Catalysts

Assuring Ethylene Purity: Reliable Sub-Ppm Measurement of Ammonia and Water with Online TDL Analyzers

Apr 5, 2012

Marcus Trygstad

Accompanying the ever-increasing performance of polymerization catalysts used to produce polyethylene (PE) is a general increase in catalyst sensitivity to impurities in ethylene feed. These can impact the length and branching of polymer chains as well as interchain bonding, which in turn determine...

The Extended History of PRICAT(TM) 468 for C4 Acetylene Hydrogenation

South Texas Section Webinar

May 5, 2011

Gary Gildert

Step three of the 'Eight Steps to Specify a Catalyst Bed' is selecting the catalyst. The process of developing and selecting catalysts is often shrouded in mystery. Examining the history of a product development can demystify the process.

Avoid Pitfalls in Evaluating Catalyst Performance

July

2001

Reactions and Separations

Daniel G. Loffler

Age and life are not suitable parameters to compare catalyst performance. The proper ones are the rate of reaction and the rate of deactivation.

Predictive Modeling in Catalysis - From Dream to Reality

June

2009

On The Horizon

Ana G. Maldonado

In silicocatalyst optimization is the ultimate application of computers in catalysis. This article provides an overview of the basic concepts of predictive modeling and describes how this technique can be used in catalyst and reaction design.

CEP: News Update

August

2012

News Update

Updates Include: The Natural Gas Debate Continues Smart Material Stays Cool in the Heat Firefly-Semiconductor Hybrid Lights Up Ionic Liquid Improves Hydrogen-Producing Catalyst One-Pot Synthesis Yields Zeolites at Bargain Prices High-Carbon Diet...

CEP: Update

December

2012

News Update

Oxide Catalysts Get Selective; New Catalyst Challenges Platinum; Quick-Release Tape Peels with Ease; Electronic Skin Mimics the Human Epidermis

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