Patents by Inventor Emily Barton Cole
Emily Barton Cole 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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Publication number: 20230166974Abstract: High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Clive P. Bosnyak, Jerzy Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Patent number: 11554957Abstract: High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Clive P. Bosnyak, Jerzy Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Publication number: 20210300760Abstract: High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Clive P. Bosnyak, Jerzy Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Publication number: 20210179880Abstract: The present application pertains to dispersions comprising oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes and high-surface area carbon nanotubes. The oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes comprise an interior and exterior surface, each surface comprising an interior surface oxidized species content and an exterior surface oxidized species content. The interior surface oxidized species content differs from the exterior surface oxidized species content by at least 20%, and as high as 100%. The high-surface area nanotubes are generally single-wall nanotubes. The BET surface area of the high-surface area nanotubes is from about 550 m2/g to about 1500 m2/g according to ASTM D6556-16. The aspect ratio is at least about 500 up to about 6000. The dispersions comprise from about 0.1 to about 30% by weight nanotubes based on the total weight of the dispersion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak, Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Jerry Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Publication number: 20210047185Abstract: High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, species of oxygen containing species levels, types and/or content on either or both of the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to none inner tube surface oxygen containing species, or differing amounts and/or types of oxygen containing species between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces or amongst the carbon nanotubes. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes or their assemblages may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Clive P. Bosnyak, Jerzy Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Publication number: 20200369522Abstract: High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Clive P. Bosnyak, Jerzy Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Publication number: 20190017183Abstract: A system and method for reducing carbon dioxide in an electrochemical cell comprising a first cell compartment, a second cell compartment, and a membrane positioned between the first cell compartment and the second cell compartment is disclosed. The method may include introducing a feed containing a carbon dioxide gas and a feed of catholyte at a cathode positioned in the first cell compartment, in which the cathode contains a gas diffusion electrode comprising a carbon cloth or graphitized carbon weave and wherein the carbon dioxide gas is directed through carbon fibers of the carbon cloth or graphitized carbon weave. The method may further include introducing a feed of anolyte at an anode positioned in the second cell compartment and applying an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode of the electrochemical cell to thereby reduce the carbon dioxide to a reduction product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Emily Barton Cole, Rishi Parajuli, Setrak Tanielyan, Santosh R. More, Balaraju Miryala, Julia L. Krasovic
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Patent number: 10119196Abstract: A method for electrochemical production of synthesis gas from carbon dioxide is disclosed. The method generally includes steps (A) to (C). Step (A) may bubble the carbon dioxide into a solution of an electrolyte and a catalyst in a divided electrochemical cell. The divided electrochemical cell may include an anode in a first cell compartment and a cathode in a second cell compartment. The cathode generally reduces the carbon dioxide into a plurality of components. Step (B) may establish a molar ratio of the components in the synthesis gas by adjusting at least one of (i) a cathode material and (ii) a surface morphology of the cathode. Step (C) may separate the synthesis gas from the solution.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Avantium Knowledge Centre B.V.Inventors: Narayanappa Sivasankar, Emily Barton Cole, Kyle Teamey
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Patent number: 9970117Abstract: A method for heterocycle catalyzed electrochemical reduction of a carbonyl compound is disclosed. The method generally includes steps (A) to (C). Step (A) may introduce the carbonyl compound into a solution of an electrolyte and a heterocycle catalyst in a divided electrochemical cell. The divided electrochemical cell may include an anode in a first cell compartment and a cathode in a second cell compartment. The cathode generally reduces the carbonyl compound to at least one aldehyde compound. Step (B) may vary which of the aldehyde compounds is produced by adjusting one or more of (i) a cathode material, (ii) the electrolyte, (iii) the heterocycle catalyst, (iv) a pH level and (v) an electrical potential. Step (C) may separate the aldehyde compounds from the solution.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignees: Princeton University, Avantium Knowledge Centre B.V.Inventors: Emily Barton Cole, Andrew B. Bocarsly
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Patent number: 9873951Abstract: The present disclosure the present disclosure is directed to an electrochemical cell including an exterior pressure vessel, the exterior pressure vessel including a cylindrical body, a first end removably fastened to the cylindrical body to cover a first opening of the cylindrical body and a second end removably fastened to the cylindrical body to cover a second opening of the cylindrical body. The electrochemical cell may further include high surface area electrodes which may be configured to operate at high pressures, such as in the range of 2 to 100 atmospheres or more.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Avantium Knowledge Centre B.V.Inventors: Jerry J. Kaczur, Narayanappa Sivasankar, Emily Barton Cole
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Patent number: 9309599Abstract: Methods and systems for heterocycle catalyzed carbonylation and hydroformylation with carbon dioxide are disclosed. A method may include, but is not limited to, steps (A) to (D). Step (A) may introduce water to a first compartment of an electrochemical cell. The first compartment may include an anode. Step (B) may introduce carbon dioxide to a second compartment of the electrochemical cell. The second compartment may include a solution of an electrolyte, a heterocyclic catalyst, and a cathode. Step (C) may introduce a second reactant to the second compartment of the electrochemical cell. Step (D) may apply an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode in the electrochemical cell sufficient to induce liquid phase carbonylation or hydroformylation to form a product mixture.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Liquid Light, Inc.Inventors: Narayanappa Sivasankar, Emily Barton Cole, Kyle Teamey
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Patent number: 9267212Abstract: The present disclosure is a method and system for production of oxalic acid and oxalic acid reduction products. The production of oxalic acid and oxalic acid reduction products may include the electrochemical conversion of CO2 to oxalate and oxalic acid. The method and system for production of oxalic acid and oxalic acid reduction products may further include the acidification of oxalate to oxalic acid, the purification of oxalic acid and the hydrogenation of oxalic acid to produce oxalic acid reduction products.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Liquid Light, Inc.Inventors: Zbigniew Twardowski, Emily Barton Cole, Jerry J. Kaczur, Kyle Teamey, Kate A. Keets, Rishi Parajuli, Alexander Bauer, Narayanappa Sivasankar, George Leonard, Theodore J. Kramer, Paul Majsztrik, Yizu Zhu
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Patent number: 9222179Abstract: A method for purification of carbon dioxide from a mixture of gases is disclosed. The method generally includes steps (A) and (B). Step (A) may bubble the gases into a solution of an electrolyte and a catalyst in an electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell may include an anode in a first cell compartment and a cathode in a second cell compartment. The cathode generally reduces the carbon dioxide into one or more compounds. The anode may oxidize at least one of the compounds into the carbon dioxide. Step (B) may separate the carbon dioxide from the solution.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Liquid Light, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Teamey, Emily Barton Cole, Narayanappa Sivasankar, Andrew B. Bocarsly
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Publication number: 20150337444Abstract: Methods and systems for electrochemical production of butanol are disclosed. A method may include, but is not limited to, steps (A) to (D). Step (A) may introduce water to a first compartment of an electrochemical cell. The first compartment may include an anode. Step (B) may introduce carbon dioxide to a second compartment of the electrochemical cell. The second compartment may include a solution of an electrolyte, a catalyst, and a cathode. Step (C) may apply an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode in the electrochemical cell sufficient for the cathode to reduce the carbon dioxide to a product mixture. Step (D) may separate butanol from the product mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Emily Barton Cole, Kyle Teamey, Andrew B. Bocarsly, Narayanappa Sivasankar
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Patent number: 9175409Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for reducing carbon dioxide into a carbon based product. The system includes an electrochemical cell having a cathode region which includes a cathode and a non-aqueous catholyte; an anode region having an anode and an aqueous or gaseous anolyte; and an ion permeable zone disposed between the anode region and the cathode region. The ion permeable zone is at least one of (i) the interface between the anolyte and the catholyte, (ii) an ion selective membrane; (iii) at least one liquid layer formed of an emulsion or (iv) a hydrophobic or glass fiber separator. The system and method includes a source of energy, whereby applying the source of energy across the anode and cathode reduces the carbon dioxide and produces an oxidation product.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Liquid Light, Inc.Inventors: Narayanappa Sivasankar, Jerry J. Kaczur, Emily Barton Cole
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Publication number: 20150267309Abstract: The present disclosure the present disclosure is directed to an electrochemical cell including an exterior pressure vessel, the exterior pressure vessel including a cylindrical body, a first end removably fastened to the cylindrical body to cover a first opening of the cylindrical body and a second end removably fastened to the cylindrical body to cover a second opening of the cylindrical body. The electrochemical cell may further include high surface area electrodes which may be configured to operate at high pressures, such as in the range of 2 to 100 atmospheres or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Jerry J. Kaczur, Narayanappa Sivasankar, Emily Barton Cole
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Patent number: 9080240Abstract: The present disclosure is a method and system for electrochemically co-producing a first product and a second product. The system may include a first electrochemical cell, a first reactor, a second electrochemical cell, at least one second reactor, and at least one third reactor. The method and system for for co-producing a first product and a second product may include co-producing a glycol and an alkene employing a recycled halide.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Liquid Light, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Teamey, Jerry J. Kaczur, Emily Barton Cole
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Patent number: 8986533Abstract: The invention relates to various embodiments of an environmentally beneficial method for reducing carbon dioxide. The methods in accordance with the invention include electrochemically or photoelectrochemically reducing the carbon dioxide in a divided electrochemical cell that includes an anode, e.g., an inert metal counterelectrode, in one cell compartment and a metal or p-type semiconductor cathode electrode in another cell compartment that also contains an aqueous solution of an electrolyte and a catalyst of one or more substituted or unsubstituted aromatic amines to produce therein a reduced organic product.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Princeton UniversityInventors: Andrew B. Bocarsly, Emily Barton Cole
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Patent number: 8961774Abstract: Methods and systems for electrochemical production of butanol are disclosed. A method may include, but is not limited to, steps (A) to (D). Step (A) may introduce water to a first compartment of an electrochemical cell. The first compartment may include an anode. Step (B) may introduce carbon dioxide to a second compartment of the electrochemical cell. The second compartment may include a solution of an electrolyte, a catalyst, and a cathode. Step (C) may apply an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode in the electrochemical cell sufficient for the cathode to reduce the carbon dioxide to a product mixture. Step (D) may separate butanol from the product mixture.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Liquid Light, Inc.Inventors: Emily Barton Cole, Kyle Teamey, Andrew B. Bocarsly, Narayanappa Sivasankar
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Publication number: 20150047987Abstract: A method for heterocycle catalyzed electrochemical reduction of a carbonyl compound is disclosed. The method generally includes steps (A) to (C). Step (A) may introduce the carbonyl compound into a solution of an electrolyte and a heterocycle catalyst in a divided electrochemical cell. The divided electrochemical cell may include an anode in a first cell compartment and a cathode in a second cell compartment. The cathode generally reduces the carbonyl compound to at least one aldehyde compound. Step (B) may vary which of the aldehyde compounds is produced by adjusting one or more of (i) a cathode material, (ii) the electrolyte, (iii) the heterocycle catalyst, (iv) a pH level and (v) an electrical potential. Step (C) may separate the aldehyde compounds from the solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Emily Barton Cole, Andrew B. Bocarsly