Hydrogenation catalysts and methods
First Claim
1. A catalyst of the form MX. Where;
- M is an intercalation host, and X is an intercalate alkali metal.
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Abstract
Catalysts and composite materials comprised of catalytically active materials intercalated with alkali metals and/or optionally coated on alkali metals or combinations of alkali and alkali earth metals are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for enhancing reactions between hydrogen and organic materials by reacting said catalysts with solvents where such reactions generate a portion of the hydrogen and heat necessary to cause the desired reaction between an organic material and hydrogen and also act to fracture said catalytically active material into higher surface area particles with enhanced catalytic ability. Said catalysts may be dispersed in immiscible aprotic solvents to enhance transportation and safety considerations prior to use.
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1. A catalyst of the form MX. Where;
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M is an intercalation host, and X is an intercalate alkali metal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15)
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7. A composite of the form MXY. Where;
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M is an intercalation host X is an intercalate alkali metal Y is an material selected from the Group IA-alkali metals, alkali metal hydrides, Group IIA-alkali earth metals, alkali earth metal hydrides, Group IIIA-metals, metal hydrides, and alloys, combinations, or mixtures of said materials. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16)
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