Norbert Kruse

Title: Norbert Kruse and Catalytic Synthesis of Aliphatic Amines and Nitriles.

Introduction

Norbert Kruse is an inventor associated with Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. His patent work concerns a catalytic process for producing aliphatic amines and nitriles from carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of ammonia.

Latest Patents

Kruse is named on 1 patent: “Aliphatic Amine and Nitrile Synthesis Through Catalytic CO Hydrogenation in the Presence of Ammonia.” The invention uses Fischer–Tropsch synthesis to produce chain-lengthened hydrocarbons from carbon monoxide and hydrogen, followed by terminal nitrogen functionalization using ammonia. The process describes activating a catalyst with a hydrogen-and-carbon-monoxide feed gas and operating at temperatures between 180°C and 300°C and pressures between 1 and 25 bar. Adjusting the hydrogen-to-carbon-monoxide ratio can help selectively produce aliphatic amines and/or nitriles over other nitrogen-containing compounds.

Career Highlights

The available information connects Kruse’s patent activity with Washington State University. His listed invention focuses on catalytic synthesis and the selective production of nitrogen-containing chemicals.

Collaborations

Kruse’s listed coworkers include Hafsa Karroum and Viacheslav Iablokov.

Conclusion

Norbert Kruse’s patent highlights a catalytic approach to producing aliphatic amines and nitriles, with process conditions and feed-gas composition used to influence product selectivity.