Patents by Inventor Zhenfeng Bian

Zhenfeng Bian 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: 11920212
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for dissolving metals by photocatalysis. A metal-containing material to be dissolved is dispersed in a mixed solution of photocatalyst-containing cyanide and organic chloride; then, a photocatalyst is added; next, an oxygen-containing gas or a substance which is capable of generating oxygen is introduced; and irradiation is applied for a period of time to dissolve metals. Compared with the prior method, the present invention is advantageous in moderate reaction condition, energy conservation, environmental protection, low cost, and convenient operation, and is suitable for mass industrial treatment on metal dissolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: SHANGHAI NORMAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zhenfeng Bian, Yao Chen, Mengjiao Xu, Lili Lin, Jieya Wen, Yu Wan, Li Liu, Hexing Li
  • Publication number: 20210371952
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for dissolving metals by photocatalysis. A metal-containing material to be dissolved is dispersed in a mixed solution of photocatalyst-containing cyanide and organic chloride; then, a photocatalyst is added; next, an oxygen-containing gas or a substance which is capable of generating oxygen is introduced; and irradiation is applied for a period of time to dissolve metals. Compared with the prior method, the present invention is advantageous in moderate reaction condition, energy conservation, environmental protection, low cost, and convenient operation, and is suitable for mass industrial treatment on metal dissolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Zhenfeng BIAN, Yao CHEN, Mengjiao XU, Lili LIN, Jieya WEN, Yu WAN, Li LIU, Hexing LI
  • Publication number: 20180147566
    Abstract: Various metal oxide mesocrystals can be synthesized in a simple manner by a method for producing a metal oxide mesocrystal, the method comprising the step of annealing an aqueous precursor solution comprising one or more metal oxide precursors, an ammonium salt, a surfactant, and water at 300 to 600° C. Composite mesocrystals consisting of a plurality of metal oxides or an alloy oxide can also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Tetsuro Majima, Takashi Tachikawa, Zhenfeng Bian
  • Patent number: 9873108
    Abstract: Various metal oxide mesocrystals can be synthesized in a simple manner by a method for producing a metal oxide mesocrystal, the method comprising the step of annealing an aqueous precursor solution comprising one or more metal oxide precursors, an ammonium salt, a surfactant, and water at 300 to 600° C. Composite mesocrystals consisting of a plurality of metal oxides or an alloy oxide can also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Japan Science and Technology Agency
    Inventors: Tetsuro Majima, Takashi Tachikawa, Zhenfeng Bian
  • Publication number: 20160001268
    Abstract: Various metal oxide mesocrystals can be synthesized in a simple manner by a method for producing a metal oxide mesocrystal, the method comprising the step of annealing an aqueous precursor solution comprising one or more metal oxide precursors, an ammonium salt, a surfactant, and water at 300 to 600° C. Composite mesocrystals consisting of a plurality of metal oxides or an alloy oxide can also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: OSAKA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tetsuro Majima, Takashi Tachikawa, Zhenfeng Bian