Patents by Inventor Banglin Chen

Banglin Chen 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).

  • Publication number: 20260151727
    Abstract: Provided is a porous metal cyanide-based framework material (MCFs) with cation gating effect, along with its preparation method and application in carbon dioxide capture. The general structural formula of the framework material is Mx[M?(CN)6]y·Az·nH2O, where 0?n?10. When n?1, the crystal structure belongs to the R3c space group. When 0?n<1, the structure transforms to the P2/c space group. The framework material has a cage structure, and each cage has six hexagonal windows and six quadrilateral windows. The monovalent cations at the hexagonal windows exhibit a gating effect, which can selectively allow carbon dioxide molecules to pass through. The framework material has the highest CO2 adsorption capacity and selectivity in carbon dioxide capture, especially in the application of carbon dioxide adsorption under low pressure (?0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2026
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Bin LI, Guodong QIAN, Banglin CHEN
  • Patent number: 12503414
    Abstract: Methods of using an organic framework (OF) are provided herein, including methods of using an OF comprising a repeat unit of the formula: The OFs provided herein may be used in the separation of two or more molecules from each other. In some embodiments, the molecules are propylene and propane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, FUJIAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Banglin Chen, Zhangjing Zhang, Shengchang Xiang
  • Publication number: 20240309023
    Abstract: Provided herein is a molecular sorbent based on copper that provides high-purity separation, such as separation of ethylene from ethylene-ethane mixtures and propylene from propylene-propane mixtures. Further provided herein are compositions thereof, methods of manufacturing these, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Rasika DIAS, Anurag Noonikara POYIL, Banglin CHEN, Hui CUI
  • Publication number: 20230399277
    Abstract: Methods of using an organic framework (OF) are provided herein, including methods of using an OF comprising a repeat unit of the formula: The OFs provided herein may be used in the separation of two or more molecules from each other. In some embodiments, the molecules are propylene and propane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicants: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Fujian Normal University
    Inventors: Banglin CHEN, Zhangjing ZHANG, Shengchang XIANG
  • Patent number: 11708379
    Abstract: Methods of preparing and using a metal-organic framework (MOF) are provided herein, including methods of using an MOF comprising a repeat unit of the formula [ML]n, wherein M is a divalent metal ion and L is a ligand of the formula: The MOFs provided herein may be used in the separation of two or more molecules from each other. In some embodiments, the molecules are ethylene and ethane. In some embodiments, UTSA-280 may be synthesized from calcium oxide (CaO) or calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) and squaric acid (SA) through mechanochemical synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Banglin Chen, Rui-Biao Lin, Yanshu Shi
  • Publication number: 20220081397
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides one or more compounds of the formula: The compounds maybe used to form one or more organic frameworks that may be used in the separation of two or more molecules from each other. In some embodiments, the molecules are ethylene and ethane. In some embodiments, the organic frameworks may be used to separate one or more of these molecules with high selectivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Banglin CHEN, Zhangjing ZHANG, Shengchang XIANG
  • Publication number: 20210284661
    Abstract: Methods of preparing and using a metal-organic framework (MOF) are provided herein, including methods of using an MOF comprising a repeat unit of the formula [ML]n, wherein M is a divalent metal ion and L is a ligand of the formula: The MOFs provided herein may be used in the separation of two or more molecules from each other. In some embodiments, the molecules are ethylene and ethane. In some embodiments, UTSA-280 may be synthesized from calcium oxide (CaO) or calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) and squaric acid (SA) through mechanochemical synthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Banglin CHEN, Rui-Biao LIN, Yanshu SHI
  • Patent number: 11058985
    Abstract: A method of separating acetylene from a gas mixture comprising acetylene is provided. The method involves the use of a hybrid porous material with an affinity for acetylene adsorption. The hybrid porous material comprises a three-dimensional structure of metal species (M) and first and second linker groups (L1 and L2), wherein the metal species (M) are linked together in a first and second direction by first linker groups (L1) and are linked together in a third direction by second linker groups (L2) to form the three-dimensional structure. The hybrid porous materials may have a high selectivity for acetylene and/or a high capacity for acetylene adsorption. The method may be particularly useful for the purification of ethylene gas contaminated with acetylene during an ethylene production/purification process. The method may be particularly useful for the large scale separation of acetylene from other gases such as ethylene and carbon dioxide, during an acetylene production/purification process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO, ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Huabin Xing, Xili Cui, Michael Zaworotko, Kai Jie Chen, Banglin Chen
  • Publication number: 20200129913
    Abstract: The separation of ethane from its corresponding ethylene is a very important, challenging and energy-intensive process in the chemical industry. Herein we report a microporous metal-organic framework Fe2(O2)(dobdc) (dobdc4?: 2,5-dioxido-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate) with Fe-peroxo sites for the preferential binding of ethane over ethylene and thus highly selective separation of C2H6/C2H4. Neutron powder diffraction studies and theoretical calculations demonstrate the key role of Fe-peroxo sites for the recognition of ethane. The high performance of Fe2(O2)(dobdc) for the ethane/ethylene separation has been validated by gas sorption isotherms, ideal adsorbed solution theory calculations, simulated and experimental breakthrough curves. Through a fixed-bed column packed with this porous material, polymer-grade of ethylene (99.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Libo Li, Jinping Li, Banglin Chen
  • Patent number: 10569252
    Abstract: A metal-organic framework (MOF) and uses thereof are provided herein, including an MOF comprising a repeat unit of the formula [Zn2(H2O)L.0.5H2O]n, wherein L is a ligand of the formula: The MOFs provided herein may be used in the separation of two or more gaseous molecules from each other. In some embodiments, the gaseous molecules are carbon dioxide and acetylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignees: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, EAST CHINA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Banglin Chen, Feng Luo
  • Patent number: 10279334
    Abstract: A metal-organic framework (MOF) and uses thereof are provided herein, including MOF comprising a repeat unit of the formula [ML], wherein L is a ligand of the following formula: and M is a divalent metal such as copper. The MOFs provided herein may be used in the separation of two or more gaseous molecules from each other. In some embodiments, the gaseous molecules are ethylene and acetylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Banglin Chen, Tong-Liang Hu
  • Publication number: 20190054413
    Abstract: A method of separating acetylene from a gas mixture comprising acetylene is provided. The method involves the use of a hybrid porous material with an affinity for acetylene adsorption. The hybrid porous material comprises a three-dimensional structure of metal species (M) and first and second linker groups (L1 and L2), wherein the metal species (M) are linked together in a first and second direction by first linker groups (L1) and are linked together in a third direction by second linker groups (L2) to form the three-dimensional structure. The hybrid porous materials may have a high selectivity for acetylene and/or a high capacity for acetylene adsorption. The method may be particularly useful for the purification of ethylene gas contaminated with acetylene during an ethylene production/purification process. The method may be particularly useful for the large scale separation of acetylene from other gases such as ethylene and carbon dioxide, during an acetylene production/purification process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Huabin XING, Xili CUI, Michael ZAWOROTKO, Kai Jie CHEN, Banglin CHEN
  • Patent number: 10150095
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks (MOF) and uses thereof, including those comprising a repeat unit of the formula [Cu2L(H2O)2]-5DMF-3H2O, wherein L is a ligand of the formula: These are useful for many applications, including in the purification of hydrogen gas from production byproducts CH4 and CO2, sensing, heterogeneous catalysis, drug delivery, lithium sulfide battery, membrane and analytical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Banglin Chen, Bin Li, Hui-Min Wen
  • Publication number: 20180085733
    Abstract: A metal-organic framework (MOF) and uses thereof are provided herein, including MOF comprising a repeat unit of the formula [ML], wherein L is a ligand of the following formula: and M is a divalent metal such as copper. The MOFs provided herein may be used in the separation of two or more gaseous molecules from each other. In some embodiments, the gaseous molecules are ethylene and acetylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Banglin CHEN, Tong-Liang HU
  • Publication number: 20170341055
    Abstract: A metal-organic framework (MOF) and uses thereof are provided herein, including an MOF comprising a repeat unit of the formula [Zn2(H2O)L.0.5H2O]n, wherein L is a ligand of the formula: The MOFs provided herein may be used in the separation of two or more gaseous molecules from each other. In some embodiments, the gaseous molecules are carbon dioxide and acetylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicants: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, East China Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Banglin CHEN, Feng LUO
  • Publication number: 20170173559
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks (MOF) and uses thereof, including those comprising a repeat unit of the formula [Cu2L(H2O)2]-5DMF-3H2O, wherein L is a ligand of the formula: These are useful for many applications, including in the purification of hydrogen gas from production byproducts CH4 and CO2, sensing, heterogeneous catalysis, drug delivery, lithium sulfide battery, membrane and analytical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Banglin CHEN, Bin LI, Hui-Min WEN
  • Patent number: 9539559
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks (MOF) and uses thereof, including those comprising a repeat unit of the formula [Cu3(L1)2(H2O)3] or [Cu3(L2)2(H2O)3], wherein L1 is a ligand of the formula: (structurally represented), and where L2 is a ligand of the formula: (structurally represented). These are useful for many applications, including in the purification of hydrogen gas from production byproducts CH4 and CO2, sensing, heterogeneous catalysis, drug delivery, lithium sulfide battery, membrane and analytical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Banglin Chen, Chuande Wu
  • Patent number: 9376641
    Abstract: A 3D porous metal-organic framework and method of making are described. In some embodiments, a 3D porous metal-organic framework may be based on a trinodal (3,3,4) net of zyg topology by the self-assembly of the nonlinear hexacarboxylate (BHB) with the paddle-wheel Cu2(COO)4 cluster. Although its porosity and surface area are moderate, the open copper sites and optimal pore spaces enable the pore spaces to be fully utilized for methane storage, resulting in a high methane storage density and high absolute volumetric methane storage at room temperature and 35 bar. By the immobilization of high density open metal sites and the deliberate control of the pore space for their efficient methane storage, this porous MOF functions as an efficient media for methane and natural gas storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Banglin Chen, Zhiyong Guo
  • Patent number: 9296773
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are mixed metal-organic frameworks, Zn3(BDC)3[Cu(SalPycy)] and Zn3(CDC)3[Cu(SalPycy)], wherein BDC is 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate, CDC is 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate, and SalPyCy is a ligand of the formula: These are useful for applications such as selective gas storage, selective molecular separations, and selective detection of molecules, including enantioselective applications thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Banglin Chen, Shengchang Xiang
  • Publication number: 20150360201
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks (MOF) and uses thereof, including those comprising a repeat unit of the formula [Cu3(L1)2(H20)3] or [Cu3(L2)2(H20)3], wherein L1 is a ligand of the formula: (structurally represented), and where L2 is a ligand of the formula: (structurally represented). These are useful for many applications, including in the purification of hydrogen gas from production byproducts CH4 and C02, sensing, heterogeneous catalysis, drug delivery, lithium sulfide battery, membrane and analytical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Banglin CHEN, Chuande WU