Patent ID: 7041753
Filing Date: 2006-05-09
Classification: B01J,C08F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A process to produce an amorphous oxide matrix composition, said process comprising: 1) substantially decomposing or exfoliating at least one layered mineral to produce residual mineral components; wherein said layered mineral is a clay, clay mineral, or ion exchanging compound having a layered crystal structure; 2) contacting said residual mineral components and at least one oxide precursor compound to produce a first mixture; wherein said oxide precursor compound is a silica source, an alumina source, a phosphate source; or combinations thereof; 3) subjecting said first mixture to such conditions to form a co-gel or co-precipitate; and 4) drying said co-gel or co-precipitate and then calcining said co-gel or co-precipitate at a temperature in a range of about 150° C. to about 800° C. to produce said oxide matrix composition.