Patents by Inventor Yongsoon Shin
Yongsoon Shin 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).
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Patent number: 10695745Abstract: Disclosed herein are aggregators that can be cellulosic particles having high oil sorption capacity, high hydrophobicity, high buoyancy in water, and an aggregation quality that can support environmental remediation of hydrocarbon spills (e.g., crude oil spills) by various cleanup strategies including burning, skimming, or bioremediation. Also disclosed are methods of making the materials and methods of using the materials for environmental remediation.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Yongsoon Shin, George T. Bonheyo, Eric M. Winder
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Publication number: 20190308166Abstract: Disclosed herein are aggregators that can be cellulosic particles having high oil sorption capacity, high hydrophobicity, high buoyancy in water, and an aggregation quality that can support environmental remediation of hydrocarbon spills (e.g., crude oil spills) by various cleanup strategies including burning, skimming, or bioremediation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Yongsoon Shin, George T. Bonheyo, Eric M. Winder
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Patent number: 9919264Abstract: A method for making a graphene oxide membrane and a resulting free-standing graphene oxide membrane that provides desired qualities of water permeability and selectivity at larger sizes, thinner cross sections, and with increased ruggedness as compared to existing membranes and processes.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Yongsoon Shin, David W. Gotthold, Leonard S. Fifield, Wei Liu
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Publication number: 20170036172Abstract: A method for making a graphene oxide membrane and a resulting free-standing graphene oxide membrane that provides desired qualities of water permeability and selectivity at larger sizes, thinner cross sections, and with increased ruggedness as compared to existing membranes and processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Yongsoon Shin, David W. Gotthold, Leonard S. Fifield, Wei Liu
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Patent number: 9040200Abstract: A method for forming a nanocomposite material, the nanocomposite material formed thereby, and a battery made using the nanocomposite material. Metal oxide and graphene are placed in a solvent to form a suspension. The suspension is then applied to a current collector. The solvent is then evaporated to form a nanocomposite material. The nanocomposite material is then electrochemically cycled to form a nanocomposite material of at least one metal oxide in electrical communication with at least one graphene layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Jun Liu, Daiwon Choi, Wendy D. Bennett, Gordon L. Graff, Yongsoon Shin
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Publication number: 20140023925Abstract: A method for forming a nanocomposite material, the nanocomposite material formed thereby, and a battery made using the nanocomposite material. Metal oxide and graphene are placed in a solvent to form a suspension. The suspension is then applied to a current collector. The solvent is then evaporated to form a nanocomposite material. The nanocomposite material is then electrochemically cycled to form a nanocomposite material of at least one metal oxide in electrical communication with at least one graphene layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Jun Liu, Daiwon Choi, Wendy D. Bennett, Gordon L. Graff, Yongsoon Shin
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Patent number: 8557441Abstract: A method for forming a nanocomposite material, the nanocomposite material formed thereby, and a battery made using the nanocomposite material. Metal oxide and graphene are placed in a solvent to form a suspension. The suspension is then applied to a current collector. The solvent is then evaporated to form a nanocomposite material. The nanocomposite material is then electrochemically cycled to form a nanocomposite material of at least one metal oxide in electrical communication with at least one graphene layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Jun Liu, Daiwon Choi, Wendy D Bennett, Gordon L Graff, Yongsoon Shin
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Publication number: 20120088158Abstract: A method for forming a nanocomposite material, the nanocomposite material formed thereby, and a battery made using the nanocomposite material. Metal oxide and graphene are placed in a solvent to form a suspension. The suspension is then applied to a current collector. The solvent is then evaporated to form a nanocomposite material. The nanocomposite material is then electrochemically cycled to form a nanocomposite material of at least one metal oxide in electrical communication with at least one graphene layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Jun Liu, Daiwon Choi, Wendy D. Bennett, Gordon L. Graff, Yongsoon Shin
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Patent number: 7963116Abstract: Compositions are disclosed for storing and releasing hydrogen and methods for preparing and using same. These hydrogen storage and releasing materials exhibit fast release rates at low release temperatures without unwanted side reactions, thus preserving desired levels of purity and enabling applications in combustion and fuel cell applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: S. Thomas Autrey, Abhijeet J. Karkamkar, Anna Gutowska, Liyu Li, Xiaohong S. Li, Yongsoon Shin
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Publication number: 20100209804Abstract: The present invention includes hybrid nanocomposite catalysts having tantalum oxide nanoparticles covalently bound to a functionalized carbon support and methods of making the same. The methods include functionalizing the carbon support surfaces, dispersing the functionalized carbon support in an organic liquid, and adding a ta-containing metalorganic precursor. The metalorganic precursor has an alkoxide group that reacts with the functional groups on the carbon support surface. The organic liquid is removed and the resultant material has properties that make it a suitable catalyst, especially in polymer-electrolyte-membrane fuel cell applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Yongsoon Shin, Jin Yong Kim, Kenneth S. Weil, Jeff F. Bonnett
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Publication number: 20090317545Abstract: Disclosed herein are aluminide coatings. In one embodiment coatings are used as a barrier coating to protect a metal substrate, such as a steel or a superalloy, from various chemical environments, including oxidizing, reducing and/or sulfidizing conditions. In addition, the disclosed coatings can be used, for example, to prevent the substantial diffusion of various elements, such as chromium, at elevated service temperatures. Related methods for preparing protective coatings on metal substrates are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Charles H. Henager, JR., Yongsoon Shin, William D. Samuels
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Patent number: 7629028Abstract: The invention pertains to methods of forming monolayers on various surfaces. The surfaces can be selected from a wide array of materials, including, for example, aluminum dioxide, silicon dioxide, carbon and SiC. The substrates can be planar or porous. The monolayer is formed under enhanced pressure conditions. The monolayer contains functionalized molecules, and accordingly functionalizes a surface of the substrate. The properties of the functionalized substrate can enhance the substrate's applicability for numerous purposes including, for example, utilization in extracting contaminants, or incorporation into a polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Battelle Memorial InsituteInventors: Kentin L. Alford, Kevin L. Simmons, William D. Samuels, Thomas S. Zemanian, Jun Liu, Yongsoon Shin, Glen E. Fryxell
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Publication number: 20090258215Abstract: Compositions are disclosed for storing and releasing hydrogen and methods for preparing and using same. These hydrogen storage and releasing materials exhibit fast release rates at low release temperatures without unwanted side reactions, thus preserving desired levels of purity and enabling applications in combustion and fuel cell applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: S. Thomas Autrey, Abhijeet J. Karkamkar, Anna Gutowska, Liyu Li, Xiaohong S. Li, Yongsoon Shin
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Patent number: 7588798Abstract: The invention pertains to methods of forming monolayers on various surfaces. The surfaces can be selected from a wide array of materials, including, for example, aluminum dioxide, silicon dioxide, carbon and SiC. The substrates can be planar or porous. The monolayer is formed under enhanced pressure conditions. The monolayer contains functionalized molecules, and accordingly functionalizes a surface of the substrate. The properties of the functionalized substrate can enhance the substrate's applicability for numerous purposes including, for example, utilization in extracting contaminants, or incorporation into a polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Kentin L. Alford, Kevin L. Simmons, William D. Samuels, Thomas S. Zemanian, Jun Liu, Yongsoon Shin, Glen E. Fryxell
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Patent number: 7575815Abstract: Disclosed herein are aluminide coatings. In one embodiment coatings are used as a barrier coating to protect a metal substrate, such as a steel or a superalloy, from various chemical environments, including oxidizing, reducing and/or sulfidizing conditions. In addition, the disclosed coatings can be used, for example, to prevent the substantial diffusion of various elements, such as chromium, at elevated service temperatures. Related methods for preparing protective coatings on metal substrates are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Charles H. Henager, Jr., Yongsoon Shin, William D. Samuels
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Publication number: 20080112883Abstract: The invention relates to materials for storing and releasing bulk quantities of hydrogen and methods for preparing and using same. The materials exhibit fast release rates at low release temperatures are suitable as hydrogen sources for a variety of applications and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: Thomas S. Autrey, Anna Gutowska, Yongsoon Shin, Liyu Li
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Publication number: 20080017291Abstract: The invention relates generally to hierarchical inorganic materials and a method for making and using same. The materials of the invention have a controlled hardness, porosity, and surface area ideally suited for use as, e.g., durable catalyst supports for reactions conducted in severe and/or hydrothermal environments. The materials of the invention are prepared by infusing hierarchical templates of suitably shaped sized cellulosic or lignocellulosic particles (e.g., from wood, bamboo, and the like) with soluble transition-metal and/or ceramic precursors. Infused templates are heated in a gaseous atmosphere until volatile chemical components are removed. After drying, the infused templates are heated under flowing argon, helium, or air atmosphere for several hours to remove volatiles and convert all or part of the transition-metal and/or ceramic precursors to respective carbide, oxycarbide, or other chemical forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Yongsoon Shin, James F. White, Gregory J. Exarhos, Yong Wang
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Patent number: 7316788Abstract: The invention relates to materials for storing and releasing hydrogen and methods for preparing and using same. The materials exhibit fast release rates at low release temperatures and are suitable as fuel and/or hydrogen sources for a variety of applications such as automobile engines.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Thomas S. Autrey, Anna Gutowska, Yongsoon Shin, Liyu Li
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Publication number: 20060204662Abstract: The invention pertains to methods of forming monolayers on various surfaces. The surfaces can be selected from a wide array of materials, including, for example, aluminum dioxide, silicon dioxide, carbon and SiC. The substrates can be planar or porous. The monolayer is formed under enhanced pressure conditions. The monolayer contains functionalized molecules, and accordingly functionalizes a surface of the substrate. The properties of the functionalized substrate can enhance the substrate's applicability for numerous purposes including, for example, utilization in extracting contaminants, or incorporation into a polymeric matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Kentin Alford, Kevin Simmons, William Samuels, Thomas Zemanian, Jun Liu, Yongsoon Shin, Glen Fryxell
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Publication number: 20060177686Abstract: Disclosed herein are aluminide coatings. In one embodiment coatings are used as a barrier coating to protect a metal substrate, such as a steel or a superalloy, from various chemical environments, including oxidizing, reducing and/or sulfidizing conditions. In addition, the disclosed coatings can be used, for example, to prevent the substantial diffusion of various elements, such as chromium, at elevated service temperatures. Related methods for preparing protective coatings on metal substrates are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Charles Henager, Yongsoon Shin, William Samuels