Patents by Inventor Youfu Huang

Youfu Huang 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).

  • Methods and systems for converting carbon dioxide into graphene
    Patent number: 10449507
    Abstract: Methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into graphene are described. The methods include contacting a metal with gaseous carbon dioxide, and irradiating a surface of the metal with at least one laser beam to convert the gaseous carbon dioxide into graphene on the surface of the metal. Systems for converting carbon dioxide into graphene are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Empire Technology Development, LLC
    Inventors: Chongjun Zhao, Jianbo Dong, Youfu Huang, Xiuzhen Qian
  • Methods and systems for producing carbon aerogel
    Patent number: 10071910
    Abstract: Methods described herein generally relate to producing carbon aerogel. The method may include providing a carbon-containing polymeric material, and contacting the carbon-containing polymeric material with light, heat or both to produce the carbon aerogel. Systems and kits for producing carbon aerogel are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chongjun Zhao, Jianbo Dong, Youfu Huang, Jingwei Ma, Xiuzhen Qian
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECYCLING CARBON FIBER
    Publication number: 20170203384
    Abstract: Methods for recycling carbon fibers are disclosed. The methods can include providing at least one object comprising carbon fibers and resin, and contacting the object with at least one light beam to produce recycled carbon fibers. Systems that implement the disclosed methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chongjun Zhao, Youfu Huang, Jianbo Dong, Jinchao Zhang, Xiuzhen Qian, Yunlong Xu
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECOVERING CARBON FIBERS FROM OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20170198416
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for recovering carbon fibers from objects. The object may include carbon fibers and resin. The object may be contacted with an electric current to separate the carbon fibers from the resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Chongjun Zhao, Youfu Huang, Jianbo Dong, Xiuzhen Qian, Jinchao Zhang
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONVERTING CARBON DIOXIDE INTO GRAPHENE
    Publication number: 20170189886
    Abstract: Methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into graphene are described. The methods include contacting a metal with gaseous carbon dioxide, and irradiating a surface of the metal with at least one laser beam to convert the gaseous carbon dioxide into graphene on the surface of the metal. Systems for converting carbon dioxide into graphene are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chongjun Zhao, Jianbo Dong, Youfu Huang, Xiuzhen Qian
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING CARBON AEROGEL
    Publication number: 20160244332
    Abstract: Methods described herein generally relate to producing carbon aerogel. The method may include providing a carbon-containing polymeric material, and contacting the carbon-containing polymeric material with light, heat or both to produce the carbon aerogel. Systems and kits for producing carbon aerogel are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chongjun Zhao, Jianbo Dong, Youfu Huang, Jingwei Ma, Xiuzhen Qian