Patents by Inventor Pil Kim

Pil Kim 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: 11522200
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a catalyst for a fuel cell using the blood of slaughtered livestock. The method for manufacturing a catalyst for a fuel cell using the blood of slaughtered livestock of the present disclosure allows preparation of a catalyst for a fuel cell exhibiting high redox reaction activity and very superior durability as compared to a commercially available platinum catalyst through a very simple process of purification of the blood of slaughtered livestock and hydrothermal synthesis. In addition, the method is very economical in that a catalyst is prepared using the pure blood of livestock only without an artificial additive, waste disposal cost can be reduced by recycling the blood of livestock and a high-performance catalyst capable of replacing the expensive platinum catalyst can be prepared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Sung Jong Yoo, Hee-Young Park, So Young Lee, Hyun Seo Park, Jin Young Kim, Jong Hyun Jang, Hyoung-Juhn Kim, Pil Kim, Yeonsun Sohn, Jiho Lee
  • Patent number: 11214497
    Abstract: Disclosed are a perovskite compound, a method for producing the perovskite compound, a catalyst for a fuel cell including the perovskite compound, and a method for producing the catalyst. The perovskite compound overcomes the low stability of palladium due to its perovskite structural properties. Therefore, the perovskite compound can be used as a catalyst material for a fuel cell. In addition, the use of palladium in the catalyst instead of expensive platinum leads to an improvement in the price competitiveness of fuel cells. The catalyst is highly durable and catalytically active due to its perovskite structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignees: Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Industrial Cooperation Foundation Chonbuk National University, Global Frontier Center for Multiscale Energy Systems
    Inventors: Sung Jong Yoo, Sehyun Lee, Hee-Young Park, So Young Lee, Hyun Seo Park, Jin Young Kim, Jong Hyun Jang, Hyoung-Juhn Kim, Pil Kim, Jae Young Jung, Yeonsun Sohn
  • Publication number: 20200411880
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a catalyst for a fuel cell using the blood of slaughtered livestock. The method for manufacturing a catalyst for a fuel cell using the blood of slaughtered livestock of the present disclosure allows preparation of a catalyst for a fuel cell exhibiting high redox reaction activity and very superior durability as compared to a commercially available platinum catalyst through a very simple process of purification of the blood of slaughtered livestock and hydrothermal synthesis. In addition, the method is very economical in that a catalyst is prepared using the pure blood of livestock only without an artificial additive, waste disposal cost can be reduced by recycling the blood of livestock and a high-performance catalyst capable of replacing the expensive platinum catalyst can be prepared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Sung Jong YOO, Hee-Young Park, So Young Lee, Hyun Seo Park, Jin Young Kim, Jong Hyun Jang, Hyoung-Juhn Kim, Pil Kim, Yeonsun Sohn, Jiho Lee
  • Publication number: 20200283307
    Abstract: Disclosed are a perovskite compound, a method for producing the perovskite compound, a catalyst for a fuel cell including the perovskite compound, and a method for producing the catalyst. The perovskite compound overcomes the low stability of palladium due to its perovskite structural properties. Therefore, the perovskite compound can be used as a catalyst material for a fuel cell. In addition, the use of palladium in the catalyst instead of expensive platinum leads to an improvement in the price competitiveness of fuel cells. The catalyst is highly durable and catalytically active due to its perovskite structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicants: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION FOUNDATION CHONBUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, GLOBAL FRONTIER CENTER FOR MULTISCALE ENERGY SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Sung Jong YOO, Sehyun Lee, Hee-Young Park, So Young Lee, Hyun Seo Park, Jin Young Kim, Jong Hyun Jang, Hyoung-Juhn Kim, Pil Kim, Jae Young Jung, Yeonsun Sohn
  • Patent number: 9334513
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for biologically producing heme-iron through microorganism cultivation, and to an iron supplementing composition containing the heme-iron produced by the same. The present invention provides a method for biologically producing heme-iron through microorganism cultivation, making it possible to economically produce heme-iron or heme-iron preparations which can be safely used as an iron supplement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignees: Catholic University Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation, iNtRON Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventor: Pil Kim
  • Publication number: 20110213142
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for biologically producing heme-iron through microorganism cultivation, and to an iron supplementing composition containing the heme-iron produced by the same. The present invention provides a method for biologically producing heme-iron through microorganism cultivation, making it possible to economically produce heme-iron or heme-iron preparations which can be safely used as an iron supplement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Catholic University Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventor: Pil Kim
  • Patent number: 7838458
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst, which comprises the step of adding a reducing agent to a mixture of a platinum precursor and a carbon support, wherein the reducing agent is prepared by mixing ethylene glycol and sodium borohydride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: In Chul Hwang, Jong Heop Yi, Pil Kim, Ji Bong Joo
  • Patent number: 7713902
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preparing an improved platinum catalyst for use in fuel cells. The method includes preparing a platinum-loaded template of mesoporous alumina, and preparing a platinum catalyst using said alumina template. To prepare the template, a platinum solution and an aluminum alkoxide-butanol solution are combined to form a mixture and the mixture is then subjected to hydration and condensation reactions. To prepare the platinum catalyst, the template and carbon precursors are subjected to polymerization, and the resultant composite subjected to heat treatment. Due to the uniform platinum particle size and high specific surface area achieved, the method of the invention can produce a platinum catalyst with high catalytic activity and thermal stability and in turn improve the performance of the fuel cell in which the catalyst is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Jongheop Yi, Pil Kim, Heesoo Kim
  • Patent number: 7557057
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of synthesizing highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst comprising: dissolving a reducing agent in a solvent to produce a solution, dissolving a platinum chloride to the same solvent; adding a carbon support and platinum in a predetermined ratio to the above mixed solution, agitating the mixture, performing ultrasonic treatment, and performing heat treatment; and adding a HCl solution, agitating the mixture, separating the precipitates via filtration to produce a catalyst, and then washing the catalyst with distilled water, thereby obtaining an active highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst which has excellent electric charge activity, uniformly-sized platinum particles and relatively high specific surface area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Lee, Young Min Kim, Jong heop Yi, Pil Kim, Ji Bong Joo
  • Publication number: 20090041653
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a porous graphite carbon with high crystallinity, which comprises the steps of: (a) hydrothermally treating sucrose (i.e. carbon precursor), transitional metal precursor and uniform-sized silica particles at the same time to prepare a polymer; and (b) carbonizing the polymer, which can provide a porous graphite carbon with remarkably improved crystallinity suitable for a catalyst support for a fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: In Chul Hwang, Jong Heop Yi, Ji Bong Joo, Nak Hyun Kwon, Pil Kim
  • Publication number: 20080073134
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst, which comprises the step of adding a reducing agent to a mixture of a platinum precursor and a carbon support, wherein the reducing agent is prepared by mixing ethylene glycol and sodium borohydride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: In Chul Hwang, Jong heop Yi, Pil Kim, Ji Bong Joo
  • Publication number: 20070135299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of synthesizing highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst comprising:dissolving a reducing agent in a solvent to produce a solution, dissolving a platinum chloride to the same solvent; adding a carbon support and platinum in a predetermined ratio to the above mixed solution, agitating the mixture, performing ultrasonic treatment, and performing heat treatment; and adding a HCl solution, agitating the mixture, separating the precipitates via filtration to produce a catalyst, and then washing the catalyst with distilled water, thereby obtaining an active highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst which has excellent electric charge activity, uniformly-sized platinum particles and relatively high specific surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Lee, Young Min Kim, Jong Heop Yi, Pil Kim, Ji Bong Joo
  • Patent number: 7195918
    Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: J. Gregory Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
  • Patent number: 7192761
    Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: J. Gregory Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
  • Patent number: 7163812
    Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: J. Gregory Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
  • Patent number: 7105329
    Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: J. Gregory Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
  • Publication number: 20060142150
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preparing an improved platinum catalyst for use in fuel cells. The method includes preparing a platinum-loaded template of mesoporous alumina, and preparing a platinum catalyst using said alumina template. To prepare the template, a platinum solution and an aluminum alkoxide-butanol solution are combined to form a mixture and the mixture is then subjected to hydration and condensation reactions. To prepare the platinum catalyst, the template and carbon precursors are subjected to polymerization, and the resultant composite subjected to heat treatment. Due to the uniform platinum particle size and high specific surface area achieved, the method of the invention can produce a platinum catalyst with high catalytic activity and thermal stability and in turn improve the performance of the fuel cell in which the catalyst is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Jongheop Yi, Pil Kim, Heesoo Kim
  • Publication number: 20050164346
    Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: J. Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
  • Publication number: 20050164360
    Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: J. Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
  • Publication number: 20050164347
    Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: J. Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim