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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
Co-electroless Deposition Methods for Formation of Methanol Fuel Cell Catalysts
Reference #: 01408 The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for Co-electroless Deposition Methods for Formation of Methanol Fuel Cell Catalysts Background: Methanol is an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines that can be used in combination with gasoline or directly. Methanol burns at lower temperatures than...
Published: 5/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): John Monnier, Gregory Tate, Wen Xiong, Benjamin Meekins
Keywords(s): bimetallic catalysts, Catalysis, cobalt, copper, cyclic voltammetry, direct methanol fuel cells, DMFC, electroless deposition, iron, nickel, platinum
Category(s): Engineering and Physical Sciences, Energy
Fast and Scalable Heterogeneous Catalysis for Sensitivity-Enhanced MRI and NMR That Works in Low Magnetic Fields
Polarizes Water Molecules from Parahydrogen to Intensify Their Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Signals for Detection in Low Magnetic FieldsThe use of hyperpolarized water as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could dramatically shorten scanning times for patients, provide new imaging modalities, and avoid the risks associated with conventional...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Clifford Bowers, Evan Zhao
Keywords(s): catalyst, hydrogen, hyperpolarized water from Parahydrogen, MRI, NMR, parahydrogen, Platinum, Water, water calayst
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Human Health Care > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Consumable, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Equipment, Technology Classifications > Research Tools > Others, Technology Classifications > Veterinary > Diagnostics
One Step Liquid To Metal High Surface Area Platinum Catalyst Via Low Temperature Reduction
Project ID: D2017-51Background Catalytic converters reduce and transform exhaust emissions to prevent air pollution from vehicles. A ceramic honeycomb structure was designed to maximize the surface area through which vehicle exhaust passes. The increased surface area makes the catalytic converter more effective due to the additional space made available...
Published: 6/18/2024   |   Inventor(s): John Setlock
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Metal foam, Platinum, Surface area
Category(s): Catalysts
Advancement in Platinum Based Cancer Therapeutics
Project ID: D2014-33Novelty: Small drug like molecules that inhibits DNA repair factors for cisplatin (and other platinum based drugs) resistance towards solid tumors, thereby increasing cisplatin cytotoxicity and efficacy. Value proposition: One of the limitations of chemotherapy in ovarian cancer is the innate/acquired drug resistance in cancer cells....
Published: 6/18/2024   |   Inventor(s): Paul Erhardt, Stephan Patrick, Christopher Trabbic
Keywords(s): Cisplatin, Clinical Trials, DNA Repair, Ovarian Cancer, Platinum
Category(s): Oncology, Tools