The invention relates to a method of preparing titanium dioxide-coated nanostars. Titanium precursors are hydrolyzed into crystalline TiO.sub.2 polymorphs at low temperatures, allowing the delicate morphology of the nanostars to be preserved while maintaining their desirable photocatalytic properties.

Embodiments of the present invention relates to two improved catalysts and associated processes that directly converts carbon dioxide and hydrogen to liquid fuels. The catalytic converter is comprised of two catalysts in series that are operated at the same pressures to directly produce synthetic liquid fuels or synthetic natural gas. The carbon conversion efficiency for CO.sub.2 to liquid fuels is greater than 45%. The fuel is distilled into a premium diesel fuels (approximately 70 volume %) and naphtha (approximately 30 volume %) which are used directly as “drop-in” fuels without requiring any further processing. Any light hydrocarbons that are present with the carbon dioxide are also converted directly to fuels. This process is directly applicable to the conversion of CO.sub.2 collected from ethanol plants, cement plants, power plants, biogas, carbon dioxide/hydrocarbon mixtures from secondary oil recovery, and other carbon dioxide/hydrocarbon streams. The catalyst system is durable, efficient and maintains a relatively constant level of fuel productivity over long periods of time without requiring re-activation or replacement.

Provided is an exhaust gas purification catalyst system comprising, in the following order, from the upstream side of an exhaust gas flow: a first exhaust gas purification catalyst apparatus 100 including a metal honeycomb substrate 110 and a first catalyst coat layer 120 on the metal honeycomb substrate 110; a heater 300; and a second exhaust purification catalyst apparatus 200 including a cordierite honeycomb substrate 210 and a second catalyst coat layer 220 on the cordierite honeycomb substrate 210, wherein the first catalyst coat layer 120 contains an adsorbent 130 that can adsorb one or two or more among NOx, HC and CO, and the second catalyst coat layer 220 contains inorganic oxide particles 230 and catalyst precious metal particles 240 supported on the inorganic oxide particles 230.

Catalysts for NH.sub.3 cracking and/or synthesis generally include barium calcium aluminum oxide compounds decorated with ruthenium, cobalt, or both. These catalysts can be bonded to a metal structure, which improves thermal conductivity and gas conductance.

The present invention is generally directed to the production of low-carbon syngas from captured CO.sub.2 and renewable H.sub.2. The H.sub.2 is generated from water using an electrolyzer powered by renewable electricity, or from any other method of low-carbon H.sub.2 production. The improved catalysts use low-cost metals, they can be produced economically in commercial quantities, and they are chemically and physically stable up to 2,100° F. CO.sub.2 conversion is between 80% and 100% with CO selectivity of greater than 99%. The catalysts don't sinter or form coke when converting H.sub.2:CO.sub.2 mixtures to syngas in the operating ranges of 1,300-1,800° F., pressures of 75-450 psi, and space velocities of 2,000-100,000 hr.sup.−1. The catalysts are stable, exhibiting between 0 and 1% CO.sub.2 conversion decline per 1,000 hrs. The syngas can be used for the synthesis of low-carbon fuels and chemicals, or for the production of purified H.sub.2. The H.sub.2 can be used at the production site for the synthesis of low-carbon chemical products or compressed for transportation use.

An oxidation catalyst for treating an exhaust gas from a compression ignition engine, which oxidation catalyst comprises: a substrate; a first washcoat region comprising palladium (Pd) and a first support material comprising cerium oxide; and a second washcoat region comprising platinum (Pt) and a second support material.

Disclosed is a reaction system including: a reforming device including a reaction tube, and a reforming catalyst that is provided inside the reaction tube and generates carbon monoxide from a raw material gas containing hydrocarbon; a solid carbon capturing device including a reaction tube, and a solid carbon capturing catalyst provided inside the reaction tube; and a flow path through which a gas flows from the reforming device to the solid carbon capturing device. The solid carbon capturing catalyst includes a base material, and a coating layer formed on a surface of the base material. The coating layer contains at least one kind of metal-containing component selected from iron oxide, cobalt oxide, and the like.

Disclosed herein are a composite for air purification, a filter including the same, and a method of manufacturing the same. The composite for air purification includes a porous support, a first coating layer disposed on a surface of the porous support and including a long-lasting phosphor, a second coating layer disposed on a surface of the first coating layer and including silica (SiO.sub.2), and a third coating layer disposed on a surface of the second coating layer and including a photocatalyst.

A catalytic reactor for industrial-scale hydrogenation processes is described. The catalytic reactor contains a catalytic fixed bed that comprises a support structure and a catalyst. During operation of the reaction in the catalytic reactor, the fixed bed is filled with reaction medium to at least 85% by volume. A very high contact area of the catalyst with the reaction medium is at the same time provided. The support structure is formed from material webs having a thickness of 5 to 25 μm, with a crosslinking density of at least 3 mm.sup.−3 present. The support structure consists of metals selected from elements of groups 8, 6 and 11 of the periodic table of the elements and mixtures thereof.

Embodiments of the present invention relates to two improved catalysts and associated processes that directly converts carbon dioxide and hydrogen to liquid fuels. The catalytic converter is comprised of two catalysts in series that are operated at the same pressures to directly produce synthetic liquid fuels or synthetic natural gas. The carbon conversion efficiency for CO.sub.2 to liquid fuels is greater than 45%. The fuel is distilled into a premium diesel fuels (approximately 70 volume %) and naphtha (approximately 30 volume %) which are used directly as “drop-in” fuels without requiring any further processing. Any light hydrocarbons that are present with the carbon dioxide are also converted directly to fuels. This process is directly applicable to the conversion of CO.sub.2 collected from ethanol plants, cement plants, power plants, biogas, carbon dioxide/hydrocarbon mixtures from secondary oil recovery, and other carbon dioxide/hydrocarbon streams. The catalyst system is durable, efficient and maintains a relatively constant level of fuel productivity over long periods of time without requiring re-activation or replacement.