Catalyst, solid sorbent, or support therefor: product or process of making inventions 08/06

20060194692 - Use of cationic layered materials, compositions comprising these materials, and the preparation of cationic layered materials: Novel compositions of matter comprising a cationic layered material and a second compound. The second compound has a reflection in its XRD pattern at 18.5 degrees two-theta, and s second reflection at 29 degrees two-theta. The composition of matter may be used in hydrocarbon conversion, purification, and synthesis processes, such...

20060194693 - Catalyst for acrylonitrile synthesis: A catalyst for acrylonitrile synthesis is disclosed which is composed of particles containing silica and a composite oxide including at least molybdenum. When the Mo/Si atomic ratio in bulk composition of the catalyst is represented by A and the Mo/Si atomic ratio in surface composition of the particles is represented...

20060194694 - Platinum-ruthenium containing catalyst formulations for hydrogen generation: A method and catalysts for producing a hydrogen-rich syngas are disclosed. According to the method a CO-containing gas contacts a water gas shift (WGS) catalyst, optionally in the presence of water, preferably at a temperature of less than about 450° C. to produce a hydrogen-rich gas, such as a hydrogen-rich...

20060194695 - Destabilized and catalyzed borohydrided for reversible hydrogen storage: A hydrogen storage material and process is provided in which catalyzed alkali borohydride materials and partially substituted borohydride materials are created and which may contain effective amounts of catalyst(s) which include transition metal oxides, halides, and chlorides of titanium, zirconium, tin, vanadium, iron, cobalt and combinations of the various catalysts...

20060194696 - Oxygen-scavenging packaging: Packaging including an oxygen-scavenging element including an activatable semiconductor, in embodiments, one or both of a photo-activatable semiconductor activatable by ultra-bandgap light or an electro-activatable semiconductor activatable by application of an electrical bias, which, when activated, acts to scavenge oxygen from its surrounding environment....

20060194697 - Low cost quick response catalyst system: A catalyst system for removing one or more components from a fluid stream includes a binder layer and a plurality of catalyst structures affixed to, and protruding from, the binder layer such that the catalyst structure surface is directly exposed to the fluid stream. Methods for preparing a catalyst system,...

20060189475 - Compositions and methods for recycling of nanostructured sorbents: Non-porous carbonaceous and nanostructured adsorbent materials are regenerated using mechanical force or electromagnetic energy such that adsorption capacity is restored to at least 70-90%, and higher. Surprisingly, and in stark contrast to activated charcoal, the inventors discovered that the contaminant can be expelled from the non-porous material using simple pressure...

20060189477 - Fluoride-modified zeolite catalyst: A method of modifying a ZSM-5-type zeolite catalyst to increase selectivity of the catalyst for para-isomers in aromatic alkylation reactions is provided. The method includes contacting a ZSM-5-type zeolite catalyst with a fluoride-containing compound. The fluoride-containing zeolite catalyst can be used in aromatic alkylation to provide di-alkyl aromatic products. A...

20060189476 - Molecular sieve layers and processes for their manufacture: Layers comprising a molecular sieve layer on a porous or non-porous support, having uniform properties and allowing high flux are prepared from colloidal solutions of zeolite or other molecular sieve precursors (particle size less than 100 nm), by deposition, e.g., by spin or dip-coating, or by in situ crystallization....

20060189478 - Organometallic catalyst compositions and process for polyurethane manufacture using said catalyst: A catalyst composition comprises the reaction product of an alkoxide or condensed alkoxide of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, aluminium, iron (III), or a lanthanide, a 2-hydroxy carboxylic acid, a base and optionally an alcohol containing at least two hydroxyl groups. A process for the manufacture of polyurethane materials using the catalyst...

20060189479 - Protected catalytic composition and its preparation and use for preparing polymers from ethylenically unsaturated monomers: A method for polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers, including non-polar olefinic monomers, polar olefinic monomers, and combinations thereof, using a protected catalytic composition in an aqueous medium, is disclosed. An aqueous dispersion containing the protected catalytic composition is also disclosed, along with an aqueous dispersion of the addition polymer produced by...

20060189480 - Exhaust gas purifying catalyst, and method for producing the same: An exhaust gas purifying catalyst which is made excellent in heat resistance and in S-resistance by keeping the catalytic activity of Pt particles in a satisfactory state. The exhaust gas purifying catalyst is made such that a coating layer containing a compound oxide of cerium and an oxide of a...

20060189481 - Obtaining multimetallic oxides derived from hydrotalcite type compounds: by a process comprising: (1) preparing an aqueous or organic solution containing three or more cations; (2) preparing an alkaline solution; (3) slowly combining solutions (1) and (2) to cause the co-precipitation of the cations in the form of hydroxides; (4) washing the precipitate containing the hydrotalcites with water, until...

20060183626 - Process for preparing catalysts and catalysts produced therefrom: A process for preparing mixed metal oxide catalysts is described that combines microwave irradiation and hydrothermal processing of one or more mixed metal oxide precursors....

20060183627 - Method for regenerating re2o7 doped catalyst supports: p

20060183628 - Method of regenerating carbon dioxide gas absorbent: A method of regenerating a carbon dioxide gas absorbent includes heating a carbon dioxide gas absorbent containing lithium silicate, which has been absorbed a carbon dioxide gas, under a reduced pressure atmosphere to release the carbon dioxide gas....

20060183629 - Production of a zeolite-containing solid: In a process for concentrating an at least partially crystalline solid containing at least one zeolite in a mixture comprising at least one auxiliary, for example a template compound, and said solid, the mixture is ultrafiltrated in a step (II) to divide the mixture into a retentate and a permeate,...

20060183630 - Production of broad molecular weight polyethylene: Broad molecular weight polyethylene and polyethylene having a bimodal molecular weight profile can be produced with chromium oxide based catalyst systems employing alkyl silanols. The systems may also contain various organoaluminum compounds. Catalyst activity and molecular weight of the resulting polyethylene may also be tuned using the present invention....

20060183631 - Supported metallocene catalyst and method of preparing ethylene-based copolymer using the same: An ethylene-based copolymer prepared using a supported hybrid metallocene catalyst is provided. The ethylene-based copolymer is prepared using a supported hybrid metallocene catalyst in which two different metallocene catalysts are supported on a support and has a bimodal or multimodal molecular weight distribution. Accordingly, the ethylene-based copolymer has superior processability,...

20060183632 - Coated ceramic catalyst supports and method: Porous ceramic catalyst supports are pre-coated with a passivation layer prior to applying a catalyst or catalyst support coating, the passivation layer consisting of a coating of a liquid mixture comprising at least one coating material selected from the group of polyvinyl alcohol/vinyl amine copolymer, polyvinyl alcohol/vinyl formamide copolymer, and...

20060183633 - Catalyst structure, process for producing same and fuel cell provided with catalyst: An object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst structure of high catalytic activity and fuel cell of high cell output. The catalyst structure of the present invention includes a carrier and catalyst particles formed on the carrier, wherein a difference in lattice constant between the carrier material...

20060183634 - Catalyst structure and exhaust gas treatment system provided with catalyst: An object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst structure of high catalytic activity and highly functional exhaust gas treatment system. The catalyst structure of the present invention is provided with a carrier and catalyst particles formed on the carrier, wherein a difference in lattice constant between the...

20060183635 - Atmosphere heat treatment cocatalyst, method of its application, heat treatment method and heat treatment atmosphere of using the cocatalyst: The present invention provides operational methods for using cocatalysts in atmosphere heat treatment. The cocatalyst are dissolved or dispersed into an atmosphere material or atmosphere directly or indirectly, and the cocatalyst are maintained in the form of a gas phase or a very fine dispersion (such as a dust) and...

20060183636 - Catalyst featuring silicone dioxide based support material for the purification of exhaust gases: The present invention relates to a catalyst for the purification of exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine, which comprises a catalytically active coating on an inert ceramic or metal honeycomb body, said coating comprising at least one platinum group metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium...

20060178259 - Regeneration of acid gas-containing treatment fluids: An improved acid gas regeneration and injection process wherein the separated acid gas stream emerging from a regenerator is compressed and injected into subsurface reservoir, the improvement comprising conducting the acid gas separation in the regenerator under pressure that exceeds 50 psia and does not exceed 300 psia....

20060178260 - Gold-based alloy nanoparticles for use in fuel cell catalysts: A method is featured for fabricating Carbon-supported AuPt nanoparticle catalysts for fuel cells, and particularly fuel cells using methanol as the fuel. The method prepares AuPt-based fuel cell catalysts having a wide range of controllable Au:Pt ratios. The AuPt catalysis are supportable on both carbon black (C) and C/TiO2 support...

20060178261 - Reduced maximum reductibility temperature zirconium oxide and cerium oxide based composition, method for the production and use thereof as a catalyst: The invention relates to a multiple-glazing pane consisting of two or more neighbouring panes (1), which are separated by an intermediate space. Transparent materials are used exclusively, partially and/or additionally as spacers, said materials enabling light to be supplied into the intermediate space between the panes, whereby the light can...

20060178262 - Hydrogenation catalyst: The present development relates to a catalyst composition for the selective hydrogenation of acetylene and to a method for preparing the catalyst. The catalyst comprises iridium, palladium and, optionally, at least one of the elements selected from the group consisting of silver, gold, copper, zinc and tin. In a preferred...

20060178263 - Carbon material and flue gas treatment apparatus: A metallic material, such as chromium or iron, is added to a carbon material, such as activated carbon fibers, activated carbon, graphite, carbon nanotube, or nanocarbon. The resulting carbon material is used to remove hazardous substances (for example, sulfur contents) in an exhaust gas....

20060178265 - Ceramic support capable of supporting catalyst, catalyst-ceramic body and processes for producing same: A needle-shaped ceramic body having as its base material a cordierite porous body having a high specific surface area and superior thermal shock resistance, and a needle-shaped catalyst-ceramic body are provided. The present invention relates to a needle-shaped ceramic body having as its base material a needle-shaped cordierite in which...

20060178264 - Functional member, and method for production thereof and fluid to be applied: There is provided a functional member, which is excellent in terms of a humidity controlling function, a removal function of toxic chemicals and an unpleasant living odor, antifouling properties, stain concealing properties, and flexibility. A functional member is provided with a first layer which is formed on a flexible base...

20060178266 - Hydrogen storage composite and preparation thereof: The present invention discloses a hydrogen storage medium including a composite of an alloy and a catalyst/expandable graphite. The expandable graphite can be replaced by activated carbon. The catalyst content is 1-50% based on the weight of the medium, which can be Pd, Pt, Cu, Co or Ni. The alloy...

20060172881 - Method of spatially controlling catalysis of a chemical reaction: The present invention provides a method of spatially controlling catalysis of a chemical reaction at a surface of a substrate. With this method, a substrate is provided with two or more independently addressable electrodes at or near the surface of the substrate. Next, a first potential is applied to one...

20060172882 - Membrane electrode assemblies and method for manufacture: Reel-to-Reel method for making membrane electrode assemblies. A first catalyst is deposited in a repeating cell pattern on a first side of a proton exchange membrane film. A second catalyst is deposited on the back side of the proton exchange membrane. An electron conductor material is deposited on a support...

20060172883 - De-foaming spray dried catalyst slurries: A method for preparing a spray dried catalyst and a low viscosity, low foam spray dried catalyst system for olefin polymerization are provided. In one aspect, the method includes preparing a catalyst system including one or more components selected from metallocenes, non-metallocenes, and activators, adding mineral oil to the catalyst...

20060172884 - Supported, titanized chromium catalyst and its use for preparing homopolymers and copolymers of ethylene: Novel supported, titanized chromium catalysts for the homopolymerization of ethylene and the copolymerization of ethylene with α-olefins, a process for preparing them and to their use for the polymerization of olefins....

20060172885 - Nanoporous metal oxide material, catalyst support, and catalyst for hydrogen production reaction using the same: A nanoporous metal oxide material comprising two or more metal oxides, wherein the nanoporous metal oxide material has ceria content of 10 to 60 weight %, zirconia content of 20 to 90 weight %, and alumina content of 70 weight % or less, and has nanopores whose diameters are 10...

20060172886 - Catalyst support and method of producing the same: A method of producing a catalyst support comprising a substrate, and coating formed on the surface of the substrate and including powder of a first metal oxide of at least one member selected from the group consisting of alumina, zirconia, titania, iron oxides, oxides of rare earth elements, alkali metal...