The present invention concerns a catalyst and pre-treatment process for acidic charges consisting of sulfated zirconia and cerium for the production of biofuels, characterized in that the catalyst has greater activity and resistance to deactivation with acidic charges.

The present invention concerns a catalyst and pre-treatment process for acidic charges consisting of sulfated zirconia and cerium for the production of biofuels, characterized in that the catalyst has greater activity and resistance to deactivation with acidic charges.

A preparation method and application of a zero-valent aluminum/iron-bearing clay composite for catalyzing a persulfate to oxidize organics are provided, which belongs to the field of water environmental treatment. A novel catalyst is prepared by an iron-bearing clay and a zero-valent aluminum through a simple ball milling method, for achieving the effect of activating a persulfate to efficiently oxidize and degrade refractory organics in water. The preparation method and operation process thereof are simple. Compared with a chemical synthesis method, the method of the present disclosure brings about less secondary pollution, and has a shorter synthesis time, higher yield and lower cost. The modified material is the natural iron-bearing clay, which is widely available, non-toxic and stable as a heterogeneous catalyst.

A carbon-coated nickel oxide nanocomposite material, its preparation, and application thereof are provided. The nanocomposite material contains carbon-coated nickel oxide nanoparticles having a core-shell structure including an outer shell that is a graphitized carbon film optionally doped with nitrogen and an inner core comprising nickel oxide nanoparticle(s). The nanocomposite material has a carbon content of from greater than 0 wt % to not greater than about 5 wt %, based on the weight of the nanocomposite material.

A carbon-coated nickel oxide nanocomposite material, its preparation, and application thereof are provided. The nanocomposite material contains carbon-coated nickel oxide nanoparticles having a core-shell structure including an outer shell that is a graphitized carbon film optionally doped with nitrogen and an inner core comprising nickel oxide nanoparticle(s). The nanocomposite material has a carbon content of from greater than 0 wt % to not greater than about 5 wt %, based on the weight of the nanocomposite material.

A dehydrogenation catalyst for producing olefins from alkane gases, in which cobalt and zinc are supported on alumina. A method for preparing the dehydrogenation catalyst for producing olefins from alkane gases, includes: preparing a mixed solution by mixing cobalt and zinc precursors with water; preparing a supported catalyst by impregnating alumina with the mixed solution; drying the supported catalyst; and calcining the dried supported catalyst at 500° C. to 900° C.

A dehydrogenation catalyst for producing olefins from alkane gases, in which cobalt and zinc are supported on alumina. A method for preparing the dehydrogenation catalyst for producing olefins from alkane gases, includes: preparing a mixed solution by mixing cobalt and zinc precursors with water; preparing a supported catalyst by impregnating alumina with the mixed solution; drying the supported catalyst; and calcining the dried supported catalyst at 500° C. to 900° C.

Provided herein are methods for hydroisomerization of a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising contacting the hydrocarbon feedstock with hydrogen and a catalyst to yield a hydrocarbon product having an increase in branched hydrocarbons relative to the hydrocarbon feedstock. The present catalysts comprise a heteroatom-doped Beta zeolite having a trivalent cation as a framework metal oxide, an extra-framework species comprised of cerium and/or cobalt, and from 0.01 to 1.5 wt. % of a group VIII or VIB metal, or a combination thereof.

Provided herein are methods for hydroisomerization of a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising contacting the hydrocarbon feedstock with hydrogen and a catalyst to yield a hydrocarbon product having an increase in branched hydrocarbons relative to the hydrocarbon feedstock. The present catalysts comprise a heteroatom-doped Beta zeolite having a trivalent cation as a framework metal oxide, an extra-framework species comprised of cerium and/or cobalt, and from 0.01 to 1.5 wt. % of a group VIII or VIB metal, or a combination thereof.

A catalyst composition for manufacturing a catalyst for hydrogen production based on thermochemical reaction of methanol is disclosed. The catalyst composition includes a support component and an active component. The support component includes cement and clay, wherein a weight ratio of the cement to the clay is 3/7 to 9/1. The active component includes copper oxide or a precursor of copper oxide. Based on 100 parts by weight of the support component, a content of the active component is 5 to 10 parts by weight.