Compositions and processes are disclosed for removing sulfur and sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon fuel feedstocks. The feedstock is contacted with a regenerable sorbent such as a compound of the formula TiCeOwhere 0
Fluoropolymer Ionomers With Reduced Catalyst Poisoning And Articles Therefrom
- St.Paul MN, US John E. Abulu - Woodbury MN, US Matthew J. Lindell - Woodbury MN, US Tyler S. Matthews - Apple Valley MN, US Andrew J.L. Steinbach - Shoreview MN, US Fuxia Sun - Woodbury MN, US Michael A. Yandrasits - Hastings MN, US
Described herein is a coating composition comprising: (a) a metal catalyst, wherein the metal catalyst comprises at least one of platinum, ruthenium, iridium, and alloys and combinations thereof; (b) an at least highly fluorinated ionomer comprising a polymer backbone and a plurality of first side chains pendant therefrom, wherein the first side chain comprises at least one protogenic group, wherein the protogenic group is selected from a sulfonic acid, a bis(sulfonyl)imide, a sulfonamide, a sulfonyl methide, and salts and combinations thereof, and wherein the polymer backbone comprises an average of at least 14 carbon atoms between adjacent first side chains along the polymer backbone; and (c) a solvent. Such coating compositions may be used to make electrodes for electrochemical cells and have been shown to have reduced poisoning of the catalyst.
A Ti—Al—Zr—O metal oxide having the formula TiAlZrO, wherein x is independently 2-10, y is independently 0.5-6, z is independently 2-10, and n is independently 2x+3y/2+2z. A method of separating a mycotoxin from a matrix using a Ti—Al—Zr—O metal oxide.
- St. Paul MN, US Andrew J.L. Steinbach - Shorview MN, US Krzysztof A. Lewinski - Mahtomedi MN, US Fuxia Sun - Woodbury MN, US Andrew T. Haug - Woodbury MN, US John E. Abulu - Woodbury MN, US Sean M. Luopa - Minneapolis MN, US Jiyoung Park - Woodbury MN, US Attila Molnar - Vadnais Heights MN, US Cedric Bedoya - Woodbury MN, US
A hydrogen fueling system for generating hydrogen on demand is described. The system includes an electrolyzer configured to generate at least a predetermined quantity of hydrogen in a predetermined time when operated at no less than a predetermined current density and provided with at least a predetermined electrical energy over the predetermined time, where the predetermined quantity of hydrogen is at least 1 kg of hydrogen, the predetermined time is no more than 30 minutes, and the predetermined current density is at least 5 A/cm. The system may further include an electrical energy storage system electrically connected to the electrolyzer and capable of supplying at least 20% of the predetermined electrical energy over the predetermined time. The electrolyzer may include an anode including a plurality of acicular particles dispersed in an ionomer binder, where the acicular particles include iridium.
Dispersed Catalyst-Containing Anode Compositions For Electrolyzers
- St Pau MN, US John E. Abulu - Woodbury MN, US Krzysztof A. Lewinski - Mahtomedi MN, US Andrew J.L. Steinbach - Shoreview MN, US Fuxia Sun - Woodbury MN, US
International Classification:
C25B 11/04 C25B 9/10 C25B 11/02 C25B 1/10
Abstract:
Described herein is a plurality of acicular particles dispersed with ionomer binder for use in an electrolyzer. The acicular particles comprise a microstructured core with a layer of catalytic material on at least one portion of the surface of the microstructured core. The catalytic material comprises iridium and the microstructured core comprises at least one of a polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon and heterocyclic compounds. The acicular particles are substantially free of platinum.
Coatable Composition, Antistatic Composition, Antistatic Articles, And Methods Of Making The Same
- St. Paul MN, US Xuan Jiang - Maplewood MN, US Justin A. Riddle - St. Paul MN, US Fuxia Sun - Woodbury MN, US Daniel J. Schmidt - Woodbury MN, US
International Classification:
C09D 1/00 C08J 7/06 C03C 17/23 C09D 7/61
Abstract:
A method of making a coatable composition includes: providing a first composition comprising silica nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous liquid vehicle, wherein the first composition has a pH greater than 6; acidifying the first composition to a pH of less than or equal to 4 using inorganic acid to provide a second composition; and dissolving at least one metal compound in the second composition to form the coatable composition. The silica nanoparticles have a polymodal particle size distribution, wherein the polymodal particle size distribution comprises a first mode having a first particle size in the range of from 8 to 35 nanometers, wherein the polymodal particle size distribution comprises a second mode having a second particle size in the range of from 2 to 20 nanometers, wherein the first particle size is greater than the second particle size. Coatable compositions, antistatic compositions, preparable by the method are also disclosed. Soil-resistant articles including the antistatic compositions are also disclosed.
Anode Materials For Lithium Ion Batteries And Methods Of Making And Using Same
An electrochemically active material includes a silicon alloy material having the formula:where w, x, y, and z represent atomic % values and w+x+y+z=1; Mcomprises a transition metal; w>0; x>0; y≥0; and z≥0. The electrochemically active material also includes a metal-based material having the formula:where a, b, and c represent atomic % values and a+b+c=1; Mcomprises a metal; A is an anion; a>0; b≥0; and c≥0.
Coatable Composition, Antistatic Composition, Antistatic Articles, And Methods Of Making The Same
- Saint Paul MN, US Xuan Jiang - Maplewood MN, US Justin A. Riddle - St. Paul MN, US Fuxia Sun - Woodbury MN, US Daniel J. Schmidt - Woodbury MN, US
International Classification:
C09D 1/00 C03C 17/23 C08J 7/06 C09D 7/12
Abstract:
A method of making a coatable composition includes: providing a first composition comprising silica nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous liquid vehicle, wherein the first composition has a pH greater than 6; acidifying the first composition to a pH of less than or equal to 4 using inorganic acid to provide a second composition; and dissolving at least one metal compound in the second composition to form the coatable composition. The silica nanoparticles have a polymodal particle size distribution, wherein the polymodal particle size distribution comprises a first mode having a first particle size in the range of from 8 to 35 nanometers, wherein the polymodal particle size distribution comprises a second mode having a second particle size in the range of from 2 to 20 nanometers, wherein the first particle size is greater than the second particle size. Coatable compositions, antistatic compositions, preparable by the method are also disclosed. Soil-resistant articles including the antistatic compositions are also disclosed.