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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120053045 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PYROCHLORE-TYPE OXIDE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROCATALYST FOR FUEL CELL A pyrochlore-type oxide represented by a general formula A2B2O7-Z is prepared by precipitate formation, where A and B each represent a metal element, where Z represents a number of at least 0 and at most 1, where A contains at least one ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20110319256 | PD-Y ALLOY CATALYST, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND FUEL CELL COMPRISING THE CATALYST Disclosed are a platinum (Pt)-free, palladium (Pd)-yttrium (Y) alloy catalyst having superior oxygen reduction reaction activity and stability, a method for preparing the same, and a fuel cell including the catalyst. Since the Pt-free Pd-Y catalyst is inexpensive, it ma... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110312487 | CATALYST SYSTEM FOR GENERATION OF POLYOLS FROM SACCHARIDES A catalyst system for generating at least one polyol from a feedstock comprising saccharide is performed in a continuous or batch manner. Generating the polyol involves, contacting, hydrogen, water, and a feedstock comprising saccharide, with a catalyst system to genera... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110305612 | NOX STORAGE CATALYST WITH IMPROVED HYDROCARBON CONVERSION ACTIVITY Described is a nitrogen oxide storage catalyst comprising:
| 12/15/2011 |
| 20110287928 | LOW LEVEL NOBLE METAL-SUPPORTING THREE-WAY CATALYST The invention provides a catalyst for catalytically removing three components which are carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides from combustion exhaust gas generated by combusting fuel in the neighborhood of the stoichiometric air to fuel ratio by bringing the... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110268242 | Hydrogen and Oxygen Recombination Catalyst, Recombination Apparatus, and Nuclear Plant A recombination apparatus is provided to an off-gas system of a boiling water nuclear plant. An off-gas system pipe connected to a condenser is connected to the recombination apparatus. A catalyst layer filled with a catalyst for recombining hydrogen and oxygen is dispo... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110245073 | DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYSTS A catalyst composition comprises a particulate support and catalyst nanoparticles on the particulate support. The catalyst nanoparticles comprise an alloy of platinum and palladium in an atomic ratio of from about 25:75 to about 75:25 and are present in a concentration ... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110237430 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CATALYST COMPRISING PALLADIUM SUPPORTED ON CARRIER WITH HIGH DISPERSION A process for preparing a catalyst comprising palladium supported on a carrier via a layered precursor, comprising the following steps: (1) synthesis of hydrotalcite layered precursor which comprises promoting metal element and aluminium on the surface of the carrier of... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110237429 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION CATALYST A catalytic metal 5 is supported on oxide particles 4, 6 in a first catalyst layer 2, and first binder particles 7 which are fine, and have oxygen ion conductivity are interposed among the oxide particles. A catalytic metal 11 is suppo... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110229396 | CATALYST AND PROCESS The invention concerns a process for the oxidation of organic compounds contained in a gas stream and comprises the step of introducing the gas stream containing the organic compounds together with sufficient oxygen to effect the desired amount of oxidation into an oxid... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110190533 | Titania-alumina supported palladium catalyst A method for preparing a palladium-gold catalyst containing a titania extrudate is disclosed. The titania extrudate is produced by using a carboxyalkyl cellulose and a hydroxyalkyl cellulose as extrusion aids. The titania extrudate has improved processibility and/or mec... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110119990 | GROUP 13-15 INTERSTITIAL METAL HYDRIDE CATALYSTS AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSES The present invention relates to the processing of hydrocarbon-containing feedstreams in the presence of an interstitial metal hydride comprised of at least one chemical element selected from Groups 3-11 (including the lanthanides, atomic numbers 58 to 71), and at least... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110111952 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING CATALYST AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME An exhaust gas purifying catalyst (1) is composed of: a noble metal (2); a first compound (3); and a second compound (4). The noble metal (2) is supported on the first compound (3). The exhaust gas purifying catalyst (1) ... | 05/12/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 20110081599 | ELECTRODE CATALYST FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD OF PREPARING ELECTRODE CATALYST, AND FUEL CELL USING ELECTRODE CATALYST Non-platinum (Pt) electrode catalysts for fuel cells, methods of manufacturing the same, and fuel cells including the non-Pt electrode catalysts. Each of the non-Pt electrode catalysts for fuel cells includes at least palladium (Pd) and iridium (Ir), and further include... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110071020 | Selective Hydrogenation of Dienes in the Manufacture of MLAB A process and catalyst are presented for the selective hydrogenation of branched diolefins and acetylenes to olefins. The process uses a catalyst having large pores, and a minimal amount of micropores. The catalyst is designed to have minimal diffusional resistance thro... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110052467 | CERAMIC NANOFIBERS CONTAINING NANOSIZE METAL CATALYST PARTICLES AND MEDIUM THEREOF Ceramic nanofibers contain nanosize metal catalyst particles on the surface thereof. The catalyst-ceramic nanofibers when supported as by larger fibers form a medium that effectively catalyze various reactions as in fluid flow processes.... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110033353 | Preparation of Diesel Oxidation Catalyst Via Deposition of Colloidal Nanoparticles The present invention relates to a process for preparing a catalyst, at least comprising the steps of adding a protecting agent to an aqueous solution of a metal precursor to give a mixture (M1), adding a reducing agent to mixture (M1) to give a mixture (M2), adding a s... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110028770 | HYDROGENATION CATALYST An alpha-alumina support for a hydrogenation catalyst useful in hydrogenating fluoroolefins is provided.... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20100331171 | Layered Sphere Catalysts with High Accessibility Indexes A process and catalyst for use in the selective hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene is presented. The catalyst comprises a layered structure, wherein the catalyst has an inner core and an outer layer of active material. The catalyst further includes a metal deposited... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100280296 | PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIZING CUBIC METALLIC NANOPARTICLES IN THE PRESENCE OF TWO REDUCING AGENTS A process is described for preparing cubic metallic nanoparticles, comprising:
| 11/04/2010 |
| 20100257843 | Zoned Catalysts for Diesel Applications An oxidation catalyst composite, methods and systems for the treatment of exhaust gas emissions from an advanced combustion engine, such as the oxidation of unburned hydrocarbons (HC), and carbon monoxide (CO) and the reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from a diesel eng... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100261939 | Methods of Preparing, Optionally Supported, Ordered Intermetallic Palladium Gallium Compounds, the Compounds, as such, and Their Use in Catalysis The present invention pertains to methods of preparing optionally supported, ordered intermetallic palladium gallium compounds, and the corresponding, optionally supported, intermetallic palladium gallium compounds obtainable by these methods. The present invention also... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100236986 | CATALYST COMPRISING PALLADIUM AND ITS APPLICATION IN SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION The invention concerns a catalyst comprising a porous support, palladium, at least one metal selected from the group constituted by alkalis and alkaline-earths, in which:
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| 20100228061 | CATALYST FOR REMOVING DETRIMENTAL HYDROCARBONS PRESENT IN EFFLUENT OR PROCESS GASES The invention relates to a catalyst for the removal of detrimental halogenated and non-halogenated hydrocarbons in different effluent or process gases. The invention also relates to a method for the manufacture and use of such a catalyst. The catalyst of the invention i... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100215557 | Aging-Resistant Catalyst Article for Internal Combustion Engines Catalyst articles comprising palladium and related methods of preparation and use are disclosed. Disclosed is a catalyst article comprising a first catalytic layer formed on a substrate, wherein the first catalytic layer comprises palladium impregnated on a ceria-free o... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100204039 | Exhaust Gas-Purifying Catalyst The exhaust gas-purifying catalyst includes at least one of a first composite oxide represented by a formula A(Al2-xBx)O4 and a second composite oxide represented by a formula (Al2-yCy)O3, wherein element... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100189615 | MECHANICALLY FUSED MATERIALS FOR POLLUTION ABATEMENT IN MOBILE AND STATIONATY SOURCES Described are catalyst composites containing mechanically fused components, methods of making the catalyst composites, and methods of using the catalyst composites such as in pollution abatement applications. The catalyst composites contain a core and a shell at least s... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100176030 | ALUMINA HAVING A COMPLEX PORE STRUCTURE, AND CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION OF CRACKING GASOLINE The present invention discloses an alumina support having multiple pore structure, wherein the alumina support has a specific surface area of from 40 to 160 m2/g and a total pore volume of from 0.3 to 1.2 cm3/g; a pore volume of pores having a pore... | 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 |
| 20100125037 | Layered Sphere Catalyst Formulations for Selective Hydrogenation Performance A catalyst for selective hydrogenation of hydrocarbons is presented. The catalyst selectively hydrogenates acetylenes and diolefins to increase the monoolefins in a product stream. The catalyst includes a layered structure with an inert inner core and an outer layer bon... | 05/20/2010 |
| 20100125036 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS CATALYST SYNTHESIS A method for preparing a catalyst that involves continuously supplying a first stream containing a solvent, one or more metal precursors, and one or more support materials, and a second stream containing at least one reducing agent and/or precipitating agent. The first ... | 05/20/2010 |
| 20100105548 | METHOD FOR GENERATING A SHELL OF NOBLE METAL OVERLAID ON A CORE OF NON-NOBLE METAL, AND CATALYSTS MADE THEREBY An electrocatalyst is described. The electrocatalyst includes a core of a non-noble metal or non-noble metal alloy; and a continuous shell of a noble metal or noble metal alloy on the core, the continuous shell being at least two monolayers of the noble metal or noble m... | 04/29/2010 |
| 20100099552 | Nanocomposite particle and process of preparing the same A nanocomposite particle, its use as a catalyst, and a method of making it are disclosed. The nanocomposite particle comprises titanium dioxide nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, and a surface stabilizer. The metal oxide nanoparticles are formed hydrothermally in... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100087314 | Exhaust Gas-Purifying Catalyst A high exhaust gas-purifying performance is achieved. An exhaust gas-purifying catalyst includes a substrate, a lower layer covering the substrate and including an oxygen storage material and palladium, and an upper layer covering the lower layer and including rhodium a... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100016150 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING CATALYST An exhaust gas purifying catalyst exhibiting high catalytic performance and restraining an amount of noble metals used is provided. An exhaust gas purifying catalyst has a catalyst substrate and a catalyst coating layer formed on the catalyst substrate. The catalyst coa... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20090318738 | SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION The invention concerns a catalyst comprising palladium on an oxide of aluminium support. In the calcined state, the oxide of aluminium support has a diffractogram obtained by X ray diffraction comprising peaks which correspond to the following interplanar spacings and r... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090305872 | Hydrocarbon Conversion Process Using A Catalyst Composition Comprising Aluminium And A Divalent Metal Fluid catalytic cracking process comprising the steps of (a) preparing a physical 5 mixture comprising (i) aluminium trihydrate and/or flash-calcined aluminium trihydrate and (ii) a divalent metal oxide, hydroxide, carbonate, or hydroxycarbonate, (b) shaping the physica... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090280978 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING CATALYST AND METHOD OF PRODUCING EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING CATALYST An exhaust gas purifying catalyst 1 has a composite compound 2 in which a metal selected from among Al, Ce, La, Zr, Co, Mn, Fe, Mg, Ba and Ti is uniformly dispersed on an oxide selected from among Al2O3, ZrO2 and CeO2<... | 11/12/2009 |
