An alkylation catalyst having a zeolite catalyst component and a binder component providing mechanical support for the zeolite catalyst component is disclosed. The binder component is an ion-modified binder that can include metal ions selected from the group consisting of Co, Mn, Ti, Zr, V, Nb, K, Cs, Ga, B, P, Rb, Ag, Na, Cu, Mg, Fe, Mo, Ce, and combinations thereof. The metal ions reduce the number of acid sites on the zeolite catalyst component. The metal ions can range from 0.1 to 50 wt % based on the total weight of the ion-modified binder. Optionally, the ion-modified binder is present in amounts ranging from 1 to 80 wt % based on the total weight of the catalyst.

To provide a functional structural body that can realize a long life time by suppressing the decline in function of the functional substance and that can attempt to save resources without requiring a complicated replacement operation, and to provide a method for making the functional structural body. The functional structural body (1) includes a skeletal body (10) of a porous structure composed of a zeolite-type compound, and at least one functional substance (20) present in the skeletal body (10), the skeletal body (10) has channels (11) connecting with each other, and the functional substance is present at least in the channels (11) of the skeletal body (10).

To provide a functional structural body that can realize a long life time by suppressing the decline in function of the functional substance and that can attempt to save resources without requiring a complicated replacement operation, and to provide a method for making the functional structural body. The functional structural body (1) includes a skeletal body (10) of a porous structure composed of a zeolite-type compound, and at least one functional substance (20) present in the skeletal body (10), the skeletal body (10) has channels (11) connecting with each other, and the functional substance is present at least in the channels (11) of the skeletal body (10).

An alkylation catalyst having a zeolite catalyst component and a binder component providing mechanical support for the zeolite catalyst component is disclosed. The binder component is an ion-modified binder that can include metal ions selected from the group consisting of Co, Mn, Ti, Zr, V, Nb, K, Cs, Ga, B, P, Rb, Ag, Na, Cu, Mg, Fe, Mo, Ce, and combinations thereof. The metal ions reduce the number of acid sites on the zeolite catalyst component. The metal ions can range from 0.1 to 50 wt % based on the total weight of the ion-modified binder. Optionally, the ion-modified binder is present in amounts ranging from 1 to 80 wt % based on the total weight of the catalyst.

An alkylation catalyst having a zeolite catalyst component and a binder component providing mechanical support for the zeolite catalyst component is disclosed. The binder component is an ion-modified binder that can include metal ions selected from the group consisting of Co, Mn, Ti, Zr, V, Nb, K, Cs, Ga, B, P, Rb, Ag, Na, Cu, Mg, Fe, Mo, Ce, and combinations thereof. The metal ions reduce the number of acid sites on the zeolite catalyst component. The metal ions can range from 0.1 to 50 wt % based on the total weight of the ion-modified binder. Optionally, the ion-modified binder is present in amounts ranging from 1 to 80 wt % based on the total weight of the catalyst.

Provided is a method for producing an exhaust gas purifying filter that enables a catalyst to be supported on an exhaust gas purifying filter in a simple manner without the need for impregnation with or application of a solution containing catalyst particles after the production of the exhaust gas purifying filter and also enables an exhaust gas purifying filter having a high NOx reduction efficiency to be obtained. The method includes the steps of: extruding a mixture containing zeolite and raw material particles of a support to prepare a green body; firing the green body to prepare a sintered body; treating the sintered foody with alkali under a condition at pH 9.5 or more; and exchanging an element at an ion-exchange site of the zeolite contained in the alkali-treated sintered body with a transition metal.

Disclosed is an integrated process and system to generate power and convert acyclic C5 feedstock to non-aromatic, cyclic C5 hydrocarbon. A combustion device, such as a turbine, and reactor tubes containing catalyst compound are disclosed. A process involving contacting acyclic C5 feedstock with catalyst composition and obtaining cyclic C5 hydrocarbon is also disclosed.

Disclosed is a process and system to convert acyclic C.sub.5 feedstock to non-aromatic, cyclic C.sub.5 hydrocarbon. A furnace and reactor tubes comprising a catalyst compound are disclosed. A process involving contacting acyclic C.sub.5 feedstock with catalyst composition and obtaining cyclic C.sub.5 hydrocarbon is also disclosed.

This invention relates to a process for converting acyclic C.sub.5 hydrocarbons to cyclopentadiene including: providing to the at least one adiabatic reaction zone a feedstock comprising acyclic C.sub.5 hydrocarbons at a temperature, T.sub.1, wherein the at least one adiabatic reaction zone comprises a first particulate material comprising catalyst material; contacting the feedstock and the first particulate material in the at least one adiabatic reaction zone under reaction conditions to convert at least a portion of the acyclic C.sub.5 hydrocarbons to a first effluent comprising cyclopentadiene intermediates, unconverted acyclic C.sub.5 hydrocarbons, and, optionally, cyclopentadiene; heating the first effluent to a temperature, T.sub.2; providing the first effluent to the at least one diabatic reaction zone; and contacting the first effluent and a second particulate material comprising catalyst material in the at least one diabatic reaction zone under reaction conditions to convert at least a portion of the cyclopentadiene intermediates and the unconverted acyclic C.sub.5 hydrocarbons to a second effluent comprising cyclopentadiene.

A method for making a functional structural body includes a skeletal body of a porous structure composed of a zeolite-type compound, and at least one type of metallic nanoparticles present in the skeletal body, the skeletal body having channels connecting with each other, the metallic nanoparticles being present at least in the channels of the skeletal body.