Assignee: Umicore AG & Co. KG

Location: Hanau, DE
No. of patents: 37

Number	Title	Issue Date
8066963	Removal of particulates from the exhaust gas of internal combustion engines operated with a predominantly stoichiometric air/fuel mixture The exhaust gas of internal combustion engines operated with a predominantly stoichiometric air/fuel mixture contains, as well as the gaseous hydrocarbon (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollutants, also ultrafine particulates. There is...	11/29/2011
8020378	Exhaust manifold comprising aluminide An exhaust manifold includes an exhaust conduit having an inner surface, and an aluminide layer disposed on at least a portion of the inner surface of the manifold. The exhaust manifold is made by applying aluminum on an inner surface of the manifold and oxidizing t...	09/20/2011
8017097	ZrOx, Ce-ZrOx, Ce-Zr-REOx as host matrices for redox active cations for low temperature, hydrothermally durable and poison resistant SCR catalysts The present invention relates to application of catalysts for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of oxides of Nitrogen using N-containing reductant. The catalysts are characterized as phase pure lattice oxide materials into which catalytically active cations are inco...	09/13/2011
7951969	Process for the preparation of iridium acetate The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of indium acetate comprising the steps: (a) reacting an indium compound with an alkaline compound in a protic solvent to obtain an iridium containing precipitate, where the reaction is conducted in the p...	05/31/2011
7943104	CE-ZR based solid solutions and methods for making and using the same In one embodiment, a solid solution material comprises, based upon 100 mole %: about 30 mol% about 95 mol % zirconium, about 0.5 mol % to about 50 mole % cerium, up to about 20 mole % of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of yttrium, rare earths, and co...	05/17/2011
7879748	Method for producing a catalyst and the catalyst made therefrom Disclosed herein are methods for manufacturing a catalyst composition. In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a catalyst can comprise: forming a catalyst composition from a catalyst precursor and a volatile compound, disposing the catalyst composition on a su...	02/01/2011
7875250	Exhaust treatment device, and methods of making the same An exhaust treatment device, comprises a substrate; a catalyst layer deposited on the substrate, the catalyst layer comprising a first catalyst metal and a second catalyst metal, wherein greater than or equal to about 70 wt % of the first catalyst metal and the seco...	01/25/2011
7842634	Blended catalyst with improved performance A useful partial oxidation catalyst element includes a catalyst component, a support component, and a substrate. The catalyst component is formed by combining a catalytically active metal with a first support material to form a mixture and calcining the mixture. The...	11/30/2010
7824639	Exhaust treatment system and catalyst system A catalyst system comprises a gold catalyst capable of oxidizing CO; a hydrocarbon oxidation catalyst; and a hydrocarbon adsorbing material. ...	11/02/2010
7811969	Method for coating a catalyst carrier containing two different partial structures with a catalytically active coating, and catalyst obtained thereby The invention relates to a process for the coating of a catalyst support with a catalytically active coat using a coating dispersion, the catalyst support containing at least two partial structures which differ in their absorptivity for the coating dispersion. The p...	10/12/2010
7767163	Exhaust treatment devices An exhaust emission control system can include a reformer a fuel source disposed upstream of and in fluid communication with the reformer, and a NOx adsorber disposed downstream of and in fluid communication with the reformer. The NOx adsorber can include...	08/03/2010
7647696	Catalyst substrate having improved thermal durability A catalyst substrate comprises a substrate material having an inlet, an outlet, an opening therebetween to allow for the passage of exhaust gas therethrough, and further comprises a catalyst and a layer of zirconium phosphate. Catalyst substrates coated with zirconi...	01/19/2010
7638452	Method for the reactivation of thermally aged nitrogen oxide storage catalytic converters Nitrogen oxide storage catalysts are used for removing the nitrogen oxides present in the lean-burn exhaust gas of lean-burn engines. Here, the purifying action is based on the nitrogen oxides being stored in the form of nitrates by the storage material of the stora...	12/29/2009
7601671	Drying method for exhaust gas catalyst A method for preparing an exhaust gas catalyst includes preparing a washcoat comprising a catalytically effective amount of at least one catalytically active metal disposed upon an oxide support; disposing the catalytically active metal-oxide support washcoat upon a...	10/13/2009
7585810	Method for partial oxidation of hydrocarbons, catalyst member therefor and method of manufacture A catalyst member formed of a substrate configured for gas flow therethrough, a base metal catalytic component disposed in a base metal catalytic layer on the substrate, and a rhodium catalytic material disposed in a rhodium layer. The base metal catalytic component...	09/08/2009
7569512	Zirconia support and zirconia supported catalyst A catalyst can comprise rhodium and zirconia. The zirconia can have a morphology parameter of greater than or equal to about 800. The method for making the catalyst can comprise: combining rhodium and a zirconium compound, wherein the zirconium compound has a morpho...	08/04/2009
7563746	Catalyst and method of making the same In one embodiment, a method for making a composition can comprise combining a Type II aluminum hydroxide gel with a Type II oxygen storage gel prior to calcination to form a combined gel, and spray drying the combined gel to form a dried composite. A composition can...	07/21/2009
7514387	Reformer and method of making the same A reformer comprises a housing; a substrate disposed in the housing, wherein the substrate comprises a stabilized aluminate and a stabilized zirconate; and a catalyst disposed on the substrate. ...	04/07/2009
7465690	Methods for making a catalytic element, the catalytic element made therefrom, and catalyzed particulate filters In one embodiment, a method for making a catalytic element comprises forming a first slurry of a promoter oxide precursor and a refractory inorganic oxide and calcining the first slurry to form a supported promoter. The supported promoter and a noble metal solution ...	12/16/2008
7462338	Boron-alumina catalyst support In one embodiment, an oxidation catalyst comprises a catalytic material disposed on a support. The support comprises boron modified alumina and about 10 wt % to about 50 wt % zeolite, based upon the total weight of the support. The boron is present in a sufficient a...	12/09/2008
7452843	Exhaust treatment devices, catalyst, and methods of making and using the same In one embodiment, an exhaust treatment device includes: a substrate, a shell disposed around the substrate, and a retention material disposed between the shell and the substrate. The substrate includes a catalyst that includes a precious metal and a solid solution ...	11/18/2008
7431895	Exhaust gas treatment unit for the selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides under lean exhaust gas conditions and a process for the treatment of exhaust gases An exhaust gas treatment unit for the selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides under lean exhaust gas conditions which contains at least one catalyst with catalytically active components for selective catalytic reduction (SCR components). The exhaust gas tre...	10/07/2008
7399728	Catalyst formulation, exhaust system, and gas treatment device In one embodiment, a catalyst formulation includes a poison adsorbing material and a catalyst material. The poison adsorbing material comprises large particles having an average major diameter of greater than or equal to about 2.0 micrometers. The catalyst material ...	07/15/2008
7351382	Particle filter having a catalytically active coating to accelerate burning off accumulated soot particles during a regeneration phase The present invention is directed to a particle filter to remove soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. The particle filter contains a catalytically active coating on a filter body to accelerate bum-off during a regeneration phase of the soot particles collec...	04/01/2008
7351677	Process for regenerating a nitrogen oxides storage catalyst The present invention provides a process and a device for regeneration of a nitrogen oxide storage catalyst in the exhaust system of a diesel engine. The process comprises a first and a second regeneration strategy. The first regeneration strategy is applied when th...	04/01/2008
7313911	Method of removing nitrogen oxides from the exhaust gas of a lean-burn internal combustion engine and exhaust-gas purification system therefor The present invention relates to a method of removing nitrogen oxides from the exhaust gas of a lean-burn internal combustion engine by selective catalytic reduction (SCR) using ammonia. The exhaust gas is routed first over a platinum-containing pre-catalyst and the...	01/01/2008
7312349	Diene-bis-aquo-rhodium(I) complexes, process for preparing them and their use Diene-bis-aquo-rhodium(I) complex of the general formula [Rh(diene)(H2O)2]X where diene is a cyclic diene and X is a noncoordinating anion. ...	12/25/2007
7297178	Method and device for producing spherical metal particles The invention relates to a process and a device (1) for the production of spherical metal particles (2) from a melt (3). In order to produce droplets a melt jet (8) is subjected to vibrations and is led through at least one nozzle (7	11/20/2007
7297656	Particulate filter and method for treating soot In one embodiment, a particulate filter includes a housing and a substrate disposed within the housing, the substrate comprising a catalyst composition comprising a single crystalline phase multiple metal oxide comprising platinum, wherein the substrate is designed ...	11/20/2007
7288501	Process and apparatus for the thermal treatment of pulverulent substances Process and apparatus for the thermal treatment of pulverulent substances, in which the pulverulent substance is dispersed in a carrier gas and is passed in a continuous manner through a heated reactor where it is thermally treated and is then quenched by a cooling ...	10/30/2007
7268233	Nickel-carbene, palladium-carbene and platinum-carbene complexes, their production and use in catalytic reactions The invention relates to novel monocarbene complexes of nickel, palladium or platinum with electron-deficient olefin ligands, to their preparation and to their use in the homogeneous catalysis of organic reactions. ...	09/11/2007
7198862	Process for preparing a low-sulfur reformate gas for use in a fuel cell system The invention provides a multistep process for preparing a low-sulfur reformate gas for use in a fuel cell system. The process comprises catalytic steam reforming of a reactant gas mixture comprising sulfur-containing hydrocarbons and steam in a first step to make a...	04/03/2007
7150866	Catalyst for autothermal reforming of hydrocarbons with increased water gas shift activity The invention relates to a catalyst and a process for the autothermal, catalytic steam reforming of hydrocarbons using the catalyst. The catalyst has a multilayer structure and comprises a lower catalyst layer located directly on a support body and an upper catalyst...	12/19/2006
7147959	Process for the manufacture of membrane-electrode-assemblies using catalyst-coated membranes The present invention relates to the field of electrochemical cells and fuel cells, more specifically to polymer-electrolyte-membrane (PEM) fuel cells and describes a process for the manufacture of membrane-electrode-assemblies (MEAs) containing five layers. The fiv...	12/12/2006
7141270	Method for the production of membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells The present invention relates to a method for the production of a membrane electrode assembly comprising a polymer electrolyte membrane with two opposing membrane surfaces and a cathode and an anode electrode each comprising a catalyst layer and a gas distribution l...	11/28/2006
7007532	Process for the production of tubular structural parts fabricated from PGM materials and having circumferential undulating bulges A process for the production of tubular structural parts fabricated from PGM materials and having circumferential undulating bulges by forming from smooth-walled tube pieces. A smooth-walled tube piece (1) is inserted into a cylindrical forming die (2)...	03/07/2006
6893761	Process for producing a membrane electrode assembly and the membrane electrode assembly produced thereby The invention comprises a process for making a membrane electrode assembly comprising a polymer electrolyte membrane having two opposite faces, on each face of which is applied a catalyst layer and a gas distribution layer. The two gas distribution layers in the mem...	05/17/2005

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Assignee: Umicore AG & Co. KG