公开(公告)号：WO2006034086A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：PCT/US2005/033267

申请日：2005-09-19

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY ,  WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ,  WELLINGTON, Scott, Lee ,  MATZAKOS, Andreas, Nicholas ,  MARDILOVICH, Ivan, Petrovich ,  MA, Yi, Hua ,  ENGWALL, Erik, Edwin

Inventor： WELLINGTON, Scott, Lee ,  MATZAKOS, Andreas, Nicholas ,  MARDILOVICH, Ivan, Petrovich ,  MA, Yi, Hua ,  ENGWALL, Erik, Edwin

IPC: B01J8/02 ,  C01B3/50 ,  B01D53/22

CPC classification number: B01D71/025 ,  B01D53/22 ,  B01D63/06 ,  B01D63/065 ,  B01D67/0069 ,  B01D67/0088 ,  B01D69/10 ,  B01D69/12 ,  B01D71/022 ,  B01D2313/42 ,  B01D2325/22 ,  B01J8/009 ,  B01J19/2475 ,  C01B3/384 ,  C01B3/505 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/041 ,  C01B2203/047 ,  C01B2203/0475 ,  C01B2203/048 ,  C01B2203/0495 ,  C01B2203/86 ,  Y02P30/30

Abstract: A hydrogen producing reactor is disclosed. The hydrogen producing reactor has a reaction chamber containing a catalyst bed adapted to produce reaction products containing hydrogen from a hydrogen-producing feedstock. The reaction chamber also includes a hydrogen-selective, hydrogen-permeable gas separation module adapted to receive the reaction products from the catalyst bed and to separate a product stream containing hydrogen from the reaction products. The gas separation module comprises a porous substrate, an intermediate layer located at the porous substrate, and a hydrogen-selective membrane overlying the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer comprises particles and a binder metal, where the binder metal is distributed through out the intermediate layer. A steam reforming process is also disclosed using the disclosed reactor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种制氢反应器。 制氢反应器具有含有催化剂床的反应室，该催化剂床适于从产氢原料产生含有氢的反应产物。 反应室还包括氢选择性的氢气渗透气体分离模块，其适于接收来自催化剂床的反应产物并从反应产物中分离出含有氢的产物流。 气体分离模块包括多孔基底，位于多孔基底的中间层和覆盖中间层的氢选择性膜。 中间层包括颗粒和粘合剂金属，其中粘合剂金属分布在中间层之外。 还公开了使用所公开的反应器的蒸汽重整方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2005088395A3

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：PCT/US2005/008281

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ,  CYGANSKI, David ,  MCGIMPSEY, Grant, W.

Inventor： CYGANSKI, David ,  MCGIMPSEY, Grant, W.

IPC: G03F7/20 ,  G03F7/004 ,  G03F7/028 ,  G03F7/031

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide methods of forming a photolithographic pattern by patternwise imaging each of two or more different modalities of light onto a multiphoton-specific photoinitiator material to form a photolithographic pattern on the surface where each of the patterns of the two or more different wavelengths of light overlap. In various embodiments, the invention provides a method of semiconductor fabrication capable of permitting the formation of an imaged feature having a dimension smaller than λ/(2NA), where λ is the smallest wavelength of imaging light, and NA is the numerical aperture of the imaging system.

公开(公告)号：WO2005059060A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：PCT/US2004/042259

申请日：2004-12-15

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ,  MCGIMPSEY, W., Grant ,  MCDONALD, John, C.

Inventor： MCGIMPSEY, W., Grant ,  MCDONALD, John, C.

IPC: C09K9/02

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B01L3/5027 ,  B01L2400/0688 ,  B05D1/185 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C07B2200/11 ,  C07F1/005 ,  C09K9/02 ,  C09K2211/1029 ,  C09K2211/1092 ,  C09K2211/188 ,  G03C1/733 ,  Y10S430/163 ,  Y10T428/268

Abstract: In various aspects, the present invention provides substantially monolayer thick molecular films with photoresponsive wettability, the molecules of said films comprising a photochromic molecule coordinated to a metal atom, which is coordinated to an organic tethering molecule, surface coupling group, or both, having a group for attachment to a surface of a substrate. In various aspects, the present inventions also provide photochromic articles comprising said films, methods of forming said films, and methods of manufacturing photochromic articles using said films. In various embodiments, provided are molecular films where the photoconversion between configurations of the photochromic molecule is substantially reversible by irradiation with light. In various embodiments, provided are films where the photoconversion is substantially irreversible by irradiation with light.

Abstract translation: 在各个方面，本发明提供了基本上具有光响应润湿性的单层厚分子膜，所述膜的分子包含与金属原子配位的光致变色分子，其与有机系链分子，表面偶联基团或两者配位，具有 组，用于附着到基底的表面。 在各个方面，本发明还提供了包含所述薄膜的光致变色制品，形成所述薄膜的方法，以及使用所述薄膜制造光致变色制品的方法。 在各种实施方案中，提供了分子膜，其中光致变色分子的配置之间的光转换通过光照射基本上是可逆的。 在各种实施方案中，提供了通过光照射基本上不可逆转换的膜。

公开(公告)号：WO2005056846A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：PCT/US2004/040282

申请日：2004-12-02

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ,  SAHA, Deepak ,  SHANKAR, Sumanth ,  APELIAN, Diran ,  MAKHLOUF, Makhlouf, M.

Inventor： SAHA, Deepak ,  SHANKAR, Sumanth ,  APELIAN, Diran ,  MAKHLOUF, Makhlouf, M.

IPC: C22C1/03

CPC classification number: C22C1/02

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention include methods that allow for casting alloys, and preferentially casting wrought alloys to circumvent problems such as, for example, hot tearing. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide for alloys having predominantly spherical primary α-aluminum grains in their microstucture (i.e., substantially free of dendrites ) formed by mixing two liquids of differing compositions the are held at predetermine temperatures, such that when mixed they produce a predetermined alloy composition at a predetermined temperature that is inclined to solidify with a predominantly spherical grain structure that minimizes the alloy’s tendency towards hot tearing.

Abstract translation: 本发明的优选实施方案包括允许铸造合金，优选铸造锻造合金以避免诸如热撕裂等问题的方法。 本发明的优选实施方案提供了在它们的微观结构中具有主要为球形的初级α-铝颗粒的合金（即，基本上不含枝状晶体），所述组合通过混合保持在预定温度下的不同组成的两种液体而形成，使得当它们混合时，它们产生 在预定温度下预定的合金成分倾向于以主要为球形的晶粒结构固化，使合金的热撕裂趋势最小化。

公开(公告)号：WO2004085044A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-07

申请号：PCT/US2004/008383

申请日：2004-03-19

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ,  MA, Yi, Hua ,  ENGWALL, Erik, E. ,  MARDILOVICH, Ivan, P.

Inventor： MA, Yi, Hua ,  ENGWALL, Erik, E. ,  MARDILOVICH, Ivan, P.

IPC: B01D71/02

CPC classification number: B01D67/0086 ,  B01D53/22 ,  B01D53/228 ,  B01D63/06 ,  B01D63/061 ,  B01D67/0069 ,  B01D67/0072 ,  B01D69/10 ,  B01D69/12 ,  B01D69/141 ,  B01D71/022 ,  B01D71/028 ,  B01D2313/22 ,  B01D2313/42 ,  B01D2325/04 ,  C01B3/505 ,  C01B2203/0405 ,  C01B2203/0475

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating a composite gas separation module and to gas separation modules formed by the method. The present invention also relates to a method for selectively separating hydrogen gas from a hydrogen gas-containing gaseous stream. In one embodiment, the method for fabricating a composite gas separation module includes depositing a first material on a porous substrate, thereby forming a coated substrate. The coated substrate is abraded, thereby forming a polished substrate. A second material is then deposited on the polished substrate. The first material, the second material, or both the first material and the second material can include a gas-selective material. For example, the gas-selective material can include a hydrogen-selective metal , e.g., palladium, or an alloy thereof. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of forming a dense gas-selective membrane over the porous substrate. Practice of the present invention can produce gas separation modules that have thinner and/or more uniform dense gas-selective membranes than are possible using conventional manufacturing techniques.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种复合气体分离模块的制造方法和由该方法形成的气体分离模块。 本发明还涉及从含氢气的气流中选择性分离氢气的方法。 在一个实施例中，制造复合气体分离模块的方法包括在多孔基材上沉积第一材料，从而形成涂覆的基底。 涂覆的基材被磨损，从而形成抛光的基材。 然后将第二材料沉积在抛光的基底上。 第一材料，第二材料或第一材料和第二材料两者可以包括气体选择性材料。 例如，气体选择性材料可以包括氢选择性金属，例如钯或其合金。 在一个实施方案中，该方法包括在多孔基材上形成致密气体选择性膜的步骤。 本发明的实践可以产生具有比使用常规制造技术可能的更薄和/或更均匀致密的气体选择性膜的气体分离模块。

公开(公告)号：WO2004071345A2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：PCT/US2004/004053

申请日：2004-02-12

Applicant: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC ,  WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ,  BENCO, John, S. ,  NIENABER, Hubert, A. ,  MCGIMPSEY, W., Grant

Inventor： BENCO, John, S. ,  NIENABER, Hubert, A. ,  MCGIMPSEY, W., Grant

IPC: A61F

CPC classification number: C07D498/08 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N31/22 ,  G01N33/84 ,  G01N2021/7786

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel device and method for the detection of lithium ions in a biological fluid. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a novel compound and a optical sensor which incorporates said compound for the detection of lithium ions. Additionally, the present invention provides a method of detecting lithium ions which comprises placing the novel optical sensor into communication with a biological fluid. Once the novel compound of the present invention encounters a lithium ion(s), a fluorescence is generated, the intensity of which is measured and allows for the determination of lithium ion concentration. The present invention provides a medical professional with the ability to selectively determine lithium ion concentration in a biological fluid thereby facilitating the treatment of various diseases, such as manic-depressive illness.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于检测生物液体中的锂离子的新型装置和方法。 在优选的实施方案中，本发明提供了一种新型化合物和光学传感器，其结合了用于检测锂离子的所述化合物。 此外，本发明提供一种检测锂离子的方法，其包括将新型光学传感器与生物流体连通。 一旦本发明的新化合物遇到锂离子，就产生​​荧光，其强度被测量并允许测定锂离子浓度。 本发明提供一种具有选择性地测定生物体液中的锂离子浓度的能力的医疗专业人员，从而便于治疗各种疾病，例如躁狂抑郁症。

公开(公告)号：WO2003102402A2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2003/017435

申请日：2003-05-30

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： RAY, Malcolm ,  PLAXICO, Chuck

IPC: F02D

CPC classification number: E01F15/146 ,  F16F7/123

Abstract: Tunable pull-through energy attenuator and decelerator devices is disclosed which provide for variable force-time profiles, deceleration and kinetic energy attenuation of moving objects so as to prevent damage or injury to impacting objects, vehicles or persons. The device employs either consumable inelastic or reusable, viscoelastic deforming elements, such as tubes, rods, plates or strips, which absorb substantial amounts of energy through repeated inelastic or viscoelastic deformation when the deforming element is pulled through a tunable array of rigid pins having a variety of configurations and settings. The disclosed devices provide for variable force-time profiles which control the cumulative deformation and thereby the amount of energy absorbed and rate of deceleration of impacting objects. The device may be readily adapted and deployed as highway vehicle guardrails, road barriers or crash cushions for frontal and side impacts and as load attenuators for crash-resistant aircraft seats, spacecraft landing pods, crash-resistant aircraft landing gear, aircraft and vehicle passenger restraint harnesses, cargo tie-downs, vehicle bumpers and collapsible vehicle steering columns.

Abstract translation: 公开了可调谐的穿通能量衰减器和减速器装置，其提供可移动物体的可变力 - 时间曲线，减速度和动能衰减，以防止对物体，车辆或人员的撞击造成的损坏或伤害。 该装置采用消耗性非弹性或可重复使用的粘弹变形元件，例如管，杆，板或条，其通过重复的非弹性或粘弹性变形吸收大量的能量，当变形元件被拉动通过具有 各种配置和设置。 所公开的装置提供可变的力 - 时间曲线，其控制累积变形，从而控制吸收的能量的量和冲击物体的减速率。 该装置可以容易地适应和部署为用于正面和侧面碰撞的高速公路车辆护栏，道路障碍物或碰撞缓冲器，以及用于防撞飞机座椅，航天器着陆荚，防撞飞机起落架，飞机和车辆乘客约束的负载衰减器 吊带，货物捆绑，车辆保险杠和可折叠车辆转向柱。

公开(公告)号：WO1990015020A2

公开(公告)日：1990-12-13

申请号：PCT/US1990003301

申请日：1990-06-11

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ,  MOSER, William R.

IPC: C01B13/34

CPC classification number: H01B1/08 ,  B01J23/002 ,  B01J23/005 ,  B01J23/31 ,  B01J23/50 ,  B01J23/868 ,  B01J27/192 ,  B01J37/0054 ,  B01J37/02 ,  B01J37/086 ,  B01J2523/00 ,  C01B13/34 ,  C01G3/006 ,  C01G25/02 ,  C01P2002/34 ,  C01P2002/72 ,  C01P2002/76 ,  C01P2004/34 ,  C01P2006/12 ,  B01J2523/13 ,  B01J2523/41 ,  B01J2523/51 ,  B01J2523/54 ,  B01J2523/68 ,  B01J2523/842 ,  B01J2523/845 ,  B01J2523/847

Abstract: This invention describes a high temperature aerosol decomposition reactor for producing metal containing materials and methods of producing metal containing materials using the same. The metal containing materials produced by the method of the present invention include metal oxides, catalytic compositions, superconducting materials, and electrically conducting ceramics.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种用于生产含金属材料的高温气溶胶分解反应器和使用该材料制备含金属材料的方法。 通过本发明的方法生产的含金属材料包括金属氧化物，催化组合物，超导材料和导电陶瓷。

公开(公告)号：WO2023039274A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-16

申请号：PCT/US2022/043297

申请日：2022-09-13

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： RAHBAR, Nima ,  SCARLATA, Suzanne F. ,  WANG, Shuai

IPC: C04B40/06 ,  C04B14/06 ,  C04B24/00 ,  C04B24/14 ,  C04B20/10 ,  C04B20/00 ,  C04B14/30 ,  C04B103/00 ,  C04B111/00

Abstract: Materials and methods for a rapid and effective way to create a carbon negative self-healing construction material are described. The construction material uses sand aggregates, a trace amount of catalyst, a small dosage of scaffolding material with a crosslinking agent, and a calcium source. The curing is performed at a high temperature for a short period or at room temperature for a long period. The catalyst-driven method to bridge the sand particles results in a dense, stiff, strong, and tough structural material, which upon exposure to calcium source and CO2 heals itself repeatably.

公开(公告)号：WO2023034556A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-09

申请号：PCT/US2022/042434

申请日：2022-09-02

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： WANG, Yan ,  MA, Xiaotu

IPC: C01G53/00 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M10/54

Abstract: A method for recycling secondary battery charge materials includes a one-step molten-salt process to upcycle mixed Ni-lean polycrystalline NMC cathodes into Ni-rich single-crystal NMC cathodes. The method includes receiving a recycling stream of charge materials from end-of-lifetime batteries, adding additional charge materials based on an upcycled battery chemistry intended for the upgraded, recycled battery, and sintering the combined charge materials for generating a single crystal charge material corresponding to the upcycled battery chemistry using a molten salt direct recycling process.