Hydrodesulfurization and deisopentanization extract isopentane from C5 streams, reducing coke formation in cracker furnaces.
Iodine-doped TiO2 nano-catalyst converts trans-carotenoids to cis-isomers, eliminating elemental iodine sublimation and complex photoreactor requirements.
Hydroisomerization converts 1,3-butadiene in C4 feeds into isobutylene, eliminating alcohol impurities from traditional etherification processes.
A distillation and hydrogenation process reduces benzene content in hydrocarbon cuts.
An ionic liquid catalyst tunes hydrocarbon product composition through disproportionation reactions.
ZSM-23 catalyst with small crystallites produces over 24 wt% para-xylene, reducing recycling energy.
A pentasil zeolite catalyst composition with Group 10 metal dopants enhances porosity and mechanical integrity.
Sequential activation protects low metal content catalysts from carbon monoxide deactivation, extending lifespan during aromatic hydrocarbon processing.
Two-stage catalyst activation uses temperature and purity shifts to reduce precious metal sintering.
Post-treatment fractionation removes extra heavy hydrocarbons to reduce durene content and meet boiling endpoint specifications.
Segmented isomerization dewaxing suppresses hydrocarbon cracking to preserve catalyst activity and stabilize lubricant base oil production.
Coking treatment deposits carbon on a hydroisomerization catalyst to inhibit cracking and enhance isomerization selectivity.
Pretreating fats eliminates catalyst-poisoning substances before deoxygenation, enabling efficient propylene production from renewable sources.