerium compound; by heating this medium; by adding to the precipitate obtained a compound of the other rare earth, by heating the medium thus obtained and by bringing its pH to a basic value and by calcining the ...

Composite ceria-coated aerogels and methods of making the same

Patent Number: 8435918
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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Ceria-coated aerogels can include an aerogel support material having a stabilized ceria coating thereon. The ceria coating can be formed by solution or vapor deposition of alcogels or aerogels. Additional catalytic metal species can also be incorporated into the coating to form multi-metallic compounds having improved catalytic activity. Further, the ceria coated aerogels retain high surface areas at elevated temperatures. Thus, improvements in catalytic activity and thermal stability can ...

Ammonia oxidation catalysts

Patent Number: 8435917
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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Ammonia oxidation catalyst units comprising a pair of honeycomb-type blocks having interplaced between them a layer of a gas permeable material performing the function of radially mixing the gas flow, said blocks comprising an ammonia oxidation catalysts, and having height of less than 15 cm and the interplaced layer height of 3 to 0.5 ...

Catalyst comprising platinum black and fluorine

Patent Number: 8435916
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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The invention aims at providing a platinum black material, without using an expensive and rare material, which is excellent in CO poisoning inhibiting effect, H₂S poisoning inhibiting effect, SO₄poisoning inhibiting effect and HCHO poisoning inhibiting effect, and a method for fluorinating platinum black. The platinum black material is characterized by fluorine adsorbed on its surface. The method for fluorinating platinum black is characterized by allowing platinum ...

Titanium dioxide catalyst structure for processes up to 1000° C and manufacturing thereof

Patent Number: 8435915
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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The TiO₂catalyst structure consisting of TiO₂nano-particles in the anatase crystal form, doped with 0.05-5 wt % phosphorus on the TiO₂basis, organized in the circular planar aggregates with the specific surface area ranging from 40 to 120 m²/g, suitable for catalytic processes at the temperature up to 800° C., and the TiO₂catalyst structure of with the morphology of the aggregated compact particles, with the specific surface area ...

Mixed metal catalyst systems having a tailored hydrogen response

Patent Number: 8435914
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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A polymerization catalyst system and polymerization processes using the catalyst systems are disclosed. The polymerization catalyst systems may include a) a first catalyst compound, and b) a second catalyst compound, wherein the first catalyst compound includes an oxadiazole-containing compound. In some embodiments, the oxadiazole-containing compound has essentially no hydrogen response, thus allowing better and/or tailored control of product properties when producing polymers using the ...

Catalyst for polymerization of propylene and method for polymerization of propylene using the same

Patent Number: 8435913
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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Provided are a catalyst for polymerization of propylene and a method for polymerization of propylene using the same. Specifically, provided are a catalyst for propylene polymerization which comprises titanium tetrachloride, an internal electron donor, and dialkoxy magnesium particles, as a carrier, obtained from the reaction of a halogen compound or nitrogen-halogen compound as a reaction initiator, metal magnesium and an alcohol, and a method for propylene polymerization using the ...

Catalyst based on an organic-inorganic hybrid support and its use in hydrorefining and hydroconversion

Patent Number: 8435912
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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A supported and sulphur-containing catalyst is described, comprising;

- a porous support constituted by an organic-inorganic hybrid material for which the covalent bond between the organic and inorganic phases conforms to the formula M-O—Z—R where M represents at least one metal constituting the inorganic phase, Z at least one heteroelement from among phosphorus and silicon and R an organic fragment,
- at least one metal of group VIB ...

Hybrid catalyst composition for polymerization of olefins

Patent Number: 8435911
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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The present invention relates to a new hybrid catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins and to a polymerization process carried out in the presence of said catalyst. The new hybrid catalyst system comprises a tridendate iron compound and a zirconocene having a bridge of at least three carbon atoms connecting two indenyl ...

Preparation method for anion-exchangeable, layered double hydroxides

Patent Number: 8435910
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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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 ...

Dual-zeolite catalyst for production of ethylbenzene

Patent Number: 8435909
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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The dual-zeolite catalyst for production of ethylbenzene is formed by mixing at least two different zeolites selected from mordenite, beta, ZSM-5, ZSM-11, ZSM-12, ZSM-22, ZSM-23, MFI topology zeolite, NES topology zeolite, EU-1, SAPO-5, SAPO-34, SAPO-11 and MAPO-36 zeolites and an inactive alumina binder. The two zeolites have different topology and possess dissimilar and unique physical and chemical characteristics, including particle size, surface area, pore size and acidity. The ...

Oxychlorination catalyst and method for preparing the same

Patent Number: 8431512
Publication Date: 2013-04-30
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A catalyst for oxychlorination according to the present invention contains alumina and copper, and a content of copper is in the range from 5 to 20% by weight calculated as that of CuO, while a content of halogen is not more than 5% by weight. The catalyst is produced by the following steps (a) to (c): (a) preparing a slurry for spray-drying by adding an acid and an aqueous solution of cupric nitrate in a pseudo-boehmite alumina slurry; (b) spray-drying the slurry; and (c) burning the ...

Hydroprocessing bulk catalyst and methods of making thereof

Patent Number: 8431511
Publication Date: 2013-04-30
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A hydroprocessing bulk catalyst is provided. A process to prepare hydroprocessing bulk catalysts is also provided. The hydroprocessing catalyst has the formula (R^p)_i(M^t)_a(L^u)_b(S^v)_d(C^w)_e(H^x)_f(O^y)_g(N^z)_h, wherein M is at least at least a “d” block element metal; L is also at least a “d” block element metal, but ...

Composition useful in the catalytic hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feedstocks, a method of making such catalyst, and a process of using such catalyst

Patent Number: 8431510
Publication Date: 2013-04-30
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A hydrocarbon oil-impregnated composition that comprises a support material having incorporated therein a metal component and impregnated with a hydrocarbon oil. The hydrocarbon oil-impregnated composition is useful in the hydrotreating of hydrocarbon feedstocks, and it is especially useful in applications involving delayed feed introduction whereby the hydrocarbon oil-impregnated composition is first treated with hot hydrogen, and, optionally, a sulfur compound, prior to contacting it with ...

Structure for molecular separations

Patent Number: 8431509
Publication Date: 2013-04-30
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A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of template materials. The template materials are selected from biomolecules, biopolymers, polymers, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the template materials. The template materials are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The template materials are removed to leave ...

Inorganic structure for molecular separations

Patent Number: 8431508
Publication Date: 2013-04-30
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A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of biopolymers. The biopolymers are selected from DNAs, RNAs, nucleic acid loops, nucleic acid hairpins, nucleic acid dumbbells, alkylated phosphonates, non-standard nucleobases, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the biopolymers. The biopolymers are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for ...

Process for regenerating a catalyst

Patent Number: 8431507
Publication Date: 2013-04-30
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A process for regenerating a fixed bed of Fischer-Tropsch catalyst particles, of which at least 40 wt % of the catalyst particles have a size of at least 1 mm, in situ in a Fischer-Tropsch reactor tube. The process comprises the steps of: (i) optionally oxidizing the catalyst at a temperature between 200 and 400° C.; (ii) oxidizing the catalyst at a temperature above 580° C. and below 670° C.; and (iii) reducing the catalyst with hydrogen or a hydrogen comprising gas. This process may be ...

Biotemplated inorganic materials

Patent Number: 8431506
Publication Date: 2013-04-30
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A method of making a metal oxide nanoparticle comprising contacting an aqueous solution of a metal salt with an oxidant. The method is safe, environmentally benign, and uses readily available precursors. The size of the nanoparticles, which can be as small as 1 nm or smaller, can be controlled by selecting appropriate conditions. The method is compatible with biologically derived scaffolds, such as virus particles chosen to bind a desired material. The resulting nanoparticles can be porous ...