Abstract:
A composition or material, in particular a catalytically active composition or material, a process for producing the composition or material, a composition or material obtained or obtainable by the process, and uses of the composition or material. The composition or material includes a permanently polarized hydroxyapatite and a brushite and/or a brushite-like material.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a catalyst useful for producing organic amines by catalytic amination, its preparation and application thereof, wherein the catalyst comprises an inorganic porous carrier containing aluminum and/or silicon and an active metal component supported on the carrier, the active metal component comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Group VIII and Group IB metals, and the carrier has an ammonia adsorption capacity of 0.25 to 0.65 mmol/g, as measured by NH3-TPD test. The catalyst has an improved performance, when used for producing organic amines by catalytic amination.
Abstract:
A process for producing functionalized organic molecules having 1 to 3 carbon atoms. The method includes the step of contacting carbon dioxide as the only gas, or a gas mixture that includes carbon dioxide and methane, in the presence of water, with a catalyst that includes permanently polarized hydroxyapatite.
Abstract:
Described herein are solid acid catalysts and the methods for catalytically preparing α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids and/or esters thereof. In one aspect, a zeolite catalyst may be used. The catalyst may, in certain embodiments, be modified to improve the selectivity and/or conversion of a reaction. For instance, a catalyst may be modified by ion exchange to achieve a desirable acidity profile in order to achieve high level of conversion of reactants and selectivity for desirable products of the catalytic reaction. In another aspect, a variety of feed stocks (e.g., starting compositions) may be used including an α-hydroxycarboxylic acid, an α-hydroxycarboxylic acid ester, a β-hydroxycarboxylic acid, a β-hydroxycarboxylic acid ester, cyclic esters thereof (e.g., lactide), and combinations thereof.
Abstract:
Processes for the purification of bio-based acrylic acid to crude and glacial acrylic acid are provided. The bio-based acrylic acid is produced from hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof. The purification includes some or all of the following processes: extraction, drying, distillation, and melt crystallization. The produced glacial or crude acrylic acid contains hydroxypropionic, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof as an impurity.
Abstract:
A method of preparing 4-methyl-3-decen-5-one. The method includes the step of oxidizing 4-methyl-3-decen-5-ol in the presence of (i) oxygen and (ii) a metal catalyst, wherein the metal catalyst contains a catalytic metal deposited on nanoparticle support.
Abstract:
A transesterification catalyst that is heterogeneous and a method for preparing said transesterification catalyst are provided. The catalyst can be used in a variety of transesterification reactor configurations including CSTR (continuous stirred tank reactors), ebullated (or ebullating) beds or any other fluidized bed reactors, and PFR (plug flow, fixed bed reactors). The catalyst can be used for manufacturing commercial grade biodiesel, biolubricants and glycerin.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a process and catalysts for producing taurine by catalytic ammonolysis of alkali ditaurinate, alkali tritaurinate, and their mixture. Useful catalysts are the ammonium and alkali salts of sulfate, bisulfate, sulfite, bisulfite, carbonate, bicarbonate, nitrate, phosphate, and organic carboxylic acids.
Abstract:
Hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof are dehydrated using a catalyst and a method to produce bio-acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof. A method to produce the dehydration catalyst is also provided.
Abstract:
Hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof are dehydrated using a catalyst and a method to produce bio-acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof. A method to produce the dehydration catalyst is also provided.