MUMBAI, India, July 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202647082831 A) filed by Ifp Energies Nouvelles; and Compagnie Gnrale Des Etablissements on July 06, 2026, for Method For Activating A Heterogeneous Catalyst In The Presence Of A Multifunctional Acid Compound.

Inventors include Cadran, Nicolas; and Michau, Mathieu.

The application for the patent was published on July 10, 2026, under issue no. 28/2026.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for activating a catalyst comprising at least one metal element chosen from the elements of groups 3, 4 and 5 of the periodic table, and an oxide matrix, in particular a catalyst with 3 wt.% tantalum on silica beads, the method comprising: • a) a step...