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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7956001 | Templated metal oxide particles and methods of making Composite particles of a metal oxide particle within a crosslinked, cored dendrimer are described. Additionally, methods of making the composite particles and compositions that contain the composite particles are described. ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7442664 | Process for the preparation of an FCC catalyst This invention relates to a process for the preparation of a fluid catalytic cracking catalyst with improved attrition resistance. According to this preparation process, an aqueous slurry comprising a zeolite, day, and poly aluminum chloride is spray-dried and subse... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7417005 | Process for making, and use of, anionic clay materials Anionic clay compounds such as hydrotalcite-like compounds can be made by a process wherein a non-hydrotalcite-like compound (or a hydrotalcite-like compound) are heat treated and then hydrated to form hydrotalcite-like compounds having properties (e.g., increased h... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7396522 | Catalyst useful for removal of hydrogen sulphide from gas stream and its conversion to sulphur, a process for preparing such catalyst and a method for removing of hydrogen sulphide using said catalyst The present invention relates to a catalyst useful for removal of hydrogen sulphide from gas streams and its conversion to sulphur, a process for preparing such catalyst and a method for removing of hydrogen sulphide using said catalyst. ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7390766 | Hydroconversion catalysts and methods of making and using same Stable catalyst carrier impregnating solutions can be prepared using a component of a Group VIB metal, e.g., molybdenum, at high concentration, a component of a Group VIII metal, e.g., nickel, at low concentration, and a phosphorous component, e.g., phosphoric acid,... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7361714 | Catalyst and method for hydrogenating aromatic compounds The invention relates to the hydrogenation of aromatic compounds, in particular the preparation of alicyclic polycarboxylic acids or esters of these, via ring hydrogenation of the corresponding aromatic polycarboxylic acids or esters of these, and also to catalysts ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7339142 | Heating device coated with a self-cleaning coating The invention relates to a heating device (1) comprising a metallic substrate (2) whose at least one part is coated with a self-cleaning coating. The inventive coating consists of an external layer (4) contacting ambient air and comprising at le... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7329626 | Ziegler-Natta catalyst, preparation, and use for the polymerization of alkenes A method for making a solid catalytic component for a Ziegler-Natta catalyst includes contacting a particulate porous support with a solution of a hydrocarbon soluble organomagnesium precursor compound in a hydrocarbon solvent; and reacting said hydrocarbon soluble ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326346 | High capacity regenerable sorbent for removal of arsenic and other toxic ions from drinking water The present invention is directed to a sorbent comprising a disordered polyvalent metal oxide on the surface of an inert substrate. The substrate can be a layered silicate, such as vermiculite, an aluminosilicate such as montmorillonite, or a nonlayered silicate suc... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326400 | Treatment of high sulfate containing quicklime A method is shown for controlling the presence of soluble sulfate ions in a lime slaking operation in which a source of quicklime is combined with slaking water to form calcium hydroxide product. A complexing agent is added to either the quicklime or the slaking wat... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314605 | Microporous crystalline metal silicates and processes for their preparation New bridged layered silicates are disclosed where the bridging groups bridge adjacent silicate layers via oxygen atoms on each silicate layer that are unshared to produce porous three dimensional structures. Methods for making these bridged layered silicates are dis... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309416 | Methods and compositions for desulfurization of hydrocarbon fuels Sulfur is removed from a hydrocarbon fuel via contact with a desulfurization agent; the desulfurization agent is then regenerated (wherein sulfur is released) by exposing it to oxygen. The sulfur removal and regeneration processes each can be carried out at relative... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303654 | Cellulosic product and process for its production The present invention relates to a process for the production of a cellulosic product which comprises (i) providing an aqueous cellulosic suspension; (ii) adding to the suspension a clay having 3R2 stacking; and (iii) dewatering the obtained suspension. T... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304011 | Compositions and processes for reducing NOemissions during fluid catalytic cracking Compositions for reduction of NOx generated during a catalytic cracking process, preferably, a fluid catalytic cracking process, are disclosed. The compositions comprise a fluid catalytic cracking catalyst composition, preferably containing a Y-type zeoli... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300899 | Lithium exchanged zeolite X adsorbent blends A lithium exchanged zeolite X adsorbent blend with improved performance characteristics produced by preparing a zeolite X, preparing a binder which includes highly dispersed attapulgite fibers wherein the tapped bulk density of the highly dispersed attapulgite fiber... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7291575 | Active, heterogeneous bi- or tri-dentate catalyst A catalyst composition, and olefin polymerization process using same, formed from a mixture of a non-aluminoxane aluminum compound, an inorganic oxide and a transition metal bidentate or tridentate complex in certain prescribed proportions. The composition can be fo... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7273827 | Molecular sieve catalyst composition, its production and use in conversion processes The invention relates to a molecular sieve catalyst composition, to a method of making or forming the molecular sieve catalyst composition, and to a conversion process using the catalyst composition. In particular, the invention is directed to a catalyst composition... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7273914 | Olefin polymerization methods Methods for making polyolefins are disclosed. One method comprises polymerizing an olefin in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a single-site complex, an agglomerated metal oxide/clay support-activator, and an ionic borate. Including an ionic borate with t... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7268097 | Desulfurizing agent for hydrocarbon derived from petroleum, method for producing hydrogen for use in fuel cell and method for producing nickel-based desulfurizing agent A desulfurizing agent comprising a silica-alumina carrier having an Si/Al mole ratio of 10 or less and nickel carried thereon; a desulfurizing agent for hydrocarbons derived from petroleum which comprises a carrier and a metal component carried thereon and has a spe... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255815 | Titanium dioxide scouring media and method of production The present invention relates to a round and spherical titanium dioxide scouring media and a method for producing the media. The scouring media is effective in removing titanium dioxide buildup on the walls of a titanium dioxide reaction vessel. The method consists ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255836 | Analytical sensitivity enhancement by catalytic transformation A device and method for quantifying an impurity in an input gas stream. The device and method employ a catalyst to convert the impurity to a detectable species in an output gas stream, and the concentration of the detectable species is then measured by means of a de... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7256155 | Flue gas denitration catalyst and preparation process thereof Provided are a flue gas denitration catalyst having high denitration activity and capable of suppressing a side reaction, that is, oxidation of SO2; and a preparation process of the catalyst. The flue gas denitration catalyst comprises TiO2, WO... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7244795 | Polymerization process using metallocene catalyst systems The present invention relates to a polymerization process using improved metallocene catalyst systems. Specifically, the catalyst systems of the present invention relate to a metallocene compound having optimized metals loading and activator concentration, and demon... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241718 | Dimethyl ether steam reforming catalyst and method for producing the same The object of the present invention is to achieve excellent reforming ability even at lower temperatures, with a dimethyl ether steam reforming catalyst. According to the present invention, there is provided a dimethyl ether steam reforming catalyst capable o... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238383 | Making and using compacted pellets for OLED displays A method of forming a compacted pellet of organic materials adaptable for making an organic layer on a structure which will form part of an OLED display, includes providing a sublimable organic material in a powder form; providing a thermally insulating and non-subl... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238636 | High temperature calcination of selectivated molecular sieve catalysts for activity and diffusional modification A method is disclosed for modifying a catalytic molecular sieve for shape-selective hydrocarbon conversions comprises: a) selectivating said catalytic molecular sieve by contacting with a silicon-containing selectivating agent; and... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235507 | Catalyst for purifying diesel engine exhaust emissions A diesel oxidation catalyst comprising a honeycomb substrate washcoated with a mixture of clay, a refractory oxide and a zeolite is disclosed. The washcoated substrate is subsequently deposited with a precious metal catalyst and a sulfur oxidation suppressant. In a ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232789 | Catalyst for preparation of pentafluoroethane and preparation method thereof The method of preparing a chromium oxide catalyst for preparation of pentafluoroethane using a chloroethane compound includes heat treating chromium hydroxide powder at a temperature not higher than 300° C. to obtain chromium oxide powder, heat treating metal hydro... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226574 | Oxidation process using microchannel technology and novel catalyst useful in same A process is disclosed for converting a hydrocarbon reactant to a product comprising CO and H2. The process comprises: (A) flowing a reactant composition comprising the hydrocarbon reactant and oxygen or a source of oxygen through a microchannel reactor i... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7208446 | Quasi-crystalline boehmites containing additives The present invention pertains to a quasi-crystalline boehmite containing additive in a homogeneously dispersed state. Suitable additives are compounds containing elements selected from the group of alkaline earth metals, alkaline metals, rare earth metals, transiti... | 04/24/2007 |
| RE39553 | SOx tolerant NOx trap catalysts and methods of making and using the same The present invention relates to sulfur tolerant catalyst composites useful for reducing contaminants in exhaust gas streams, especially gaseous streams containing sulfur oxide contaminants. More specifically, the present invention is concerned with improved NOx tra... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7196033 | Advances in amination catalysis Provided herein are catalysts useful in reductive amination, which include nickel, copper, zirconium and/or chromium, oxygen, and tin. The presence of the tin increases the selectivity of the catalyst in reductive aminations over the catalysts of the prior art. ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7196034 | Nickel-iron-silica-alumina The invention is directed to a catalyst suitable for the hydrogenation of hydrocarbon resins, comprising a supported nickel on silica and alumina catalyst, said catalyst having a nickel content of 45 to 85 wt. %, a silicon content, calculated as SiO2, of ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7183235 | High capacity regenerable sorbent for removing arsenic and other toxic ions from drinking water The present invention is directed to a sorbent comprising a disordered polyvalent metal oxide on the surface of an inert substrate. The substrate can be a layered silicate, such as vermiculite, an aluminosilicate such as montmorillonite, or a nonlayered silicate suc... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7176159 | Catalyst and sorbent material for the production of hydrogen A catalyst and sorbent is disclosed which comprises pellets with an absorbent core and a protective shell with a catalyst in the shell. Such material is especially well suited for steam reforming of hydrocarbons to produce hydrogen since a reforming catalyst can be ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172990 | Highly active spherical metal support catalysts The invention relates to highly active spherical metal support catalysts with a metal content of 10 to 70% by mass, and a process for their production with the use of a mixture of polysaccharides and at least one metal compound which is dropped into a metal salt sol... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160830 | Process for the preparation of catalyst microspheres The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of catalyst particles with a particle diameter in the range 20–2000 microns involving the steps of agitating at least two dry catalyst ingredients, spraying a liquid binding agent on the catalyst ingre... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153806 | Encapsulated oxo-bridged organometallic cluster catalyst and a process for the preparation thereof The present invention relates to a novel encapsulated organometallic cluster complex catalyst and to a process for the preparation thereof. The oxo-bridged organometallic cluster complex of the invention has at least one atom of cobalt and manganese encapsulated in ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7125817 | Combined cracking and selective hydrogen combustion for catalytic cracking A catalyst system and process for combined cracking and selective hydrogen combustion of hydrocarbons are disclosed. The catalyst comprises (1) at least one solid acid component, (2) at least one metal-based component comprised of one or more elements from Group 3 a... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7122493 | Combined cracking and selective hydrogen combustion for catalytic cracking A catalyst system and process for combined cracking and selective hydrogen combustion of hydrocarbons are disclosed. The catalyst comprises: (1) at least one solid acid component, (2) at least one metal-based compo... | 10/17/2006 |
