Patents by Inventor Jin Woo Choung

Jin Woo Choung 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: 12275004
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a catalyst for synthesizing dimethyl ether or methylacetate from synthetic gas that includes preparing a nanosheet ferrierite zeolite (FER), and co-precipitating the nanosheet ferrierite zeolite and a precursor of a Cu—Zn—Al-based oxide (CZA) to obtain a hybrid CZA/FER catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, RESEARCH &BUSINESS FOUNDATION SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chae Hwan Hong, Jin Woo Choung, Young Gul Hur, Jong Wook Bae, Hyun Seung Jung
  • Patent number: 12202726
    Abstract: An operating method is disclosed for a dehydrogenation reaction system. The method includes providing a system having: an acid aqueous solution tank including an acid aqueous solution; a dehydrogenation reactor including a chemical hydride of a solid state and receiving an acid aqueous solution from the acid aqueous solution tank to react the chemical hydride with the acid aqueous solution to generate hydrogen; and a fuel cell stack receiving hydrogen generated from the dehydrogenation reactor to be reacted with oxygen to generate water and simultaneously to generate electrical energy. The method also includes recycling the water generated from the fuel cell stack to one or all of the acid aqueous solution tank, the dehydrogenation reactor, and a separate water tank. The acid is formic acid and, in in the dehydrogenation reactor, the temperature is in a range of 10° C. to 400° C. and the pressure is in a range of 1 bar to 100 bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignees: HUYNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Pyung Soon Kim, Jin Woo Choung, Jihui Seo, Suk Woo Nam, Young Suk Jo, Hyangsoo Jeong, Jaewon Kirk, Chang Won Yoon, Yongmin Kim
  • Patent number: 12195921
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cellulose nanofiber film is provided. The method includes preparing cellulose nanofiber dispersion, performing a chemical crosslinking by adding an epichlorohydrin-based material to the cellulose nanofiber dispersion to prepare a planar body and performing physical crosslinking in which a metal chloride is added to the planar body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COOPERATION GROUP OF KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chae Hwan Hong, Jin Woo Choung, Jungmok You, Kangyun Lee
  • Patent number: 12180393
    Abstract: A polyurethane adhesive composition for carbon emission reduction, and a method of preparing same, includes polyether polyol containing a carbonate linkage, thus exhibiting a carbon emission reduction effect and good or desirable adhesion performance. The polyurethane adhesive composition is obtained by mixing a polyol mixture including polyether polyol containing a carbonate linkage and polytetramethylene glycol with an isocyanate in appropriate amounts and allowing the resulting mixture to react.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chae Hwan Hong, Jin Woo Choung
  • Patent number: 12129328
    Abstract: Disclosed are a low-carbon polyurethane foam composition and a method for preparing the same. The low-carbon polyurethane foam composition may have improved foam cell uniformity while contributing to carbon reduction goals as a result of applying a polyether carbonate polyol containing a carbonate bond. The method for preparing the low-carbon polyurethane foam composition may include reacting a polyol mixture including a carbonate bond-containing polyether carbonate polyol and a petroleum-based polyether polyol, an isocyanate, and a silicone surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventors: Chae Hwan Hong, Jin Woo Choung
  • Patent number: 11952345
    Abstract: Provided is a method for synthesizing bipyridine that includes performing a dimerization reaction of a reactant including a piperidine-based compound, a pyridine-based compound, or a mixture thereof in the presence of a catalyst in which an active metal is supported on a composite metal oxide support including silica (SiO2) and alumina (Al2O3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jihui Seo, Jaeyong Lee, Pyung Soon Kim, Jin Woo Choung, Yongwoo Kim, Ji Hoon Park, Soo Min Kim, Jeong Jae Lee, Kwanyong Jeong
  • Publication number: 20240076182
    Abstract: An operating method is disclosed for a dehydrogenation reaction system. The method includes providing a system having: an acid aqueous solution tank including an acid aqueous solution; a dehydrogenation reactor including a chemical hydride of a solid state and receiving an acid aqueous solution from the acid aqueous solution tank to react the chemical hydride with the acid aqueous solution to generate hydrogen; and a fuel cell stack receiving hydrogen generated from the dehydrogenation reactor to be reacted with oxygen to generate water and simultaneously to generate electrical energy. The method also includes recycling the water generated from the fuel cell stack to one or all of the acid aqueous solution tank, the dehydrogenation reactor, and a separate water tank. The acid is formic acid and, in in the dehydrogenation reactor, the temperature is in a range of 10° C. to 400° C. and the pressure is in a range of 1 bar to 100 bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Pyung Soon Kim, Jin Woo Choung, Jihui Seo, Suk Woo Nam, Young Suk Jo, Hyangsoo Jeong, Jaewon Kirk, Chang Won Yoon, Yongmin Kim
  • Publication number: 20240059558
    Abstract: A dehydrogenation reaction apparatus includes: an aqueous add solution tank that stores an aqueous acid solution; a dehydrogenation reactor that stores a chemical hydride and selectively receives the aqueous acid solution stored in the aqueous add solution tank; and a heat control device. The heat control device is disposed inside or outside the dehydrogenation reactor and controls an internal temperature of the dehydrogenation reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jaeyong Lee, Jin Woo Choung, Yongwoo Kim, Jihui Seo, Pyung Soon Kim, Yoondo Kim, Jaewon Kirk, Suk Woo Nam, Hyuntae Sohn, Yongmin Kim, Hyangsoo Jeong
  • Publication number: 20240055635
    Abstract: A dehydrogenation reaction device is disclosed. The device includes a chemical hydride storage unit including a chemical hydride storage tank, a reaction unit including an acid aqueous solution storage tank, and a dehydrogenation reactor for generating hydrogen by reacting a chemical hydride with an acid aqueous solution. The device further includes a hydrogen storage unit including a hydrogen storage tank for storing the hydrogen produced in the dehydrogenation reactor, and a recovery unit for recovering the product produced in the dehydrogenation reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jaeyong Lee, Jin Woo Choung, Yongwoo Kim, Jihui Seo, Pyung Soon Kim, Yoondo Kim, Jaewon Kirk, Suk Woo Nam, Hyuntae Sohn, Yongmin Kim, Hyangsoo Jeong
  • Patent number: 11850574
    Abstract: A catalyst for preparing a synthesis gas includes: a mesoporous Al2O3 support including mesopores having a pore size of about 1 nm to about 30 nm; metal nanoparticles supported in the mesopores of the mesoporous Al2O3 support wherein the metal nanoparticles have a particle size of less than or equal to about 20 nm; and a metal oxide coating layer including particles wherein the metal oxide coating layer is coated on the surface of the mesoporous Al2O3 support and includes mesopores having a pore size of about 2 nm to about 50 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, Research & Business Foundation SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kyung Soo Park, Haeun Jeong, Jin Woo Choung, Ji Su Yu, Jae Min Park, Jong Wook Bae
  • Patent number: 11845666
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a synthesis gas. The method may include performing a combined reforming reaction by injecting a reaction gas including water (H2O) and heat-treating it in the presence of the catalyst. The catalyst may include a mesoporous support including regularly distributed mesopores, metal nanoparticles supported on the support, and a metal oxide coating layer coated on a surface of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University
    Inventors: Haeun Jeong, Jin Woo Choung, Jong Wook Bae, Kyung Soo Park, Ji Su Yu, Jaehyeon Kwon
  • Publication number: 20230382843
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a catalyst for synthesizing dimethyl ether or methylacetate from synthetic gas that includes preparing a nanosheet ferrierite zeolite (FER), and co-precipitating the nanosheet ferrierite zeolite and a precursor of a Cu—Zn—Al-based oxide (CZA) to obtain a hybrid CZA/FER catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Chae Hwan Hong, Jin Woo Choung, Young Gul Hur, Jong Wook Bae, Hyun Seung Jung
  • Patent number: 11826750
    Abstract: A dehydrogenation reaction apparatus includes a dehydrogenation reactor having a reaction vessel that stores a chemical hydride; and a methane generator that converts carbon monoxide generated in the dehydrogenation reactor into methane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Yongwoo Kim, Jin Woo Choung, Jihui Seo, Jaeyong Lee, Pyung Soon Kim, Yoondo Kim, Yu-Jin Lee, Jaewon Kirk, Suk Woo Nam, Hyuntae Sohn, Yongmin Kim, Hyangsoo Jeong
  • Publication number: 20230348266
    Abstract: A dehydrogenation method is provided that includes subjecting a first hydrogen storage body including compound including two or more N-heterocycloalkyl groups, and second hydrogen storage body including a compound including a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group and an N-heterocycloalkyl group, to a dehydrogenation reaction in the presence of a catalyst to produce hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jihui Seo, Jaeyong Lee, Pyung Soon Kim, Jin Woo Choung, Yongwoo Kim, Soo Min Kim, Kwanyong Jeong, Jeong Jae Lee, Ji Hoon Park
  • Patent number: 11780729
    Abstract: A hydrogen generating method includes generating hydrogen by dehydrogenation-reacting a chemical hydride of a solid state with an acid aqueous solution. The dehydrogenation-reaction is performed by reacting 1 mol of hydrogen atoms of the chemical hydride with an acid and water at a molar ratio of 0.5 to 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Pyung Soon Kim, Jin Woo Choung, Jihui Seo, Hyuntae Sohn, Yu-Jin Lee, Hyangsoo Jeong, Yoondo Kim, Chang Won Yoon, Yongmin Kim
  • Patent number: 11767285
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a catalyst for synthesizing dimethyl ether or methylacetate from synthetic gas that includes preparing a nanosheet ferrierite zeolite (FER), and co-precipitating the nanosheet ferrierite zeolite and a precursor of a Cu—Zn—Al-based oxide (CZA) to obtain a hybrid CZA/FER catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, RESEARCH & BUSINESS FDN. SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chae Hwan Hong, Jin Woo Choung, Young Gul Hur, Jong Wook Bae, Hyun Seung Jung
  • Publication number: 20230294981
    Abstract: A low-temperature dehydrogenation method includes a dehydrogenation reaction of a reactant including a piperidine-based compound substituted with one or more alkyl groups. The dehydrogenation reaction takes place in the presence of a catalyst including an active metal. The active metal includes platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), or a mixture thereof that is supported on a carrier including a composite metal oxide having alumina (Al2O3) and an additional metal oxide different from alumina, at a low temperature of 150° C. to 250° C., to produce hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jihui Seo, Jaeyong Lee, Pyung Soon Kim, Jin Woo Choung, Yongwoo Kim, Ji Hoon Park, Soo Min Kim, Jeong Jae Lee, Kwanyong Jeong
  • Publication number: 20230294057
    Abstract: A dehydrogenation reaction apparatus and a system including the same are disclosed. The dehydrogenation reaction apparatus includes: a main housing; and a dehydrogenation reactor which is provided inside of the main housing and has a catalyst provided inside. In particular, the dehydrogenation reactor generates hydrogen from a liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC). The dehydrogenation reaction apparatus further includes: a heating device provided inside of the main housing and configured to apply heat to the dehydrogenation reactor through a phase change material, where the phase change material is provided between the main housing, and the dehydrogenation reactor and the heating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Pyung Soon Kim, Jin Woo Choung, Yongwoo Kim, Jihui Seo, Jaeyong Lee, Yongmin Kim, Suk Woo Nam, Hyuntae Sohn, Hyangsoo Jeong, Dong Gyun Kang, Arash Badakhsh, Donghyun Song
  • Publication number: 20230295367
    Abstract: Disclosed are a low-carbon polyurethane foam composition and a method for preparing the same. The low-carbon polyurethane foam composition may have improved foam cell uniformity while contributing to carbon reduction goals as a result of applying a polyether carbonate polyol containing a carbonate bond. The method for preparing the low-carbon polyurethane foam composition may include reacting a polyol mixture including a carbonate bond-containing polyether carbonate polyol and a petroleum-based polyether polyol, an isocyanate, and a silicone surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Chae Hwan Hong, Jin Woo Choung
  • Publication number: 20230295090
    Abstract: Provided is a method for synthesizing bipyridine that includes performing a dimerization reaction of a reactant including a piperidine-based compound, a pyridine-based compound, or a mixture thereof in the presence of a catalyst in which an active metal is supported on a composite metal oxide support including silica (SiO2) and alumina (AI2O3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jihui Seo, Jaeyong Lee, Pyung Soon Kim, Jin Woo Choung, Yongwoo Kim, Ji Hoon Park, Soo Min Kim, Jeong Jae Lee, Kwanyong Jeong