Patents by Inventor Funian Mo

Funian Mo 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).

  • Patent number: 11437644
    Abstract: An electrolyte for use in an energy storage apparatus includes: a metal halide-based electrolytic solution arranged to electrically connect a cathode and an anode of the energy storage apparatus during an operation of charging and discharging cycle. The electrolytic solution includes a first metal halide arranged to prevent a dissolution of the cathode and/or a formation of dendrites on the anode during the operation of charging and discharging cycle, thereby maintaining cyclic stability of the energy storage apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: City University of Hong Kong
    Inventors: Chunyi Zhi, Guojin Liang, Funian Mo, Zijie Tang
  • Patent number: 11063309
    Abstract: A system and a method for an electrical energy supply device including an anode; a cathode; an electrolyte disposed between the anode and the cathode; the electrical energy supply device is freeze resistant such that the electrical energy supply device can operate at a temperature below 0° C. without deterioration in electrical properties or electrical performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: City University of Hong Kong
    Inventors: Chunyi Zhi, Funian Mo, Zijie Tang, Hongfei Li
  • Publication number: 20210175538
    Abstract: An electrolyte for use in an energy storage apparatus includes: a metal halide-based electrolytic solution arranged to electrically connect a cathode and an anode of the energy storage apparatus during an operation of charging and discharging cycle. The electrolytic solution includes a first metal halide arranged to prevent a dissolution of the cathode and/or a formation of dendrites on the anode during the operation of charging and discharging cycle, thereby maintaining cyclic stability of the energy storage apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Chunyi Zhi, Guojin Liang, Funian Mo, Zijie Tang
  • Publication number: 20210013551
    Abstract: An electrolyte for use in an electrical energy storage device includes: a hydrogel and an electrolytic solution retained by the hydrogel; and a polymeric layer substantially encapsulating the hydrogel and forming at least one crosslinked structure with the hydrogel; wherein the polymeric layer is arranged to prevent water escaping from the hydrogel structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Chunyi Zhi, Funian Mo, Longtao Ma, Zijie Tang
  • Patent number: 10886561
    Abstract: A system and a method for an adaptable electrical component including a first electrode and a second electrode; the first electrode being spaced apart from the second electrode; a polymer electrolyte disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; a housing retaining the first electrode, second electrode and the polymer electrolyte; wherein the polymer electrolyte is a thermoresponsive polymer electrolyte, such that one or more characteristics of the polymer electrolyte changes in response to a temperature exceeding a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: City University of Hong Kong
    Inventors: Chunyi Zhi, Funian Mo
  • Publication number: 20200194850
    Abstract: A system and a method for an electrical energy supply device including an anode; a cathode; an electrolyte disposed between the anode and the cathode; the electrical energy supply device is freeze resistant such that the electrical energy supply device can operate at a temperature below 0° C. without deterioration in electrical properties or electrical performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Chunyi Zhi, Funian Mo, Zijie Tang, Hongfei Li
  • Publication number: 20190356020
    Abstract: A system and a method for an adaptable electrical component including a first electrode and a second electrode; the first electrode being spaced apart from the second electrode; a polymer electrolyte disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; a housing retaining the first electrode, second electrode and the polymer electrolyte; wherein the polymer electrolyte is a thermoresponsive polymer electrolyte, such that one or more characteristics of the polymer electrolyte changes in response to a temperature exceeding a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Chunyi Zhi, Funian Mo
  • Patent number: 10364312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of shape memory materials. Specifically, a shape memory polymer, a preparation method therefor, and use thereof are provided. The shape memory polymer is formed by polymerizing methyl ally polyethenoxy ether and 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate. The synthesis steps of the shape memory polymer are simplified, the preparation method is simple, and the production cost is low. In addition, the shape memory polymer prepared in the present invention has excellent shape memory performance and high hydrophilicity and biocompatibility, and is suitable for preparing biomedical materials in the field of biomedical science.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shaojun Chen, Yangyang Chen, Funian Mo, Haitao Zhuo
  • Patent number: 10329376
    Abstract: A method for preparing an amphoteric shape-memory polyurethane and an amphoteric shape-memory polyurethane prepared by the method, the method including: 1) polymerizing monomer A and monomer B to synthesize a polyurethane; and 2) contacting monomer D and the polyurethane to conduct a ring-opening reaction on a nitrogen group of the polyurethane, to yield an amphoteric shape-memory polyurethane. The monomer A is a N-alkyl dialkanolamine having a formula I. The monomer B is a polyisocyanate, and the monomer D is an alkyl sulfonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shaojun Chen, Yan Yang, Funian Mo, Huanhuan Ren, Zaochuan Ge
  • Patent number: 10005866
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of shape memory materials, it discloses a betaine-based shape memory polymer and the preparation method thereof. The polymer is formed through free radical polymerization of an unsaturated betaine monomer, an acrylic monomer, and an ethylene glycol divinyl ether monomer with the addition of an initiator. The betaine-based shape memory polymer has thermosensitive shape memory property and wet sensitive shape memory property, and it has good biocompatibility and an excellent shape memory property, antibacterial property. It is of great potential for use in engineering, construction, daily life and medical service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shaojun Chen, Yangyang Chen, Funian Mo, Yan Yang, Shiguo Chen, Zaochuan Ge
  • Publication number: 20180044458
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of shape memory materials. Specifically, a shape memory polymer, a preparation method therefor, and use thereof are provided. The shape memory polymer is formed by polymerizing methyl ally polyethenoxy ether and 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate. The synthesis steps of the shape memory polymer are simplified, the preparation method is simple, and the production cost is low. In addition, the shape memory polymer prepared in the present invention has excellent shape memory performance and high hydrophilicity and biocompatibility, and is suitable for preparing biomedical materials in the field of biomedical science.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Shaojun Chen, Yangyang Chen, Funian Mo, Haitao Zhuo
  • Publication number: 20170096520
    Abstract: A method for preparing an amphoteric shape-memory polyurethane and an amphoteric shape-memory polyurethane prepared by the method, the method including:1) polymerizing monomer A and monomer B to synthesize a polyurethane; and 2) contacting monomer D and the polyurethane to conduct a ring-opening reaction on a nitrogen group of the polyurethane, to yield an amphoteric shape-memory polyurethane. The monomer A is a N-alkyl dialkanolamine having a formula I. The monomer B is a polyisocyanate, and the monomer D is an alkyl sulfonate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Shaojun CHEN, Yan YANG, Funian MO, Huanhuan REN, Zaochuan GE
  • Publication number: 20160355624
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of shape memory materials, it discloses a betaine-based shape memory polymer and the preparation method thereof. The polymer is formed through free radical polymerization of an unsaturated betaine monomer, an acrylic monomer, and an ethylene glycol divinyl ether monomer with the addition of an initiator. The betaine-based shape memory polymer has thermosensitive shape memory property and wet sensitive shape memory property, and it has good biocompatibility and an excellent shape memory property, antibacterial property. It is of great potential for use in engineering, construction, daily life and medical service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Shaojun Chen, Yangyang Chen, Funian Mo, Yan Yang, Shiguo Chen, Zaochuan Ge