Patents by Inventor Pradeep K. Agrawal

Pradeep K. Agrawal 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).

  • Catalyst compositions for converting syngas to produce higher alcohols
    Patent number: 9636665
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions for production of higher alcohols comprise a hydrotalcite or hydrotalcite-like support impregnated with molybdenum and an alkali metal. When the compositions are used to convert syngas, selectivity to higher (C2+) alcohols is increased in comparison to conversions accomplished over many other catalyst systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Jones, Pradeep K. Agrawal, Tien Thao Nguyen
  • Carbon-supported catalysts for production of higher alcohols from syngas
    Patent number: 8999876
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising molybdenum, sulfur and an alkali metal ion supported on a nanofibrous, mesoporous carbon molecular sieve are useful for converting syngas to higher alcohols. The compositions are produced via impregnation and may enhance selectivity to ethanol in particular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Jones, Pradeep K. Agrawal, Tien Thao Nguyen
  • CARBON-SUPPORTED CATALYSTS FOR PRODUCTION OF HIGHER ALCOHOLS FROM SYNGAS
    Publication number: 20130245137
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising molybdenum, sulfur and an alkali metal ion supported on a nanofibrous, mesoporous carbon molecular sieve are useful for converting syngas to higher alcohols. The compositions are produced via impregnation and may enhance selectivity to ethanol in particular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Jones, Pradeep K. Agrawal, Tien Thao Nguyen
  • CATALYST COMPOSITIONS FOR CONVERTING SYNGAS TO PRODUCE HIGHER ALCOHOLS
    Publication number: 20130245328
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions for production of higher alcohols comprise a hydrotalcite or hydrotalcite-like support impregnated with molybdenum and an alkali metal. When the compositions are used to convert syngas, selectivity to higher (C2+) alcohols is increased in comparison to conversions accomplished over many other catalyst systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Jones, Pradeep K. Agrawal, Tien Thao Nguyen
  • Molecular mass enhancement of biological feedstocks
    Patent number: 8236972
    Abstract: The instant invention involves a process for enhancing molecular mass of biomass reactants. The process comprises first forming a substituted or unsubstituted furfural from a biomass. The substituted or unsubstituted furfural is then reacted with an activated methylene compound in the presence of a catalyst and, if desired, a solvent to form a Knoevenagel product. The product may then be hydrogenated to products containing an alcohol, ether, aldehyde, or ketone functional groups or to an olefinic or aliphatic species wherein as much as all of the oxygen and/or nitrogen has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Travis J. C. Hoskins, Carsten Sievers, Pradeep K. Agrawal, Christopher W. Jones
  • Hydrogen production from biomass
    Patent number: 7972587
    Abstract: Briefly described, methods of generating (H2) from a biomass and the like, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Jones, Pradeep K. Agrawal
  • MOLECULAR MASS ENHANCEMENT OF BIOLOGICAL FEEDSTOCKS
    Publication number: 20100029926
    Abstract: The instant invention involves a process for enhancing molecular mass of biomass reactants. The process comprises first forming a substituted or unsubstituted furfural from a biomass. The substituted or unsubstituted furfural is then reacted with an activated methylene compound in the presence of a catalyst and, if desired, a solvent to form a Knoevenagel product. The product may then be hydrogenated to products containing an alcohol, ether, aldehyde, or ketone functional groups or to an olefinic or aliphatic species wherein as much as all of the oxygen and/or nitrogen has been removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Travis J. C. Hoskins, Carsten Sievers, Pradeep K. Agrawal, Christopher W. Jones