公开(公告)号：US07709411B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US12421208

申请日：2009-04-09

Applicant: Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter

Inventor： Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter

IPC: B01J25/00 ,  B01J23/40 ,  B01J23/42 ,  B01J31/00 ,  C22C38/00 ,  C22C5/04

CPC classification number: B01J35/0013 ,  B01J21/18 ,  B01J23/8906 ,  B01J37/0211 ,  B01J37/0219 ,  Y10S977/81

Abstract: Multicomponent nanoparticles include two or more dissimilar components selected from different members of the group of noble metals, base transition metals, alkali earth metals, and rare earth metals and/or different groups of the periodic table of elements. The two or more dissimilar components are dispersed using a polyfunctional dispersing agent such that the multicomponent nanoparticles have a substantially uniform distribution of the two or more dissimilar components. The polyfunctional dispersing agent may include organic molecules, polymers, oligomers, or salts of these. The molecules of the dispersing agent bind to the dissimilar components to overcome same-component attraction, thereby allowing the dissimilar components to form multicomponent nanoparticles. Dissimilar components such as iron and platinum can be alloyed together using the dispersing agent to form substantially uniform multicomponent nanoparticles, which can be used alone or with a support. At least a portion of the dispersing agent is removed by reduction and/or oxidation.

Abstract translation: 多组分纳米颗粒包括选自贵金属，碱金属过渡金属，碱土金属和稀土金属和/或元素周期表的不同组中的不同成员的两种或更多种不同成分。 使用多官能分散剂分散两种或更多种不同的组分，使得多组分纳米颗粒具有两个或多个不同成分的基本上均匀的分布。 多官能分散剂可以包括这些的有机分子，聚合物，低聚物或盐。 分散剂的分子与不同的组分结合以克服相同成分的吸引，从而允许不同组分形成多组分纳米颗粒。 可以使用分散剂将诸如铁和铂的不同组分合金化以形成基本均匀的多组分纳米颗粒，其可以单独使用或与支持体一起使用。 通过还原和/或氧化除去至少一部分分散剂。

公开(公告)号：US20070219083A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11378057

申请日：2006-03-17

Applicant: Cheng Zhang ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter ,  Bing Zhou

Inventor： Cheng Zhang ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter ,  Bing Zhou

IPC: B01J31/00 ,  B01F3/12 ,  B01F17/00

CPC classification number: B01J23/40 ,  B01J13/0034 ,  B01J13/0039 ,  B01J13/0043 ,  B01J35/0013 ,  B22F1/0022 ,  B22F9/26 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B22F2201/013

Abstract: A method for manufacturing stable concentrated colloids containing metal nanoparticles in which the colloid is stabilized by adding a base. This allows the metal particles to be formed in higher concentration without forming larger agglomerates and/or precipitating. The method of manufacturing the stable colloidal metal nanoparticles of the present invention generally includes (i) providing a solution comprising a plurality of metal atoms, (ii) providing a solution comprising a plurality of organic agent molecules, each organic agent molecule comprising at least one functional group capable of bonding to the metal atoms, (iii) reacting the metal atoms in solution with the organic agent molecules in solution to form a mixture comprising a plurality of complexed metal atoms, (iv) reducing the complexed metal atoms in the mixture using a reducing agent to form a plurality of nanoparticles, and (v) adding an amount of a base to the mixture, thereby improving the stability of the nanoparticles in the mixture. The base may be added before or after forming the nanoparticles.

Abstract translation: 一种制备含有金属纳米粒子的稳定浓缩胶体的方法，其中胶体通过加入碱稳定。 这允许金属颗粒以更高的浓度形成而不形成较大的附聚物和/或沉淀。 制备本发明的稳定胶体金属纳米粒子的方法通常包括（i）提供包含多个金属原子的溶液，（ii）提供包含多个有机试剂分子的溶液，每个有机试剂分子包含至少一个 能够与金属原子键合的官能团，（iii）使溶液中的金属原子与溶液中的有机试剂分子反应，形成包含多个络合金属原子的混合物，（iv）使用 还原剂形成多个纳米颗粒，和（v）向混合物中加入一定量的碱，从而提高混合物中纳米颗粒的稳定性。 可以在形成纳米颗粒之前或之后加入碱。

公开(公告)号：US20060175230A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11104324

申请日：2005-04-12

Applicant: Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter ,  Zhihua Wu

Inventor： Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter ,  Zhihua Wu

IPC: C10G11/00

CPC classification number: A24B15/28 ,  A24B15/282 ,  A24B15/286 ,  A24B15/287 ,  A24B15/288 ,  A24D3/16 ,  C10L1/02

Abstract: Organically complexed nanocatalyst compositions are applied to or mixed with a carbon-containing fuel (e.g., tobacco, coal, briquetted charcoal, biomass, or a liquid hydrocarbon like fuel oils or gasoline) in order to enhance combustion properties of the fuel. Nanocatalyst compositions can be applied to or mixed with a solid fuel substrate in order to reduce the amount of CO, hydrocarbons and soot produced by the fuel during combustion. In addition, coal can be treated with inventive nanocatalyst compositions to reduce the amount of NOx produced during combustion (e.g., by removing coal nitrogen in a low oxygen pre-combustion zone of a low NOx burner). The nanocatalyst compositions include nanocatalyst particles made using a dispersing agent. They can be formed as a stable suspension to facilitate storage, transportation and application of the catalyst nanoparticles to a fuel substrate.

Abstract translation: 将有机络合的纳米催化剂组合物施用于含碳燃料（例如烟草，煤，压块炭，生物质或液体烃如燃料油或汽油）或与其混合，以增强燃料的燃烧性能。 纳米催化剂组合物可以施加到固体燃料基质上或与固体燃料基质混合，以便减少在燃烧过程中由燃料产生的CO，烃和烟炱的量。 此外，煤可以用本发明的纳米催化剂组合物处理以减少在燃烧期间产生的NO x的量（例如，通过在低NOx燃烧器的低氧预燃烧区中除去煤氮）。 纳米催化剂组合物包括使用分散剂制备的纳米催化剂颗粒。 它们可以形成为稳定的悬浮液，以便于将催化剂纳米颗粒储存，运输和应用于燃料基质。

公开(公告)号：US20090298684A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12421208

申请日：2009-04-09

Applicant: Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter

Inventor： Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter

IPC: B01J23/42 ,  B01J23/745

CPC classification number: B01J35/0013 ,  B01J21/18 ,  B01J23/8906 ,  B01J37/0211 ,  B01J37/0219 ,  Y10S977/81

Abstract: Multicomponent nanoparticles include two or more dissimilar components selected from different members of the group of noble metals, base transition metals, alkali earth metals, and rare earth metals and/or different groups of the periodic table of elements. The two or more dissimilar components are dispersed using a polyfunctional dispersing agent such that the multicomponent nanoparticles have a substantially uniform distribution of the two or more dissimilar components. The polyfunctional dispersing agent may include organic molecules, polymers, oligomers, or salts of these. The molecules of the dispersing agent bind to the dissimilar components to overcome same-component attraction, thereby allowing the dissimilar components to form multicomponent nanoparticles. Dissimilar components such as iron and platinum can be alloyed together using the dispersing agent to form substantially uniform multicomponent nanoparticles, which can be used alone or with a support. At least a portion of the dispersing agent is removed by reduction and/or oxidation.

Abstract translation: 多组分纳米颗粒包括选自贵金属，碱金属过渡金属，碱土金属和稀土金属和/或元素周期表的不同组中的不同成员的两种或更多种不同成分。 使用多官能分散剂分散两种或更多种不同的组分，使得多组分纳米颗粒具有两个或多个不同成分的基本上均匀的分布。 多官能分散剂可以包括这些的有机分子，聚合物，低聚物或盐。 分散剂的分子与不同的组分结合以克服相同成分的吸引，从而允许不同组分形成多组分纳米颗粒。 可以使用分散剂将诸如铁和铂的不同组分合金化以形成基本均匀的多组分纳米颗粒，其可以单独使用或与支持体一起使用。 通过还原和/或氧化除去至少一部分分散剂。

公开(公告)号：US20060174902A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11054196

申请日：2005-02-09

Applicant: Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter ,  Zhihua Wu

Inventor： Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter ,  Zhihua Wu

IPC: A24B15/00

CPC classification number: A24B15/28 ,  A24B15/282 ,  A24B15/286 ,  A24B15/287 ,  A24B15/288 ,  A24D3/16

Abstract: Tobacco products and articles are disclosed that include a nanoparticle catalyst. The nanoparticles are capable of degrading undesirable small molecules in tobacco smoke. The nanoparticle catalyst includes a dispersing agent that inhibits the deactivation of the nanoparticle catalyst. One embodiment disclosed has a dispersing agent that anchors the nanoparticles to a support material thereby preventing agglomeration of the nanoparticles. The dispersed nanoparticles exhibit higher activity and reduce the required loading in the tobacco material.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括纳米颗粒催化剂的烟草制品和制品。 纳米颗粒能够降解烟草烟雾中不希望的小分子。 纳米颗粒催化剂包括抑制纳米颗粒催化剂失活的分散剂。 所公开的一个实施方案具有将纳米颗粒锚固到支撑材料上的分散剂，从而防止纳米颗粒的附聚。 分散的纳米颗粒表现出更高的活性并减少烟草材料中所需的负载量。

公开(公告)号：US20060116286A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US10990616

申请日：2004-11-17

Applicant: Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter

Inventor： Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter

IPC: B01J23/00

CPC classification number: B01J35/0013 ,  B01J21/18 ,  B01J23/8906 ,  B01J37/0211 ,  B01J37/0219 ,  Y10S977/81

Abstract: Disclosed are nanoparticles formed from a plurality of two or more different components. The two or more components are dispersed using a dispersing agent such that the nanoparticles have a substantially uniform distribution of the two or more components. The dispersing agents can be poly functional small organic molecules, polymers, or oligomers, or salts of these. The molecules of the dispersing agent bind to the particle atoms to overcome like-component attractions, thereby allowing different and/or dissimilar components to form heterogeneous nanoparticles. In one embodiment, dissimilar components such as iron and platinum are complexed using the dispersing agent to form substantially uniform heterogeneous nanoparticles. Methods are also disclosed for making the multicomponent nanoparticles. The methods include forming suspensions of two or more components complexed with the dispersing agent molecules. The suspensions can also be deposited on a support material and/or anchored to the support.

公开(公告)号：US07045481B1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US11103824

申请日：2005-04-12

Applicant: Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter ,  Bing Zhou

Inventor： Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter ,  Bing Zhou

IPC: B01J31/00

CPC classification number: B01J35/0013 ,  B01J23/38 ,  B01J27/053 ,  B01J27/08 ,  B01J29/06 ,  B01J31/1625 ,  B01J37/0219 ,  C01B15/026

Abstract: Supported catalysts include a solid support such as silica that is functionalized to have inorganic acid functional groups attached thereto. Active catalyst particles are supported on the functionalized support material. The acid functionalized support material is made by reacting a solid support with an inorganic acid containing agent such as sulfuric acid or para-toluene sulfonic acid. An organic anchoring agent is used to form and anchor catalyst nanoparticles to the acid functionalized support material. The supported catalyst can be sized and shaped for use in any type of reactor, including a fixed bed or fluidized bed reactor. The methods of the present invention also include a process for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide using the supported catalyst.

Abstract translation: 负载型催化剂包括固体载体如二氧化硅，其被官能化以具有连接到其上的无机酸官能团。 活性催化剂颗粒负载在官能化的载体材料上。 酸官能化的载体材料通过使固体载体与无机酸的试剂如硫酸或对甲苯磺酸反应制得。 使用有机锚固剂将催化剂纳米颗粒形成和锚定到酸官能化载体材料上。 负载催化剂的尺寸和形状可用于任何类型的反应器，包括固定床或流化床反应器。 本发明的方法还包括使用负载型催化剂直接合成过氧化氢的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07045479B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US10618909

申请日：2003-07-14

Applicant: Bing Zhou ,  Michael Rueter

Inventor： Bing Zhou ,  Michael Rueter

IPC: B01J31/00 ,  B01J37/00

CPC classification number: H01M4/9075 ,  B01J21/18 ,  B01J23/16 ,  B01J23/38 ,  B01J23/40 ,  B01J23/44 ,  B01J23/70 ,  B01J29/89 ,  B01J35/0013 ,  B01J37/0203 ,  B01J37/18 ,  C01B3/40 ,  C01B15/029 ,  C01B2203/1047 ,  H01M4/90 ,  Y02P20/52

Abstract: Intermediate precursor compositions for use in manufacturing supported reactive catalysts having a controlled coordination structure, and methods for manufacturing such precursor compositions are disclosed. The precursor compositions include a catalyst complex formed from catalyst atoms and a control agent that is applied to a substrate. Reduction of the catalyst complex yields supported reactive catalyst in which a preponderance of the top or outer layer of atoms of the catalyst particles exhibit a controlled coordination number of 2. The supported catalysts are useful for a variety of chemical reactions, including the preparation of hydrogen peroxide with high selectivity.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于制备具有受控配位结构的负载型反应性催化剂的中间体前体组合物，以及制备这种前体组合物的方法。 前体组合物包括由催化剂原子形成的催化剂络合物和施加到基材上的控制剂。 催化剂络合物的还原产生支持的反应催化剂，其中催化剂颗粒的顶部或外层原子的优势表现出受控的配位数2.支持的催化剂可用于各种化学反应，包括制备氢 过氧化物具有高选择性。

公开(公告)号：US20050025697A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10897493

申请日：2004-07-23

Applicant: Michael Rueter ,  Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher

Inventor： Michael Rueter ,  Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher

IPC: C01B15/029

CPC classification number: C01B15/029

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the direct catalytic production of aqueous solutions of hydrogen peroxide from hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of a small amount of one or more water soluble organic additives (about 0.1-10% by weight). Suitable catalysts include nanometer-sized noble metal catalytic crystal particles. The catalyst particles preferably have a controlled surface coordination number of 2 to increase the selectivity of hydrogen peroxide production. The water soluble additive(s) increases catalytic activity causing significant increases in the apparent first order reaction rate constant for the direct production of aqueous hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在少量一种或多种水溶性有机添加剂（约0.1-10重量％）存在下从氢气和氧气直接催化生产过氧化氢水溶液的方法。 合适的催化剂包括纳米级的贵金属催化晶体颗粒。 催化剂颗粒优选具有受控的表面配位数2，以增加过氧化氢生产的选择性。 水溶性添加剂增加催化活性，导致直接生产过氧化氢水溶液的表观一级反应速率常数显着增加。

公开(公告)号：US07803201B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US11104324

申请日：2005-04-12

Applicant: Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter ,  Zhihua Wu

Inventor： Bing Zhou ,  Sukesh Parasher ,  Michael Rueter ,  Zhihua Wu

IPC: C10L10/00 ,  C10L1/10

CPC classification number: A24B15/28 ,  A24B15/282 ,  A24B15/286 ,  A24B15/287 ,  A24B15/288 ,  A24D3/16 ,  C10L1/02

Abstract: Organically complexed nanocatalyst compositions are applied to or mixed with a carbon-containing fuel (e.g., tobacco, coal, briquetted charcoal, biomass, or a liquid hydrocarbon like fuel oils or gasoline) in order to enhance combustion properties of the fuel. Nanocatalyst compositions can be applied to or mixed with a solid fuel substrate in order to reduce the amount of CO, hydrocarbons and soot produced by the fuel during combustion. In addition, coal can be treated with inventive nanocatalyst compositions to reduce the amount of NOx produced during combustion (e.g., by removing coal nitrogen in a low oxygen pre-combustion zone of a low NOx burner). The nanocatalyst compositions include nanocatalyst particles made using a dispersing agent. They can be formed as a stable suspension to facilitate storage, transportation and application of the catalyst nanoparticles to a fuel substrate.

Abstract translation: 将有机络合的纳米催化剂组合物施用于含碳燃料（例如烟草，煤，压块炭，生物质或液体烃如燃料油或汽油）或与其混合，以增强燃料的燃烧性能。 纳米催化剂组合物可以施加到固体燃料基质上或与固体燃料基质混合，以便减少在燃烧过程中由燃料产生的CO，烃和烟炱的量。 此外，煤可以用本发明的纳米催化剂组合物处理以减少在燃烧期间产生的NOx的量（例如，通过去除低NOx燃烧器的低氧预燃烧区中的煤氮）。 纳米催化剂组合物包括使用分散剂制备的纳米催化剂颗粒。 它们可以形成为稳定的悬浮液，以便于将催化剂纳米颗粒储存，运输和应用于燃料基质。