Patents by Inventor Siwei Liang

Siwei Liang 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: 12545766
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a mixture includes a polyfunctional monomer having at least one functional group amenable to polymerization, a porogen, and a polymerization initiator. In another embodiment, a product includes a porous three-dimensional structure formed by additive manufacturing, where the porous three-dimensional structure has ligaments arranged in a geometric pattern, the ligaments defining pores therebetween. The pores have an average diameter greater than about 10 microns, where an average length scale of the ligaments is greater than 100 nanometers. The ligaments are nanoporous, where at least 80% of a volume measured according to outer dimensions of the porous three-dimensional structure corresponds to the pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Siwei Liang, Theodore F. Baumann, Juergen Biener, Monika M. Biener, Bryan D. Moran, James Oakdale, Jianchao Ye
  • Patent number: 12420472
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an ink includes a polymer precursor, a copolymer, a catalyst, and a solvent. In another embodiment, a product includes a three-dimensional printed structure having ligaments, where an average diameter of the ligaments is in a range of about 10 microns to about 500 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Siwei Liang, Theodore F. Baumann, Eric B. Duoss, Christopher M. Spadaccini, Marcus A. Worsley, Cheng Zhu
  • Publication number: 20250289176
    Abstract: A product includes a three-dimensional printed structure having ligaments, where an average diameter of the ligaments is in a range of about 10 ?m to about 500 ?m. A method of forming a product that includes ligaments, where an average diameter of the ligaments is in a range of about 10 ?m to about 500 ?m, includes printing a three-dimensional structure using an ink that includes a polymer precursor, a block copolymer, a catalyst, and a solvent, immersing the printed three-dimensional structure in a second solvent for forming a gel, and drying the printed three-dimensional structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Siwei Liang, Theodore F. Baumann, Eric B. Duoss, Christopher M. Spadaccini, Marcus A. Worsley, Cheng Zhu
  • Publication number: 20240047745
    Abstract: The present technology relates to multifunctionalized thiol conductor compounds which can be grafted onto polymers, and methods for making same. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the present technology can be grafted onto polymers having low Tg to synthesize single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes having improved conductivity. The multifunctionalized thiol conductor compounds of the present technology generally comprise more than one sulfonamide anion covalently attached to a substitutable core (A) via a sulphide bond, a thiol functional group and optionally a hydrocarbon side chain (L) attached to the substitutable core (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Qiujie ZHAO, Siwei LIANG, Jin YANG, Sarah DEGRAS, Patrick LEBLANC
  • Publication number: 20240010612
    Abstract: The present technology relates to thiol functionalized conductors which can be grafted onto polymers and methods for making same. In certain embodiments, the thiol functionalized conductors can be grafted onto polymers with low Tg to synthesize single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes (SIPE) having improved conductivity. The thiol functionalized conductor compound comprises a covalently attached sulfonimide anion on one end, which is associated with a monovalent cation; 1-3 hydrocarbon chains as the linker (L); 0-2 functional groups (R); and a thiol group on the other end of the compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Qiujie ZHAO, Siwei LIANG, Jin YANG, Sarah DEGRAS, Patrick LEBLANC
  • Publication number: 20230416438
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a method for producing a single-ion conducting polymer comprising grafting a thiol functionalized conductor compound onto a polymer compound to obtain the single-ion conducting polymer. In certain embodiments, the thiol functionalized conductor compound can be grafted onto polymers having low Tg which result in single-ion conducting polymers having improved conductivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Qiujie ZHAO, Siwei LIANG, Jin YANG, Sarah DEGRAS, Patrick LEBLANC
  • Publication number: 20230399294
    Abstract: The present technology relates to methods for the synthesis of a lithium single-ion monomer which comprises simultaneously reacting a sulfonyl chloride compound with i) a fluorinated sulfonamide compound and ii) a compound that is suitable to act as a quenching base and a lithium cation source. The simultaneous reaction of sulfonyl chloride with the fluorinated sulfonamide compound and the compound that is suitable to act as a quenching base and a lithium cation source yields the single-ion monomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Qiujie ZHAO, Siwei LIANG, Jin YANG, Sarah DEGRAS, Patrick LEBLANC
  • Patent number: 11655550
    Abstract: An ink formulation and electrode that enhances hydrogen production, oxygen production, carbon dioxide reduction and other electrocatalytic reactions. Embodiments include an ink formulation with polymer binders having different catalytical precursors and a 3D electrode produced by additive manufacturing from the inventor's ink formulation. Various embodiments of the inventor's apparatus, systems, and methods provide inks that that are 3D-printed into patterns that optimize surface area and flow. The catalytic materials are imbedded into the ink matrix which is then printed into a 3D structure that has architecture that optimizes surface area and flow properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Siwei Liang, Sarah E. Baker, Theodore F. Baumann, Eric B. Duoss, Christopher M. Spadaccini, Cheng Zhu
  • Patent number: 11542613
    Abstract: A flow-through electrolysis cell includes a hierarchical nanoporous metal cathode. A method of reducing CO2 includes flowing the CO2 through the hierarchical nanoporous metal cathode of the flow-through electrolysis cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Monika M. Biener, Juergen Biener, Siwei Liang, Zhen Qi, Michael Stadermann, Vedasri Vedharathinam
  • Publication number: 20210317586
    Abstract: An ink formulation and electrode that enhances hydrogen production, oxygen production, carbon dioxide reduction and other electrocatalytic reactions. Embodiments include an ink formulation with polymer binders having different catalytical precursors and a 3D electrode produced by additive manufacturing from the inventor's ink formulation. Various embodiments of the inventor's apparatus, systems, and methods provide inks that that are 3D-printed into patterns that optimize surface area and flow. The catalytic materials are imbedded into the ink matrix which is then printed into a 3D structure that has architecture that optimizes surface area and flow properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Siwei Liang, Sarah E. Baker, Theodore F. Baumann, Eric B. Duoss, Christopher M. Spadaccini, Cheng Zhu
  • Publication number: 20210317587
    Abstract: A flow-through electrolysis cell includes a hierarchical nanoporous metal cathode. A method of reducing CO2 includes flowing the CO2 through the hierarchical nanoporous metal cathode of the flow-through electrolysis cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC
    Inventors: Monika M. Biener, Juergen Biener, Siwei Liang, Zhen Qi, Michael Stadermann, Vedasri Vedharathinam
  • Patent number: 11053597
    Abstract: A flow-through electrolysis cell includes a hierarchical nanoporous metal cathode. A method of reducing CO2 includes flowing the CO2 through the hierarchical nanoporous metal cathode of the flow-through electrolysis cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC
    Inventors: Monika M. Biener, Juergen Biener, Siwei Liang, Zhen Qi, Michael Stadermann, Vedasri Vedharathinam
  • Publication number: 20200317870
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a mixture includes a polyfunctional monomer having at least one functional group amenable to polymerization, a porogen, and a polymerization initiator. In another embodiment, a product includes a porous three-dimensional structure formed by additive manufacturing, where the porous three-dimensional structure has ligaments arranged in a geometric pattern, the ligaments defining pores therebetween. The pores have an average diameter greater than about 10 microns, where an average length scale of the ligaments is greater than 100 nanometers. The ligaments are nanoporous, where at least 80% of a volume measured according to outer dimensions of the porous three-dimensional structure corresponds to the pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Siwei Liang, Theodore F. Baumann, Juergen Biener, Monika M. Biener, Bryan D. Moran, James Oakdale, Jianchao Ye
  • Publication number: 20200298466
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an ink includes a polymer precursor, a copolymer, a catalyst, and a solvent. In another embodiment, a product includes a three-dimensional printed structure having ligaments, where an average diameter of the ligaments is in a range of about 10 microns to about 500 microns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Siwei Liang, Theodore F. Baumann, Eric B. Duoss, Christopher M. Spadaccini, Marcus A. Worsley, Cheng Zhu
  • Publication number: 20190309425
    Abstract: A flow-through electrolysis cell includes a hierarchical nanoporous metal cathode. A method of reducing CO2 includes flowing the CO2 through the hierarchical nanoporous metal cathode of the flow-through electrolysis cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Monika M. Biener, Juergen Biener, Siwei Liang, Zhen Qi, Michael Stadermann, Vedasri Vedharathinam
  • Patent number: 9593215
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a polymer formed by reacting a first reactant polymer, or a mixture of first reactant polymers comprising different chemical structures, comprising a substituent comprising two or more nitrogen atoms (or a functional group/sidechain comprising a two or more nitrogen atoms) with a second reactant polymer, or a mixture of second reactant polymers comprising different chemical structures, comprising a halogen substituent (or a functional group/sidechain comprising a halogen).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Siwei Liang, Nathaniel A. Lynd
  • Publication number: 20160222177
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a polymer formed by reacting a first reactant polymer, or a mixture of first reactant polymers comprising different chemical structures, comprising a substituent comprising two or more nitrogen atoms (or a functional group/sidechain comprising a two or more nitrogen atoms) with a second reactant polymer, or a mixture of second reactant polymers comprising different chemical structures, comprising a halogen substituent (or a functional group/sidechain comprising a halogen).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Siwei Liang, Nathaniel A. Lynd