Patents by Inventor Hsi-Yen Hsu

Hsi-Yen Hsu 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: 11981573
    Abstract: A method for selectively chemically reducing CO2 to form CO includes providing a catalyst, and contacting H2 and CO2 with the catalyst to chemically reduce CO2 to form CO. The catalyst includes a metal oxide having a chemical formula of FexCoyMn(1-x-y)Oz, in which 0.7?x?0.95, 0.01?y?0.25, and z is an oxidation coordination number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kuo-Ching Wu, Hsi-Yen Hsu, Chao-Huang Chen, Yuan-Peng Du
  • Patent number: 11827521
    Abstract: A method for selectively chemically reducing CO2 to form CO includes providing a catalyst, and contacting H2 and CO2 with the catalyst to chemically reduce CO2 to form CO. The catalyst includes a metal oxide having a chemical formula of FexCoyMn(1?x?y)Oz, in which 0.7?x?0.95, 0.01?y?0.25, and z is an oxidation coordination number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kuo-Ching Wu, Hsi-Yen Hsu, Chao-Huang Chen, Yuan-Peng Du
  • Publication number: 20230348278
    Abstract: A method for selectively chemically reducing CO2 to form CO includes providing a catalyst, and contacting H2 and CO2 with the catalyst to chemically reduce CO2 to form CO. The catalyst includes a metal oxide having a chemical formula of FexCoyMn(1-x-y)Oz, in which 0.7?x?0.95, 0.01?y?0.25, and z is an oxidation coordination number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kuo-Ching WU, Hsi-Yen HSU, Chao-Huang CHEN, Yuan-Peng DU
  • Publication number: 20230183074
    Abstract: A method for selectively chemically reducing CO2 to form CO includes providing a catalyst, and contacting H2 and CO2 with the catalyst to chemically reduce CO2 to form CO. The catalyst includes a metal oxide having a chemical formula of FexCoyMn(1-x-y)Oz, in which 0.7?x?0.95, 0.01?y?0.25, and z is an oxidation coordination number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kuo-Ching WU, Hsi-Yen HSU, Chao-Huang CHEN, Yuan-Peng DU
  • Publication number: 20230146325
    Abstract: A catalyst for methanation reaction and a method for preparing methane are provided. The catalyst for methanation reaction includes a core, a shell encapsulating the core, and an active metal. The core includes cerium dioxide (CeO2), the shell includes zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), and the active metal is in particle form and is disposed on an outer surface of the shell layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yen-Chih CHEN, Man-Yin LO, Hsi-Yen HSU, Ying-Chieh LEE, Yuan-Peng DU
  • Patent number: 11565244
    Abstract: A method of forming dialkyl carbonate is provided, which includes introducing carbon dioxide into a catalyst to form dialkyl carbonate, wherein the catalyst is formed by activating a catalyst precursor using alcohol, wherein alcohol is R3—OH, and R3 is C1-12 alkyl group or C5-12 aryl or heteroaryl group. The catalyst precursor is formed by reacting Sn(R1)2(L)2 and Ti(OR2)4, and Sn(R1)2(L)2 and Ti(OR2)4 have a molar ratio of 1:2 to 2:1. R1 is C1-10 alkyl group, R2 is H or C1-12 alkyl group, and L is O—(C?O)—R5, and R5 is C1-12 alkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chih-Yao Yang, Kuo-Ching Wu, Hsi-Yen Hsu, Yu-Shan Chao
  • Publication number: 20220297099
    Abstract: A method of forming dialkyl carbonate is provided, which includes introducing carbon dioxide into a catalyst to form dialkyl carbonate, wherein the catalyst is formed by activating a catalyst precursor using alcohol, wherein alcohol is R3—OH, and R3 is C1-12 alkyl group or C5-12 aryl or heteroaryl group. The catalyst precursor is formed by reacting Sn(R1)2(L)2 and Ti(OR2)4, and Sn(R1)2(L)2 and Ti(OR2)4 have a molar ratio of 1:2 to 2:1. R1 is C1-10 alkyl group, R2 is H or C1-12 alkyl group, and L is O—(C?O)—R5, and R5 is C1-12 alkyl group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chih-Yao YANG, Kuo-Ching WU, Hsi-Yen HSU, Yu-Shan CHAO
  • Patent number: 11400440
    Abstract: A method of forming dialkyl carbonate is provided, which includes introducing carbon dioxide into a catalyst to form dialkyl carbonate, wherein the catalyst is formed by activating a catalyst precursor using alcohol, wherein alcohol is R3—OH, and R3 is C1-12 alkyl group or C5-12 aryl or heteroaryl group. The catalyst precursor is formed by reacting Sn(R1)2(L)2 and Ti(OR2)4, and Sn(R1)2(L)2 and Ti(OR2)4 have a molar ratio of 1:2 to 2:1. R1 is C1-10 alkyl group, R2 is H or C1-12 alkyl group, and L is O—(C?O)—R5, and R5 is C1-12 alkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chih-Yao yang, Kuo-Ching Wu, Hsi-Yen Hsu, Yu-Shan Chao
  • Publication number: 20210187483
    Abstract: A method of hydrogenating unsaturated compound with multi-carboxylic acid groups is provided, which includes introducing hydrogen to an unsaturated compound with multi-carboxylic acid groups in the presence of a catalyst to hydrogenate the alkene or alkyne group of the unsaturated compound with multi-carboxylic acid groups without hydrogenating the carboxylic acid groups of the unsaturated compound with multi-carboxylic acid groups. The catalyst includes a support, and palladium and metal oxide loaded on the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicants: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CHUNG HWA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL WORKS, LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Hua CHAN, Hsi-Yen HSU, Chien-Wei HSU, Yen-Horng TSOU, Shi-Hung HSU
  • Publication number: 20210178374
    Abstract: A method of forming dialkyl carbonate is provided, which includes introducing carbon dioxide into a catalyst to form dialkyl carbonate, wherein the catalyst is formed by activating a catalyst precursor using alcohol, wherein alcohol is R3—OH, and R3 is C1-12 alkyl group or C5-12 aryl or heteroaryl group. The catalyst precursor is formed by reacting Sn(R1)2(L)2 and Ti(OR2)4, and Sn(R1)2(L)2 and Ti(OR2)4 have a molar ratio of 1:2 to 2:1. R1 is C1-10 alkyl group, R2 is H or C1-12 alkyl group, and L is O—(C?O)—R5, and R5 is C1-12 alkyl group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chih-Yao YANG, Kuo-Ching WU, Hsi-Yen HSU, Yu-Shan CHAO
  • Patent number: 10696619
    Abstract: A method for preparing dialkyl carbonate is provided. The preparation method includes the following steps. An alcohol compound, carbon dioxide and a catalyst are mixed to form a mixing solution. Organic acid is added to the mixing solution to carry out a synthesis reaction of dialkyl carbonate. The alcohol compound includes methanol, ethanol, propanol or butanol. The catalyst includes cerium oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, lanthanum oxide or a combination thereof. The organic acid includes formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, valeric acid or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yen-Chih Chen, Man-Yin Lo, Hsi-Yen Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190382522
    Abstract: A polycarbonate diol is provided. The polycarbonate diol includes repeating units represented by formula (A) and formula (B), and hydroxyl groups located at both ends of the polycarbonate diol. The molar ratio of formula (A) to formula (B) is in a range from 1:99 to 99:1. R1 is a linear, branched or cyclic C2-20 alkylene group. R2 is a linear or branched C2-10 alkylene group; m and n are independently and can be an integer from 0 to 10, and m+n?1. A is a C2-20 alicyclic hydrocarbon, aromatic ring or a structure represented by formula (C). R3 and R4 are independently and can be a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group; S is 0 or 1; and Z is selected from R5 and R6 are independently and can be a hydrogen atom or a C1-12 hydrocarbon group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Cheng-Po KUO, Kuo-Ching WU, Wen-Pin CHUANG, Shu-Jiuan HUANG, Hsi-Yen HSU, Chiou-Hwang LEE
  • Publication number: 20190202770
    Abstract: A method for preparing dialkyl carbonate is provided. The preparation method includes the following steps. An alcohol compound, carbon dioxide and a catalyst are mixed to form a mixing solution. Organic acid is added to the mixing solution to carry out a synthesis reaction of dialkyl carbonate. The alcohol compound includes methanol, ethanol, propanol or butanol. The catalyst includes cerium oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, lanthanum oxide or a combination thereof. The organic acid includes formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, valeric acid or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yen-Chih CHEN, Man-Yin LO, Hsi-Yen HSU
  • Publication number: 20190184379
    Abstract: A catalyst for converting carbon oxide into methanol, which is a metal oxide including 35˜65 parts by weight of Cu, 20˜50 parts by weight of Zn, 2˜10 parts by weight of Al, and 0.1˜5 parts by weight of Si, wherein the metal oxide further includes In, Ce, or a combination thereof, and the content of In and Ce are independently 0.05 wt %˜5 wt % based on the total weight of Cu, Zn, Al, and Si in the catalyst. A process of converting carbon oxide into methanol using the above catalyst is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Man-Yin LO, Yen-Chih CHEN, Hsi-Yen HSU
  • Patent number: 10099978
    Abstract: Catalyst for hydrogenation of 1,3-cyclobutanediketone compound is provided, which includes a support and VIIIB group transition metal loaded thereon. The support includes a first oxide powder with a surface wrapped by a second oxide. The first oxide includes silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, or a combination thereof. The second oxide has a composition of MxAl(1-x)O(3-x)/2, M is alkaline earth metal, and x is from 0.3 to 0.7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Shu-Hua Chan, Hsi-Yen Hsu, Chiou-Hwang Lee, Ying-Chieh Lee
  • Patent number: 9970016
    Abstract: A genetic engineered bacteria without or comprising a plurality of important metabolic enzyme related genes is provided. When the by-product or waste of fruit and vegetable is used as the culture medium, a large quantity of succinic acid or lactic acid can be produced via fermentation. A method of producing succinic acid and lactic acid using the genetic engineered bacteria is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Pei-Ching Chang, Guang-Way Jang, Hsi-Yen Hsu, Hsiang-Yuan Chu, Jhong-De Lin, Ya-Lin Lin
  • Publication number: 20170334815
    Abstract: Catalyst for hydrogenation of 1,3-cyclobutanediketone compound is provided, which includes a support and VIIIB group transition metal loaded thereon. The support includes a first oxide powder with a surface wrapped by a second oxide. The first oxide includes silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, or a combination thereof. The second oxide has a composition of MxAl(1-x)O(3-x)/2, M is alkaline earth metal, and x is from 0.3 to 0.7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Shu-Hua CHAN, Hsi-Yen HSU, Chiou-Hwang LEE, Ying-Chieh LEE
  • Publication number: 20170137829
    Abstract: A genetic engineered bacteria without or comprising a plurality of important metabolic enzyme related genes is provided. When the by-product or waste of fruit and vegetable is used as the culture medium, a large quantity of succinic acid or lactic acid can be produced via fermentation. A method of producing succinic acid and lactic acid using the genetic engineered bacteria is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Pei-Ching Chang, Guang-Way Jang, Hsi-Yen Hsu, Hsiang-Yuan Chu, Jhong-De Lin, Ya-Lin Lin
  • Patent number: 9399615
    Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst for hydrogenation of 4,4?-methylenedianiline (MDA), including a support, a magnesium-aluminum oxide layer covering the support, and a rhodium-ruthenium active layer loaded on the magnesium-aluminum oxide layer, wherein the rhodium and the ruthenium of the rhodium-ruthenium active layer have a weight ratio of 40:60 to 10:90. The hydrogenation catalyst can be collocated with hydrogen for hydrogenation of the MDA to form bis(para-amino cyclohexyl) methane (PACM), and the PACM contains 0 mol % to 25 mol % of (t,t)-isomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chao-Huang Chen, Chiou-Hwang Lee, Hsi-Yen Hsu
  • Publication number: 20160152549
    Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst for hydrogenation of 4,4?-methylenedianiline (MDA), including a support, a magnesium-aluminum oxide layer covering the support, and a rhodium-ruthenium active layer loaded on the magnesium-aluminum oxide layer, wherein the rhodium and the ruthenium of the rhodium-ruthenium active layer have a weight ratio of 40:60 to 10:90. The hydrogenation catalyst can be collocated with hydrogen for hydrogenation of the MDA to form bis(para-amino cyclohexyl) methane (PACM), and the PACM contains O mol % to 25 mol % of (t,t)-isomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chao-Huang CHEN, Chiou-Hwang LEE, Hsi-Yen HSU