Patents by Inventor Vivekanand Kumar
Vivekanand Kumar 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: 11968981Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-viral nanoformulation suitable for diverse surface application in form of hydrogel based nanoemulsion, or an aerosol spray. The present invention discloses incorporation of nanomaterials such as functionalized carbon quantum dots (F-CQDs), copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) or silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) into the hydrogel (HG) scaffold to act as chemical barrier and anti-viral agent against SARS-CoV-2 or Escherichia coli: phage MS2. The nanoformulation is coated on personal protective equipment's (PPE) and different surfaces such as glass, steel and plastic to control viral infection including corona virus infection.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITEDInventors: Mani Gajendiran, Ruchi Jain, Arjyabaran Sinha, Koushik Bhowmik, Om Parkash, Mukesh Kumar Vyas, Jyotiranjan Ota, Samik Kumar Hait, Vivekanand Kagdiyal, Deepak Saxena, Sankara Sri Venkata Ramakumar
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Publication number: 20230286826Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mixed metal oxide powder is provided. The method includes steps of mixing two or more metal precursors in a solvent to form a dispersion of the metal precursors in the solvent; drying the dispersion to obtain a dried mixed metal precursor powder; jet milling the dried mixed metal precursor powder to obtain particles having a size distribution in a range of 0.2-20 micrometers; and exposing the particles to a hydrocarbon flame or oxygen plasma to provide the mixed metal oxide powder. Mixed metal oxide powders produced by the disclosed methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Mahendra Kumar Sunkara, Vivekanand Kumar, Tu Q. Nguyen
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Patent number: 11591226Abstract: The present development is a process to produce commodity chemicals such as methanol and syngas using an integrated plasma catalysis technology. The method comprises providing a fixed or fluidized bed reactor having a microwave plasma flame and a catalyst bed with a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is an alloyed bimetallic nanowire. In the process, the plasma flame fluidizes the catalyst thereby producing a more effective catalyst than the non-fluidized catalyst. It is anticipated that the reactor can have a throughput capacity of up to 30 Lpm/kW and can be effective for the conversion of CO2, CH4, air, water, and combinations thereof, through reactions such as pure CO2 splitting, reverse water gas shift (RWGS) for CO production, methanol synthesis, and plasma reforming of methane, thereby making a system that would be attractive for small GTL units.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Advanced Energy Materials, LLCInventors: Mahendra Sunkara, Sivakumar Vasireddy, Vivekanand Kumar, Juan He, Tu Nguyen, Veerendra Atla
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Patent number: 11306261Abstract: The present development is a metal particle coated nanowire catalyst for use in the hydrodesulfurization of fuels and a process for the production of the catalyst. The catalyst comprises titanium(IV) oxide nanowires wherein the nanowires are produced by exposure of a TiO2—KOH paste to microwave radiation. Metal particles selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, tungsten, or a combination thereof, are impregnated on the metal oxide nanowire surface. The metal impregnated nanowires are sulfided to produce catalytically-active metal particles on the surface of the nanowires The catalysts of the present invention are intended for use in the removal of thiophenic sulfur from liquid fuels through a hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process in a fixed bed reactor. The presence of nanowires improves the HDS activity and reduces the sintering effect, therefore, the sulfur removal efficiency increases.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventors: Mahendra K. Sunkara, Sivakumar Vasireddy, Juan He, Vivekanand Kumar
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Patent number: 11183682Abstract: The present development is a process for the preparation of nanowire synthesis, coatings and uses thereof. Lithium titanate (LTO) nanowires are synthesized using a continuous hydrocarbon/plasma flame process technology combined with the dry impregnation method. The resulting LTO nanowires can be used as electro active anode materials for lithium ion batteries. The coating parameters, such as thickness, porosity of the film, packing density, and viscosity are controlled using the length of the nanowires, calendaring pressure, and slurry composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Advanced Energy Materials, LLCInventors: Mahendra Kumar Sunkara, Vivekanand Kumar, Veerendra Atla
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Patent number: 11180702Abstract: The present development is a metal particle coated nanowire catalyst for use in the hydrodesulfurization of fuels and a process for the production of the catalyst. The catalyst comprises titanium(IV) oxide nanowires wherein the nanowires are produced by exposure of a TiO2—KOH paste to microwave radiation. Metal particles selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, tungsten, or a combination thereof, are impregnated on the metal oxide nanowire surface. The metal impregnated nanowires are sulfided to produce catalytically-active metal particles on the surface of the nanowires The catalysts of the present invention are intended for use in the removal of thiophenic sulfur from liquid fuels through a hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process in a fixed bed reactor. The presence of nanowires improves the HDS activity and reduces the sintering effect, therefore, the sulfur removal efficiency increases.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Advanced Energy Materials, LLCInventors: Mahendra K. Sunkara, Sivakumar Vasireddy, Juan He, Vivekanand Kumar
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Publication number: 20200231883Abstract: The present development is a metal particle coated nanowire catalyst for use in the hydrodesulfurization of fuels and a process for the production of the catalyst. The catalyst comprises titanium(IV) oxide nanowires wherein the nanowires are produced by exposure of a TiO2—KOH paste to microwave radiation. Metal particles selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, tungsten, or a combination thereof, are impregnated on the metal oxide nanowire surface. The metal impregnated nanowires are sulfided to produce catalytically-active metal particles on the surface of the nanowires The catalysts of the present invention are intended for use in the removal of thiophenic sulfur from liquid fuels through a hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process in a fixed bed reactor. The presence of nanowires improves the HDS activity and reduces the sintering effect, therefore, the sulfur removal efficiency increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Mahendra K. Sunkara, Sivakumar Vasireddy, Juan He, Vivekanand Kumar
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Publication number: 20200181510Abstract: The present development is a metal particle coated nanowire catalyst for use in the hydrodesulfurization of fuels and a process for the production of the catalyst. The catalyst comprises titanium(IV) oxide nanowires wherein the nanowires are produced by exposure of a TiO2—KOH paste to microwave radiation. Metal particles selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, tungsten, or a combination thereof, are impregnated on the metal oxide nanowire surface. The metal impregnated nanowires are sulfided to produce catalytically-active metal particles on the surface of the nanowires The catalysts of the present invention are intended for use in the removal of thiophenic sulfur from liquid fuels through a hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process in a fixed bed reactor. The presence of nanowires improves the HDS activity and reduces the sintering effect, therefore, the sulfur removal efficiency increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Mahendra K. Sunkara, Sivakumar Vasireddy, Juan He, Vivekanand Kumar
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Patent number: 10584289Abstract: The present development is a metal particle coated nanowire catalyst for use in the hydrodesulfurization of fuels and a process for the production of the catalyst. The catalyst comprises titanium(IV) oxide nanowires wherein the nanowires are produced by exposure of a TiO2—KOH paste to microwave radiation. Metal particles selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, tungsten, or a combination thereof, are impregnated on the metal oxide nanowire surface. The metal impregnated nanowires are sulfided to produce catalytically-active metal particles on the surface of the nanowires The catalysts of the present invention are intended for use in the removal of thiophenic sulfur from liquid fuels through a hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process in a fixed bed reactor. The presence of nanowires improves the HDS activity and reduces the sintering effect, therefore, the sulfur removal efficiency increases.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Advanced Energy MaterialsInventors: Mahendra K. Sunkara, Sivakumar Vasireddy, Juan He, Vivekanand Kumar
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Publication number: 20200075932Abstract: The present development is a process for the preparation of nanowire synthesis, coatings and uses thereof. Lithium titanate (LTO) nanowires are synthesized using a continuous hydrocarbon/plasma flame process technology combined with the dry impregnation method. The resulting LTO nanowires can be used as electro active anode materials for lithium ion batteries. The coating parameters, such as thickness, porosity of the film, packing density, and viscosity are controlled using the length of the nanowires, calendaring pressure, and slurry composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Mahendra Kumar Sunkara, Vivekanand Kumar, Veerendra Atla
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Publication number: 20180187094Abstract: The present development is a metal particle coated nanowire catalyst for use in the hydrodesulfurization of fuels and a process for the production of the catalyst. The catalyst comprises titanium(IV) oxide nanowires wherein the nanowires are produced by exposure of a TiO2—KOH paste to microwave radiation. Metal particles selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, tungsten, or a combination thereof, are impregnated on the metal oxide nanowire surface. The metal impregnated nanowires are sulfided to produce catalytically-active metal particles on the surface of the nanowires The catalysts of the present invention are intended for use in the removal of thiophenic sulfur from liquid fuels through a hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process in a fixed bed reactor. The presence of nanowires improves the HDS activity and reduces the sintering effect, therefore, the sulfur removal efficiency increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: Advanced Energy Materials, LLCInventors: Mahendra K. Sunkara, Sivakumar Vasireddy, Juan He, Vivekanand Kumar
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Patent number: 9630162Abstract: A reactor and method for production of nanostructures, including metal oxide nanowires or nanoparticles, are provided. The reactor includes a regulated metal powder delivery system in communication with a dielectric tube; a plasma-forming gas inlet, whereby a plasma-forming gas is delivered substantially longitudinally into the dielectric tube; a sheath gas inlet, whereby a sheath gas is delivered into the dielectric tube; and a microwave energy generator coupled to the dielectric tube, whereby microwave energy is delivered into a plasma-forming gas. The method for producing nanostructures includes providing a reactor to form nanostructures and collecting the formed nanostructures, optionally from a filter located downstream of the dielectric tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Mahendra Kumar Sunkara, Jeong H. Kim, Vivekanand Kumar
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Patent number: 9409141Abstract: A method of synthesizing a metal oxide nanowire includes the steps of: combining an amount of a transition metal or a transition metal oxide with an amount of an alkali metal compound to produce a mixture; activating a plasma discharge reactor to create a plasma discharge; exposing the mixture to the plasma discharge for a first predetermined time period such that transition metal oxide nanowires are formed; contacting the transition metal oxide nanowires with an acid solution such that an alkali metal ion is exchanged for a hydrogen ion on each of the transition metal oxide nanowires; and exposing the transition metal oxide nanowires to the plasma discharge for a second predetermined time period to thermally anneal the transition metal oxide nanowires. Transition metal oxide nanowires produced using the synthesis methods described herein are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: University of Louisville Research FoundationInventors: Mahendra Kumar Sunkara, Vivekanand Kumar, Jeong H. Kim, Ezra Lee Clark
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Publication number: 20130017145Abstract: A method of synthesizing a metal oxide nanowire includes the steps of: combining an amount of a transition metal or a transition metal oxide with an amount of an alkali metal compound to produce a mixture; activating a plasma discharge reactor to create a plasma discharge; exposing the mixture to the plasma discharge for a first predetermined time period such that transition metal oxide nanowires are formed; contacting the transition metal oxide nanowires with an acid solution such that an alkali metal ion is exchanged for a hydrogen ion on each of the transition metal oxide nanowires; and exposing the transition metal oxide nanowires to the plasma discharge for a second predetermined time period to thermally anneal the transition metal oxide nanowires. Transition metal oxide nanowires produced using the synthesis methods described herein are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: Mahendra Kumar Sunkara, Vivekanand Kumar, Jeong H. Kim, Ezra Lee Clark
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Publication number: 20120027955Abstract: A reactor and method for production of nanostructures produces, for example, metal oxide nanowires or nanoparticles. The reactor includes a metal powder delivery system wherein the metal powder delivery system includes a funnel in communication with a dielectric tube; a plasma-forming gas inlet, whereby a plasma-forming gas is delivered substantially longitudinally into the dielectric tube; a sheath gas inlet, whereby a sheath gas is delivered into the dielectric tube; and a microwave energy generator coupled to the dielectric tube, whereby microwave energy is delivered into a plasma-forming gas. The method for producing nanostructures includes delivering a plasma-forming gas substantially longitudinally into a dielectric tube; delivering a sheath gas into the tube; forming a plasma from the plasma-forming gas by applying microwave energy to the plasma-forming gas; delivering a metal powder into the dielectric tube; and reacting the metal powder within the plasma to form metal oxide nanostructures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Mahendra Kumar Sunkara, Jeong H. Kim, Vivekanand Kumar