Patents by Inventor Gabriel A. Goenaga

Gabriel A. Goenaga has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10305115
    Abstract: A method of preparing a nitrogen containing electrode catalyst by converting a high surface area metal-organic framework (MOF) material free of platinum group metals that includes a transition metal, an organic ligand, and an organic solvent via a high temperature thermal treatment to form catalytic active sites in the MOF. At least a portion of the contained organic solvent may be replaced with a nitrogen containing organic solvent or an organometallic compound or a transition metal salt to enhance catalytic performance. The electrode catalysts may be used in various electrochemical systems, including an alkaline fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Di-Jia Liu, Shengqian Ma, Gabriel A. Goenaga, Dan Zhao
  • Patent number: 10305114
    Abstract: A method of preparing a nitrogen containing electrode catalyst by converting a high surface area metal-organic framework (MOF) material free of platinum group metals that includes a transition metal, an organic ligand, and an organic solvent via a high temperature thermal treatment to form catalytic active sites in the MOF. At least a portion of the contained organic solvent may be replaced with a nitrogen containing organic solvent or an organometallic compound or a transition metal salt to enhance catalytic performance. The electrode catalysts may be used in various electrochemical systems, including a proton exchange membrane fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Di-Jia Liu, Shengqian Ma, Gabriel A. Goenaga
  • Patent number: 9406943
    Abstract: A method of producing an electrocatalyst article using porous polymers. The method creates a porous polymer designed to receive transition metal groups disposed at ligation sites and activating the transition metals to form an electrocatalyst which can be used in a fuel cell. Electrocatalysts prepared by this method are also provided. A fuel cell which includes the electrocatalyst is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Di-Jia Liu, Shengwen Yuan, Gabriel A. Goenaga
  • Publication number: 20150194681
    Abstract: A method of producing an electrocatalyst article using porous polymers. The method creates a porous polymer designed to receive transition metal groups disposed at ligation sites and activating the transition metals to form an electrocatalyst which can be used in a fuel cell. Electrocatalysts prepared by this method are also provided. A fuel cell which includes the electrocatalyst is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Di-Jia Liu, Shengwen Yuan, Gabriel A. Goenaga
  • Publication number: 20150180045
    Abstract: A method of preparing a nitrogen containing electrode catalyst by converting a high surface area metal-organic framework (MOF) material free of platinum group metals that includes a transition metal, an organic ligand, and an organic solvent via a high temperature thermal treatment to form catalytic active sites in the MOF. At least a portion of the contained organic solvent may be replaced with a nitrogen containing organic solvent or an organometallic compound or a transition metal salt to enhance catalytic performance. The electrode catalysts may be used in various electrochemical systems, including an alkaline fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Di-Jia Liu, Shengqian Ma, Gabriel A. Goenaga
  • Patent number: 9012344
    Abstract: A method of producing an electrocatalyst article using porous polymers. The method creates a porous polymer designed to receive transition metal groups disposed at ligation sites and activating the transition metals to form an electrocatalyst which can be used in a fuel cell. Electrocatalysts prepared by this method are also provided. A fuel cell which includes the electrocatalyst is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Di-Jia Liu, Shengwen Yuan, Gabriel A. Goenaga
  • Publication number: 20150056536
    Abstract: A method of preparing a nitrogen containing electrode catalyst by converting a high surface area metal-organic framework (MOF) material free of platinum group metals that includes a transition metal, an organic ligand, and an organic solvent via a high temperature thermal treatment to form catalytic active sites in the MOF. At least a portion of the contained organic solvent may be replaced with a nitrogen containing organic solvent or an organometallic compound or a transition metal salt to enhance catalytic performance. The electrode catalysts may be used in various electrochemical systems, including a proton exchange membrane fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Di-Jia Liu, Shengqian Ma, Gabriel A. Goenaga
  • Patent number: 8835343
    Abstract: A method of preparing a nitrogen containing electrode catalyst by converting a high surface area metal-organic framework (MOF) material free of platinum group metals that includes a transition metal, an organic ligand, and an organic solvent via a high temperature thermal treatment to form catalytic active sites in the MOF. At least a portion of the contained organic solvent may be replaced with a nitrogen containing organic solvent or an organometallic compound or a transition metal salt to enhance catalytic performance. The electrode catalysts may be used in various electrochemical systems, including a proton exchange membrane fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Di-Jia Liu, Shengqian Ma, Gabriel A. Goenaga
  • Publication number: 20120077667
    Abstract: A method of preparing a nitrogen containing electrode catalyst by converting a high surface area metal-organic framework (MOF) material free of platinum group metals that includes a transition metal, an organic ligand, and an organic solvent via a high temperature thermal treatment to form catalytic active sites in the MOF. At least a portion of the contained organic solvent may be replaced with a nitrogen containing organic solvent or an organometallic compound or a transition metal salt to enhance catalytic performance. The electrode catalysts may be used in various electrochemical systems, including a proton exchange membrane fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Di-Jia LIU, Shengqian Ma, Gabriel A. Goenaga
  • Publication number: 20110281719
    Abstract: A method of producing an electrocatalyst article using porous polymers. The method creates a porous polymer designed to receive transition metal groups disposed at ligation sites and activating the transition metals to form an electrocatalyst which can be used in a fuel cell. Electrocatalysts prepared by this method are also provided. A fuel cell which includes the electrocatalyst is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Di-Jia LIU, Shengwen Yuan, Gabriel A. Goenaga