公开(公告)号：US10072215B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US15730068

申请日：2017-10-11

Applicant: KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION, SEJONG CAMPUS

Inventor： Ho-Jin Son ,  Sang Ook Kang ,  Jong-Su Lee

IPC: C10G2/00 ,  B01J23/889 ,  C07C1/10 ,  C07C1/12 ,  C01B3/00 ,  C01G23/04

CPC classification number: C10G2/332 ,  B01J23/8896 ,  B01J35/002 ,  B01J35/0033 ,  B01J37/0207 ,  B01J37/0209 ,  C01B3/00 ,  C01B3/045 ,  C01B3/16 ,  C01B2203/1052 ,  C01G23/04 ,  C07C1/10 ,  C07C1/12 ,  C07C2523/75 ,  Y02E60/364

Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid catalyst system for the production of hydrogen/carbon monoxide syngas. The hybrid catalyst system includes a dye, a rhenium (Re) catalyst, and a cobalt (Co) catalyst grafted on a semiconductor metal oxide. The hybrid catalyst system can produce syngas without the aid of external energy and enables control over the ratio of hydrogen/carbon monoxide formed. Therefore, the hybrid catalyst system can find application in various industrial fields, including chemical fuel production.

公开(公告)号：US09993807B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US14411827

申请日：2013-06-19

Applicant: IFP Energies nouvelles ,  CNRS

Inventor： Antoine Fecant ,  Denis Uzio ,  Dina Lofficial ,  Eric Puzenat ,  Elodie Blanco ,  Pavel Afanasiev ,  Gilles Berhault

IPC: B01J23/06 ,  B01J23/28 ,  B01J23/60 ,  B01J23/883 ,  B01J23/885 ,  B01J27/04 ,  C01G39/06 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01G9/08 ,  B01J37/03 ,  B01J27/053 ,  B01J35/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B01J19/12 ,  B01J23/46 ,  B01J27/051 ,  B01J35/02 ,  B01J37/02 ,  B01J37/06 ,  B01J37/20 ,  B01J37/34

CPC classification number: B01J27/04 ,  B01J19/123 ,  B01J23/462 ,  B01J27/051 ,  B01J27/053 ,  B01J35/0013 ,  B01J35/004 ,  B01J35/006 ,  B01J35/026 ,  B01J37/0221 ,  B01J37/031 ,  B01J37/06 ,  B01J37/20 ,  B01J37/345 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B3/042 ,  C01G9/08 ,  C01G39/06 ,  C01P2002/52 ,  C01P2004/64 ,  C01P2006/12 ,  Y02E60/364

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising a mixture of zinc sulphide (ZnS) and molybdenum sulphide (MoSx), in which the Mo/Zn molar ratio is in the range 0.01 to 1.9. The invention also pertains to a process for its preparation as well as to its application in photocatalysis and more particularly to its application in photocatalysis for the production of dihydrogen from water (H2O) and/or hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and/or any other source of protons in the presence of a source emitting in the ultraviolet and/or visible spectrum.

公开(公告)号：US09981849B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US14989696

申请日：2016-01-06

Applicant: STAMICARBON B.V.

Inventor： Fabio Angelini ,  Lucia Barbato

IPC: C01B17/04 ,  B01D53/86 ,  C01B3/02 ,  C01B3/04 ,  B01J8/00

CPC classification number: C01B17/0495 ,  B01D53/8612 ,  B01D2251/102 ,  B01D2256/16 ,  B01J8/00 ,  C01B3/02 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B17/0404 ,  C01B17/0408 ,  C01B17/0426 ,  Y02E60/364 ,  Y02P20/129

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the concurrent production of hydrogen and sulphur from a H2S-containing gas stream, with reduced, and preferably zero, emissions. The method comprises the catalytic oxidative cracking of H2S so as to form H2 and S2. Preferably, the oxidation is conducted using oxygen-enriched air, preferably pure oxygen. The process is conducted in a reaction chamber comprising a bifunctional catalyst material, so as to favor both the partial oxidation of H2S and the dissociation thereof.

公开(公告)号：US09908096B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US14822594

申请日：2015-08-10

Applicant: Hydrogreen Innovations, LLC

Inventor： James D. Hunt

IPC: C25B1/00 ,  C25B1/04 ,  B01J19/08 ,  C25B9/12 ,  G21B3/00 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B13/02 ,  F02M25/12

CPC classification number: B01J19/088 ,  C01B3/042 ,  C01B13/0207 ,  C25B1/04 ,  C25B9/12 ,  F02M25/12 ,  G21B3/00 ,  Y02E30/18 ,  Y02E60/364 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10 ,  Y02P20/134 ,  Y02T10/121

Abstract: An energy conversion system includes a water-containing vessel with a transparent sidewall. Energized carbon rods are fed into the vessel such that the carbon rods are immersed in the water. The carbon rods are juxtaposed sufficiently that electrical arcing occurs between them, causing decomposition of some water molecules into constituent hydrogen and oxygen gas. Photon emissions resulting from the arcing are collected by photovoltaic cells placed around the sidewall of the vessel. The hydrogen gas is cooled by passing it through a water reservoir which also provides a source for water in the vessel. The cooled hydrogen gas may be used to fuel an internal combustion engine. Byproduct heat from the arcing reaction may be utilized in a Stirling engine or radiated from the system. As the carbon rods become depleted during arcing, additional rods are fed through conductive sleeves into the vessel by linear actuators.

公开(公告)号：US09901896B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US14645203

申请日：2015-03-11

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.

Inventor： Russell Barton ,  Thomas J. Kmetich

IPC: B01J7/00 ,  B01J19/24 ,  C01B3/04 ,  H01M8/065

CPC classification number: B01J19/24 ,  B01J2219/00132 ,  C01B3/04 ,  H01M8/065 ,  Y02E60/364

Abstract: A hydrogen generator, a fuel cell for use in the hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system are disclosed. The hydrogen generator includes a housing and a plurality of fuel pellets disposed in the housing. Each fuel pellet includes a hydrogen-containing reactant that will react to release hydrogen gas when heated. The hydrogen generator also includes a plurality of heating elements extending into the plurality of fuel pellets to generate heat to selectively heat one or more fuel pellets to initiate a reaction to produce hydrogen gas. The hydrogen generator further includes a plurality of electrical contacts operatively coupled to the plurality of heating elements to selectively supply electrical power to the plurality of heating elements.

公开(公告)号：US09873109B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US14595130

申请日：2015-01-12

Applicant: JAPAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENCY ,  CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： Yoshihiro Yamazaki ,  Sossina M. Haile ,  Chih-Kai Yang

IPC: B01J23/889 ,  B01J23/34 ,  B01J37/08 ,  B01J23/00 ,  B01J23/83 ,  B01J35/00 ,  C01B3/06 ,  C01B13/02 ,  C07C29/159 ,  B01J23/26 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C07C1/20

CPC classification number: B01J23/8892 ,  B01J23/002 ,  B01J23/26 ,  B01J23/34 ,  B01J23/83 ,  B01J35/002 ,  B01J37/08 ,  B01J2523/00 ,  C01B3/045 ,  C01B3/063 ,  C01B13/024 ,  C01B2203/0277 ,  C01B2203/0805 ,  C01B2203/1088 ,  C07C1/20 ,  C07C29/159 ,  C07C2523/26 ,  C07C2523/34 ,  C07C2523/889 ,  Y02E60/364 ,  Y02P20/129 ,  Y02P20/134 ,  Y02P20/52 ,  B01J2523/24 ,  B01J2523/3706 ,  B01J2523/72 ,  B01J2523/842 ,  B01J2523/47 ,  B01J2523/847 ,  B01J2523/22 ,  C07C31/04

Abstract: To provide a catalyst, which is formed from a perovskite oxide, for thermochemical fuel production, and a method of producing fuel using thermochemical fuel production that is capable of allowing a fuel to be produced in a thermochemical manner. Provided is a catalyst for thermochemical fuel production, which is used for producing the fuel from thermal energy by using a two-step thermochemical cycle of a first temperature and a second temperature that is equal to or lower than the first temperature, wherein the catalyst is formed from a perovskite oxide having a compositional formula of AXO3±δ (provided that, 0≦δ≦1). Here, A represents one or more of a rare-earth element (excluding Ce), an alkaline earth metal element, and an alkali metal element, X represents one or more of a transition metal element and a metalloid element, and O represents oxygen.

公开(公告)号：US20170362721A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：US15692496

申请日：2017-08-31

Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation ,  THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO ,  Japan Technological Research Association of Artificial Photosynthetic Chemical Process

Inventor： Kazunari DOMEN ,  Takashi HISATOMI ,  Tsutomu MINEGISHI ,  Chizhong WANG ,  Chisato KATAYAMA

IPC: C25B11/04 ,  C25B1/00 ,  C23C14/58 ,  C23C14/16 ,  B01J19/12 ,  C23C14/00 ,  C01B13/02 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C25B1/04 ,  C23C14/34

CPC classification number: C25B11/0405 ,  B01J19/123 ,  B01J19/127 ,  B01J19/128 ,  B01J23/8476 ,  B01J27/24 ,  B01J35/002 ,  B01J35/004 ,  B01J37/0211 ,  B01J37/0244 ,  B01J37/06 ,  B01J37/12 ,  B01J37/20 ,  B01J37/347 ,  B01J2219/0877 ,  B01J2219/0892 ,  B01J2219/1203 ,  B01J2523/00 ,  C01B3/042 ,  C01B13/0207 ,  C23C14/0005 ,  C23C14/165 ,  C23C14/3464 ,  C23C14/5853 ,  C23C14/586 ,  C25B1/003 ,  C25B1/04 ,  C25B11/0478 ,  Y02E60/364 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  B01J2523/41 ,  B01J2523/57 ,  B01J2523/845

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a photocatalyst electrode for water decomposition that exhibits excellent detachability between the substrate and the photocatalyst layer and exhibits high photocurrent density. The method for producing a photocatalyst electrode for water decomposition of the invention includes: a metal layer forming step of forming a metal layer on one surface of a first substrate by a vapor phase film-forming method or a liquid phase film-forming method; a photocatalyst layer forming step of forming a photocatalyst layer by subjecting the metal layer to at least one treatment selected from an oxidation treatment, a nitriding treatment, a sulfurization treatment, or a selenization treatment; a current collecting layer forming step of forming a current collecting layer on a surface of the photocatalyst layer, the surface being on the opposite side of the first substrate; and a detachment step of detaching the first substrate from the photocatalyst layer.

公开(公告)号：US09833777B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US14338384

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Craig L. Hill ,  Yurii V. Gueletii ,  Djamaladdin G. Musaev ,  Qiushi Yin ,  Bogdan Botar

IPC: B01J35/00 ,  B01J23/00 ,  B01J23/652 ,  B01J27/188 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B13/02 ,  C01G51/00 ,  C01G55/00 ,  H01M8/0606 ,  B01J23/888 ,  B01J27/199

CPC classification number: B01J35/004 ,  B01J23/002 ,  B01J23/6527 ,  B01J23/888 ,  B01J27/188 ,  B01J27/199 ,  B01J35/0033 ,  B01J2523/00 ,  B01J2523/15 ,  B01J2523/51 ,  C01B3/042 ,  C01B13/0207 ,  C01G51/006 ,  C01G55/002 ,  C01P2002/82 ,  C01P2002/84 ,  C01P2002/86 ,  C01P2002/88 ,  C01P2006/40 ,  H01M8/0606 ,  Y02E60/364 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  B01J2523/12 ,  B01J2523/69 ,  B01J2523/845 ,  B01J2523/13 ,  B01J2523/14 ,  B01J2523/41 ,  B01J2523/821

Abstract: Homogeneous water oxidation catalysts (WOCs) for the oxidation of water to produce hydrogen ions and oxygen, and methods of making and using thereof are described herein. In a preferred embodiment, the WOC is a polyoxometalate WOC which is hydrolytically stable, oxidatively stable, and thermally stable. The WOC oxidized waters in the presence of an oxidant. The oxidant can be generated photochemically, using light, such as sunlight, or electrochemically using a positively biased electrode. The hydrogen ions are subsequently reduced to form hydrogen gas, for example, using a hydrogen evolution catalyst (HEC). The hydrogen gas can be used as a fuel in combustion reactions and/or in hydrogen fuel cells. The catalysts described herein exhibit higher turn over numbers, faster turn over frequencies, and/or higher oxygen yields than prior art catalysts.

公开(公告)号：US09825316B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US15014281

申请日：2016-02-03

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Limited

Inventor： Peter David Hood ,  Henri Winand

IPC: H01H61/02 ,  B01J7/00 ,  C01B3/04 ,  H01H37/34 ,  H01H61/04 ,  H01M8/04082 ,  H01H37/76 ,  H01M8/065 ,  C01B3/06 ,  H05B1/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/04208 ,  B01J7/00 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B3/065 ,  C01B2203/0272 ,  C01B2203/066 ,  C01B2203/085 ,  C01B2203/1205 ,  H01H37/34 ,  H01H37/761 ,  H01H37/767 ,  H01H61/02 ,  H01H61/04 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H05B1/0205 ,  Y02E60/362 ,  Y02E60/364 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: In aspects of the disclosure, a fuel cartridge wherein the fuel is in a powdered form is admixed with inert materials such as alumina or other ceramics to improve thermal conductivity. Said cartridge having fuel zones, heating zones, and controllers to selectively heat fuel zones and thereby generate hydrogen via decomposition of fuel is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09821296B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14407757

申请日：2012-06-12

Applicant: Chongjun Zhao ,  Zhen Shao ,  Yang Xia ,  Yunlong Xu ,  Xiuzhen Qian

Inventor： Chongjun Zhao ,  Zhen Shao ,  Yang Xia ,  Yunlong Xu ,  Xiuzhen Qian

IPC: B01J23/10 ,  B01J23/50 ,  B01J23/66 ,  B01J27/10 ,  C02F1/30 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/72 ,  B01J27/08 ,  B01J35/00 ,  B01J27/125 ,  C01B3/04 ,  C01B13/02 ,  B01D53/86 ,  B01J19/12 ,  C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/38 ,  C02F101/30 ,  B01J37/03 ,  B01J37/04

CPC classification number: B01J27/10 ,  B01D53/8687 ,  B01D2255/104 ,  B01D2255/206 ,  B01D2255/802 ,  B01D2257/91 ,  B01J19/123 ,  B01J19/127 ,  B01J23/10 ,  B01J27/08 ,  B01J27/125 ,  B01J35/004 ,  B01J37/031 ,  B01J37/04 ,  B01J2219/0877 ,  B01J2219/1203 ,  C01B3/042 ,  C01B13/0207 ,  C02F1/004 ,  C02F1/281 ,  C02F1/288 ,  C02F1/30 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/325 ,  C02F1/385 ,  C02F1/725 ,  C02F2101/30 ,  C02F2101/308 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2303/04 ,  C02F2303/185 ,  C02F2305/10 ,  Y02A20/156 ,  Y02E60/364

Abstract: A photocatalytic composition is disclosed that includes a silver halide in combination with one or more rare earth elements. The composition may be used for the photocatalytic degradation of pollutants.