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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120129959 | RUTHENIUM HYBRID FISCHER-TROPSCH CATALYST, AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF Disclosed is a method of forming a hybrid Fischer-Tropsch catalyst extrudate for use in synthesis gas conversion reactions. The method includes extruding a mixture of ruthenium loaded metal oxide support particles, particles of an acidic component and a binder sol to fo... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120071571 | COBALT CATALYSTS A catalyst suitable for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of hydrocarbons is described comprising cobalt nanocrystallites containing a precious metal promoter, dispersed over the surface of a porous transition alumina powder wherein the cobalt content of the catalyst is ≧... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120021305 | PRECURSOR OF DESULFURIZING AGENT FOR HYDROCARBON AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, CALCINED PRECURSOR OF DESULFURIZING AGENT FOR HYDROCARBON AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, DESULFURIZING AGENT FOR HYDROCARBON AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, HYDROCARBON DESULFURIZATION METHOD, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM A desulfurizing agent for a hydrocarbon comprises: 10 to 30 percent by mass of a porous inorganic oxide based on the total mass of the desulfurizing agent; 3 to 40 percent by mass of zinc oxide; and 45 to 75 percent by mass of a nickel atom in terms of nickel oxide, whe... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20110294652 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PYROCHLORE TYPE OXIDE, POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL, FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRO CATALYST FOR FUEL CELL The present invention provides a method for preparing a pyrochlore type oxide having a larger specific surface area, a polymer electrolyte fuel cell and a fuel cell system improved in power generation efficiency and capable of being produced more inexpensively, and a me... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110217781 | CATALYST FORMULATION FOR HYDROGENATION A composition and method for preparation of a catalyst for the liquid phase selective hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes with high selectivity to alkenes relative to alkanes, high alkyne conversion, and sustained catalytic activity comprising a Group VIII metal and a G... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110144400 | HIGHLY POROUS FOAM CERAMICS AS CATALYST CARRIERS FOR THE DEHYDROGENATION OF ALKANES The invention relates to a material which is suited as a carrier for catalysts in the dehydrogenation of alkanes and in the oxidative dehydrogenation of alkanes and which is made of an oxide ceramic foam and may contain combinations of the substances aluminium oxide, ca... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110105305 | Ceramic Foams with Gradient of Porosity and Gradient of Catalytic Active(s) Phase(s) An architecture made of a ceramic or a metallic foam has at least one continuous and/or discontinuous, axial and/or radial porosity gradient ranging from 10 to 90% associated to a pore size range from 2 to 60 ppi, at least one continuous and/or discontinuous, axial and/... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110105304 | Ceramic Foams with Gradients of Composition in Heterogeneous Catalytic Architecture comprising ceramic or metallic foam, characterized in that the foam has a constant axial and radial porosity between 10 to 90% with a pore size between 2 to 60 ppi, and at least one continuous and/or discontinuous, axial and/or radial concentration of catal... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110071018 | CATALYST FOR DEHYDROGENATING PRIMARY ALCOHOLS This invention is directed a catalyst for dehydrogenating primary alcohols. In one embodiment, for example, the catalyst comprises a metal support (preferably a metal sponge support) having a copper-containing coating at the surface thereof... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110039954 | CATALYST AND METHOD FOR SINGLE-STEP CONVERSION OF SYNGAS TO HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS Multi-functional catalyst and processes utilizing the catalyst in single-stage conversion of syngas into hydrocarbon compounds are provided. The multi-functional catalyst, which comprises two or more catalytic materials situated within molecular distances of each other,... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110021646 | Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst The present invention is directed to a catalyst suitable for catalyzing a Fischer-Tropsch reaction, said catalyst comprising cobalt metal supported on zinc-oxide and an amount of zirconium(IV)oxide and/or aluminium oxide of between 0.5 and 2.5 wt. % calculated as metal,... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110014105 | DESULPHURISATION MATERIALS A particulate desulphurisation material includes one or more nickel compounds, a zinc oxide support material, and one or more alkali metal compounds wherein the nickel content of the material is in the range 0.3 to 10% by weight and the alkali metal content of the mater... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20100323883 | Method of manufacture of noble metal/zinc oxide hybrid product for simultaneous dose reduction and SCC mitigation of nuclear power plants Composite particle comprising a zinc containing compound such as zinc oxide and a noble metal such a platinum, and process for fabrication thereof. The particles facilitate simultaneous controlled introduction of the zinc and noble metal species into a nuclear reactor.... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100310950 | Catalyst for fuel cell, ful cell systems including the same, and associated methods A catalyst for a fuel cell, a fuel cell system including the same, and associated methods, the catalyst including a platinum-metal alloy having a face-centered tetragonal structure, and a carrier, wherein the platinum-metal alloy shows a broad peak or a peak having two ... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100304268 | TERNARY ALLOY CATALYSTS FOR FUEL CELLS Alloy catalysts have the formula of PtiIrjXk, wherein X represents an element from the group consisting of Ti, Mn, Co, V, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zr, Zn, and Fe. These catalysts can be used as electrocatalysts in fuel cells.... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100179056 | PROCESS FOR INITIATION OF OXIDATIVE STEAM REFORMING OF METHANOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE A self-started OSRM (oxidative steam reforming of methanol) process at room temperature for hydrogen production. In the process, an aqueous methanol and oxygen are pre-mixed. The mixture is then fed to a Cu/ZnO-based catalyst to initiate an OSRM process at room temperat... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100152034 | PROCESS FOR LIQUID PHASE HYDROGENATION A process and catalyst for the liquid phase selective hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes with high selectivity to alkenes relative to alkanes, high alkyne conversion, and sustained catalytic activity comprising a reactant comprising an alkyne and a non-hydrocarbon solv... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100140137 | FUEL CONVERSION SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD A reductant producing apparatus and method is provided, the apparatus includes a catalyst attached to an encasement. The encasement has a first and second intake formed therein that are fluidly coupled to the catalyst. The first intake configured to allow entry of a hyd... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100121123 | ZINC FERRITE CATALYSTS, METHOD OF PREPARING THEREOF AND METHOD OF PREPARING 1,3-BUTADIENE USING THEREOF The present invention relates to a zinc ferrite catalyst, a method of producing the same, and a method of preparing 1,3-butadiene using the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to a zinc ferrite catalyst which is produced in a pH-adjusted solution using a c... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100092380 | PROCESS FOR INITIATION OF OXIDATIVE STEAM REFORMING OF METHANOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE A self-started OSRM (oxidative steam reforming of methanol) process at room temperature for hydrogen production is disclosed. In the process, an aqueous methanol and oxygen are pre-mixed. The mixture is then fed to a Cu/ZnO-based catalyst to initiate an OSRM process at ... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20090314993 | CATALYST FOR PRODUCTION OF SYNTHESIS GAS The present invention relates to a novel composite metal oxide catalyst, a method of making the catalyst, and a process for producing synthesis gas using the catalyst. The catalyst may be a nickel and cobalt based dual-active component composite metal oxide catalyst. Th... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090298958 | Fischer Tropsch Process The present invention relates to a process for converting synthesis gas to hydrocarbons, in particular to hydrocarbons in the C5-C60 range particularly suitable for use as liquid motor fuels, in a slurry reactor in the presence of a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst comprising c... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090274612 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SUPPORTED RUTHENIUM OXIDE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CHLORINE The present invention provides a process for producing supported ruthenium oxide comprising a step of supporting a ruthenium compound on a carrier and then calcining it in an oxygen-containing gas atmosphere, wherein the ruthenium compound has a total of each content of... | 11/05/2009 |
| 20090221724 | FISCHER-TROPSCH CATALYST The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising particles of a cobalt and zinc co-precipitate, having a volume average particle size of less than 150 μm. Another aspect of the invention is the use of such a catalyst in a Fischer-Tropsch process. 09/03/2009 | |
| 20090203520 | SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION CATALYST DESIGNED FOR RAW GAS FEED STREAMS A catalyst for selective hydrogenation of acetylenes and diolefins, particularly in a raw gas feed stream for front end selective hydrogenation. The catalyst contains a low surface area carrier with a surface area from about 2-20 m2/g, wherein the pore volume of the por... | 08/13/2009 |
| 20090197981 | FISCHER-TROPSCH CATALYST The present invention is directed to a catalyst suitable for catalyzing a Fischer-Tropsch reaction, said catalyst comprising cobalt metal supported on zinc-oxide and having the following particle size distribution by volume: <10% having a particle size below 1 micron... | 08/06/2009 |
| 20090173920 | BI-PHASE PLATINUM CATALYST, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL USING THE BI-PHASE PLATINUM CATALYST A bi-phase platinum catalyst, a method of manufacturing the same, an electrode including the bi-phase platinum catalyst, and a solar cell including the electrode. The bi-phase platinum catalyst includes platinum particles and an amorphous metal oxide.... | 07/09/2009 |
| 20090152500 | Iron-Based Water Gas Shift Catalyst The present development is a catalyst for use in water gas shift processes, a method for making the catalyst and a method of using the catalyst. The catalyst is composed of iron oxide, copper oxide, zinc oxide, alumina, and optionally, potassium oxide, and is produced u... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090088585 | Process and Catalyst for Oxidizing Aromatic Compounds Catalytic compositions for conversion of substituted aromatic feed materials to oxidized products comprising aromatic carboxylic acid derivatives of the substituted aromatic feed materials comprise a combination comprising a palladium component, an antimony component an... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090082199 | Catalyst for Purifying Exhaust Gases A catalyst for purifying exhaust gases includes a carrier substrate and a catalyst layer which is carried on the carrier substrate and contains a noble metal, a porous oxide and an addition oxide containing at least one selected from the group consisting of Ni, Bi, Sn, ... | 03/26/2009 |
| 20090068511 | CATALYST FOR REFORMER OF FUEL CELL, PREPARING METHOD THEREOF, AND REFORMER FOR FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME A catalyst for a reformer of a fuel cell including an active component and a carrier supporting the active component and including zinc oxide. The active component includes a transition metal and a platinum-group metal. Here, the catalyst has a relatively high reforming... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090054228 | CATALYST A catalyst has an underlayer and a platinum layer formed thereon. The underlayer contains a transition metal other than platinum group metals or an alloy thereof. The platinum layer, which contains platinum, has a thickness of at least 0.4 nm but less than 1 nm.... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090044504 | Ozone-Decomposing Agent An ozone-decomposing agent including a first iron compound and a second iron compound is provided. The second iron compound may have a spinel type structure. The first iron compound of the ozone-decomposing agent may include an oxide selected from Fe2O3<... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20090029850 | Method for Preparing a Catalyst for Dehydrogenation of Cyclohexanol A copper oxide based catalyst for dehydrogenation of cyclohexanol which is a copper oxide-zinc oxide based catalyst or a copper oxide-silicon oxide based catalyst further comprising one of palladium, platinum and ruthenium in a very small amount; and a method for prepar... | 01/29/2009 |
| 20080300437 | PROCESS FOR LIQUID PHASE HYDROGENATION A process and catalyst for the liquid phase selective hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes with high selectivity to alkenes relative to alkanes, high alkyne conversion, and sustained catalytic activity comprising a reactant comprising an alkyne and a non-hydrocarbon solv... | 12/04/2008 |
| 20080275145 | Catalysts A catalyst including cobalt, zinc oxide and aluminium is described, having a total cobalt content of 15-75% by weight (on reduced catalyst), an aluminium content ≧10% by weight (based on ZnO) and which when reduced at 425° C., has a cobalt surface area as measured by... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080265212 | Sulfur-tolerant and carbon-resistant catalysts The invention relates to novel bimetallic and trimetallic catalysts, their manufacture and use in both steam reforming and oxidative steam reforming of liquid fuels such as jet fuels, diesel fuels and gasoline to produce synthesis gas and/or hydrogen for fuel cell appli... | 10/30/2008 |
| 20080193370 | FUEL REFORMER CATALYST AND ABSORBENT MATERIALS Materials that are useful for absorption enhanced reforming (AER) of a fuel, including absorbent materials and catalyst materials and methods for using the materials. The materials can be fabricated by spray processing. The use of the materials in AER can produce a H 08/14/2008 | |
| 20080119354 | NI CATALYST, PROCESS FOR MAKING CATALYSTS AND SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION PROCESS More selective and efficient Ni hydrotreating catalysts are those which contain more than about 60% of the Ni content on the peripheral surface of porous supports, such as extruded alumina, which may be obtained by spraying an atomized solution of a Ni compound onto the... | 05/22/2008 |
| 20080064908 | Catalyst For Cycloolefin Production And Process For Production A catalyst for production of a cycloolefin by partial hydrogenation of a monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, wherein the catalyst comprises zirconia as a carrier, and particles having an average primary particle diameter in a range of from 3 to 50 nm and an average seconda... | 03/13/2008 |
