Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
502185000 | Of Group VIII (i.e., iron or platinum group) | 53 |
20080214389 | Platinum/Ruthenium Catalyst for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells - The invention relates to a carbon-supported PtRu anode catalyst for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) which has a platinum/ruthenium content in the range from 80 to 98 wt. %, preferably in the range from 85 to 98 wt. %, particularly preferably in the range from 85 to 95 wt. % (based on the total weight of the catalyst), on a carbon-based electrically conductive support material and has a mean particle size of less than 3 nm. The catalyst is prepared using a carbon black support material having a specific surface area (measured by the BET method) in the range from 1000 to 2000 m | 09-04-2008 |
20080254973 | Catalyst-carried particulate filter - A catalyst-carried particulate filter contains a catalyst obtained by mixing Pt/alumina acting to promote the burning of particulates in a high temperature range, a second oxide acting to promote the burning of particulates in a low temperature range and a first oxide acting to promote the burning of particulates in an intermediate temperature range. | 10-16-2008 |
20080305946 | Platinum Alloy Carbon-Supported Catalysts - The instant invention relates to a platinum alloy supported electrocatalyst for gas diffusion electrode and/or in catalyst-coated membrane. | 12-11-2008 |
20090247400 | NANOSEGREGATED SURFACES AS CATALYSTS FOR FUEL CELLS - A method of preparing a nanosegregated Pt alloy having enhanced catalytic properties. The method includes providing a sample of Pt and one or more of a transition metal in a substantially inert environment, and annealing the sample in such an environment for a period of time and at a temperature profile to form a nanosegregated Pt alloy having a Pt-skin on a surface. The resulting alloy is characterized by a plurality of compositionally oscillatory atomic layers resulting in an advantageous electronic structure with enhanced catalytic properties. | 10-01-2009 |
20090291846 | RHENIUM CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES - The present invention is a method and catalyst for selectively producing single-walled carbon nanotubes. The catalyst comprises rhenium and a Group VIII transition metal, for example Co, which is preferably disposed on a support material to form a catalytic substrate. In the method, a carbon-containing gas is exposed to the catalytic substrate at suitable reaction conditions whereby a high percentage of the carbon nanotubes produced by the reaction is single-walled carbon nanotubes. | 11-26-2009 |
20100004121 | Short carbon nanotube for catalyst support, method of preparing the same, catalyst impregnated carbon nanotube using the same, and fuel cell using the catalyst impregnated carbon nanotube - The present invention is related to a short carbon nanotube for a catalyst support. In particular, the short carbon nanotube may be opened at both ends, a length of less than about 300 nm, and an aspect ratio in the range of about 1 to about 15. The short carbon nanotube has a broad surface area and better electric conductivity and is opened at both ends, thereby impregnating a metallic catalyst into the inner side of the carbon nanotube. Also, a catalyst impregnated carbon nanotube has a broad effective specific surface area, and thus, has an improved efficiency of catalyst utilization, can reduce an amount of the catalyst used and can efficiently diffuse a fuel. Accordingly, when catalyst impregnated carbon nanotube is used in a fuel cell, etc., improvements can be made in the pricing, power density of an electrode, and energy density of a fuel cell. | 01-07-2010 |
20100093522 | Bulk catalysts having increased stability - Bulk catalysts that include a Group VI metal, a Group VIII metal, and at least 10-60% of an organic compound based component are formed. The bulk catalysts have increased stability through the use of a stabilizer in the organic compound based component, the use of an improved gas phase sulfidation, or a combination thereof. The bulk catalysts are suitable for hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feeds. | 04-15-2010 |
20100113260 | Ruthenium compositions and methods of making the same - The present invention is directed to methods for making metal oxide compositions, specifically, metal oxide compositions having high surface area, high metal/metal oxide content, and/or thermal stability with inexpensive and easy to handle materials. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to methods of making metal and/or metal oxide compositions, such as supported or unsupported catalysts. The method includes combining a metal precursor with an organic acid to form a mixture and calcining the mixture for a period of time sufficient to form a metal oxide material. | 05-06-2010 |
20100152031 | HIGH ACTIVITY ELECTROCATALYST - An electrocatalyst for an electrode comprises (i) an electrically conductive particulate support comprising one or more electrocatalytically active metals and (ii) an electrically conductive material which is substantially free of electrocatalytically active metals and has an electroconductivity which is higher than the electroconductivity of (i). This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 06-17-2010 |
20100167918 | ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBE WITH ELECTRO-CATALYTIC ACTIVITY FOR OXYGEN REDUCTION REACTION - A catalyst for an electro-chemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) of a bundle of longitudinally aligned carbon nanotubes having a catalytically active transition metal incorporated longitudinally in said nanotubes. A method of making an electro-chemical catalyst for an oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) having a bundle of longitudinally aligned carbon nanotubes with a catalytically active transition metal incorporated throughout the nanotubes, where a substrate is in a first reaction zone, and a combination selected from one or more of a hydrocarbon and an organometallic compound containing an catalytically active transition metal and a nitrogen containing compound and an inert gas and a reducing gas is introduced into the first reaction zone which is maintained at a first reaction temperature for a time sufficient to vaporize material therein. The vaporized material is then introduced to a second reaction zone maintained at a second reaction temperature for a time sufficient to grow longitudinally aligned carbon nanotubes over the substrate with a catalytically active transition metal incorporated throughout the nanotubes. | 07-01-2010 |
20100184590 | HONEYCOMB BODY HAVING A METALLIC FOIL WITH AN OXIDE COAT, FOIL HAVING AN OXIDE COAT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OXIDE COAT ON A METALLIC FOIL - A honeycomb body, in particular a catalyst carrier body, includes metallic foil of high-temperature corrosion-resistant steel with connecting points and an oxide layer with a thickness of 60 to 80 or 70 to 75 nm on each surface. The foil is composed of steel with chromium and aluminum components, particularly 1 to 5% aluminum. The oxide layer is substantially aluminum oxide or γ-aluminum oxide with a uniform thickness having a tolerance of less than 10% or less than 5% on all surfaces. The oxide layer may be on a rolled foil having a mean surface roughness of greater than 0.3 or 0.5 μm or approximately 0.6 μm in rolling direction and/or transversely thereto. The honeycomb body is durable under high loads and has defined connecting points. A foil having an oxide coat and a method for producing an oxide coat on a metallic foil are also provided. | 07-22-2010 |
20100210454 | NANOCOMPOSITE CATALYST MATERIALS COMPRISING CONDUCTIVE SUPPORT (CARBON), TRANSITION METAL COMPOUND, AND METAL NANOPARTICLES - The present invention is generally directed to a nanocomposite catalyst material for electrochemical devices such as fuel cells, comprising metal nanoparticles impregnated on a conductive support that is coated with a transition metal compound. The metal nanoparticles may comprise platinum; the metal phosphate may comprise tantalum oxyphosphate, niobium oxyphosphate, tantalum oxide, niobium oxide, or any combination thereof; and the conductive support may comprise carbon. In addition, the present invention provides for a method of making the catalyst material. | 08-19-2010 |
20100267551 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A CATALYST AND USE OF THE CATALYST - The invention relates to a process for producing a catalyst comprising a metal of the platinum group and a second metal selected from among the metals of the platinum group or the transition metals, in which a catalyst comprising the metal of the platinum group is mixed with a complex comprising the second metal to give a dry powder in a first step and the powder is subsequently heat treated to form a compound between the metal of the platinum group and the second metal. The invention further relates to the use of the catalyst produced according to the invention. | 10-21-2010 |
20100298125 | CARBON NANOTUBE CATALYSTS HAVING METAL CATALYST NANO-PARTICLES SUPPORTED ON INNER CHANNEL OF CARBON NANOTUBE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A carbon nanotube catalyst wherein metal catalyst nanoparticles are selectively supported only on the inner channel surface of the carbon nanotube, and a method for preparing the same are provided. Specifically, provided are: a carbon nanotube catalyst with supported metal catalyst nanoparticles, having excellent selective catalyst activity and durability, wherein the carbon nanotube catalyst is prepared by carrying out a specific pretreatment so as to form some defects on the inner surface of a carbon nanotube and then exposing the pretreated carbon nanotube to a flow of vapor phase metal precursors so that metal catalyst nanoparticles can be supported only on the inner channel surface of the carbon nanotube by CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) process; and a method for preparing the same. | 11-25-2010 |
20110034328 | Double Metal-Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Catalyst and Method for Preparation Thereof - Disclosed are a double metal-carbon nanotube hybrid catalyst comprising at least two of transition metals selected from a group consisting of Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Re, Os, Ir and Pt which are distributed in the catalyst. The double metal-carbon nanotube hybrid catalyst contains at least two different transition metals with high catalytic activity and may generate hydrogen from an aqueous ammonia-borane (NH | 02-10-2011 |
20110105312 | SYNTHESIS OF CARBON SUPPORTED PLATINUM-TUNGSTEN ELECTROCATALYSTS - The present teachings are directed toward methods of producing electrocatalyst compositions of platinum and tungsten through the thermal decomposition of carbonyl-containing complexes of the two metals. | 05-05-2011 |
20110118111 | PREPARATION METHOD FOR PtCo NANOCUBE CATALYST - The present invention features a method for preparing a PtCo nanocube catalyst, the method comprising dissolving a platinum (Pt) precursor, a cobalt (Co) precursor, a surface stabilizer and a reducing agent in a solvent to prepare a solution; heating the solution under an inert gas atmosphere; maintaining the temperature of the solution to obtain PtCo alloy nanocubes; adsorbing the PtCo alloy nanocubes on a carbon support to obtain a catalyst; and removing the surface stabilizer from the catalyst. The disclosed method for preparing a PtCo nanocube catalyst enables preparation of nanocubes with uniform size and cubic shape through a simple process and application for development of high-efficiency fuel cells by preventing change in shape, surface area and composition caused by agglomeration of the nanocubes. | 05-19-2011 |
20110172087 | METHOD OF FORMING HYDROGEN STORAGE STRUCTURE - A method of forming a hydrogen storage structure is disclosed, which comprises: providing a porous material formed by micropores and nanochannels, wherein said micropores have a size less than 2 nm and a volumetric ratio larger than 0.2 cm | 07-14-2011 |
20110177938 | PROCESS FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF A CATALYST - The invention relates to a process for the continuous production of a catalyst comprising an alloy of a metal of the platinum group and at least a second metal as alloying metal selected from among the metals of the platinum group and the transition metals, in which a catalyst comprising the metal of the platinum group is mixed with at least one complex each comprising the alloying metal to give an alloy precursor and the alloy precursor is heated in a continuously operated furnace to produce the alloy. | 07-21-2011 |
20110190118 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CARBON SUBSTRATES LOADED WITH METAL OXIDES AND CARBON SUBSTRATES PRODUCED IN THIS WAY - The present invention relates to a process for producing a carbon substrate loaded with metal oxides, in particular a carbon material which contains metal oxide nanoparticles and is preferably suitable for use in a catalyst and/or as a catalyst, wherein, in a first process step, nanoparticles of metal oxides are introduced into a matrix based on at least one organic polymer, in particular are dispersed therein, and, in a second process step, the polymer matrix containing the nanoparticles is subsequently carbonised to carbon, optionally followed by a third process step of activation. | 08-04-2011 |
20110294658 | CATALYST PRECURSORS, CATALYSTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - A catalyst precursor comprising (A) a microporous support, (B) a non-noble metal precursor, and (C) a pore-filler, wherein the micropores of the microporous support are filled with the pore-filler and the non-noble metal precursor so that the micropore surface area of the catalyst precursor is substantially smaller than the micropore surface area of the support when the pore-filler and the non-noble metal precursor are absent is provided. Also, a catalyst comprising the above catalyst precursor, wherein the catalyst precursor has been pyrolysed so that the micropore surface area of the catalyst is substantially larger than the micropore surface area of catalyst precursor, with the proviso that the pyrolysis is performed in the presence of a gas that is a nitrogen precursor when the microporous support, the non-noble metal precursor and the pore-filler are not nitrogen precursors is also provided. Methods of producing the catalyst precursor and the catalyst are provided. | 12-01-2011 |
20110306489 | AMMONIA DECOMPOSITION CATALYST - Disclosed is an ammonia decomposition catalyst which is obtained by heat-treating a complex at a temperature of 360° C. to 900° C. in a reducing atmosphere, wherein the complex containing a polymer having a molecular weight of 1,000 to 500,000 represented by the formula [I], a transition metal coordinated with the polymer, and an activated carbon or a carbon nanotube added thereto. In a case of using the carbon nanotube, an alkali metal compound or an alkaline earth metal compound is added to the heat-treated complex. R | 12-15-2011 |
20120004098 | Highly dispersed metal catalyst - A supported catalyst having an atomic level single atom structure is provided such that substantially all the catalyst is available for catalytic function. A process of forming a single atom catalyst unto a porous catalyst support is also provided. | 01-05-2012 |
20120046162 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF METAL-CARBON CONTAINING BODIES - The invention is directed to the production of metal-carbon containing bodies, which process comprises impregnating cellulose, cellulose-like or carbohydrate bodies with an aqueous solution of at least one metal compound, followed by heating the impregnated bodies in an inert and substantially oxygen-free atmosphere, thereby reducing at least part of the at least one metal compound to the corresponding metal or metal alloy. | 02-23-2012 |
20120077672 | Porous Catalyst for a Fuel Cell and Method for Producing the Catalyst Thereof - A porous catalyst includes at least one noble nano-metal particle, an oxide for forming porous structures, and a carrier material for supporting the oxide and the at least one noble nano-metal particle. The porous catalyst shows a large electrochemical surface area and a highly conductive ability. Further, the noble nano-metal particles are separated on the oxides uniformly, and the oxide of the catalyst forms a porous structure to provide a large electrochemical surface area. The porous catalyst provides excellent proton/electron transfer ability and increases the reaction rate. | 03-29-2012 |
20120129686 | CATALYST FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTIONS - Catalyst comprising a support and a catalytically active material for use as heterogeneous catalyst for electrochemical reactions, wherein the support is a carbon support having a BET surface area of less than 50 m | 05-24-2012 |
20120149555 | Method for Producing Alloy Catalyst for Redox Reaction - A method for producing an alloy catalyst for redox reaction comprising alloy particles of platinum and nickel, wherein the alloy particles are equipped at an outer surface with a crystal lattice plane represented by a Miller index {111} and have an average particle diameter in a range of 6 to 20 nm, the method comprising: dissolving, in an alcohol, a salt and/or complex of platinum, a salt and/or complex of nickel, and a polymer containing a plurality of salt structures comprising an organic cation and a halogen anion in a polymer chain and heating the resulting solution to reflux under an inert atmosphere. | 06-14-2012 |
20120157299 | METHOD OF MAKING A CATALYST - Presented are one or more aspects and/or one or more embodiments of catalysts, methods of preparation of catalyst, methods of deoxygenation, and methods of fuel production. | 06-21-2012 |
20130005567 | DURABLE PLATINUM / MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBE CATALYSTS - Platinum nanocatalysts on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) functionalized with citric acid (CA) are disclosed, along with methods for the synthesis thereof. | 01-03-2013 |
20130045867 | METAL SALT CATALYSTS FOR ENHANCING HYDROGEN SPILLOVER - A composition for hydrogen storage includes a receptor, a hydrogen dissociating metal doped on the receptor, and a metal salt doped on the receptor. The hydrogen dissociating metal is configured to spill over hydrogen to the receptor, and the metal salt is configured to increase a rate of the spill over of the hydrogen to the receptor. | 02-21-2013 |
20130072378 | NOVEL METHOD TO INCREASE VOLUMETRIC HYDROGEN STORAGE CAPACITY FOR PT/AC MATERIALS - A novel method to increase volumetric hydrogen storage capacity for Pt/AC materials, which comprising a providing material step, an acid washing step, a glucose mixing step, a pellet pressing step combining liquefaction and carbonization, a removing impurity step, a introducing mixed solution step, and a washing and filtering step to provide a method for high quality hydrogen storage material production by supporting platinum on active carbon. | 03-21-2013 |
20130085061 | BIMETALLIC ALLOY ELECTROCATALYSTS WITH MULTILAYERED PLATINUM-SKIN SURFACES - Compositions and methods of preparing a bimetallic alloy having enhanced electrocatalytic properties are provided. The composition comprises a PtNi substrate having a surface layer, a near-surface layer, and an inner layer, where the surface layer comprises a nickel-depleted composition, such that the surface layer comprises a platinum skin having at least one atomic layer of platinum. | 04-04-2013 |
20130150235 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CORE-SHELL TYPE SUPPORTED CATALYSTS AND CORE-SHELL TYPE SUPPORTED CATALYSTS FORMED THEREBY - A method for manufacturing a core-shell type supported catalyst, wherein alloy particles having a core-shell structure with a different interior and exterior are supported on a complex carbon support. The method includes: 1) dissolving and dispersing a carbon support in a solvent using a stabilizer; 2) dissolving a core precursor in the solution, and adding a strong reducing agent to reduce and support a transition metal of the core precursor on a surface of the carbon support; 3) filtering and washing the carbon support on which the transition metal is supported; 4) re-dispersing the filtered and washed carbon support in a shell precursor aqueous solution; and 5) adding a weak reducing agent to the solution of step 4) at 60˜80° C. so that metal ions of a shell precursor are selectively reduced and deposited on the transition metal. | 06-13-2013 |
20130165318 | METHANOL ELECTRO-OXIDATION CATALYST AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The methanol electro-oxidation catalysts include nano-oxides of rare earth metals (i.e., cesium, praseodymium, neodymium and samarium) and platinum nano-particles. The nano-oxides of the rare earth metals are dispersed during synthesis of a support material, preferably formed from mesoporous carbon. The platinum nano-particles form between about 10 wt % and about 15 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst, the rare earth metal forms between about 10 wt % and about 15 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst, and carbon and oxygen forming the balance (between about 70 wt % and about 80 wt %) of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst. | 06-27-2013 |
20130172174 | METHANOL ELECTRO-OXIDATION CATALYST AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The active methanol electro-oxidation catalysts include nano-oxides of transition metals (i.e., iron, cobalt and nickel) and platinum-ruthenium alloy nano-particles. The nano-oxides of the transition metals are dispersed during synthesis of a support material, such as mesoporous carbon. The catalyst includes a support material formed from mesoporous carbon, a nano-oxide of a transition metal dispersed in the support material, and platinum-ruthenium alloy nano-particles supported on the nano-oxide of the transition metal, the platinum-ruthenium alloy nano-particles (in a 1:1 molar ratio) forming about 15 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst, the transition metals forming about 15 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst, and carbon and oxygen forming the balance of about 70 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst. | 07-04-2013 |
20130184148 | ETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM ACETIC ACID UTILIZING A COBALT CATALYST - A process for the selective production of ethanol by vapor phase reaction of acetic acid over a hydrogenating catalyst composition to form ethanol is disclosed and claimed. In an embodiment of this invention reaction of acetic acid and hydrogen over either cobalt and palladium supported on graphite or cobalt and platinum supported on silica selectively produces ethanol in a vapor phase at a temperature of about 250° C. | 07-18-2013 |
20140011673 | CATALYST PRECURSORS, CATALYSTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - A catalyst precursor comprising (A) a microporous support; (B) a non-noble metal precursor; and (C) a pore-filler, wherein the micropores of the microporous support are filled with the pore-filler and the non-noble metal precursor so that the micropore surface area of the catalyst precursor is substantially smaller than the micropore surface area of the support when the pore-filler and the non-noble metal precursor are absent is provided. Also, a catalyst comprising the above catalyst precursor, wherein the catalyst precursor has been pyrolysed so that the micropore surface area of the catalyst is substantially larger than the micropore surface area of catalyst precursor, with the proviso that the pyrolysis is performed in the presence of a gas that is a nitrogen precursor when the microporous support, the non-noble metal precursor and the pore-filler are not nitrogen precursors is also provided. Methods of producing the catalyst precursor and the catalyst are provided. | 01-09-2014 |
20140018233 | METHOD FOR PREPARING NANO-SCALE PLATINUM - The invention discloses a preparation method of nano-scale platinum (Pt) using an open-loop reduction system. The preparation method comprises the steps of: utilizing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as a catalyst support; mixing platinum salt with a reducing agent and deionized water to form a precursor solution in a flask; heating the precursor solution in the flask at a predetermined temperature range to reduce nano-scale platinum nanoparticles on the carbon nanotubes by the process of water evaporation; allowing the water vapor to flow through a connection tube to a condenser; filling a cooling substance into the condenser via the first opening and draining the cooling substance from the condenser via the second opening to lower the temperature of the water vapor in the inner tube by the cooling substance and condense the water vapor into liquid water, which is collected with a beaker placed under the condenser. | 01-16-2014 |
20140024524 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PALLADIUM-PLATINUM CORE-SHELL CATALYSTS FOR FUEL CELLS - The present invention discloses a method for manufacturing a palladium-platinum core-shell catalyst for a fuel cell. More specifically, the present invention discloses a method for manufacturing a palladium-platinum core-shell catalyst for a fuel cell, in which a platinum shell nano particle epitaxially grown on a palladium core is synthesized and dipped in a carbon support, thereby manufacturing the palladium-platinum core-shell catalyst for a hydrogen fuel cell, such that mass production of a uniform size is possible. Additionally, the techniques herein reduce the requirement for the use of expensive metal, which reduces the manufacturing cost of a fuel cell. Moreover, is the techniques herein are applicable to the field of high-efficiency hydrogen fuel cells having superior electric catalytic activity and durability. | 01-23-2014 |
20140087939 | Metal-Carbon Composite Supported Catalyst for Hydrogen Production Using Co-Evaporation and Method of Preparing the Same - A metal-carbon composite supported catalyst for hydrogen production using co-evaporation and a method of preparing the same, wherein the catalyst is configured such that a metal-carbon composite having a core-shell structure resulting from co-evaporation is supported on the surface of an oxide-based support coated with carbon, thereby maintaining superior durability without agglomeration even in a catalytic reaction at a high temperature. Because part or all of the surface of metal is covered with the carbon shell, even when the catalyst is applied under severe reaction conditions including high temperatures, long periods of time, acidic or alkaline states, etc., the metal particles do not agglomerate or are not detached, and do not corrode, thus exhibiting high performance and high durability. Therefore, inactivation of the catalyst or the generation of side reactions can be prevented, so that the catalyst can be efficiently utilized in hydrogen production. | 03-27-2014 |
20140171297 | Catalyst particles comprising hollow multilayered base metal-precious metal core/shell particles and method of their manufacture - The present invention is directed to hollow catalyst particles comprising a layered shell structure and to a method of their manufacture. The catalyst particles have the general formula H | 06-19-2014 |
20140194279 | NANOSCALE NICKEL-BASED CATALYTIC MATERIAL - The performance of an AB | 07-10-2014 |
20150018199 | WC/CNT, WC/CNT/Pt Composite Material and Preparation Process Therefor and Use Thereof - Disclosed are WC/CNT, WC/CNT/Pt composite material and preparation process therefor and use thereof. The WC/CNT/Pt composite material comprises mesoporous spherical tungsten carbide with diameter of 1-5 microns, carbon nanotubes and platinum nanoparticles, with the carbon nanotubes growing on the surface of the mesoporous spherical tungsten carbide and expanding outward, and the platinum nanoparticles growing on the surfaces of the mesoporous spherical tungsten carbide and carbon nanotubes. The WC/CNT composite material comprises mesoporous spherical tungsten carbide with diameter of 1-5 microns, and carbon nanotubes growing on the surface of the mesoporous spherical tungsten carbide and expanding outward. The WC/CNT/Pt composite material can be used as an electro-catalyst in a methanol flue battery, significantly improving the catalytic conversion rate and the service life of the catalyst. The WC/CNT composite material can be used as an electro-catalyst in the electro-reduction of a nitro aromatic compound, significantly improving the efficiency of organic electro-synthesis. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018200 | Using Immiscible Liquid-Liquid Systems to Control the Dealloying of Non-Noble Metals From alloy Particles Containing Noble Metals - A method of controlling the de-alloying of metal alloy particles for fuel cell catalyst layers includes a step of forming a two-phase liquid system that comprises a first liquid and a second liquid. The first liquid is immiscible with the second liquid and the second liquid contains an acid. Metal alloy particles are added to the two-phase system to form a particle-containing liquid mixture. The particle-containing liquid mixture is agitated such that etched metal alloy particles are formed. The resulting etched metal alloy particles are then advantageously used to form fuel cell catalyst layers. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018201 | Process for Producing Carbon Nanofibers and/or Carbon Nanotubes - The invention is directed to a process for producing carbon nanofibers and/or carbon nanotubes, which process comprises pyrolysing a particulate cellulosic and/or carbohydrate substrate that has been impregnated with a compound of an element or elements, the metal or alloy, respectively, of which is capable of forming carbides, in a substantially oxygen free, volatile silicon compound containing atmosphere, optionally in the presence of a carbon compound. | 01-15-2015 |
20150031528 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CARBON SUBSTRATES LOADED WITH METAL OXIDES AND CARBON SUBSTRATES PRODUCED IN THIS WAY - The present invention relates to a process for producing a carbon substrate loaded with metal oxides, in particular a carbon material which contains metal oxide nanoparticles and is preferably suitable for use in a catalyst and/or as a catalyst, wherein, in a first process step, nanoparticles of metal oxides are introduced into a matrix based on at least one organic polymer, in particular are dispersed therein, and, in a second process step, the polymer matrix containing the nanoparticles is subsequently carbonised to carbon, optionally followed by a third process step of activation. | 01-29-2015 |
20150057149 | Catalysts for Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide and/or Volatile Organic Compounds - This application discloses catalysts and methods of making the catalysts. In one embodiment, a catalyst comprising: a reduced precious group metal in an amount greater than about 30 wt % based on the total precious group metal weight in the catalyst, wherein the catalyst oxidizes volatile organic compounds and/or carbon monoxide at a temperature of about 150° C. or lower, is disclosed. In another embodiment, a catalyst for oxidation of formaldehyde, methanol, formic acid, and/or carbon monoxide to form carbon dioxide at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 45° C. and at about atmospheric pressure, the catalyst comprising: a reduced precious group metal dispersed on a support selected from the group consisting of CeO | 02-26-2015 |
20150314275 | HOLLOW METAL NANO PARTICLES SUPPORTED ON CARRIER - The present specification relates to hollow metal nano particles supported on a carrier. | 11-05-2015 |
20150343428 | METAL-CARBON HYBRID COMPOSITE HAVING NITROGEN-DOPED CARBON SURFACE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are a metal-carbon hybrid composite having a nitrogen-doped carbon surface and a method of manufacturing the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a metal-carbon hybrid composite, wherein the surface of carbon for the metal-carbon hybrid composite may be doped with nitrogen in a single step using a co-vaporization process, and to a metal-carbon hybrid composite having a nitrogen-doped carbon surface manufactured by the method. | 12-03-2015 |
20150375208 | METAL OXIDE STABILIZED PLATINUM-BASED ORR CATALYST - In at least one embodiment, an oxygen reduction reaction catalyst (ORR) and a method for making the catalyst are provided. The method may include depositing a metal oxide on a graphitized carbon or graphene substrate. A platinum catalyst may then be deposited over the metal oxide to provide an ORR catalyst for use in, for example, a PEMFC. The metal oxide may be niobium oxide and may have an amorphous structure. The platinum catalyst may form a thin, electrically interconnected network structure overlaying the metal oxide. The ORR catalyst may be prepared by alternating the deposition of the metal oxide and the platinum catalyst, for example, using physical vapor deposition. The ORR catalyst may have a specific activity of at least 1,000 μA/cm | 12-31-2015 |
20160030926 | Compositions of Matter Comprising Nanocatalyst Structures, Systems Comprising Nanocatalyst Structures, and Related Methods - Methods of forming and producing nanocatalysts mounted on or within nanofiber or nanotube structures are disclosed. The mounting structures prevent the nanocatalysts from agglomerating and retain the nanocatalysts in a reactor. The nanocatalysts may be grown over a bulk catalyst material without treating the nanotubes after forming the nanotubes. The resulting nanocatalysts remain catalytically active immediately after formation of the mounting supports and are effective in a wide variety of reactions. Systems are disclosed for reacting reaction gases to form mounting structures with at least one embedded nanocatalyst in the growth tips. The mounting structures may catalyze a different, subsequent reaction than the nanofiber formation reaction, which may take place in the same or a different reactor. Methods of forming a mass of nanocatalysts and catalyzing a reaction with the mass of nanocatalysts are disclosed. Systems are disclosed for forming a mass of nanocatalysts and catalyzing another reaction with the mass of nanocatalysts. | 02-04-2016 |
20160083410 | METAL OXALATE HYDRATE BODY HAVING A CERTAIN SHAPE, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND METAL OXIDE/CARBON COMPOSITE BODY PREPARED FROM THE SAME - The present invention relates to a metal oxalate hydrate body having a certain shape, a preparation method thereof, and a metal oxide/carbon composite body prepared by using the metal oxalate hydrate body. In the present invention, the metal oxalate body, whose shape is diversely controlled, and the metal oxide/carbon composite body therefrom are provided. | 03-24-2016 |
20160158730 | FUNCTIONAL GAS-ASSISTED IMPREGNATION METHOD FOR PRODUCING NOBLE METAL ALLOY CATALYSTS WITH DEFINED MORPHOLOGY - A method for making catalysts of noble metal nanoparticles or alloy nanoparticles or both having shaped morphology, the method including the steps of: pretreating a support material; impregnating metal precursors onto the support material; and then reducing the impregnated metal precursors into shaped metal nanoparticles or shaped alloy nanoparticles or both using a functional gas atmosphere. | 06-09-2016 |