Abstract:
A novel catalyst is provided which is effective in removing at least a portion of the sulphur contained in hydrocarbons, without the use of an external hydrogen source. The catalyst is a sulphided mixture, on a catalyst support, of (a) a sulphide of one or more of the transition metals iron, vanadium, molybdenum and copper, (b) a sulphide of either sodium or potassium, and (c) a hydroxide of either sodium or potassium. Sulphur removal with the catalyst is demonstrated with oil sand bitumen, heavy crude oil and asphaltenes.
Abstract:
NOVEL SULFIDED HYDROGENATION CATALYSTS ARE FORMED BY IMPREGNATING A SUITABLE SUPPORT MATERIAL WITH AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF A SALT OF A TRANSITION METAL: HEAT-TREATING THE IMPREGNATED SUPPORT AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 500*F. TO FORM CHEMICAL COMPLEXES ON THE SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT AND TO DRIVE OFF MOISTURE AND ABSORBED OXYGEN: CONTACTING THE SUPPORTED METAL COMPLEX WITH HYDROGEN SULFIDE; ACTIVATING THE SURFACE COMPELX BY CONTACTING THE SUPPORTED METAL SULFIDE COMPLEX WITH A SOLUBLE ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUND WHEREIN THE METAL CONSTITUENT IS SELECTED FROM GROUPS I, II AND III OF THE PERIODIC CHART OF THE ELEMENTS, AND THEREAFTER TREATING THE ACTIVATED SUPPORT MATERIAL IN THE PRESENCE OF A GASEOUS STREAM CONTAINING HYDROGEN AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 300*F. TO FORM A HIGHLY STABLE HETEROGENEOUS SULFIDED CATALYST. THE NOVEL SUPPORTED CATALYSTS OF THE INSTANT INVENTION HAVE BEEN FOUND TO HIGHLY ACTIVE FOR THE HYDROGENATION OF ORGANIC FEEDSTOCKS CONTAINING SULFUR UNDER EXTREMELY MILD CONDITIONS.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst comprising in its unreduced form a) Fe as catalytically active metal, b) an alkali metal and/or alkaline-earth metal in an alkali metal- and/or alkaline-earth metal-containing promoter, the alkali metal, c) and a further promoter comprising, or consisting of, one or more element(s) selected from the group of boron, germanium, nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, sulphur, selenium and tellurium, to a process for the synthesis of a hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst, to a hydrocarbon synthesis process which is operated in the present of such a catalyst and to the use of such a catalyst in a hydrocarbon synthesis process.
Abstract:
Alkyl alkanoates, e.g., methyl propionate, are made by a gas phase process comprising the step of contacting under carbonylation conditions an alkene (e.g., ethylene), carbon monoxide, an alkanol (e.g., methanol), and a solid sulfide-based metal catalyst (e.g., iron sulfide). The alkyl alkanoate can be converted in a second step to an alkyl ester of an aliphatic carboxylic acid, e.g., methyl methacrylate, through condensation with an aldehyde, e.g., formaldehyde.
Abstract:
A method for preparing biomass graphene by using cellulose as a raw material includes preparing a catalyst solution, carrying out ionic coordination and high-temperature deoxidization on cellulose and a catalyst so as to obtain a precursor, carrying out thermal treatment and pre-carbonization, and carrying out acid treatment and drying to obtain the graphene. The graphene is uniform in morphology with a single-layer or multi-layer two-dimensional layered structure having a dimension of 0.5 μm to 2 μm, and an electric conductivity of 25000 S/m to 45000 S/m. The graphene can be applied to electrode materials of super capacitors and lithium ion batteries, and can also be added to resin and rubber as an additive so as to improve physical properties of the resin and the rubber.
Abstract:
A photocatalyst powder is provided. The photocatalyst powder includes a plurality of nano crystallite aggregates formed by a plurality of nano crystallites. Each of the nano crystallites exhibits a single crystal structure. The nano crystallites have different compositions, different crystal phases, and different lattice constants from each other. An example of the nano crystallites is represented as the formula of ZnO1-xSx with different x values in each of the nano crystallites. In addition, a hydrogen producing system is also provided.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a process for upgrading lower quality carbonaceous feedstock using a slurry catalyst composition. The use of particular organometallic compounds as precursors for the dispersed active catalyst allows for reduced coke formation.
Abstract:
Catalyst comprising graphitic carbon and methods of making thereof; said graphitic carbon comprising a metal species, a nitrogen-containing species and a sulfur containing species. A catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction for an alkaline fuel cell was prepared by heating a mixture of cyanamide, carbon black, and a salt selected from an iron sulfate salt and an iron acetate salt at a temperature of from about 700° C. to about 1100° C. under an inert atmosphere. Afterward, the mixture was treated with sulfuric acid at elevated temperature to remove acid soluble components, and the resultant mixture was heated again under an inert atmosphere at the same temperature as the first heat treatment step.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a semiconductor photocatalyst for the photocatalytic reforming of biomass derivatives for hydrogen generation, and preparation and use thereof. The semiconductor photocatalyst has the atomic composition ratio of M˜N-Ax; wherein M˜N are IIB group elements to VIA group elements, or IIIA group elements to VA group elements, A being one element or more than two elements selected from the group consisting of cobalt, nickel, iron, copper, chromium, palladium, platinum, ruthenium, rhodium, iridium and silver; and 0.02%≦x≦1.0%. The method of in-situ preparation of the highly effective semiconductor photocatalyst and catalytically reforming biomass derivatives for hydrogen generation by driving photoreaction with visible light via quantum dots is simple, fast, highly effective, inexpensive and practical. The in situ reaction can occur in sunlight without the need of harsh conditions such as calcination.