Patents by Inventor Ian Kinloch
Ian Kinloch 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: 12000055Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of converting a carbon material to graphene, the method comprising the step of subjecting an amorphous carbon material pellet submerged in a molten inorganic material that comprises an alkaline earth halide to an electrochemical reaction in an inert atmosphere for a period of time, wherein the amorphous carbon material pellet is converted to a graphene pellet comprising graphene flakes by said reaction.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS)Inventors: Norariza Ahmad, Zulkifli Ahamid, Muzdalifah Zakaria, Mark Bissett, Ian Kinloch
-
Publication number: 20240003018Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of converting a carbon material to graphene, the method comprising the step of subjecting an amorphous carbon material pellet submerged in a molten inorganic material that comprises an alkaline earth halide to an electrochemical reaction in an inert atmosphere for a period of time, wherein the amorphous carbon material pellet is converted to a graphene pellet comprising graphene flakes by said reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Norariza AHMAD, Zulkifli AHAMID, Muzdalifah ZAKARIA, Mark BISSETT, Ian KINLOCH
-
Patent number: 11447880Abstract: Methods for the production in an electrochemical cell of metal oxide deposited graphene and/or graphite nanoplatelet structures having a thickness of less than 100 nm, in a cell having a positive electrode which is graphitic and an electrolyte comprising an intercalating anion and a metal cation, wherein the metal is selected from ruthenium, manganese, iridium, tin, and silver. The methods comprising the step of passing a current through the cell to intercalate anions into the graphitic positive electrode so as to exfoliate the graphitic positive electrode and such that the metal ion undergoes electrodeposition in the form of the corresponding metal oxide to produce the metal oxide deposited graphene and/or graphite nanoplatelet structures.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTERInventors: Andinet Ejigu, Robert A. W. Dryfe, Ian A. Kinloch
-
Patent number: 11254799Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nanocomposite materials, methods of making nanocomposites and uses of nanocomposite materials. In particular, the invention relates to composite materials which contain two-dimensional materials (e.g. graphene) in multi-layer form i.e. in a form which has a number of atomic layers. The properties of a composite material containing two-dimensional material is in multi-layer from are shown to be superior to those which contain the two-dimensional material in monolayer form.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: The University of ManchesterInventors: Ian Kinloch, Robert Young, Lei Gong
-
Publication number: 20210108317Abstract: Methods for the production in an electrochemical cell of metal oxide deposited graphene and/or graphite nanoplatelet structures having a thickness of less than 100 nm, in a cell having a positive electrode which is graphitic and an electrolyte comprising an intercalating anion and a metal cation, wherein the metal is selected from ruthenium, manganese, iridium, tin, and silver. The methods comprising the step of passing a current through the cell to intercalate anions into the graphitic positive electrode so as to exfoliate the graphitic positive electrode and such that the metal ion undergoes electrodeposition in the form of the corresponding metal oxide to produce the metal oxide deposited graphene and/or graphite nanoplatelet structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Andinet Ejigu, Robert A. W. Dryfe, Ian A. Kinloch
-
Patent number: 10961127Abstract: A method for the production of 1T-transition metal dichalcogenide few-layer nanosheets and/or monolayer nanosheets comprising electrochemical intercalation of lithium ions into a negative electrode comprising a bulk 2H-transition metal dichalcogenide to provide an intercalated electrode, and an exfoliation step comprising contacting the intercalated electrode with a protic solvent to produce 1T-transition metal dichalcogenide few-layer nanosheets and/or monolayer nanosheets. An electrochemical capacitor comprising a composite electrode comprising 1T-MoS2 nanosheets and graphene, and a method of producing a composite electrode for use in an electrochemical capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: The University of ManchesterInventors: Robert Dryfe, Andinet Ejigu, Ian Kinloch
-
Patent number: 10950774Abstract: Composite materials with thermoelectric properties and devices made from such materials are described. The thermoelectric composite material may comprise a metal oxide material and graphene or modified graphene. It has been found that the addition of graphene or modified graphene to thermoelectric metal oxide materials increases ZT. It has further been found that the ZT of the metal oxide becomes effective over a broader temperature range and at lower temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: The University of ManchesterInventors: Robert Freer, Colin Norman, Yue Lin, Deepanshu Srivastava, Ian Kinloch
-
Patent number: 10889786Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Ian Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
-
Patent number: 10549999Abstract: Methods for the production in an electrochemical cell of graphene and graphite nanoplatelet structures having a thickness of less than 100 nm in a cell having a negative electrode which is graphitic and an electrolyte which consists of ions in a solvent, where the cations are sulfur-containing ions or phosphorus containing ions, wherein the method comprises the step of passing a current through the cell to intercalate ions into the graphitic negative electrode so as to exfoliate the graphitic negative electrode.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTERInventors: Amr Abdelkader, Ian Kinloch, Robert Dryfe
-
Publication number: 20190352190Abstract: A method for the production of 1T-transition metal dichalcogenide few-layer nanosheets and/or monolayer nanosheets comprising electrochemical intercalation of lithium ions into a negative electrode comprising a bulk 2H-transition metal dichalcogenide to provide an intercalated electrode, and an exfoliation step comprising contacting the intercalated electrode with a protic solvent to produce 1T-transition metal dichalcogenide few-layer nano sheets and/or monolayer nanosheets. An electrochemical capacitor comprising a composite electrode comprising 1T-MoS2 nanosheets and graphene, and a method of producing a composite electrode for use in an electrochemical capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: The University of ManchesterInventors: Robert Dryfe, Andinet Ejigu, Ian Kinloch
-
Patent number: 10415144Abstract: A method for the production of graphene oxide and/or graphite oxide nanoplatelet structures having a thickness of less than 100 nm in an electrochemical cell, the cell comprising: (a) a positive electrode that is graphitic; (b) a negative electrode that may be graphitic or another material; (c) an electrolyte including: (i) organic anions in a solvent; (ii) non-oxidant polyatomic anions in a solution; and/or (ii) polyatomic anions in a solvent wherein the electrolyte has a hydrogen ion concentration of <1×10?1 mol dm?3; wherein the method comprises the step of passing a current through the cell to intercalate the anions into the graphitic positive electrode so as to exfoliate the graphitic positive electrode.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: The University of ManchesterInventors: Amr Abdelkader, Ian Kinloch, Robert Dryfe
-
Publication number: 20190264337Abstract: A method for the production of functionalised graphene and/or functionalised graphite nanoplatelet structures having a thickness of less than 100 nm in an electrochemical cell from graphite using a diazonium (R—N2+) species. The graphite is exfoliated and contemporaneously functionalised.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: The University of ManchesterInventors: Robert Dryfe, Ian Kinloch, Andinet Ejigu
-
Publication number: 20180362905Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre CATLIN, Rachid BEN MOUSSA, Timothy Bernard William KROESE, Charles Rupert GILLHAM, James Ian Kinloch, David John SMITH, Alison Lesley MAIN, Helen VARLEY
-
Publication number: 20180312983Abstract: A method for the production of non-carbon-based 2D materials and/or non-carbon-based 2D material nanoplatelet structures having a thickness of less than 100 nm in an electrochemical cell having a negative electrode which comprises a non-carbon-based bulk 2D material and an electronically conducting material such as a metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: The University of ManchesterInventors: Ian Kinloch, Robert Dryfe, Amr Abdelkader
-
Publication number: 20180282164Abstract: Methods for the production in an electrochemical cell of graphene and graphite nanoplatelet structures having a thickness of less than 100 nm in a cell having a negative electrode which is graphitic and an electrolyte which consists of ions in a solvent, where the cations are sulfur-containing ions or phosphorus containing ions, wherein the method comprises the step of passing a current through the cell to intercalate ions into the graphitic negative electrode so as to exfoliate the graphitic negative electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Amr Abdelkader, Ian Kinloch, Robert Dryfe
-
Patent number: 10081786Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Ian Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
-
Publication number: 20180251377Abstract: The invention relates to aerogels of two-dimensional materials such as graphene. This invention particularly relates to methods of making said aerogels by room temperature freeze casting (RTFC).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Brian DERBY, Ian KINLOCH, Mark BISSETT, Gabriel CASANO CARNICER, Yue LIN
-
Publication number: 20160298244Abstract: A method for the production of graphene oxide and/or graphite oxide nanoplatelet structures having a thickness of less than 100 nm in an electrochemical cell, the cell comprising: (a) a positive electrode that is graphitic; (b) a negative electrode that may be graphitic or another material; (c) an electrolyte including: (i) organic anions in a solvent; (ii) non-oxidant polyatomic anions in a solution; and/or (ii) polyatomic anions in a solvent wherein the electrolyte has a hydrogen ion concentration of <1×10?1 mol dm?3; wherein the method comprises the step of passing a current through the cell to intercalate the anions into the graphitic positive electrode so as to exfoliate the graphitic positive electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Amr Abdelkader, Ian Kinloch, Robert Dryfe
-
Publication number: 20160257914Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre CATLIN, Rachid BEN MOUSSA, Timothy Bernard William KROESE, Charles Rupert GILLHAM, James Ian Kinloch, David John SMITH, Alison Lesley MAIN, Helen VARLEY
-
Patent number: 9434916Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: The Procter & gamble CompanyInventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Ian Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley