Patents by Inventor Mark D. Allendorf
Mark D. Allendorf 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).
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Patent number: 11940576Abstract: Various technologies presented herein relate to a method and equipment for detecting both airborne radioisotope and molecular effluent gases. Multi-Axis Sensing can be conducted by utilizing a pressurized MOF sorbent, such as a scintillating Metal-Organic Frameworks (S-MOFs). These MOFs are crystalline nanoporous materials that have synthetic versatility that allow adjustment of pore size, chemical environment, and luminescence properties. A method for detecting an analyte in a fluid sample is provided that comprises: loading a sorbent with a sample fluid, wherein the sorbent comprises a MOF material; pressurizing the sample fluid to increase the fluid in the sorbent thereby making a pressurized sorbent; and detecting ionizing radiation or a chemical property of the analyte in the pressurized sorbent.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Mark D. Allendorf, Fred Patrick Doty
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Patent number: 10800891Abstract: A process for valorization of lignin includes the steps of mixing lignin; a MOF catalyst metalated with a metal atom selected from the group consisting of Fe, Mn, Co, Cu, or Ni, and combinations thereof; an oxidizing agent; and an aqueous solvent. The product of this process, a charged polyacid-containing species derived from lignin, may be included in a dispersion with a dispersible particulate material, and an aqueous dispersing medium.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Michael S. Kent, Mark D. Allendorf, Vitalie Stavila
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Publication number: 20190062293Abstract: Methods of processing lignocellulose using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to form renewable platform chemicals that may be used as initial feedstock are provided. Metal-organic frameworks react with Provide lignocellulosic derivative lignocellulosic derivatives such as glucose and fructose to form 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) with high yield and high selectivity for FIMF production.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Noppadon Sathitsuksanoh, Mark D. Allendorf, Anthe George, Robert Jansen, Kirsty Leong, Blake A. Simmons, Seema Singh, Philip Travisano, III
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Patent number: 9718748Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of employing a metal-organic framework (MOF) as a catalyst for cleaving chemical bonds. In particular instances, the MOF results in selective bond cleavage that results in hydrogenolyzis. Furthermore, the MOF catalyst can be reused in multiple cycles. Such MOF-based catalysts can be useful, e.g., to convert biomass components.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Allendorf, Vitalie Stavila
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Patent number: 9711743Abstract: A device including a porous metal organic framework (MOF) disposed between two terminals, the device including a first state wherein the MOF is infiltrated by a guest species to form an electrical path between the terminals and a second state wherein the electrical conductivity of the MOF is less than the electrical conductivity in the first state. A method including switching a porous metal organic framework (MOF) between two terminals from a first state wherein a metal site in the MOF is infiltrated by a guest species that is capable of charge transfer to a second state wherein the MOF is less electrically conductive than in the first state.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Mark D. Allendorf, Albert Alec Talin, Francois Leonard, Vitalie Stavila
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Patent number: 9662632Abstract: A method including exposing a gas mixture comprising a noble gas to a metal organic framework (MOF), including an organic electron donor and an adsorbent bed operable to adsorb a noble gas from a mixture of gases, the adsorbent bed including a metal organic framework (MOF) including an organic electron donor.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Allendorf, Jeffery A. Greathouse, Chad Staiger
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Patent number: 9546887Abstract: A sensor device including a sensor substrate; and a thin film comprising a porous metal organic framework (MOF) on the substrate that presents more than one transduction mechanism when exposed to an analyte. A method including exposing a porous metal organic framework (MOF) on a substrate to an analyte; and identifying more than one transduction mechanism in response to the exposure to the analyte.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Albert Alec Talin, Mark D. Allendorf, Francois Leonard, Vitalie Stavila
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Patent number: 9428525Abstract: A composition including a porous metal organic framework (MOF) including an open metal site and a guest species capable of charge transfer that can coordinate with the open metal site, wherein the composition is electrically conductive. A method including infiltrating a porous metal organic framework (MOF) including an open metal site with a guest species that is capable of charge transfer; and coordinating the guest species to the open metal site to form a composition including an electrical conductivity greater than an electrical conductivity of the MOF.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Albert Alec Talin, Mark D. Allendorf, Vitalie Stavila, Francois Leonard
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Publication number: 20160229873Abstract: A composition including a porous metal organic framework (MOF) including an open metal site and a guest species capable of charge transfer that can coordinate with the open metal site, wherein the composition is electrically conductive. A method including infiltrating a porous metal organic framework (MOF) including an open metal site with a guest species that is capable of charge transfer; and coordinating the guest species to the open metal site to form a composition including an electrical conductivity greater than an electrical conductivity of the MOF.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Albert Alec Talin, Mark D. Allendorf, Vitalie Stavila, Francois Leonard
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Patent number: 9346831Abstract: A composition including a porous metal organic framework (MOF) including an open metal site and a guest species capable of charge transfer that can coordinate with the open metal site, wherein the composition is electrically conductive. A method including infiltrating a porous metal organic framework (MOF) including an open metal site with a guest species that is capable of charge transfer; and coordinating the guest species to the open metal site to form a composition including an electrical conductivity greater than an electrical conductivity of the MOF.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Albert Alec Talin, Mark D. Allendorf, Vitalie Stavila, Francois Leonard
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Patent number: 9347923Abstract: A method including exposing a mixture of a porous metal organic framework (MOF) and a polymer to a predetermined molecular species, wherein the MOF has an open metal site for the predetermined molecular species and the polymer has a porosity for the predetermined molecular species; and detecting a color change of the MOF in the presence of the predetermined molecular species. A method including combining a porous metal organic framework (MOF) and a polymer, wherein the MOF has an open metal site for a predetermined molecular species and the polymer has a porosity for the predetermined molecular species. An article of manufacture including a mixture of a porous metal organic framework (MOF) and a polymer, wherein the MOF has an open metal site for a predetermined molecular species and the polymer has a porosity for the predetermined molecular species.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Allendorf, Albert Alec Talin
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Patent number: 9329154Abstract: Sensing devices based on a surface acoustic wave (“SAW”) device coated with an absorbent crystalline or amorphous layer for detecting at least one chemical analyte in a gaseous carrier. Methods for detecting the presence of a chemical analyte in a gaseous carrier using such devices are also disclosed. The sensing devices and methods for their use may be configured for sensing chemical analytes selected from the group consisting of water vapor, carbon dioxide, methanol, ethanol, carbon monoxide, nitric oxide, nitrous oxide, organic amines, organic compounds containing NO2 groups, halogenated hydrocarbons, acetone, hexane, toluene, isopropanol, alcohols, alkanes, alkenes, benzene, functionalized aromatics, ammonia (NH3), phosgene (COCl2), sulfur mustard, nerve agents, sulfur dioxide, tetrahydrofuran (THF) and methyltertbutyl ether (MTBE) and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Allendorf, Alex Robinson
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Patent number: 8904850Abstract: We have demonstrated that a surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor coated with a nanoporous framework material (NFM) film can perform ultrasensitive water vapor detection at concentrations in air from 0.05 to 12,000 ppmv at 1 atmosphere pressure. The method is extendable to other MEMS-based sensors, such as microcantilevers, or to quartz crystal microbalance sensors. We identify a specific NFM that provides high sensitivity and selectivity to water vapor. However, our approach is generalizable to detection of other species using NFM to provide sensitivity and selectivity.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Allendorf, Alex L. Robinson
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Patent number: 8853651Abstract: Doped luminescent materials are provided for converting excited triplet states to radiative hybrid states. The doped materials may be used to conduct pulse shape discrimination (PSD) using luminescence generated by harvested excited triplet states. The doped materials may also be used to detect particles using spectral shape discrimination (SSD).Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: F. Patrick Doty, Mark D. Allendorf, Patrick L. Feng
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Patent number: 8065904Abstract: We describe the use of coordination polymers (CP) as coatings on microcantilevers for the detection of chemical analytes. CP exhibit changes in unit cell parameters upon adsorption of analytes, which will induce a stress in a static microcantilever upon which a CP layer is deposited. We also describe fabrication methods for depositing CP layers on surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Mark D. Allendorf, Peter J. Hesketh
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Patent number: 7985868Abstract: We describe the preparation and characterization of two zinc hybrid luminescent structures based on the flexible and emissive linker molecule, trans-(4-R,4?-R?) stilbene, where R and R? are mono- or poly-coordinating groups, which retain their luminescence within these solid materials. For example, reaction of trans-4,4?-stilbenedicarboxylic acid and zinc nitrate in the solvent dimethylformamide (DMF) yielded a dense 2-D network featuring zinc in both octahedral and tetrahedral coordination environments connected by trans-stilbene links. Similar reaction in diethylformamide (DEF) at higher temperatures resulted in a porous, 3-D framework structure consisting of two interpenetrating cubic lattices, each featuring basic to zinc carboxylate vertices joined by trans-stilbene, analogous to the isoreticular MOF (IRMOF) series. We demonstrate that the optical properties of both embodiments correlate directly with the local ligand environments observed in the crystal structures.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Christina A. Bauer, Mark D. Allendorf, F. Patrick Doty, Blake A. Simmons
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Publication number: 20110108738Abstract: Doped luminescent materials are provided for converting excited triplet states to radiative hybrid states. The doped materials may be used to conduct pulse shape discrimination (PSD) using luminescence generated by harvested excited triplet states. The doped materials may also be used to detect particles using spectral shape discrimination (SSD).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: F. Patrick Doty, Mark D. Allendorf, Patrick L. Feng
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Patent number: 7027150Abstract: Corrosion of refractory silica brick and air quality issues due to particulate emissions are two important glass manufacturing issues that have been tied to sodium vapor and its transport throughout the melt tank. Knowledge of the relationship between tank operating conditions and tank atmosphere sodium levels are therefore important considerations in correcting corrosion and air quality issues. However, until recently direct quantitative measurements of sodium levels has been limited to extractive sampling methods followed by laboratory analysis. Excimer laser induced fragmentation (ELIF) fluorescence spectroscopy is a technique that permits the measurement of volatilized NaOH in high temperature environments on a timescale of less than one second. The development of this method and the construction of field-portable instrumentation for glass furnace applications are herein disclosed. The method is shown to be effective in full-scale industrial settings.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Sandia National LaboratoriesInventors: Steven F. Rice, Mark D. Allendorf