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| 20090069609 | COBALT-MOLYBDENUM SULFIDE CATALYST MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR ETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM SYNGAS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the chemical conversion of syngas to alcohols. The invention includes catalyst compositions, methods of making the catalyst compositions, and methods of using the catalyst compositions. Certain embodiments teach compositions for catalyzing the conversion of syngas into products comprising at least one C | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090156392 | CATALYST COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FROM SYNTHESIS GAS - In one aspect of this invention, catalytic compositions produced by calcining intermediates of the formula [NR | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090156393 | CATALYST COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FROM SYNTHESIS GAS - In one aspect of this invention, catalytic compositions produced by calcining intermediates of the formula [NR | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090156697 | CATALYST COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FROM SYNTHESIS GAS - In one aspect of this invention, catalytic compositions produced by calcining intermediates of the formula [NR | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100075837 | METHODS FOR PROMOTING SYNGAS-TO-ALCOHOL CATALYSTS - The present invention provides methods of intercalating a catalyst promoter to form a catalyst composition suitable for converting syngas into alcohols, such as ethanol. Effective conditions for promoter intercalation are provided herein. This invention also provides novel compositions that can be characterized by interplanar spacings of the promoter within the catalyst composition. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100076228 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING SYNGAS-TO-ALCOHOL CATALYST ACTIVITY AND SELECTIVITY - The invention herein provides methods of activating a catalyst composition. These methods include annealing a catalyst with an inert gas, under effective conditions, and then contacting the annealed catalyst with syngas to produce an activated catalyst. These steps can also be reversed. The activated catalysts can be employed to convert syngas into products, such as alcohols, with improved selectivities and yields. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100099925 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SYNTHESIS OF ALCOHOLS FROM SYNGAS - This invention provides a method for producing ethanol and 2-propanol from syngas, the method comprising: (a) converting syngas into methanol using a methanol-synthesis catalyst; (b) converting methanol into ethylene and propylene using a methanol-to-olefins catalyst; and (c) hydrating ethylene into ethanol and propylene into 2-propanol. As taught herein, the combined yield of the ethanol and the 2-propanol from biomass can be at least 100 gallons per dry ton biomass. In certain embodiments, the yield of ethanol is at least 100 gallons per dry ton biomass. In some embodiments, the yield of 2-propanol is at least 50 gallons per dry ton biomass. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100099926 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SYNTHESIS OF ALCOHOLS FROM SYNGAS - This invention provides a method for producing ethanol and 2-propanol from syngas, the method comprising: (a) converting syngas into methanol using a methanol-synthesis catalyst; (b) converting methanol into ethylene and propylene using a methanol-to-olefins catalyst; and (c) hydrating ethylene into ethanol and propylene into 2-propanol. As taught herein, the combined yield of the ethanol and the 2-propanol from biomass can be at least 100 gallons per dry ton biomass. In certain embodiments, the yield of ethanol is at least 100 gallons per dry ton biomass. In some embodiments, the yield of 2-propanol is at least 50 gallons per dry ton biomass. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100099927 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SYNTHESIS OF ALCOHOLS FROM SYNGAS - This invention provides a method for producing ethanol and 2-propanol from syngas, the method comprising: (a) converting syngas into methanol using a methanol-synthesis catalyst; (b) converting methanol into ethylene and propylene using a methanol-to-olefins catalyst; and (c) hydrating ethylene into ethanol and propylene into 2-propanol. As taught herein, the combined yield of the ethanol and the 2-propanol from biomass can be at least 100 gallons per dry ton biomass. In certain embodiments, the yield of ethanol is at least 100 gallons per dry ton biomass. In some embodiments, the yield of 2-propanol is at least 50 gallons per dry ton biomass. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100152498 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING SYNGAS-TO-ETHANOL CATALYST SELECTIVITY - The present invention provides methods to increase yields and selectivities to particular alcohols, such as ethanol, during alcohol synthesis from syngas. In some embodiments, a starting catalyst can be activated by contacting with a gas stream under certain preferred activation temperatures, pressures, and compositions. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100210741 | COBALT-MOLYBDENUM SULFIDE CATALYST MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR STABLE ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FROM SYNGAS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the chemical conversion of syngas to alcohols. The invention includes catalyst compositions, methods of making the catalysts, and methods of using the catalysts including techniques to maintain catalyst stability. Certain embodiments teach compositions for catalyzing the conversion of syngas into products comprising at least one C | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100280287 | COBALT-MOLYBDENUM SULFIDE CATALYST MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR STABLE ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FROM SYNGAS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the chemical conversion of syngas to alcohols. The invention includes catalyst compositions, methods of making the catalysts, and methods of using the catalysts including techniques to maintain catalyst stability. Certain embodiments teach compositions for catalyzing the conversion of syngas into products comprising at least one C | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100331581 | METHODS OF MAKING IMPROVED COBALT-MOLYBDENUM-SULFIDE CATALYST COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGHER ALCOHOL SYNTHESIS - This invention improves prior methods of making cobalt-molybdenum-sulfide catalysts for alcohol production from syngas. In one aspect, improved methods are provided for making preferred cobalt-molybdenum-sulfide compositions. In another aspect, processes utilizing these catalysts for producing at least one C | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110160317 | COBALT-MOLYBDENUM SULFIDE CATALYST MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR ETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM SYNGAS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the chemical conversion of syngas to alcohols. The invention includes catalyst compositions, methods of making the catalyst compositions, and methods of using the catalyst compositions. Certain embodiments teach compositions for catalyzing the conversion of syngas into products comprising at least one C | 06-30-2011 |
