The present invention refers to processes for catalytic reversible alkene-nitrile interconversion through controllable HCN-free transfer hydrocyanation.

The present invention refers to processes for catalytic reversible alkene-nitrile interconversion through controllable HCN-free transfer hydrocyanation.

Disclosed are compositions comprising HFC-245eb and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFC-245fa, HFC-236cb, HFC-236ea, HFC-236fa, HFC-227ea, HFC-227ca, HFO-1225yc, HFO-1225zc, HFO-1225ye, methane, ethane, propane, HFC-23, HFC-143a, HFC-134, HFC-134a, FC-1216, HFO-1234yf, HFC-254eb, HFO-1243zf, and HFC-254fb. Compositions comprising HFC-245eb are useful in processes to make HFO-1234yf. Also disclosed are compositions comprising HFO-1234yf and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFC-254eb, HFC-254fb, HFO-1243zf, HFCHFC-245eb, HFC-245fa, HFC-245cb, HFC-236cb, HFC-236ea, HFC-236fa, HFC-227ea, HFC-227ca, HFO-1225yc, HFO-1225zc, HFO-1225ye, methane, ethane, propane, HFC-23, HFC-134, HFC-134a, HFO-1132a and FC-1216. Compositions comprising HFO-1234yf are useful as heat transfer compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems.

A method for isomerizing a hydrohalofluoroolefin isomer to produce a corresponding hydrohalofluoroolefin isomer includes a step contacting a composition that contains at least a hydrohalofluoroolefin isomer and that has been adjusted to 100 ppm or lower in moisture concentration, with a catalyst in a gas phase, thereby obtaining a product. This method makes it possible to suppress the catalyst performance lowering.

A method for isomerizing a hydrohalofluoroolefin isomer to produce a corresponding hydrohalofluoroolefin isomer includes a step contacting a composition that contains at least a hydrohalofluoroolefin isomer and that has been adjusted to 100 ppm or lower in moisture concentration, with a catalyst in a gas phase, thereby obtaining a product. This method makes it possible to suppress the catalyst performance lowering.

A composite photocatalyst is provided. The composite photocatalyst includes a nanomotor and a plurality of cocatalysts, the nanomotor comprises a shell formed by porous material, at least one inner core formed by a photocatalyst, and a cavity between the shell and the at least one inner core, the plurality of cocatalysts are located in the cavity. The plurality of cocatalysts are selected from the group consisting of metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, metal sulfide nanoparticles, phosphate nanoparticles, up-conversion material nanoparticles, and any combination thereof. A method for making the composite photocatalyst and application thereof are further provided. The plurality of cocatalysts and the nanomotor forms a photocatalytic synergistic reaction system, improving photo-catalytic activity of the composite photocatalyst.

A composite photocatalyst is provided. The composite photocatalyst includes a nanomotor and a plurality of cocatalysts, the nanomotor comprises a shell formed by porous material, at least one inner core formed by a photocatalyst, and a cavity between the shell and the at least one inner core, the plurality of cocatalysts are located in the cavity. The plurality of cocatalysts are selected from the group consisting of metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, metal sulfide nanoparticles, phosphate nanoparticles, up-conversion material nanoparticles, and any combination thereof. A method for making the composite photocatalyst and application thereof are further provided. The plurality of cocatalysts and the nanomotor forms a photocatalytic synergistic reaction system, improving photo-catalytic activity of the composite photocatalyst.

The invention relates to a method for producing 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) from at least one compound A selected from the group consisting of halopropane of formulae CX.sub.3CHClCH.sub.2X or CX.sub.3CFClCH.sub.3, or halopropenes of formula CQX.sub.2CCNCH.sub.2 and CX.sub.2CClCH.sub.2X where X independently represents a fluorine or chlorine atom, characterised in that it comprises bringing said at least one compound A into contact with HF in a gaseous phase in the presence of a fluorination catalyst AlF.sub.3 or fluorine-bearing alumina in order to form a gaseous flow B comprising 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) et 3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFO-1243zf).

The invention relates to a method for producing 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) from at least one compound A selected from the group consisting of halopropane of formulae CX.sub.3CHClCH.sub.2X or CX.sub.3CFClCH.sub.3, or halopropenes of formula CQX.sub.2CCNCH.sub.2 and CX.sub.2CClCH.sub.2X where X independently represents a fluorine or chlorine atom, characterised in that it comprises bringing said at least one compound A into contact with HF in a gaseous phase in the presence of a fluorination catalyst AlF.sub.3 or fluorine-bearing alumina in order to form a gaseous flow B comprising 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) et 3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFO-1243zf).

The present disclosure provides a process for treatment a spent ionic liquid, comprising: mixing the spent ionic liquid with a first fluid medium and water to obtain slurry comprising a solid fraction and a liquid fraction; separating the solid fraction from slurry to obtain a filtrate and a residue comprising hydrated ionic solids; followed by drying the residue comprising the hydrated ionic solids at a temperature in the range of 60 C. to 120 C. to obtain treated ionic solids; and evaporating the filtrate to recover the fluid medium. The process of the present disclosure further comprises a step of contacting the treated ionic solids with at least one second fluid medium to separate an active ionic liquid.