This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Basf Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Mario Soorholtz: Inventor in Catalytic Chemistry.
Introduction
Mario Soorholtz is an inventor associated with Shanghai, China, and BASF Corporation. His patent work concerns catalyst composition and the production of 1,4-butynediol.
Latest Patents
Soorholtz is credited with 1 patent: “Copper Aluminum Catalyst Used for 1,4-Butynediol Production.” The invention relates to a catalytic composition and a method for producing 1,4-butynediol through the catalytic ethynylation of formaldehyde, a process known as the Reppe reaction. Its lower-copper catalyst is designed to improve copper utilization, reduce copper leaching, and enhance filterability, while having minimal to no impact on catalytic activity.
Career Highlights
The available information associates Soorholtz’s invention with BASF Corporation and identifies Shanghai, China, as his location. His patent focuses on improving catalyst efficiency and practical handling in an industrial chemical process.
Collaborations
Huan Wang and Ai Ling Lv are listed as Soorholtz’s coworkers. The provided information does not specify their roles in the patent or their contributions to the invention.
Conclusion
Mario Soorholtz’s patent describes a lower-copper catalyst intended to improve resource utilization, reduce copper loss, and support the production of 1,4-butynediol.
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