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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7371706 | Catalyst for removing hydrocarbons from exhaust gas and method for purification of exhaust gas A catalyst for removing hydrocarbons from exhaust gas containing methane and an excess of oxygen, which comprises palladium or palladium/platinum supported on at least one carrier selected from zirconia, sulfated zirconia and tungsten-zirconia, and a method for trea... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7351679 | Fischer-tropsch catalyst, preparation, and use thereof Embodiments include a catalyst for use in a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction which comprises cobalt supported on alumina. In some embodiments, the alumina support may have specific surface area of less than 50 m2/g and/or may be least 10% α-alumina. | 04/01/2008 |
| 7176158 | Polymerization catalyst composition Copolymerization of Ni(H) or Co(II) acenaphthene diimine complexes containing olefinic substituents on aryl groups in the presence of a free radical initiator results in polymerized late transition metal catalysts which can be used for olefin polymerization or oligo... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7157401 | Catalyst for the treatment of organic compounds A catalyst for the hydroprocessing of organic compounds, composed of an interstitial metal hydride having a reaction surface at which monatomic hydrogen is available. The activity of the catalyst is maximized by avoiding surface oxide formation. Transition metals an... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153811 | Multi-component catalyst system for the polycondensation manufacture of polyesters This invention relates to new multi-component catalyst systems for the polycondensation of polyesters. More particularly, this invention pertains to novel multi-component, germanium based catalyst systems for the polycondensation of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7148176 | Production of novel phosphane ligands and use in catalytical reactions The present invention is directed to phosphine ligands and the use of such ligands in catalytic complexes with transition metals. The catalysts may be used in a variety of reactions and are especially useful for refining halogenoaromatics. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7145051 | Combined oxydehydrogenation and cracking catalyst for production of olefins A catalyst is provided comprising (1) at least one solid acid component, and (2) at least one metal-based component comprised of one or more element from Groups 1–3, one or more element from Groups 4–15 and one or more element from Groups 16 and 17 of the Period... | 12/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7122492 | 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 Groups 1 ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7122495 | 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 system contains at least one solid acid component and at least one metal-based component which consists of (a) oxygen and/or sulfur and ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7122494 | 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 two or more elements from Groups 4â... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108804 | Supported nickel catalyst for synthesis gas preparation In one aspect, the invention provides a catalyst for the production of synthesis gas, the catalyst comprising a) from about 0.1 to about 1.3% by weight of nickel that is supported on modified support, and b) a promoting agent. The catalyst can also comprise a disper... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7087548 | Preparation and use of a heterogeneous rhodium catalyst for the hydrogenation of a double bond of an α-β-unsaturated carbonyl compound A process for preparing an Rh-based catalytic system heterogenized on an organic or mineral support, characterized in that: a) a rhodium derivative with a valency state>0 is reduced in an ether or aromatic solvent and in the presence of a compound chosen from the gr... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7030051 | Dirhodium catalyst compositions and methods for using same Disclosed is method for increasing the efficiency of a dirhodium catalyst. The method includes providing a dirhodium catalyst, providing an organic ester, and contacting the dirhodium catalyst and the organic ester under conditions effective to increase the efficien... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7012038 | Paraffin dehydrogenation catalyst One aspect of the invention relates to a dehydrogenation catalyst composite containing alumina, chromium oxide, lithium oxide, and sodium oxide. The invention also relates to methods of making the dehydrogenation catalyst composite. Another aspect of the invention r... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6964936 | Method of making maximally dispersed heterogeneous catalysts A method of making a catalyst with monolayer or sub-monolayer metal by controlling the wetting characteristics on the support surface and increasing the adhesion between the catalytic metal and an oxide layer. There are two methods that have been demonstrated by exp... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962891 | Solid support dirhodium catalyst compositions and methods for making and using same Disclosed are dirhodium catalyst compositions. One such dirhodium catalyst composition includes a dirhodium catalyst and a solid support. The dirhodium catalyst includes a Rh—Rh moiety and four bridging ligand moieties. The dirhodium catalyst and the solid support... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6953554 | Catalytic devices and method of making said devices The invention is a catalytic device comprised of a catalyst support of fused ceramic grains and a catalyst that is surface-bound to at least a portion of the ceramic grains, incorporated into at least a portion of the ceramic grains or combinations thereof, wherein ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6953768 | Multi-component catalyst system for the polycondensation manufacture of polyesters This invention relates to new multi-component catalyst systems for the polycondensation of polyesters. More particularly, this invention pertains to novel multi-component, germanium based catalyst systems for the polycondensation of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6887821 | High-temperature catalyst for catalytic combustion and decomposition A robust, high temperature mixed metal oxide catalyst for propellant composition, including high concentration hydrogen peroxide, and catalytic combustion, including methane air mixtures. The uses include target, space, and on-orbit propulsion systems and low-emissi... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6825370 | Catalyst for enantioselective reduction of ketones The invention concerns an oxazaborolidine compound fixed on a material selected among Raney nickel, Raney cobalt and Raney iron, the method for preparing same, and the use of the compound as reduction reaction catalyst of ketone to produce chiral alcohols. ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6730708 | Fischer-Tropsch processes and catalysts using aluminum borate supports A process is disclosed for the hydrogenation of carbon monoxide. The process involves contacting a feed stream comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a catalyst system in a reaction zone maintained at conversion-promoting conditions effective to produce an eff... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6699815 | Boron nitride supported noble metal catalyst A noble metal catalyst supported on boron nitride (BN) is used for the deep oxidation of organic compounds. The superior activity of the catalyst provides an extreme low light-off temperature and a short induction period at the deep oxidation reaction of ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6649582 | Bleach catalysts and formulations containing them The present invention relates to new macrocyclic bleach catalysts, to formulations comprising these catalysts, as well as bleaching processes which employ these catalysts. These catalysts exhibit unexpected hydrolytic stability, as well as stability again... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6562917 | Method for preparing polybutadiene having controlled molecular weight and high 1,4-cis content A method for preparing polybutadiene having controlled molecular weight and high 1,4-cis content over 95% in the presence of a diethylzinc compound as a cocatalyst (i.e., alkylating agent) and molecular-weight-controlling agent, in which the molecular wei... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6562752 | Metallic sulphide catalysts, processes for synthesising said catalysts and use thereof A catalyst containing a sulfide phase comprising (a) sulfur (b) and at least one element A selected form group IIIB, including the lanthanides and actinides, group IVB and group VB, and optionally (c) at least one element B selected from group VIIB and gr... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6541417 | Catalyst based on a noble group VIII metal containing silicon and possibly boron, and its use in hydrotreating hydrocarbon-containing feeds The invention provides a catalyst including a support, at least one noble metal from group VIII of the periodic table, silicon as a dopant, optionally boron, optionally at least one group VIB element, optionally phosphorous and optionally at least one hal... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6509289 | Hydrodealkylation process and catalyst composition A catalyst composition and a process for hydrodealkylating a C9 + aromatic compound such as, for example, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene to a C6 to C8 aromatic hydrocarbon such as a xylene are disclosed. The composition comprises ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6492570 | Metallacarboranes The invention provides a polynuclear compound comprising two or more metal-hapto-3-capped nidocarborane groups. Also provided is the use of such a compound as a catalyst in a chemical reaction such as a hydrogenation or oxidation reaction.... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6455461 | Hydrotreating catalyst composition and processes therefor and therewith A composition comprises a hydrogenation catalyst supported on an inorganic support which comprises aluminum, zirconium, and a borate. A process for producing the composition comprises the steps of (1) contacting an aluminum salt, a zirconium salt, and an ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6440893 | Method and catalyst composition for producing aromatic carbonates A method and catalyst composition for economically producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds is disclosed. The present invention provides a method for carbonylating aromatic hydroxy compounds, comprising the step of contacting at least... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6432867 | Process for sulfurizing catalysts in a reducing medium Sulfided catalysts produced by sulfurizing supported catalysts containing at least one element selected from group IIIB, including the lanthanides and actinides, group IVB and group VB, wherein the catalyst is brought into contact with at least one source... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6420304 | Polymer-supported carbonylation catalyst and its use The invention relates to a polymer-supported carbonylation catalyst and its use in a process for preparing organic carboxylic acid or anhydride having n+1 carbon atoms. The invention relates also to a process for preparing organic carboxylic acid or anhyd... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6333294 | Fischer-tropsch processes and catalysts with promoters A process is disclosed for producing hydrocarbons. The process involves contacting a feed stream comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a catalyst in a reaction zone maintained at conversion-promoting conditions effective to produce an effluent stre... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6316382 | Process for sulphurizing catalysts by reduction followed by sulphurization The invention concerns a process for sulphurizing supported catalysts containing at least one element selected from group IIIB, including the lanthanides and actinides, group IVB, group VB and group VIB, said process being characterized in that said catal... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6251261 | Catalyst that comprises a clay and an element of group VB, and its use in hydrocraking of petroleum feedstocks that contain hydrocarbon The invention relates to a hydrocracking catalyst that comprises at least one oxide-type amorphous or poorly crystallized matrix, at least one element of group VB, preferably niobium, and at least one clay that is selected from the group that is formed by... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6242378 | Process for sulphurizing catalysts in the presence of carbon and elemental sulphur The invention concerns a process for sulphurising supported catalysts containing at least one element selected from group IIIB, including the lanthanides and actinides, group IVB and group VB, said process being characterized in that said catalyst is sulp... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6197717 | Dehydrogenation catalyst and process A process and catalyst are provided for dehydrogenating a hydrocarbon feedstock and producing an olefinic product. The process comprises contacting the feedstock at dehydrogenation conditions with a dehydrogenation catalyst comprising from about 0.01 weig... | 03/06/2001 |
