Methods of synthesizing Bi.sub.2S.sub.3—CdS particles in the form of spheres as well as properties of these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3—CdS particles are described. Methods of photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants employing these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3—CdS particles and methods of preventing or reducing microbial growth on a surface by applying these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3—CdS particles in the form of a solution or an antimicrobial product onto the surface are also specified.

Methods of synthesizing Bi.sub.2S.sub.3-CdS particles in the form of spheres as well as properties of these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3-CdS particles are described. Methods of photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants employing these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3-CdS particles and methods of preventing or reducing microbial growth on a surface by applying these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3-CdS particles in the form of a solution or an antimicrobial product onto the surface are also specified.

The present invention is in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. Particularly, the present invention relates to a process for preparing catalysts advantageously usable in the hydrotreatment processes, for example in hydrodesulphurization, hydrodenitrogenation, hydrodearomatization processes of hydrocarbons. More in particular, the present invention relates to a process for obtaining said catalysts, which comprise mixed oxides of Nickel, Aluminum, Molybdenum and Tungsten and optionally a transition metal Me selected from the group consisting of Zn, Mn, Cd, and a mixture thereof, an organic component C, and possibly an inorganic binder B. Said mixed oxides comprise an amorphous phase and a pseudo-crystalline phase isostructural to Wolframite. The present invention further relates to said hydrotreatment catalysts and a hydrotreatment process wherein said catalysts are used.

The present invention is in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. Particularly, the present invention relates to a process for preparing catalysts advantageously usable in the hydrotreatment processes, for example in hydrodesulphurization, hydrodenitrogenation, hydrodearomatization processes of hydrocarbons. More in particular, the present invention relates to a process for obtaining said catalysts, which comprise mixed oxides of Nickel, Aluminum, Molybdenum and Tungsten and optionally a transition metal Me selected from the group consisting of Zn, Mn, Cd, and a mixture thereof, an organic component C, and possibly an inorganic binder B. Said mixed oxides comprise an amorphous phase and a pseudo-crystalline phase isostructural to Wolframite. The present invention further relates to said hydrotreatment catalysts and a hydrotreatment process wherein said catalysts are used.

A catalyst made of non-noble metals is provided. The catalyst includes oxides of cadmium, iron, and cobalt, represented by a general formula CdFe.sub.2-3Co.sub.1-3O.sub.5-9. An electrocatalyst including conductive electrode dispersed with the catalyst is also provided. A method for preparing the catalyst of the formula CdFe.sub.2-3Co.sub.1-3O.sub.5-9 is also provided. The electrocatalyst is used for the water-splitting process to obtain hydrogen and oxygen.

A catalyst made of non-noble metals is provided. The catalyst includes oxides of cadmium, iron, and cobalt, represented by a general formula CdFe.sub.2-3Co.sub.1-3O.sub.5-9. An electrocatalyst including conductive electrode dispersed with the catalyst is also provided. A method for preparing the catalyst of the formula CdFe.sub.2-3Co.sub.1-3O.sub.5-9 is also provided. The electrocatalyst is used for the water-splitting process to obtain hydrogen and oxygen.

The present invention is in the field of heterogeneous catalysis.

Particularly, the present invention relates to a process for preparing catalysts advantageously usable in the hydrotreatment processes, for example in hydrodesulphurization, hydrodenitrogenation, hydrodearomatization processes of hydrocarbons.

More in particular, the present invention relates to a process for obtaining said catalysts, which comprise mixed oxides of Nickel, Aluminum, Molybdenum and Tungsten and optionally a transition metal Me selected from the group consisting of Zn, Mn, Cd, and a mixture thereof, an organic component C, and possibly an inorganic binder B.

Said mixed oxides comprise an amorphous phase and a pseudo-crystalline phase isostructural to Wolframite.

The present invention further relates to said hydrotreatment catalysts and a hydrotreatment process wherein said catalysts are used.

The present invention is in the field of heterogeneous catalysis.

Particularly, the present invention relates to a process for preparing catalysts advantageously usable in the hydrotreatment processes, for example in hydrodesulphurization, hydrodenitrogenation, hydrodearomatization processes of hydrocarbons.

More in particular, the present invention relates to a process for obtaining said catalysts, which comprise mixed oxides of Nickel, Aluminum, Molybdenum and Tungsten and optionally a transition metal Me selected from the group consisting of Zn, Mn, Cd, and a mixture thereof, an organic component C, and possibly an inorganic binder B.

Said mixed oxides comprise an amorphous phase and a pseudo-crystalline phase isostructural to Wolframite.

The present invention further relates to said hydrotreatment catalysts and a hydrotreatment process wherein said catalysts are used.

Methods of synthesizing Bi.sub.2S.sub.3CdS particles in the form of spheres as well as properties of these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3CdS particles are described. Methods of photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants employing these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3CdS particles and methods of preventing or reducing microbial growth on a surface by applying these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3CdS particles in the form of a solution or an antimicrobial product onto the surface are also specified.

Methods of synthesizing Bi.sub.2S.sub.3CdS particles in the form of spheres as well as properties of these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3CdS particles are described. Methods of photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants employing these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3CdS particles and methods of preventing or reducing microbial growth on a surface by applying these Bi.sub.2S.sub.3CdS particles in the form of a solution or an antimicrobial product onto the surface are also specified.