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Novel Bifunctional Catalyst and Methods for Synthesis of Optically Pure ß-Lactones

Project ID: D2010-06 Invention novelty: The disclosed invention embodies a novel cobalt based bifunctional catalyst and the process to synthesize enantiomerically pure ( > 99 % ee) β-lactones. Value proposition: Enantiomerically pure β-lactones have found attraction as intermediates in the synthesis of a large number of chiral drugs....

Homogenous and Reusable Superacid Polymer Catalyst for the Synthesis of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural from Glucose

Project ID: D2018-18 Background Combinations of Brønsted and Lewis acid catalysts are generally used for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from glucose. However, reutilization of these catalysts is challenging due to their solubility in reaction medium. Heterogeneous catalysts containing both types of acid sites are not usually...

One Step Liquid To Metal High Surface Area Platinum Catalyst Via Low Temperature Reduction

Project ID: D2017-51Background Catalytic converters reduce and transform exhaust emissions to prevent air pollution from vehicles. A ceramic honeycomb structure was designed to maximize the surface area through which vehicle exhaust passes. The increased surface area makes the catalytic converter more effective due to the additional space made available...

High Temperature Sulfur Sorbents

Project ID: D2009-35Background:Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that continuously convert chemical energy into electric energy for as long as fuel and oxidant are supplied. The primary advantages of fuel cell power generation include increased efficiency, lower weight, smaller size, less air pollution, and reduced noise. However, diesel fuel...