The invention relates to a molecular sieve SCM-14, a preparation process and use thereof. The molecular sieve has a schematic chemical composition of a formula of “SiO.sub.2.1/nGeO.sub.2” or a formula of “kF.mQ.SiO.sub.2.1/nGeO.sub.2.pH.sub.2O”, wherein the molar ratio of silicon to germanium, n, satisfies n≤30, and other values and symbols are defined in the specification. The molecular sieve has unique XRD diffraction data and can be used as an adsorbent or a catalyst.

A novel synthetic crystalline aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve material, designated SSZ-117, is provided. SSZ-117 can be synthesized using N,N,N,3,5-pentamethyladamantan-1-ammonium cations as a structure directing agent. SSZ-117 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and/or sorptive processes.

A novel synthetic crystalline aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve material, designated SSZ-116, is provided. SSZ-116 can be synthesized using 3-[(3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)methyl]-1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium cations as a structure directing agent. SSZ-116 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and/or sorptive processes.

A method of oxidative dehydrogenating of butane stream comprises contacting the same with a bimetallic catalyst in the presence of oxygen, wherein the bimetallic catalyst containing nickel and bismuth or oxides thereof supported on solid support such as zirconium oxide, low aluminum MFI zeolite, and mesoporous silica foam. Various embodiments of the method of oxidative dehydrogenating the butane-containing hydrocarbon stream and the bimetallic catalyst are also provided.

The present disclosure is directed to novel germanosilicate compositions and methods of producing the same. In particular, this disclosure describes new silica-rich compositions of the germanosilicate designated CIT-13, with and without added metal oxides. The disclosure also describes methods of preparing and using these new germanosilicate compositions as well as the compositions themselves.

The present disclosure is directed to novel phyllosilicate compositions designated CIT-13P and methods of producing and using the same.

Disclosed is a catalyst comprising a zeolite comprising a framework, the framework comprising silicon and aluminum, and a noble metal. The zeolite has undergone at least a first exchange with a Group I or II cation or ammonium and thereafter is contacted with a second Group I or II cation. The step of contacting comprises an exchange, incipient wetness, or dry impregnation. The noble metal is deposited at the zeolite.

The present disclosure is directed to novel germanosilicate compositions and methods of producing and using the same. Included among the new materials are the new germanosilicates of CIT-5 topology having Si:Ge ratios either in a range of from 3.8 to 5.4 or from 30 to 200, with and without added metal oxides. The disclosure also describes methods of preparing and using these new germanosilicate compositions as well as the compositions themselves.

The present disclosure is directed to novel germanosilicate compositions and methods of producing and using the same. In particular, this disclosure describes new germanosilicates of CIT-14 topology. The disclosure also describes methods of preparing and using these new germanosilicate compositions as well as the compositions themselves.

Provided are novel synthesis techniques for producing pure phase aluminosilicate zeolite and a catalyst comprising the phase pure zeolite in combination with a metal, and methods of using the same.