Abstract: A molecular sieve blend containing a zeolite, particularly a zeolite X or A, blended with a halloysite clay binder, wherein the binder contains at least 90% by weight halloysite clay, with a particle length less than about 1 ?m and processes for the production and use of this blend, particularly for adsorption of water from a feedstream and for the production of oxygen.

Abstract: Zeolite catalysts and systems and methods for preparing and using zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stable at high reaction temperatures. The zeolite catalysts include a zeolite carrier having a silica to alumina ratio from about 15:1 to about 256:1 and a copper to alumina ratio from about 0.25:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: Provided is a catalyst article for simultaneously remediating the nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and gaseous hydrocarbons present in diesel engine exhaust streams. The catalyst article has a soot filter coated with a material effective in the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) of NOx by a reductant, e.g., ammonia.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an activated EU-2 zeolite, including: pores having a diameter of 30 to 40 ? while maintaining the crystal structure of the EU-2 zeolite; and pores having a diameter of 40 to 200 ?, wherein the volume of the pores having a diameter of 30 to 40 ? is 0.01 to 0.06 cc/g, and the volume of the pores having a diameter of 40 to 200 ? is 0.07 to 0.4 cc/g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal modified Y zeolite, its preparation and use. Said zeolite contains 1-15 wt % of IVB group metal as oxide and is characterized in that the ratio of the zeolite surface's IVB group metal content to the zeolite interior's IVB group metal content is not higher than 0.2; and/or the ratio of the distorted tetrahedral-coordinated framework aluminum to the tetrahedral-coordinated framework aluminum in the zeolite lattice structure is (0.1-0.8):1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal modified Y zeolite, its preparation and use. Said zeolite contains 1-15 wt % of IVB group metal as oxide and is characterized in that the ratio of the zeolite surface's IVB group metal content to the zeolite interior's IVB group metal content is not higher than 0.2; and/or the ratio of the distorted tetrahedral-coordinated framework aluminum to the tetrahedral-coordinated framework aluminum in the zeolite lattice structure is (0.1-0.8):1.

Abstract: A process for biomass catalytic cracking is disclosed herein. More specifically, the process is in presence of is a mixed metal oxide catalyst represented by the formula (X1O).(X2O)a.(X3YbO4) wherein X1, X2 and X3 are alkaline earth elements selected from the group of Mg, Ca, Be, Ba, and mixture thereof, and Y is a metal selected from the group of Al, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cr, Ga, B, La, P and mixture thereof, wherein the catalyst is formed by calcining at least one compound comprising at least one alkaline earth element and a metal element.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure includes a honeycomb unit. The honeycomb unit has a plurality of through holes defined by partition walls along a longitudinal direction of the honeycomb unit. The partition walls have a thickness of approximately 0.1 mm to approximately 0.4 mm. The honeycomb unit is manufactured by molding raw material paste by extrusion molding and thereafter by firing the molded raw material paste. The raw material paste contains zeolite and an inorganic binder. A specific surface area of the zeolite is more than or equal to approximately 500 m2/g and less than or equal to approximately 800 m2/g. An external surface area of the zeolite is more than or equal to approximately 40 m2/g and less than or equal to approximately 80 m2/g.

Abstract: Provided is catalyst material useful for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx in lean burn exhaust gas, wherein the catalyst material is a hydrothermally stable, low SAR aluminosilicate zeolite loaded with a synergistic combination of one or more transition metals, such as copper, and one or more alkali or alkaline earth metals, such as calcium or potassium.

Abstract: A honeycomb catalyst includes a honeycomb unit. The honeycomb unit has a plurality of through holes that are arranged in parallel in a longitudinal direction and partitions that are provided between the plurality of through holes. The partitions have pores having an average pore size of about 0.05 to about 0.2 ?m. The honeycomb unit includes a zeolite and an inorganic binder. The zeolite includes a CHA-structured aluminosilicate having a Si/Al ratio of about 15 to about 50.

Abstract: A catalyst composition is provided wherein the composition includes a zeolite having a non-phosphorous CHA crystal structure and having a mean crystalline size of about 1 to about 5 microns; and at least one non-aluminum base metal present in an amount sufficient to achieve a NOx conversion of at least about 65% at a temperature of at least 450° C.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to high rate adsorbents and a method for their manufacture involving the steps of component mixing, extrusion, spheronization and calcination. The component mixing can involve both dry mixing in addition to wet mixing of an adsorbent with a binder, if required, and a fluid such as water. The paste so formed from the mixing stage is extruded to produce pellets which are optionally converted to beads by spheronization using in one embodiment, a marumerizer. The product is harvested and calcined to set any binder or binders used and/or burn out any additives or processing aids. This basic manufacturing scheme can be augmented by extra processing steps including ion exchange and activation to alter the composition of the adsorbents, as required.

Abstract: A method for producing a hydroisomerization catalyst includes a first step of preparing a support precursor by heating a mixture containing an ion-exchanged zeolite and a binder, the ion-exchanged zeolite being prepared by ion-exchanging an organic template-containing zeolite which contains an organic template and has a one-dimensional pore structure including a 10-membered ring in a solution containing ammonium ions and/or protons, at a temperature of 250 to 350° C. under N2 atmosphere, and a second step of preparing a hydroisomerization catalyst, which is prepared by calcining a catalyst precursor, the catalyst precursor being prepared based on the support precursor containing a platinum salt and/or a palladium salt, at a temperature of 350 to 400° C. in an atmosphere containing molecular oxygen, the hydroisomerization catalyst containing a support which includes a zeolite and carries platinum and/or palladium.

Abstract: An alkylation catalyst having a zeolite catalyst component and a binder component providing mechanical support for the zeolite catalyst component is disclosed. The binder component is an ion-modified binder that can include metal ions selected from the group consisting of Co, Mn, Ti, Zr, V, Nb, K, Cs, Ga, B, P, Rb, Ag, Na, Cu, Mg, Fe, Mo, Ce, and combinations thereof The metal ions reduce the number of acid sites on the zeolite catalyst component. The metal ions can range from 0.1 to 50 wt % based on the total weight of the ion-modified binder. Optionally, the ion-modified binder is present in amounts ranging from 1 to 80 wt % based on the total weight of the catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are formed ceramic substrates comprising an oxide ceramic material, wherein the formed ceramic substrate comprises a low elemental alkali metal content, such as less than about 1000 ppm. Also disclosed are composite bodies comprising at least one catalyst and a formed ceramic substrate comprising an oxide ceramic material, wherein the composite body has a low elemental alkali metal content, such as less than about 1000 ppm, and methods for preparing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of middle distillates from a paraffinic feedstock that is produced by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, implementing a hydrocracking/hydroisomerization catalyst that comprises at least one hydro-dehydrogenating metal that is selected from the group that is formed by the metals of group VIB and group VIII of the periodic table and a substrate that comprises at least one zeolite that has at least one series of channels of which the opening is defined by a ring with 12 oxygen atoms modified by a) a stage for introducing at least one alkaline cation that belongs to group IA or IIA of the periodic table, b) a stage for treatment of said zeolite in the presence of at least one molecular compound that contains at least one silicon atom, c) at least one stage for partial exchange of said alkaline cations by NH4+ cations such that the remaining content of alkaline cations in the modified zeolite at the end of stage c) is such that the alkaline cation/aluminum molar ratio

Abstract: Described are SCR catalyst systems comprising a first SCR catalyst composition and a second SCR catalyst composition arranged in the system, the first SCR catalyst composition having a faster DeNOx response time when exposed to ammonia than the second catalyst composition and the second SCR catalyst composition has a higher steady state DeNOx performance than the first catalyst composition. The SCR catalyst systems are useful in methods and systems to catalyze the reduction of nitrogen oxides in the presence of a reductant.

Abstract: Described are catalyst materials and catalytic articles comprising a metal exchanged SAPO material comprising a plurality of substitutional sites consisting essentially of Si(4Al) sites and substantially free of Si(0Al) sites. The materials and catalytic articles are useful in methods and systems to catalyze the reduction of nitrogen oxides in the presence of a reductant.

Abstract: A method for removing tightly bound sodium from a zeolitic support comprising contacting the support with a sodium specific removal agent to produce a treated support. A method comprising providing an aromatization catalyst comprising a treated support, and contacting the aromatization catalyst with a hydrocarbon feed in a reaction zone under conditions suitable for the production of an aromatic product. A catalyst support comprising an L-zeolite having less than 0.35 wt. % sodium.

Abstract: A method to make a phosphorus modified zeolite can include providing a zeolite including at least one ten member ring in the structure steaming the zeolite, mixing the zeolite with one or more binders and shaping additives, and then shaping the mixture. The method can include making a ion-exchange. The shaped mixture can be steamed. Phosphorous can be introduced on the catalyst to introduce at least 0.1 wt % of phosphorus, such as be dry impregnation or chemical vapor deposition. A metal, such as calcium, can be introduced. The catalyst can be washed, calcinated, and then steamed. The steaming severity (X) can be at least about 2. The catalyst can be steamed at a temperature above 625° C., such as a temperature ranging from 700 to 800° C. The catalyst can be used in alcohol dehydration, olefin cracking, MTO processes, and alkylation of aromatics by alcohols with olefins and/or alcohols.

Abstract: A catalyst and a method for selectively reducing nitrogen oxides (“NOx”) with ammonia are provided. The catalyst includes a first component comprising a zeolite or mixture of zeolites selected from the group consisting of ZSM-5, ZSM-11, ZSM-12, ZSM-18, ZSM-23, MCM-zeolites, mordenite, faujasite, ferrierite, zeolite beta, and mixtures thereof; a second component comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of cerium, iron, copper, gallium, manganese, chromium, cobalt, molybdenum, tin, rhenium, tantalum, osmium, barium, boron, calcium, strontium, potassium, vanadium, nickel, tungsten, an actinide, mixtures of actinides, a lanthanide, mixtures of lanthanides, and mixtures thereof; optionally an oxygen storage material and optionally an inorganic oxide. The catalyst selectively reduces nitrogen oxides to nitrogen with ammonia at high temperatures. The catalyst has high hydrothermal stability. The catalyst has high activity for conversion of low levels of nitrogen oxides in exhaust streams.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion catalyst composition which comprises dealuminated ZSM-48 and/or EU-2 zeolite and a refractory oxide binder essentially free of alumina, processes for preparing such composition and processes for converting hydrocarbon feedstock with the help of such compositions.

Abstract: An exhaust gas oxidation catalyst characterised as an exhaust gas oxidation catalyst comprising a catalyst substrate, wherein a plurality of exhaust gas channels has been formed, and a catalyst layer formed on the surface of the exhaust gas channels in the catalyst substrate; wherein a catalyst layer consisting of a bottom catalyst layer, a top catalyst layer exposed within the exhaust gas channels, and an intermediate catalyst layer located between the bottom catalyst layer and top catalyst layer, is provided so as to cover not less than 25% of the exhaust gas channel surface, and wherein the bottom catalyst layer contains at least an oxygen-occluding agent as catalyst component but does not contain a hydrocarbon adsorbent, the intermediate catalyst layer contains at least catalyst metal, supported on a metal oxide support, and a hydrocarbon adsorbent as catalyst components, and the top catalyst layer contains at least an oxygen-occluding agent and a hydrocarbon adsorbent as catalyst components.

Abstract: A method to make a phosphorus modified zeolite can include providing a zeolite having at least one ten member ring, making an ion-exchange, steaming the zeolite, and introducing phosphorus on the zeolite. The zeolite can be mixed with one or more binders and shaping additives, and then shaped. A metal can be introduced, and the catalyst can be washed, calcined, and steamed in an equilibration step. The steaming can be at performed at a steam severity (X) of at least about 2. The steaming can be performed at a temperature above 625° C. The catalyst can be used in alcohol dehydration, olefin cracking, MTO processes, and alkylation of aromatics by alcohols with olefins and/or alcohols.

Abstract: An extruded honeycomb catalyst for nitrogen oxide reduction according to the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) method in exhaust gases from motor vehicles includes an extruded active carrier in honeycomb form having a first SCR catalytically active component and with a plurality of channels through which the exhaust gas flows during operation, and a washcoat coating having a second SCR catalytically active component being applied to the extruded body, wherein the first SCR catalytically active component and the second SCR catalytically active component are each independently one of: (i) vanadium catalyst with vanadium as catalytically active component; (ii) mixed-oxide catalyst with one or more oxides, in particular those of transition metals or lanthanides as catalytically active component; and (iii) an Fe- or a Cu-zeolite catalyst.

Abstract: A tin containing zeolitic material having an MWW-type framework structure (Sn-MWW), having a tin content of at most 2 weight-%, calculated as element and based on the weight of the Sn-MWW, and having an X-ray diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 2 theta diffraction angles of (6.6±0.1)°, (7.1±0.1)°, and (7.9±0.1)°.

Abstract: The zeolite catalyst is provided for the alkylation of toluene with methanol to selectively produce styrene and ethylbenzene. The zeolite catalyst is an X-type zeolite modified sequentially, first by ion-exchange with alkali metals, such as cesium, to replace all exchangeable sodium from the zeolite, and then by mixing the modified zeolite with borate salts of a metal such as lanthanum, zirconium, copper, zinc or the like. The initial zeolite composition has a Si to Al molar ratio of approximately 1 to 10, and is preferably either zeolite X or zeolite 13X. The zeolite composition is ion-exchanged with cesium to replace at least 50% of the exchangeable sodium in the zeolite composition. The ion-exchanged zeolite composition is then mixed with a borate salt to form the zeolite catalyst for the alkylation of toluene with methanol for the selective production of styrene and ethylbenzene.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to high rate adsorbents and a method for their manufacture involving the steps of component mixing, extrusion, spheronization and calcination. The component mixing can involve both dry mixing in addition to wet mixing of an adsorbent with a binder, if required, and a fluid such as water. The paste so formed from the mixing stage is extruded to produce pellets which are optionally converted to beads by spheronization using in one embodiment, a marumerizer. The product is harvested and calcined to set any binder or binders used and/or burn out any additives or processing aids. This basic manufacturing scheme can be augmented by extra processing steps including ion exchange and activation to alter the composition of the adsorbents, as required.

Abstract: Binderless BaKX zeolitic adsorbents, methods for their production, and adsorptive separation using the adsorbents are provided. An adsorbent comprises a first Zeolite X having a silica to alumina molar ratio of from about 2.0 to about 3.0; a binder-converted Zeolite X wherein a ratio of the binder-converted Zeolite X to the first Zeolite X ranges from about 10:90 to about 20:80 by weight; and barium and potassium at cationic exchangeable sites within the binderless BaKX zeolitic adsorbent. Potassium ranges from about 0.9 wt % to about 1.5 wt % and barium ranges from about 30 wt % to about 34 wt % of the binderless BaKX zeolitic adsorbent.

Abstract: In a process for producing a metal containing catalyst composition suitable for effecting hydrocarbon hydrogenation and/or dehydrogenation reactions, a catalyst support comprising a porous crystalline material combined with an amorphous binder is treated with an anchoring material capable of bonding to the surface of the support and to a metal component. In addition, a precursor to the metal component is deposited on the surface of the catalyst support and then the treated catalyst support having the precursor deposited thereon is subjected to conditions effective to convert the precursor to the metal component and to cause the anchoring material to bond to the surface of the support and to the metal component.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure including porous partition walls, a porosity of the partition walls is from 45 to 70%, and when pores having the maximum width in excess of 10 ?m in a cross section of each of the partition walls are large pores and the partition wall is equally divided into three regions of a center region and surface layer regions present on both sides of the center region, a total area of cross sections of the large pores which appear in the surface layer regions is from 60 to 100% of a total area of cross sections of all the pores which appear in the surface layer regions, and a total area of cross sections of the large pores which appear in the center region is from 0 to 40% of the total area of cross sections of all the pores which appear in the center region.

Abstract: The zeolite catalyst is provided for the alkylation of toluene with methanol to selectively produce styrene and ethylbenzene. The zeolite catalyst is an X-type zeolite modified sequentially, first by ion-exchange with alkali metals, such as cesium, to replace all exchangeable sodium from the zeolite, and then by mixing the modified zeolite with borate salts of a metal such as lanthanum, zirconium, copper, zinc or the like. The initial zeolite composition has a Si to Al molar ratio of approximately 1 to 10, and is preferably either zeolite X or zeolite 13X. The zeolite composition is ion-exchanged with cesium to replace at least 50% of the exchangeable sodium in the zeolite composition. The ion-exchanged zeolite composition is then mixed with a borate salt to form the zeolite catalyst for the alkylation of toluene with methanol for the selective production of styrene and ethylbenzene.

Abstract: Zeolite catalysts and systems and methods for preparing and using zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stable at high reaction temperatures. The zeolite catalysts include a zeolite carrier having a silica to alumina ratio from about 15:1 to about 256:1 and a copper to alumina ratio from about 0.25: 1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: Described is an organotemplate-free synthetic process for the production of a zeolitic material having an LEV-type framework structure comprising YO2 and optionally comprising X2O3, wherein said process comprises: (1) preparing a mixture comprising seed crystals and one or more sources for YO2; and (2) crystallizing the mixture obtained in step (1); wherein Y is a tetravalent element, and X is a trivalent element, wherein the zeolitic material optionally comprises one or more alkali metals M, and wherein the seed crystals comprise zeolitic material having an LEV-type framework structure.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a catalyst suitable for use in a naphtha reforming process, the process including providing a Y zeolite with an initial SiO2:Al2O3 molar ratio of at least 150, introducing the Y zeolite to a binder to form an intermediate composition, extruding the intermediate composition, reducing the alpha acidity of the extruded composition to provide a low acid composition, and introducing a noble metal to the low acid composition. Processes and systems of converting naphtha to a higher-octane hydrocarbon supply using catalysts, as prepared herein, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Binderless BaKX zeolitic adsorbents, methods for their production, and processes for their use in a liquid phase adsorptive separation process are provided. An adsorbent includes a binder-converted zeolite portion formed from x wt % kaolin clay binder and (100-x) wt % unconverted Zeolite X with a silica:alumina molar ratio of about 2.5. The kaolin clay binder is in the range of about 10 to about 20 wt %. Ba and K occupy cationic exchangeable sites within the adsorbent. K is in the range of about 0.25 to about 0.9% by weight and Ba is greater than about 31.6% by weight of the binderless BaKX zeolitic adsorbent. Cornstarch may be added to the Zeolite X and kaolin clay binder to increase adsorbent macro-porosity and pore volume. Productivity of the adsorbent is improved decreasing process operating costs. The mechanical strength of the adsorbent is also improved.

Abstract: A metal nanodot material is formed by ion-exchange with chabazite or a chabazite-like structure, followed by activation to form metallic nanodots. The nanodot may be formed from silver, nickel, copper, gold or a platinum group metal.

Abstract: A new catalyst and method of preparing the catalyst is presented. The catalyst is a molecular sieve used for cracking olefins, and has improved selectivity to increase propylene yields and to reduce the amount of aromatics and methane produced. The catalyst been ion-exchanged to reduce the alkali composition in the catalyst.

Abstract: A honeycomb structural body includes honeycomb units that are pillar-shaped and bound together. Each of the honeycomb units includes plural cells, phosphate-based zeolite, and a first inorganic binder. The plural cells extend from a first end face to a second end face in a longitudinal direction of each of the honeycomb units. The plural cells are defined by cell walls. The mat members are interposed between the honeycomb units and include a first inorganic fiber.

Abstract: A Cu—Zn—Al catalyst is fabricated for producing methanol and dimethyl ether (DME). A sol-gel method is used to obtain an organic phase with gel clusters rapidly transferred in. The catalyst thus fabricated can be adjusted in crystal grain size, crystal type, surface structure and active sites distribution. Thus, performance of the catalyst is improved.

Abstract: Binderless BaKX zeolitic adsorbents, methods for their production, and processes for their use in a liquid phase adsorptive separation process are provided. An adsorbent includes a binder-converted zeolite portion formed from x wt % kaolin clay binder and (100-x) wt % unconverted Zeolite X with a silica:alumina molar ratio of about 2.5. The kaolin clay binder is in the range of about 10 to about 20 wt %. Ba and K occupy cationic exchangeable sites within the adsorbent. K is in the range of about 0.25 to about 0.9% by weight and Ba is greater than about 31.6% by weight of the binderless BaKX zeolitic adsorbent. Cornstarch may be added to the Zeolite X and kaolin clay binder to increase adsorbent macro-porosity and pore volume. Productivity of the adsorbent is improved decreasing process operating costs. The mechanical strength of the adsorbent is also improved.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cobalt catalyst is described, which comprises the steps of forming an aqueous solution of a cobalt amine complex, oxidising said solution such that the concentration of Co(III) in the oxidised solution is greater than the concentration of Co(III) in the un-oxidized solution, and then decomposing the cobalt amine complex by heating the solution to a temperature between 80 and 110° C. for sufficient time to allow an insoluble cobalt compound to precipitate out of the solution. A catalyst intermediate is also described which comprises a cobalt compound, comprising a Co(II)/Co(III) hydrotalcite phase and a CO3O4 cobalt spine) phase, wherein the ratio of cobalt hydrotalcite phase: cobalt spine) phase is less than 0.6:1, said cobalt hydrotalcite phase and said cobalt spine) phase being measured by X-ray diffractometry.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure includes at least one honeycomb unit. The at least one honeycomb unit has a longitudinal direction and cell walls extending from one end face to another end face along the longitudinal direction to define cells. The at least one honeycomb unit includes an inorganic binder, and zeolite ion-exchanged with plural kinds of metal ions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to molecular sieve compositions and a process to synthesize such compositions. More particularly, this invention relates to a catalyst composition with metal oxide deposited on the exterior surface of the molecular sieve particles. The metal oxide can be deposited by contacting the molecular sieve particles with a solution of a metal-containing salt and a solvent, the metal-containing salt solution having an anion size larger than the pore size of the molecular sieve particles. The molecular sieve particles can then be dried and then treated under conditions sufficient to form a metal oxide, whereby at least a portion of the metal-containing salt can be converted to metal oxide.

Abstract: A high capacity adsorbent may be used for enriching oxygen concentration in an air stream. Such a high capacity adsorbent may be from about 2 to about 3 times lighter relative to the currently available technology. Furthermore, the high capacity adsorbent is readily capable of regeneration after deactivation by water vapor. Unlike current available immobilization technology in which clay binder was used to bind 13X zeolite and additional 10% organic binder was used to immobilize beads, the adsorbents of the present invention may be made using just an organic binder, thereby reducing pore spoilage caused by the clay binder. Further unlike conventional adsorbents, which may use sodium as its cation, the adsorbent of the present invention uses a lithium cation, thereby resulting in enhanced nitrogen adsorption performance.

Abstract: Increased yields of naphtha and increased catalyst activity are obtained in a hydrocracking process by the use of a catalyst containing a beta zeolite and a Y zeolite having a unit cell size from 24.38 to 24.50 angstrom. The catalyst has a relatively high amount of Y zeolite relative to beta zeolite.

Abstract: A catalyst and a method for selectively reducing nitrogen oxides (“NOx”) with ammonia are provided. The catalyst includes a first component comprising a zeolite or mixture of zeolites selected from the group consisting of ZSM-5, ZSM-11, ZSM-12, ZSM-18, ZSM-23, MCM-zeolites, mordenite, faujasite, ferrierite, zeolite beta, and mixtures thereof; a second component comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of cerium, iron, copper, gallium, manganese, chromium, cobalt, molybdenum, tin, rhenium, tantalum, osmium, barium, boron, calcium, strontium, potassium, vanadium, nickel, tungsten, an actinide, mixtures of actinides, a lanthanide, mixtures of lanthanides, and mixtures thereof; optionally an oxygen storage material and optionally an inorganic oxide. The catalyst selectively reduces nitrogen oxides to nitrogen with ammonia at high temperatures. The catalyst has high hydrothermal stability. The catalyst has high activity for conversion of low levels of nitrogen oxides in exhaust streams.

Abstract: The invention provides new methods for separating nitrogen from a mixture. The invention provides adsorbents specifically for accomplishing nitrogen separation. The adsorbents and separation methods are particularly useful for the selective adsorption of nitrogen from air. In one aspect, the adsorbent comprises an ion exchange zeolite X and preferably zeolite LSX (low silica zeolite X). The zeolite is most preferably a lithium-based zeolite. Further, the zeolite has exchangeable cationic sites, with silver cation or copper cation occupying at least some of the exchangeable cationic sites. The Ag/Cu exchanged zeolite is heat-treated under specific conditions as per the invention. The presence of the silver cation or copper cation at any of the sites will provide an improvement over the non-exchanged zeolite.

Abstract: The invention relates to adsorbent materials having comparatively high intrinsic adsorption rates. Methods are disclosed whereby such rates can be achieved. In preferred embodiments, the adsorbent is a LiX zeolite material.

Abstract: A hydrocracking catalyst is provided that includes a crystalline molecular sieve material component having a faujasite structure and an alpha acidity of less than 1, preferably 0.3 or less, and a dispersed Group VIII noble metal component. The extremely low acidity allows selective hydrocracking of the aromatic and naphthenic species in a feedstock, while limiting the cracking of paraffins. The catalyst produces improved yields of products, such as diesel fuel, at high conversion rates and with high cetane values.