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RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM PROCESSING, SINOPEC

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM PROCESSING, SINOPEC's patent strategy reveals a surprising shift away from its core areas, with significant declines across its top categories: Catalysts & Reactors (down 33.3% so far in 2026), Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining (down 37.5% so far in 2026), and Acyclic / Carbocyclic Compounds (down 75.0% so far in 2026). While most categories show a decline in patenting activity, the rapid growth in Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation) with a 166.7% YoY increase in 2025 suggests a potential emerging focus, despite a sharp drop so far in 2026.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

71 US filings (since 2023) · 9 categories · 17 themes

Catalytic Cracking & Regeneration

Processes and reactor designs for breaking down heavier hydrocarbon feedstocks into lighter, more valuable products using catalysts, including methods for regenerating spent catalysts through coke burning or other means.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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35since 2023
-41.7%YoY
Novel Catalyst Materials

Development and synthesis of catalysts with unique compositions or structures, such as medium entropy alloys, metal foam-supported catalysts, layered catalytic articles, or high-entropy oxides, to enhance activity, selectivity, or stability in chemical reactions.

Catalysts & Reactors
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21since 2023
0.0%YoY
Hydrogen Production Catalysis

Catalytic processes and novel catalyst materials designed to efficiently produce hydrogen gas from various feedstocks, including hydrocarbons (e.g., methane, natural gas) and ammonia.

Non-metallic Inorganic Compounds
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18since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Hydroprocessing & Desulfurization

Chemical processes that utilize hydrogen to remove impurities like sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen from hydrocarbon feedstocks, or to saturate aromatic compounds, often employing specific catalysts and process conditions.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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15since 2023
0.0%YoY
Waste Plastic Pyrolysis & Upgrading

Technologies focused on converting waste plastics, residual polymers, or aromatic waste streams into valuable hydrocarbon liquids, gases, or chemical feedstocks through thermal or catalytic pyrolysis, followed by upgrading and separation processes.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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15since 2023
-77.8%YoY
Advanced Adsorbent & Separation Media

Development of materials with tailored porosity, surface chemistry, or structure, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), zeolites, or superficially porous particles, for selective adsorption, ion exchange, or chromatographic separations.

Catalysts & ReactorsSeparation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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13since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Advanced Separation & Recovery Systems

Novel or optimized methods and apparatus for efficiently separating desired products, recovering valuable components, or managing effluents from complex hydrocarbon mixtures and refining processes.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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9since 2023
+500.0%YoY
Sustainable Fuel & Hydrogen Production

Systems and methods for producing fuels, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), or hydrogen with a reduced carbon intensity, often leveraging alternative feedstocks, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, or integrated energy recovery.

Petroleum / Hydrocarbon Refining
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7since 2023
+300.0%YoY
Industrial Organic Synthesis

Methods and apparatus for the efficient and selective production of organic compounds, including amines, acids, and esters, often involving catalytic or continuous processes and purification steps.

Acyclic / Carbocyclic Compounds
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7since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Reactor System Design & Optimization

Engineering approaches to improve the efficiency, control, and performance of chemical reactors, encompassing continuous processes, heat exchange integration, and specialized reactor configurations for various chemical transformations.

Catalysts & Reactors
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3since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Carbon Dioxide Capture & Conversion

Technologies and materials for capturing carbon dioxide from gas streams and subsequently converting it into valuable chemical products or materials, rather than simply storing it.

Catalysts & Reactors
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2since 2023
new
Emerging Contaminant Removal

Specific techniques and materials developed to remove persistent or difficult-to-treat pollutants from water, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), micropollutants, or specific industrial chemicals.

Catalysts & Reactors
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2since 2023
new
Gas Stream Purification

Technologies and systems for removing unwanted components or separating desired gases from a mixed gas stream, including adsorption, absorption, and membrane-based methods.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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2since 2023
new
Industrial Solid-Liquid Separation

Equipment and processes for separating solid particles from liquid or gas phases in industrial settings, encompassing mechanical screening, filtration of molten materials, and various filter media designs.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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1since 2023
new
Industrial & Bioprocess Filtration

Membrane and depth filtration for industrial separation, gas purification, and bioprocess clarification including cross-flow, dead-end, tangential flow filtration, and oil/water separation.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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1since 2023
new
Silicon-based Functional Materials

Synthesis and processing of silicon and silicon carbide materials in various forms (e.g., particles, nanowires, films) for applications beyond traditional semiconductors, such as battery components, refractories, or advanced electronics.

Non-metallic Inorganic Compounds
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1since 2023
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OLED Emitter Materials

Development and optimization of organic chemical compounds and their structures, including guest-host systems and metal complexes, used within the emission layer to achieve specific light emission characteristics such as color, efficiency, and operational lifetime.

Acyclic / Cyclic Compounds (Other Elements)
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1since 2023
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