Search Results - chemical+%3e+catalysts

11 Results

Sort By:

Non-Noble Metal Catalysts for Effective Electrochemical Acidic Oxygen Evolution (Case No. 2024-114)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a novel catalytic material that improves the oxygen evolution reaction for clean hydrogen production. Background: Hydrogen is a promising green alternative to lessen reliance on non-renewable, polluting fuel sources. Current hydrogen production is mainly...

Published: 5/16/2024 | Inventor(s): Yu Huang, Haotian Liu

Keywords(s): acidic water splitting, anode material, green energy, hydrogen evolution reaction, hydrogen production, mass stability, overpotential, oxygen evolution reaction, proton exchange water membrane electrolyzer (PEMWE), Renewable energy sources, spinel oxide, water splitting

Category(s): Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Generation, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Chemical, Chemical > Catalysts

Electrocatalysts With Tailored Local Chemical Environment for High-Performance Alkaline Water Electrolysis and Renewable Fuel Generation (Case No. 2023-212)

Summary: UCLA researchers have developed a novel catalytic system that improves reaction kinetics, durability, and resistance to impurities, making it a promising candidate for water electrolyzers and renewable chemical fuel production. Background: Hydrogen, boasting a remarkable energy density of 140 MJ/kg (nearly triple that of typical solid fuels...

Published: 7/10/2024 | Inventor(s): Xiangfeng Duan, Yu Huang, Chengzhang Wan

Keywords(s):

Category(s): Chemical, Chemical > Catalysts, Chemical > Synthesis, Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Water Treatment, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Fuel Cells, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency

Ultrafine Platinum Catalysts for Hydrogen Fuel Cells (Case No. 2023-026)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a novel method to synthesize platinum-based catalysts with ultralow base transition metal-oxide content. Background: Ultrafine platinum (Pt)-based catalysts present a promising avenue for achieving exceptional fuel cell activity while minimizing base transition...

Published: 9/17/2024 | Inventor(s): Yu Huang

Keywords(s): Catalysts, Fuel Cell, Metals, Nanoparticle, Nanoparticles, Nanotechnology, Platinum, transition metal catalysts

Category(s): Materials, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Fuel Cells, Chemical, Chemical > Catalysts, Chemical > Synthesis, Materials > Nanotechnology

2022-130 PM-BASED CATALYST WITH TRANSITION ULTRAFINE METAL-OXIDE CORES

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a method to synthesize uniform Pt-based catalyst nanoparticles with ultralow base transition metal content for fuel cell applications. Background: Ultrafine platinum (Pt)-based catalysts with ultralow base transition metal content can provide high fuel...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Yu Huang, Xiangfeng Duan, Bosi Peng

Keywords(s): Catalysts, Energy Generation, Transmission, or Storage, Fuel Cell, Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assembly, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles, Platinum

Category(s): Chemical > Catalysts, Materials > Nanotechnology, Materials > Functional Materials, Chemical > Synthesis, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Fuel Cells

2021-295 Protected Ultrafine Catalysts, Including Pt-Based Catalysts for Fuel Cell Applications

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering developed a strategy to synthesize ultrafine carbon layers to protect nanocatalysts which are essential for the development of fuel cell technology. BACKGROUND: Platinum catalysts are essential for use in hydrogen fuel cell technologies to cleanly and efficiently produce...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Yu Huang, Zipeng Zhao, Xiangfeng Duan, Zeyan Liu

Keywords(s): Carbon Nanotube, Catalysts, Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation, Transmission, or Storage, Fuel Cell, Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assembly, Nanomaterials, Platinum

Category(s): Materials > Membranes, Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Chemical > Catalysts, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Fuel Cells

2021-291-AMBIENT METHANE FUNCTIONALIZATION BY CONTINUOUS ELECTROGENERATED D9 METALLORADICALS

SUMMARY UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed an electrocatalytic system for CH4 functionalization using silver (AgII) as a metalloradical mediator that works at low temperatures with minimal infrastructure. BACKGROUND Methane (CH4) release occurs in a wide array of industrial processes, including natural...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Chong Liu, Jiao Deng, Jesus Iniguez, Danlei Xiang, Xun Guan

Keywords(s): Catalysts, Electrocatalyst, Metals, Methane, Methane Reformer, Radical (Chemistry)

Category(s): Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Metals, Materials, Chemical > Catalysts, Chemical > Synthesis, Chemical > Chemical Processing & Manufacturing, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

2020-478 CONVERSION OF HETEROCYCLES TO NOVEL POLYMERS CONTAINING STRAINED FUNCTIONALITY AND CAPACITY FOR POST-POLYMERIZATION MODIFICATION

UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry have developed a novel method for the conversion of Dewar heterocycles to versatile monomers with capacity for post-polymerization chemistry. BACKGROUND: Post-polymerization modifications are crucial in the development of synthetic materials for electronic, biomedical, and feedstock...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Hosea Nelson

Keywords(s): Catalysts, Chemical, Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Functional Materials

Category(s): Chemical > Catalysts, Chemical > Polymers, Chemical > Synthesis, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

2010-969 Oxidative CH Activation of Non-Activated Alkanes Using Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) as Catalysts

Summary UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed two novel organic framework-based catalysts used in CH activation during the process of converting methane into acetic acid. These catalysts demonstrate high efficiency and specificity, combined with the great chemical stability and reproducibility seen with organic...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s):

Category(s): Chemical > Catalysts

2010-121 Design and Synthesis of New Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) With Unique Topologies

Summary UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a series of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) with unique topologies, structures, and pore sizes, thereby, making these materials more versatile in applications such as gas storage and separation. Background Open framework materials such as zeolitic inmiazolate frameworks...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s):

Category(s): Materials > Metals, Chemical > Catalysts

Ambient Methane Functionalization Initiated by d0 Metal-oxo Electrocatalyst

UC Case No. 2020-127 SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a new strategy to electrochemically functionalize methane at low activation energies under ambient conditions. BACKGROUND: Natural gas resources are abundant, yet their wide geological distribution, often in remote locations, results...

Published: 2/5/2024 | Inventor(s): Chong Liu, Jiao Deng, Jesus Iniguez

Keywords(s): Bulk Industrial Chemicals, Catalysts, Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Energy & Water, Hydrocarbons, Reaction Technologies

Category(s): Chemical > Catalysts, Chemical > Synthesis, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

1 2