Three Way Conversion Catalyst With Alumina-Free Rhodium Layer

Provided are exhaust systems and components suitable for use in conjunction with gasoline engines to treat gaseous emissions such as hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxides. Layered three-way conversion (TWC) catalysts comprise an outer layer whose rhodium is supported by an oxygen storage component, such as a ceria-zirconia composite, and the outer layer is substantially free from alumina as a support. The rhodium-containing layer can be free of all other precious metals, such as platinum and palladium. A lower palladium layer is provided where the palladium is supported by a refractory metal oxide. The lower palladium layer can be free of rhodium and platinum and can contain an oxygen storage component that is the same or different from that in the rhodium-containing layer. Methods of making and using these catalysts are also provided.

Marine extracts and biofermentations for use in cosmetics

An extract of the marine algae, Sarcodiotheca , and more particularly Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii , is described for use in cosmetic compositions. A biofermentation of Sarcodiotheca , such as for example S. gaudichaudii , is also described. This marine bioferment is useful as a skin care active ingredient for anti-aging cosmetic applications, and particularly useful when used in combination with an extracts of red algae, such as Chondrus crispus.

Emulsion process for improved large spherical polypropylene catalysts

Disclosed are spherical magnesium-based catalyst supports and methods of using the same in a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system for the polymerization of an olefin. The spherical magnesium-based catalyst supports are made by reacting a magnesium halide, a haloalkylepoxide, and a phosphate acid ester in an organic solvent that does not have to contain substantial amounts of toluene.

Laminate polymer composite wound dressings, their manufacture and their use

A laminate polymer composite wound dressing and a process of making and using the same are provided. The laminate polymer composite wound dressing includes, a contact layer, an absorbent layer, and, optionally, a backsheet, an adhesive layer, and a moisture vapor transmission rate control layer, wherein the contact layer includes non-woven polymer fibers, the absorbent layer includes a fibrous web and super absorbent polymer particles. The laminate polymer composite wound dressing can find application in the medical field, such as the treatment of high exuding wounds and dry wounds.

New Generation Kaolin Based Paint Pigment Extender

A fully calcined kaolin pigment extender is provided which has a product Mullite Index (M.I.) of 25.0 or higher. The calcined kaolin pigment extender can be advantageously used in paints to improve scrub and burnish resistance.

Process For The Hydrogenation Of Fatty Acids Using A Promoted Supported Nickel Catalyst

The invention is directed to a process for the hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids to produce saturated fatty acids, said process comprising hydrogenating the unsaturated fatty acid in the presence of hydrogen and a supported nickel catalyst, said supported nickel catalyst comprising an oxidic support, 5 to 80 wt. % of nickel, calculated as metallic nickel on the weight of the catalyst, and 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a manganese promoter, calculated as MnO 2 on the weight of the catalyst.

Method for Preparing An Optimum Density Termite Bait Composition

A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or microcrystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.

Catalyst And Method For The Direct Synthesis Of Dimethyl Ether From Synthesis Gas

Catalysts and methods for their manufacture and use for the synthesis of dimethyl ether from syngas are disclosed. The catalysts comprise ZnO, CuO, ZrO 2 , alumina and one or more of boron oxide, tantalum oxide, phosphorus oxide and niobium oxide. The catalysts may also comprise ceria. The catalysts described herein are able to synthesize dimethyl ether directly from synthesis gas, including synthesis gas that is rich in carbon monoxide.

Selective Hydrogenation Catalyst and Methods of Making and Using Same

A composition comprising a support formed from a high surface area alumina and having a low angularity particle shape; and at least one catalytically active metal, wherein the support has pores, a total pore volume, and a pore size distribution; wherein the pore size distribution displays at least two peaks of pore diameters, each peak having a maximum; wherein a first peak has a first maximum of pore diameters of equal to or greater than about 200 nm and a second peak has a second maximum of pore diameters of less than about 200 nm; and wherein greater than or equal to about 5% of a total pore volume of the support is contained within the first peak of pore diameters.

Gel Electrolyte, Preparing Method Thereof, Gel Electrolyte Battery, and Preparing Method Thereof

A gel electrolyte, a preparing method thereof, a gel electrolyte battery and a preparing method thereof are provided. The gel electrolyte comprises a non-aqueous solvent and a gel constituent, wherein the non-aqueous solvent comprises lithium salt, and the gel constituent comprises polyethylene glycol compounds with unsaturated double bonds, ester monomers with unsaturated double bonds, silane coupling agents and thermal initiators. The preparing method of the gel electrolyte battery includes preparing non-aqueous solvent containing lithium salts; dividing the prepared non-aqueous solvent containing lithium salts into two parts; adding initiators to one part to obtain a gel electrolyte part A; adding monomers and coupling agents to the other part to obtain a gel electrolyte part B; mixing the gel electrolyte part A and the gel electrolyte part B to obtain a gel electrolyte; injecting the obtained gel electrolyte into a dried battery and allowing the battery standing for 16 to 24 hours so as to sufficiently distribute the gel electrolyte inside the battery, and finally in-situ thermally polymerizing the gel electrolyte.

CATALYTIC COMPOSITION WITH ADDED COPPER TRAPPING COMPONENT FOR NOx ABATEMENT

The present disclosure provides catalyst compositions for NOx conversion and wall-flow filter substrates comprising such catalyst compositions. Certain catalyst compositions include a zeolite with sufficient Cu exchanged into cation sites thereof to give a Cu/Al ratio of 0.1 to 0.5 and a CuO loading of 1 to 15 wt. %; and a copper trapping component (e.g., alumina) including a plurality of particles having a D90 particle size of about 0.5 to 20 microns in a concentration of about 1 to 20 wt. %. The zeolite and copper trapping component can be in the same washcoat layer or can be in different washcoat layers (such that the copper trapping component serves as a “pre-coating” on the wall-flow filter substrate).

Herbicidal combination comprising saflufenacil and glufosinate

The present invention relates to a herbicidal combination which comprises: a) a herbicide A which is 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)-pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl-(1-methylethyl)-amino]sulfonyl]benzamide, b) a herbicide B which is glufosinate or one of its salts, and c) at least one herbicide C different from herbicides A and B which is selected from C.1) herbicides of the group of acetolactate synthase inhibitors which are selected from the group of triazolopyrimidine herbicides, sulfonylamino-carbonyl-triazolinone herbicides and pyrimidinyl(thio) benzoate herbicides, C.2) herbicides of the group of protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors, C.3) herbicides of the group of synthetic auxins, C.4) herbicides of the group of microtubule inhibitors, C.5) herbicides of the group of acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibitors, C.6) herbicides of the group of photosystem II inhibitors, C.7) herbicides of the group of pigment synthesis inhibitors, and C.8) herbicides of the group of VLCFA inhibitors which are selected from the group of oxyacetamide herbicides and chloroacetamide herbicides.

Pest monitoring system with conductive electrodes

A pest monitoring system generally includes a circuit, wherein the circuit is initially in a first impedance state that is configured to change to a second impedance state due to pest activity, wherein the second impedance state is lower than the first impedance state.

Nano-sized functional binder

Described are catalytic articles comprising a substrate having a washcoat on the substrate, the washcoat containing a catalytic component having a first average (D50) particle size and a functional binder component having a second average (D50) particle size in the range of about 10 nm to about 1000 nm, wherein the ratio of the first average (D50) particle size to the second average (D50) particle size is greater than about 10:1. The catalytic articles are useful in methods and systems to purify exhaust gas streams from an engine.

Nano-sized functional binder

Described are catalytic articles comprising a substrate having a washcoat on the substrate, the washcoat containing a catalytic component having a first average (D50) particle size and a functional binder component having a second average (D50) particle size in the range of about 10 nm to about 1000 nm, wherein the ratio of the first average (D50) particle size to the second average (D50) particle size is greater than about 10:1. The catalytic articles are useful in methods and systems to purify exhaust gas streams from an engine.

Pipe joint, pipe and method of joining pipe sections

A pipe joint and elongated cementitious pipe is formed by joining abutting ends of adjacent pipe sections with a fiber reinforced composite material without the need for the pipe sections to have other connection means, such as the standard bell and spigot end connections. Also disclosed is a cementitious pipe including at least two cementitious pipe sections having ends that are joined together with a fiber reinforced polymer composite material. The cementitious pipe sections and resulting cementitious pipe may have a substantially uniform wall thickness and substantially uniform inner and outer diameters near the opposite ends of the pipe sections. Also provided is a method for joining cementitious pipe sections with a fiber reinforced composite material to manufacture an elongated cementitious pipe, such as an elongated concrete pipe.

Method for Preparation of a Group 4 Metal Silicate and Use Thereof

The invention provides a method for the preparation of an amorphous silicate of at least one metal from the Group 4 of the Periodic Table of Elements with a total pore volume of at least 0.3 mL/g. The method of preparation involves the use of pore shaping conditions, which can be the use of a pore shaper and optionally an increased precipitation temperature, e.g. at least 60° C. The silicate of the invention is especially suitable in catalytic reactions such as esterifications, Michael additions, transesteritications, (ep)oxidations, hydroxylations, or in absorbance of small inorganic and organic molecules e.g. CO 2 or aromatic compounds.

Platinum group metal (pgm) catalysts for automotive emissions treatment

Catalytic materials for exhaust gas purifying catalyst composites comprise platinum group metal (PGM)-containing catalysts whose PGM component(s) are provided as nanoparticles and are affixed to a refractory metal oxide, which may be provided as a precursor. Upon calcination of the catalysts, the PGM is thermally affixed to and well-dispersed throughout the support. Excellent conversion of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides can advantageously be achieved using such catalysts.

Structurally enhanced cracking catalysts

A cracking catalyst contains a substantially inert core and an active shell, the active shell containing a zeolite catalyst and a matrix. Methods of making and using the cracking catalyst are also described.

A Proppant

A proppant includes a particle present in an amount of from 90 to 99.5 percent by weight and a polymeric coating disposed about the particle and present in an amount of from 0.5 to 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the proppant. The polymeric coating includes the reaction product of an acrylate copolymer and an isocyanate. The acrylate copolymer includes styrene units and has a hydroxyl number of from 20 to 500 mg KOH/g. A method of forming the proppant includes the steps of combining the acrylate copolymer and the isocyanate to react and form the polymeric coating and coating the particle with the polymeric coating to form the proppant.

A method for production of vanadium catalysts

A method for production of vanadium catalysts, including steps of 1) providing a mixture comprising a TiO2-based support and a composite oxide containing vanadium and antimony; 2) preparing a slurry containing the mixture obtained from step 1), and additive comprising at least one species selected from the group consisting of Si, Al, Zr, Ti, W and Mo, and a solvent; and 3) applying the slurry onto a substrate or processing the slurry into shaped bodies. The vanadium catalysts obtained/obtainable from the method, and use thereof for abatement of nitrogen oxides (NOx).

Layered three-way conversion (twc) catalyst and method of manufacuring the catalyst

The presently claimed invention provides a layered three-way catalyst composition for purification of exhaust gases from internal combustion engines; said catalyst comprises a first layer comprising i) palladium supported on at least one alumina component and at least one oxygen storage component; and ii) barium oxide; wherein said first layer is essentially free of strontium, and a second layer comprising: i) rhodium supported on at least one zirconia component and/or alumina component; ii) strontium oxide and/or barium oxide; and iii) optionally, palladium supported on at least one alumina component. The presently claimed invention also provides a process for preparing the layered three-way catalyst composition which involves a technique such as incipient wetness impregnation technique(A); co-precipitation technique (B); or co-impregnation technique(C). The process includes preparing a first layer; preparing a second layer; and depositing the second layer on the first layer followed by calcination. The presently claimed invention further provides a a layered three-way catalytic article in which the three-way catalyst composition is deposited on a substrate in a layered fashion and its preparation.

Carbon dioxide sorbents for air quality control

Disclosed in certain embodiments are carbon dioxide and VOC sorbents that include a porous support impregnated with an amine compound.

Combined internal donor system for ziegler-natta polyolefin catalysts and methods of making and using same

Solid catalyst components are disclosed including titanium, magnesium, halogen and an internal electron donor compound having a combination of internal electron donor compounds including at least one 1,8-naphthyl diester and at least one secondary internal donor compound selected from alkyl 2-alkoxy-1-naphthoates, alkyl 2-alkoxybenzoates, alkyl 2,6-dialkoxybenzoates, (2-alkoxyphenyl)(pyrrolidin-1-yl)alkanones, dialkyl phthalates, alkyl alkionates, and dialkyl cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylates, and catalyst systems containing the catalyst solid components, organoaluminum compounds, and organosilicon compounds. Further, methods of making the catalyst components and the catalyst systems are disclosed as well as methods of polymerizing or copolymerizing alpha-olefins using the catalyst systems.

Baking lipase

Lipase enzymes and methods of using the lipases in a baking for improving the volume, stability, tolerance of a baked product and/or reducing and reducing or eliminating the use of DATEM.

Copper cha zeolite catalysts

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.

Hydrogenation and ethynylation catalysts

A process for preparing a catalyst includes impregnating a metal oxide carrier with an aqueous solution to form an impregnated carrier; drying the impregnated carrier to form a dried, impregnated carrier; and heat-treating the dried, impregnated carrier in air to form the catalyst; wherein: the aqueous solution includes a copper salt; and from about 3 wt % to about 15 wt % of a C3-C6 multifunctional carboxylic acid; and the catalyst includes from about 5 wt % to about 50 wt % copper oxide.

Zoned configuration for oxidation catalyst combinations

The present disclosure generally provides an emission treatment system for at least partial conversion of gaseous CO emissions. The exhaust gas treatment system includes various components such as a first catalyst component selected from a LNT or an oxidation catalyst for the abatement of HC and CO, which contains a catalyst composition such as a platinum group metal component impregnated into a refractory oxide material. Another component in the exhaust gas treatment system is an SCR catalyst for the abatement of NOx, which contains a catalyst composition such as a metal ion-exchanged molecular sieve and can be optionally absent when the first catalyst component is an LNT. A second oxidation catalyst for further abatement of CO is also part of the emission treatment system and includes a third catalyst composition selected from a platinum group metal component, a base metal oxide component, or combinations thereof disposed onto a carrier substrate.

Zsm-5 catalyst

Disclosed in certain embodiments are ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres. Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of forming ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres including: 1) shaping a mixture into microspheres where the mixture includes a silica material and of particulates selected from at least one high-density material with an absolute bulk density of at least 0.3 g/cc, ZSM-5 zeolite crystals, and combinations thereof; 2) calcining the microspheres; and 3) reacting and subsequently heating the microspheres with at least one alkali solution to form ZSM-5 zeolite in-situ on the microspheres, where the ZSM-5 zeolite microspheres contain substantially no clay or calcined clay material.

Exhaust gas treatment system with upstream scr catalyst

A system for treatment of an exhaust gas stream from an engine is provided, containing an upstream selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst, which receives the exhaust gas stream without any intervening catalyst, a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) positioned downstream thereof; a catalyzed soot filter (CSF) downstream of the diesel oxidation catalyst; a second SCR catalyst positioned downstream of the catalyzed soot filter; and an ammonia oxidation (AMOx) catalyst. The application also describes use of such systems to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC) in an exhaust gas stream.

Porous Metal Oxide Microspheres

Porous metal oxide microspheres are prepared via a process comprising forming a liquid dispersion of polymer nanoparticles and a metal oxide; forming liquid droplets of the dispersion; drying the droplets to provide polymer template microspheres comprising polymer nanospheres; and removing the polymer nanospheres from the template microspheres to provide the porous metal oxide microspheres. The porous microspheres exhibit saturated colors and are suitable as colorants for a variety of end-uses.

Selective ammonia oxidation catalyst

The invention relates to a selective ammonia oxidation catalysts comprising a platinum group metal and a support comprising TiO2 doped with 0-10% by weight of SiO2, WO3, ZrO2, Y2O3, La2O3, or a mixture thereof. The invention further comprises methods for the manufacture of the selective ammonia oxidation catalysts, and integrated catalyst systems comprising the selective ammonia oxidation catalysts for treating an exhaust gas stream.

Audio Systems and Related Devices and Methods

A method for creating a stream of content for an audio system is provided. The method includes obtaining text metadata identifying each audio track of a selected collection of audio content, the selected collection of audio content being selected for playback from a first audio playback device of the audio system, and forwarding the text metadata identifying each audio track of the selected collection of audio content to a digital audio source to enable the digital audio source to select audio content containing additional audio content based on the text metadata.

Platinum group metal catalysts supported on large pore alumina support

The present disclosure provides a three-way conversion (TWC) catalyst composition suitable for at least partial conversion of gaseous hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Generally, the catalyst composition comprises a platinum group metal component impregnated into a porous refractory oxide support, wherein the porous refractory oxide support has an average pore radius ranging from about 250 Å to about 5,000 Å, a total intrusion volume of at least about 1.8 ml/g, and a porosity of at least about 80%.

Strontium and cesium specific ion-exchange media

This invention is directed to amorphous and crystalline titanosilicate materials that have an unexpected selectivity for cesium and strontium, especially in the presence of high levels of competing ions. The titanosilicates of this invention show very high, unexpected selectivity in the presence of such competing cations such as sodium, calcium, magnesium and potassium, such as present in seawater.

Pest control and detection system with conductive bait matrix

A pest control and detection system generally includes an electrically conductive bait matrix including at least one carrier material that is at least one of palatable, a phagostimulant, consumable, and displaceable by pests, and a plurality of electrically conductive particles. The electrically conductive particles are substantially randomly interspersed throughout the at least one carrier material. The at least one carrier material includes at least one of a thermoplastic material and a resin.

New cyclic metal deactivation unit design for fcc catalyst deactivation

A cyclic metals deactivation system unit for the production of equilibrium catalyst materials including a cracker vessel configured for cracking and stripping a catalyst material; and a regenerator vessel in fluid communication with the cracker vessel, the regenerator vessel configured for regeneration and steam deactivation of the catalyst material.

Carbon black in effect pigments

The present application is directed to a combination effect pigment comprising a platy substrate, an outer layer disposed above the platy substrate, and carbon black, wherein the carbon black is disposed above the substrate and is entrapped by the outer layer.

CATALYST COMPOSITE AND USE THEREOF IN THE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NOx

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a catalyst for selective catalytic reduction comprising• (i) preparing a mixture comprising a metal-organic framework material comprising an ion of a metal or metalloid selected from groups 2-5, groups 7-9, and groups 11-14 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and at least one at least monodentate organic compound, a zeolitic material containing a metal as a non-framework element, optionally a solvent system, and optionally a pasting agent,• (ii) calcining of the mixture obtained in (i); and further relates to a catalyst per se comprising a composite material containing an amorphous mesoporous metal and/or metalloid oxide and a zeolitic material, wherein the zeolitic material contains a metal as non-framework element, as well as to the use of said catalyst.

Catalyzed SCR Filter and Emission Treatment System

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.

Manganese-Containing Diesel Oxidation Catalyst

An oxidation catalyst composite, methods, and systems for the treatment of exhaust gas emissions from a diesel engine are described. More particularly, an oxidation catalyst composite including a first washcoat layer comprising a Pt component and a Pd component, and a second washcoat layer including a refractory metal oxide support containing manganese, a zeolite, and a platinum component is described.

Process for producing lithiated transition metal oxides

Provided are processes for the formation of electrochemically active materials such as lithiated transition metal oxides that solve prior issues with throughput and calcination. The processes include forming the materials in the presence of a processing additive that includes potassium prior to calcination that produces active materials with increased primary particle grain sizes.

Catalyst Compositions, Articles, Methods And Systems

Described are catalyst compositions, catalytic articles, exhaust gas treatment systems and methods that utilize the catalytic articles. The catalyst composition comprises a washcoat including a zeolite, refractory metal oxide support particles, and a platinum group metal supported on the refractory metal oxide support particles. Greater than 90% of the refractory metal oxide particles supporting PGM have a particle size greater than 1 μm and a d 50 less than 40 microns.

Catalyzed SCR Filter and Emission Treatment System

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.

Selective Catalytic Reduction Catalyst System

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.

Low pressure drop packing material structures

A packed bed includes a vessel including a shell, an inlet, and an outlet, wherein the space inside the shell between the inlet and outlet forms an internal volume; a plurality of packing material structures filling at least a portion of the internal volume thereby forming a packed volume, wherein the packed volume has a void fraction, and the packing material structures provide an aggregate surface area; and the vessel has a pressure drop between the vessel inlet and vessel outlet, wherein the pressure drop is less than 1.0 times that of a packed bed of the non-twisted shapes with the same cross-section.

Four way conversion catalysts for gasoline engine emissions treatment systems

Catalyzed particulate filters comprise three-way conversion (TWC) catalytic material that permeates walls of a particulate filter such that the catalyzed particulate filter has a coated porosity that is less than an uncoated porosity of the particulate filter. The coated porosity is linearly proportional to a washcoat loading of the TWC catalytic material. A coated backpressure is non-detrimental to performance of the engine. Such catalyzed particulate filters may be used in an emission treatment system downstream of a gasoline direct injection engine for treatment of an exhaust stream comprising hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulates.

Chabazite zeolite catalysts having low silica to alumina ratios

Disclosed are zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure with a low silica to alumina ratio, as well as articles and systems incorporating the catalysts and methods for their preparation and use. The catalysts can be used to reduce NOx from exhaust gas streams, particularly those emanating from gasoline or diesel engines.

Catalyst for pyrolysis of feedstock

A novel catalyst blend for processing of feedstocks into monoaromatics in a single stage, comprising at least one cracking catalyst, one heterogeneous transition metal catalyst, and optionally at least one hydrogenation catalyst. The process occurs in one-step or single stage with substantially no solvents or external additives, or when the feedstock contains less than 15% oxygen, the process includes additional water or steam to enable sufficient amounts of H 2 being produced in-situ.

Olefin Isomerization Catalysts

A catalyst composition comprising MgO, Al2O3 and one or more further alkaline earth metal oxides, provides for outstanding catalytic production of propylene when employed together with a metathesis catalyst.

Copper-zirconia catalyst and method of use and manufacture

Catalysts and methods for their manufacture and use for the dehydrogenation of alcohols are disclosed. The catalysts and methods utilize a highly dispersible alumina, for example, boehmite or pseudoboehmite, to form catalysts that exhibit high dehydrogenation activities. Specifically, the catalysts include Cu that is highly dispersed by reaction of an alumina formed by peptizing of boehmite or pseudoboehmite and precursors of ZrO 2 , ZnO and CuO.

Hydrogen Storage Alloys

Hydrogen storage alloys comprising a) at least one main phase, b) a storage secondary phase and c) a catalytic secondary phase, where the weight ratio of the catalytic secondary phase abundance to the storage secondary phase abundance is ≧3; or comprising a) at least one main phase, b) from 0 to about 13.3 wt % of a storage secondary phase and c) a catalytic secondary phase, where the alloy comprises from 0.05 at % to 0.98 at % of one or more rare earth elements; or comprising a) at least one main phase, b) from 0 to about 13.3 wt % of a storage secondary phase and c) a catalytic secondary phase, where the alloy comprises for example i) one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Nb and Hf and ii) one or more elements selected from the group consisting of V, Cr, Mn, Ni, Sn, Al, Co, Cu, Mo, W, Fe, Si, Sn and rare earth elements, where the atomic ratio of ii) to i) is from about 1.80 to about 1.98, exhibit improved electrochemical properties, for instance improved low temperature electrochemical performance.

Hydrogen Storage Alloys

Hydrogen storage alloys comprising a metal oxide containing≧60 at % oxygen; and/or comprising metal regions separated by a boundary region, which boundary region comprises at least one channel; and/or comprising metal regions separated by a boundary region, where the boundary region has a length and an average width, where the average width is from about 12 nm to about 1100 nm; and/or comprising a metal oxide zone comprising a metal oxide, which oxide zone is aligned with at least one channel; and/or comprising a Ni/Cr metal oxide have improved electrochemical properties, for instance improved low temperature electrochemical performance.

Hydrogen Storage Alloys

Hydrogen storage alloys comprising a metal oxide containing ≧60 at % oxygen; and/or comprising metal regions separated by a boundary region, which boundary region comprises at least one channel; and/or comprising metal regions separated by a boundary region, where the boundary region has a length and an average width, where the average width is from about 12 nm to about 1100 nm; and/or comprising a metal oxide zone comprising a metal oxide, which oxide zone is aligned with at least one channel; and/or comprising a Ni/Cr metal oxide have improved electrochemical properties, for instance improved low temperature electrochemical performance.

Method and Pesticidal Mixtures for Controlling Pentatomidae Pests

The invention relates to a method for controlling pests from the family of Pentatonidae, comprising the step of contacting the pests, their food supply, habitat or breeding grounds with a pesticidal mixture comprising as active compound I at least one component of the ginkgo tree I, selected from the group consisting of bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J and ginkgolide M, and at least one pesticidally active compound II and/or at least one fungicidally active compound III, as defined in the description, in a synergistically effective amount. The invention further relates to certain of these mixtures.

Protected reduced metal catalyst

The invention relates to a process for producing a protected reduced supported metal catalyst powder, in particular catalysts used in a variety of chemical reactions, such as the hydrogenation of hydrocarbon compounds in petrochemical and oleo-chemical processes; the hydrogenation of unsaturated fats and oils, and unsaturated hydrocarbon resins; and in the Fischer Tropsch process. This invention also relates to a composition comprising said catalyst and a liquid. In accordance with the invention there is provided a process for preparing a protected, reduced metal catalyst on a support, wherein said supported catalyst is in the form of a powder, which process comprises contacting and mixing said supported catalyst with a liquid in an inert atmosphere and wherein the amount of liquid corresponds to up to five times the amount required for incipient wetness.

Jounce Bumper

A jounce bumper is used in a suspension system of a vehicle. The jounce bumper comprises an outer member comprising a base portion and a sidewall extending from said base portion. The sidewall of the outer member is flexible relative to the base portion. The base portion and the sidewall define a cavity such that the outer member has a cup-shaped configuration. A bumper is at least partially seated within the cavity of the outer member. The bumper is compressible into the cavity of the outer member such that the bumper expands against the sidewall of the outer member, which forces the sidewall of the outer member to flex and expand radially outward. An isolation layer is disposed on the base of the outer member outside of the cavity and separates the outer member from either the strut assembly or the frame member.

Catalyst comprising bimetallic platinum group metal nanoparticles

The present disclosure provides a three-way conversion (TWC) catalyst composition, and a catalyst article comprising such a catalyst composition suitable for at least partial conversion of gaseous hydrocarbons (HCs), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NO x ). Generally, the catalyst article includes a catalyst substrate having a plurality of channels adapted for gas flow, each channel having a wall surface and a catalytic coating on the surfaces or inside the pores of the wall. The catalytic coating generally includes a first washcoat with a platinum group metal (PGM) component and a first refractory metal oxide support and a second washcoat having a plurality of palladium-rhodium nanoparticles and a second refractory metal oxide support.

LOW TEMPERATURE NOx REDUCTION USING H2-SCR FOR DIESEL VEHICLES

Disclosed herein are emission treatment systems, articles, and methods for selectively reducing NOx compounds. The systems include a hydrogen generator, a hydrogen selective catalytic reduction (H 2 -SCR) article, and one or more of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and/or a lean NOx trap (LNT) and/or a low temperature NOx adsorber (LTNA). Certain articles may comprise a zone coated substrate and/or a layered coated substrate and/or an intermingled coated substrate of one or more of the H 2 -SCR and/or DOC and/or LNT and/or LTNA catalytic compositions.

Catalyst for pyrolysis of feedstock

A novel catalyst blend for processing of feedstocks into monoaromatics in a single stage, comprising at least one cracking catalyst, one heterogeneous transition metal catalyst, and optionally at least one hydrogenation catalyst. The process occurs in one-step or single stage with substantially no solvents or external additives, or when the feedstock contains less than 15% oxygen, the process includes additional water or steam to enable sufficient amounts of H 2 being produced in-situ.

Synergistic Compositions Comprising a Bacillus Subtilis Strain and a Pesticide

The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures, comprising Bacillus subtilis strain FB17, or a cell-free extract thereof or at least one metabolite thereof, and/or a mutant of Bacillus subtilis FB17 having all the identifying characteristics thereof or extract of the mutant, and at least one pesticide as defined in the description, and to compositions comprising these mixtures.

Manganese-Containing Diesel Oxidation Catalyst

An oxidation catalyst composite, methods, and systems for the treatment of exhaust gas emissions from a diesel engine are described. More particularly, an oxidation catalyst composite including a first washcoat layer comprising a Pt component and a Pd component, and a second washcoat layer including a refractory metal oxide support containing manganese, a zeolite, and a platinum component is described.

Catalytic and sorptive articles comprising metal fiber felt substrates

Catalytic and/or sorptive articles comprising a metal fiber felt, the metal felt having an array of metal fibers and voids and a catalyst composition and/or a sorbent composition disposed on the metal fibers and within the voids are described. Such articles can be highly effective towards the abatement of pollutants in exhaust gas streams from internal combustion engines.

Method of producing fcc catalysts with reduced attrition rates

FCC catalysts having improved attrition resistance are provided by mixing a cationic polyelectrolyte with either zeolite crystals or a zeolite-forming nutrient and/or a matrix material, prior to or during formation of a catalyst microsphere.

Exhaust gas treatment catalyst

Described is a catalyst composition suitable for use as a selective catalytic reduction catalyst, including small-pore molecular sieve particles having a pore structure and a maximum ring size of eight tetrahedral atoms and impregnated with a promoter metal, and metal oxide particles dispersed within the small-pore molecular sieve particles and external to the pore structure of the small-pore molecular sieve particles, wherein the metal oxide particles include one or more oxides of a transition metal or lanthanide of Group 3 or Group 4 of the Periodic Table. A method for preparing the catalyst, a method for selectively reducing nitrogen oxides, and an exhaust gas treatment system are also described.

Selective catalytic reduction (scr) catalyst comprising a composite oxide containing v and sb, preparation process thereof, and us thereof for nitrogen oxides removal

A catalyst composition comprising—a support comprising TiO 2 ,—a composite oxide containing vanadium and antimony, which has a rutile-type structure different from VSbO 4 and V 0.92 Sb 0.92 O 4 as determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis with CuKα radiation, and—optionally, one or more selected from the group consisting of oxides of silicon, oxides of vanadium and oxides of antimony, for selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides; to a process for preparing the catalyst composition, to the catalyst composition obtained/obtainable by the process and to use of the same for selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides.

Amorphous Carbon Supported Nanoparticles Comprising Oxides Of Lanthanides And Method For Preparing Them

The invention is directed to bodies comprising an amorphous carbon particle on which are supported nanoparticles of an oxide of lanthanide. These bodies find use as a pharmaceutical for use in a surgery or therapy and diagnostic methods. The bodies can be made by a process comprising impregnating a carbon source material by contacting it with a solution of a salt of said lanthanide; drying said impregnated carbon source material; and subjecting said dried impregnated material to pyrolysis under inert conditions.

A chromium catalyst, its preparation and use

Disclosed herein is a chromium oxide catalyst composition having reduced levels of chromium (VI), methods of making a chromium oxide catalyst composition and system, and illustrative uses of the chromium oxide catalyst composition and system. The catalyst disclosed may be a gel and may comprise chromium (III) oxide and chromium (VI) oxide at an amount of about 10,000 ppm or less based on total chromium oxide contents in the chromium oxide catalyst composition.

Molecular sieve precursors and synthesis of molecular sieves

Molecular sieves, improved methods for their synthesis, and catalysts, systems and methods of using these molecular sieves as catalysts in a variety of processes such as abating pollutants in exhaust gases and conversion processes are described. The molecular sieves are made using a tailored colloid including an alumina source, a silica source and a structure directing agent.

Efficient surfactant system on plastic and all types of ware

Surfactant systems and compositions incorporating the same are disclosed for use as rinse aids on plastics and other wares. The surfactant systems and compositions include both liquid and solid formulations, along with methods of use for treating plastics and other wares. The surfactant systems and compositions provide synergistic combinations allowing lower actives in composition formulations of the plastic-compatible surfactant systems providing good sheeting, wetting and drying properties.

Catalytic Articles Containing Platinum Group Metals And Non-Platinum Group Metals And Methods Of Making And Using Same

Aspects of the invention pertain to catalytic articles and methods of making catalytic articles comprising a first catalytic coating comprising a platinum group metal, wherein the first catalytic coating is substantially free of Cu, Ni, Fe, Mn, V, Co, Ga, Mo, Mg, Cr and Zn; a second catalytic coating comprising a non-PGM metal, wherein the second catalytic coating is substantially free of any platinum group metal; and one or more substrates, wherein the first catalytic coating is separated from the second catalytic coating, optionally with a barrier layer.

A catalyst device for treatment of formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds

Disclosed herein are catalyst devices for removing formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, and other pollutants from an air flow stream, A catalyst device includes a housing, a solid substrate disposed within the housing, and a catalyst layer disposed on the substrate. The catalyst layer includes a base metal catalyst at a first mass percent and a rare earth metal catalyst at a second mass percent.

Palladium diesel oxidation catalyst

An oxidation catalyst composite for abatement of exhaust gas emissions from a lean burn engine is provided, the catalyst composite including a carrier substrate having a length, an inlet end and an outlet end, and an oxidation catalyst material coated on the carrier substrate. The oxidation catalyst material can include a first layer and a second layer. The first layer can include a first oxygen storage component that includes ceria and is impregnated with a palladium (Pd) component and a second component including one or more of magnesium (Mg), rhodium (Rh), and platinum (Pt). The second layer can include a refractory metal oxide component impregnated with platinum (Pt) and palladium (Pd), wherein the ratio of Pt to Pd is in the range of about 0:10 to about 10:0.

Process of production of large and spherical polymerization catalyst and use of same in olefin polymerizations

Solid catalyst particles for use in olefin polymerization, olefin polymerization catalyst systems containing the solid catalyst particles, methods of making the solid catalyst particles and the catalyst systems, and methods of polymerizing and copolymerizing olefins involving the use of the catalyst systems. The method of preparing the solid catalyst particles includes steps of maintaining a mixture of reactants at a temperature of about 5° C. to about 35° C. for at least 2 hours; increasing the temperature of said mixture to a temperature of about 40° C. to about 50° C. over a period of at least 3 hours; and increasing the temperature of said mixture to a temperature of about 80° C. to about 90° C.

Amorphous Carbon Supported Nanoparticles Comprising Oxides of Lanthanides And Method For Preparing Them

The invention is directed to bodies comprising an amorphous carbon particle on which are supported nanoparticles of an oxide of lanthanide. These bodies find use as a pharmaceutical for use in a surgery or therapy and diagnostic methods. The bodies can be made by a process comprising impregnating a carbon source material by contacting it with a solution of a salt of said lanthanide; drying said impregnated carbon source material; and subjecting said dried impregnated material to pyrolysis under inert conditions.

Method for formation of micro-prilled polymers

A method for formation of micro-prilled poloxamer particles is disclosed. The particles find special use in pharmaceutical formulations. The process involves use of atomizing nozzles at higher than normal pressure atomizing gas, high atomizing gas temperature, use of high feed temperatures to reduce the viscosity of the poloxamer and optionally sieving after prill formation in prilling towers. The poloxamer particles are spherical and preferably have an average nominal diameter of less than or equal to 106 microns. The process is very cost effective and rapid.

Catalyst system for lean gasoline direct injection engines

A lean gasoline exhaust treatment catalyst article is provided, the article comprising a catalytic material applied on a substrate, wherein the catalytic material comprises a first composition and a second composition, wherein the first and second compositions are present in a layered or zoned configuration, the first composition comprising palladium impregnated onto a porous refractory metal oxide material and rhodium impregnated onto a porous refractory metal oxide material; and the second composition comprising platinum impregnated onto a porous refractory metal oxide material. Methods of making and using such catalyst articles and the associated compositions and systems employing such catalyst articles are also described.

Four-way conversion catalyst having improved filter properties

A four-way conversion catalyst for the treatment of an exhaust gas stream of a gasoline engine, the catalyst comprising a porous wall flow filter substrate comprising an inlet end, an outlet end, a substrate axial length extending between the inlet end and the outlet end, and a plurality of passages defined by porous internal walls of the porous wall flow filter substrate, wherein the plurality of passages comprise inlet passages having an open inlet end and a closed outlet end, and outlet passages having a closed inlet end and an open outlet end; wherein in the pores of the porous internal walls and on the surface of the porous internal walls, which surface defines the interface between the porous internal walls and the passages, the catalyst comprises a three-way conversion catalytic coating comprising an oxygen storage compound and a platinum group metal supported on a refractory metal oxide; wherein in the pores of the porous internal walls, the three-way conversion catalytic coating is present as in-wall-coating and on the surface of the porous internal walls, the three-way conversion catalytic coating is present as on-wall-coating; wherein in addition to said three-way conversion catalytic coating, the catalyst comprises no further coating in the pores of the porous internal walls and no further coating on the surface of the porous internal walls.

Cha type zeolitic materials and methods for their preparation using combinations of cycloalkyl and ethyltrimethylammonium compounds

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a zeolitic material having a CHA-type framework structure comprising YO 2 and X 2 O 3 , wherein said process comprises the steps of: (1) providing a mixture comprising one or more sources for YO 2 , one or more sources for X 2 O 3 , one or more optionally substituted ethyltrimethylammonium cation-containing compounds, and one or more tetraalkylammonium cation R 1 R 2 R 3 R 4 N + -containing compounds as structure directing agent; (2) crystallizing the mixture obtained in step (1) for obtaining a zeolitic material having a CHA-type framework structure; wherein Y is a tetravalent element and X is a trivalent element, wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 independently from one another stand for alkyl, wherein R 4 stands for cycloalkyl, and wherein the YO 2 :X 2 O 3 molar ratio of the mixture in (1) ranges from 2 to 1,000, as well as to zeolitic materials which may be obtained according to the inventive process and to their use.

Method of forming a passivated pigment slurry for an aqueous topcoat coating composition

A method of forming a passivated pigment slurry includes combining a resin and a pigment to form a pigment-resin slurry, wherein the pigment includes a plurality of flakes each having a surface. After combining, the method includes mixing the pigment-resin slurry and an orthosilicate to form a coated pigment-resin slurry. The coated pigment-resin slurry includes the resin and a coated pigment including the plurality of flakes each encapsulated by a first layer formed from silica and disposed on the surface. The method further includes reacting the coated pigment-resin slurry and an organosilane compound having a hydrolysable group and an organic functional group to coat the first layer and thereby form the passivated pigment slurry. The passivated pigment slurry includes the resin and a passivated pigment including the plurality of flakes each coated with a second layer disposed on the first layer.

Process for preparing iron(iii)-exchanged zeolite composition

The present disclosure relates to processes for formation of a molecular sieve, particularly a metal-promoted molecular sieve, and more particularly an Iron(III) exchanged zeolite. Preferably, the zeolite is of the chabazite form or similar structure. The processes can include combining a zeolite with Iron(III) cations in an aqueous medium. The process can be carried out at a pH of less than about 7, and a buffering material can be used with the aqueous medium. The processes beneficially result in Iron exchange that can approach 100% along with removal of cations (such as sodium, NH4, and H) from the zeolite. An Iron(III)-exchanged zeolite prepared according to the disclosed processes can include about 2,000 ppm or less of cation and about 1% by weight or greater of Iron(III). The disclosure also provides catalysts (e.g., SCR catalysts) and exhaust treatment systems including the Iron(III)-exchanged zeolite.

Body comprising an oxide of lanthanide supported on a sulphur containing carbon based particle and a method of preparation thereof

The invention is directed to a body comprising oxides of lanthanides, in particular holmium oxide (Ho 2 O 3 ), which are supported on a sulphur containing carbon based particle and to a process for producing said body.

Pt/pd doc with enhanced co oxidation, hydrocarbon oxidation and no oxidation and improved sulfation/desulfation behavior

A diesel oxidation catalyst, comprising a washcoat comprising four layers, the washcoat being disposed on a substrate, wherein the washcoat comprises a first layer comprising a first platinum group metal supported on a first metal oxide support material, which first layer is disposed on the substrate; a second layer comprising a second platinum group metal supported on a second metal oxide support material, and comprising a fifth platinum group metal, which second layer is disposed on the first layer; a third layer comprising a third platinum group metal supported on a third metal oxide support material and comprising a zeolitic material comprising Fe and comprising a sixth platinum group metal; and a fourth layer comprising a fourth platinum group metal and a fourth metal oxide; wherein the substrate has a length, a front end and a rear end; wherein the first layer is disposed on the substrate on the entire length of the substrate, wherein the second layer is disposed on the first layer on the entire length of the substrate; wherein the third layer is at least partially disposed on the second layer on x % of the length of the substrate from the front end of the substrate; wherein the fourth layer is at least partially disposed on the second layer on y % of the length of the substrate from the rear end of the substrate; wherein x is in the range of from 30 to 70, y is in the range of from 30 to 70 and x+y is in the range of from 95 to 115.

Watermelon variety nun 31708 wmw

The disclosure provides a watermelon variety NUN 31708 WMW as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 31708 is a triploid (seedless) crimson sweet type watermelon variety comprising resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. s.p niveum Race 1 and Colletotrichum lagenarium Race 1.

Fast-cure polyurethane sealant composition containing silyl-substituted guanidine accelerators

One-component, moisture-curable sealant compositions having fast cure times comprise a mixture of a silane-capped polyurethane polymer, an aminosilane cross-linking agent, and a silyl-substituted guanidine accelerator.

Chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising organic/inorganic composite particles

Described are a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) composition comprising abrasive particles in the form of organic/inorganic composite particles as well as the use of said composite particles as abrasive particles in a CMP composition and processes for the manufacture of a semiconductor device comprising chemical mechanical polishing of a substrate in the presence said CMP composition.

Process for the aqueous polymerization of acrylamide

There is disclosed a process for the aqueous solution or emulsion polymerization of acrylamide monomer to produce homopolymers of very high molecular weight using mixtures of water and monomer at least one of which can be contaminated with small amounts of polymerization inhibiting components. In the process, a minimum effective amount of a redox catalyst is utilized in order to obtain very high molecular weight by incrementally adding one member of a redox pair to a solution of the monomer containing a second redox pair number. The process can be initiated at ambient temperatures and pressures, and polymerization is effected without providing additional heat to the reaction mass. Utilizing monomer concentrations of about 10 to about 50 percent by weight, molecular weights of about 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 can be obtained.

Polymerization process for preparation of acrylamide homopolymers with redox catalyst

There is disclosed a process for the aqueous polymerization of acrylamide to produce polymers of high molecular weight utilizing mixtures of water and monomer, at least one of which can be contaminated with small amounts of polymerization inhibiting components. In the process of the invention, a minimum amount of a redox pair catalyst is utilized in order to obtain the desired high molecular weight polymer. The minimum amount of catalyst is automatically provided to the polymerization mixture by adding a first member of a redox pair to the polymerization mixture and intimately combining a second member of the redox pair catalyst with an organic polymer capable of forming a colloidal dispersion in an aqueous medium and adding this intimate mixture to the mixture of water, acrylamide monomer, and a first member of the redox pair catalyst. The process disclosed provides for the slow release of one member of the redox pair catalyst from said intimate mixture into an aqueous solution or emulsion polymerization medium. As polymerization proceeds, an additional amount of catalyst is made available by the slow recess of one member of the redox pair into the aqueous polymerization medium. The polymerization process can be initiated and maintained at ambient temperatures and pressures. Thus polymerization is effected without providing additional heat or pressure to the reaction mass. Molecular weights of about 1 million to 10 million can be obtained where monomer concentrations are held between about 10 to about 50 percent by weight of the polymerization mixture.

Fast-cure polyurethane sealant composition containing silyl-substituted guanidine accelerators

One-component, moisture-curable sealant compositions having fast cure times comprise a mixture of a silane-capped polyurethane polymer, an aminosilane cross-linking agent, and a silyl-substituted guanidine accelerator.

Process for the production of an alpha-olefin polymer

Process for the production of an alpha-olefin polymer

The present invention is directed to a process for the production of an alpha-olefin polymer, which process comprises feeding of at least one alpha-olefin to a mechanically stirred bed gas phase reactor containing particles of the alpha-olefin polymer and polymerizing the alpha-olefin in the presence of a catalyst based on a titanium compound and a magnesium compound, an aluminum-alkyl compound and optionally an organosilane donor, in which process an amount of less than 100 ppm of at least one compound selected from the group of ethoxylated amines, fatty acid esters, diethanol amides, ethoxylated alcohols, alkylsulfonates and alkylphosphates is present during the polymerization.

Coating composition and film system therefrom

A coating composition is used to form a clearcoat layer of a film system including a basecoat layer and the clearcoat layer. The coating composition includes a carbamate functional polymer, a cross-linking agent reactive with the carbamate functional polymer, and an acid functional polymer substantially non-reactive with the carbamate functional polymer and the cross-linking agent. The acid functional polymer has an acid value of at least 50 mg KOH/g and contributes to an increased resistance to acid etch of the clearcoat layer. The acid functional polymer also contributes to an increased intercoat adhesion of the basecoat layer and the clearcoat layer thereby decreasing a possibility of separation/delamination of the basecoat layer and the clearcoat layer.

Post-extended anionic polyurethane dispersion

Dispersion aqueuse et anionique de polyuréthane obtenue par: a) la dispersion dans l'eau, en présence d'une amine tertiaire, d'une résine de polyuréthane possédant des groupes d'acide carboxylique; b) la mise en réaction des groupes d'acide carboxylique sur la résine de polyuréthane avec un composé organique possédant au moins deux groupes oxiranes; couche de base contenant lesdites dispersions; procédé de revêtement d'un substrat avec ladite couche de base; et substrat ainsi revêtu. Aqueous and anionic dispersion of polyurethane obtained by: a) dispersion in water, in the presence of a tertiary amine, of a polyurethane resin having carboxylic acid groups; b) reacting the carboxylic acid groups on the polyurethane resin with an organic compound having at least two oxirane groups; base layer containing said dispersions; method of coating a substrate with said base layer; and substrate thus coated.

Polyurethane resins in water dilutable basecoats having low flash and quick-drying characteristics

This invention relates to the field of polyurethane coatings for use in automobile basecoat/clearcoat systems. In particular, this invention relates to the discovery that incorporating a long-chain carboxylic acid of at least 50% by weight of the carboxylic acid component used to make polyester resins which are further incorporated into polyurethane resins provides basecoat composition exhibiting low temperature flash characteristics. These low temperature flash characteristics are exhibited even where the basecoat is deposited at 50-90% relative humidity.

Aqueous-based coating compositions comprising anionic polyurethane principal resin and anionic acrylic grind resin

Aqueous-based basecoat compositions, useful for application to metal and/or plastic substrates, comprise an anionic polyurethane principal resin and an anionic acrylic pigment grind resin. The compositions are particularly adapted to application to substrates over a wide range of ambient humidities and have quick drying characteristics. The incorporation of an anionic acrylic grind resin, which is compatible with the anionic polyurethane principal resin, produces a coating which has good pigment wetting and dispersion characteristics with improved shelf life and color stability.

Polyurethane coating composition derived from polyester polyol containing long-chain aliphatic polyol

A coating composition is disclosed comprising: (a) an aqueous medium, (b) an water-dispersible polyurethane resin that is the reaction product of a mixture comprising: (1) a hydroxy-functional polyester component that is the reaction product of a mixture comprising a carboxylic acid component comprising at least two carboxylic acid functional groups, a long-chain aliphatic polyol having 18 to 60 carbon atoms, and a short-chain polyol having 12 or fewer carbon atoms, (2) a multifunctional compound having at least one active hydrogen group and at least one water-stabilizing group, (3) an active hydrogen-containing capping or chain extending agent, and (4) a polyisocyanate, and (c) an aminoplast crosslinking agent.

Novel non-ionic polyurethane resins having polyether back-bones in water-dilutable basecoats

This invention, therefore, relates to the field of polyurethane coatings for use in automobile basecoat/clearcoat systems. In particular, this invention relates to water-dispersible polyurethane resins having polyether sidechains which may be utilized in basecoat compositions as principal resins or grind resins. These polyurethane resins may be laterally stabilized or terminally stabilized. The terminally stabilized resins of this invention are preferably employed as principal resins in basecoat compositions.

Nonionically and partially anionically stabilized waterdispersible graft copolymers

Water-dilutable polyurethane/acrylic copolymers which may be either completely nonionically stabilized or partially nonionically and partially anionically stabilized comprise the reaction product of an ethylenically terminated polyurethane macromonomer containing poly(oxyalkylene) segments and one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, fumaric acid, styrene, vinyltoluene, and alkyl and hydroxyalkyl esters of acrylic, methacrylic, and furamic acids. The copolymers are useful as principal resins and as pigment grind resins in water-borne automotive base coat paint formulations.

Composite color-plus-clear coating utilizing carbamate-functional polymer compostion in the clearcoat

A method of producing an article with a color-plus-clear composite coating is described. The method comprises the steps of applying a colored coating composition to a substrate, and applying a clear coating composition over the colored coating composition, wherein the clear coating composition is a curable coating composition comprising: (a) a first component comprising a polymer backbone having appended thereto at least one carbamate functional group, and (b) a second component comprising a compound having a plurality of functional groups that are reactive with said carbamate group.

Partially-defunctionalized aminoplast curing for polymer compositions

A method of producing a cured coating is described comprising the steps of: (A) applying a coating composition on a substrate, wherein the coating composition is a curable coating composition comprising: (1) a polymer comprising functional groups that are reactive with methylol and/or methylalkoxy substituents on the amino nitrogens of an aminoplast curing agent, and (2) an aminoplast curing agent that includes, as substituents on the amino nitrogens: (a) a plurality of methylol and/or methylalkoxy substituents, and (b) one or more substituents that are either non-reactive with the functional groups on the polymer or are reactive with the functional groups at a higher temperature than the temperature at which the methylol and/or methylalkoxy substituents are reactive with the functional groups, and (B) curing the coating at a cure temperature sufficient to react the functional groups on the polymer with the methylol and/or methylalkoxy substituents, but below the temperature for reaction, if any, between the functional groups and the (b) substituents.