Patents by Inventor Enshi Liu

Enshi Liu 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).

  • Lignin valorization in ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvent via catalysis and biocatalysis
    Patent number: 10723859
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for extracting valorized compounds from lignin by contacting lignins with an ionic liquid and/or a deep eutectic solvent and adding a catalyst and/or a biocatalyst to assist in breaking down the source material. Converting lignin into high value chemicals adds revenues for a bio-refinery and helps to improve the economic viability of biofuel production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jian Shi, Lalitendu Das, Enshi Liu, Joseph C. Stevens
  • LIGNIN VALORIZATION IN IONIC LIQUIDS AND DEEP EUTECTIC SOLVENT VIA CATALYSIS AND BIOCATALYSIS
    Publication number: 20190203012
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for extracting valorized compounds from lignin by contacting lignins with an ionic liquid and/or a deep eutectic solvent and adding a catalyst and/or a biocatalyst to assist in breaking down the source material. Converting lignin into high value chemicals adds revenues for a bio-refinery and helps to improve the economic viability of biofuel production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Jian Shi, Lalitendu Das, Enshi Liu, Joseph C. Stevens