Innovative enzymes put a new spin on detergents

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 2005
• Weight: 37 KB
• Volume: 2005
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1351-4180
• DOI: 10.1016/s1351-4180(05)70971-5

✦ Synopsis

NanoKinetix, has developed a nanocatalyst based on its proprietary NxCat technology, which significantly improves the upgrading of gasoline feedstock, commonly referred to as naphtha reforming. In side-by-side third-party laboratory comparisons with some of the industry's best reforming catalysts, the NxCat catalyst produced an increase in octane, which was the equivalent of going from regular-grade to premiumgrade gasoline. Additionally, a significant increase in hydrogen production was achieved. NxCat reforming catalysts are expected to enable refiners to improve their gasoline and petrochemical economics by more cost-effectively producing a premium-quality gasoline. Beyond the gasoline market, the NxCat reforming catalyst may also be used to produce more high-value petrochemical raw materials for the synthetic fibres and plastics industries.