Xiaohong S Li from Santa Clara, CA, age 62

Us Patents

Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Using Microchannel Technology And Novel Catalyst And Microchannel Reactor
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US Patent:

7084180, Aug 1, 2006
Filed:

Jan 28, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/766297
Inventors:

Yong Wang - Richland WA, US
Anna Lee Tonkovich - Marysville OH, US
Terry Mazanec - Solon OH, US
Francis P. Daly - Delaware OH, US
Dave VanderWiel - Brecksville OH, US
Jianli Hu - Kennewick WA, US
Chunshe Cao - Kennecwick WA, US
Charles Kibby - Benicia CA, US
Xiaohong Shari Li - Richland WA, US
Michael D. Briscoe - Katy TX, US
Nathan Gano - Dublin OH, US
Ya-Huei Chin - Richland WA, US
Assignee:

Velocys, Inc. - Plain City OH
International Classification:

C07C 27/00
US Classification:

518712, 518700, 518704, 518713, 518714, 518715, 518719
Abstract:

The disclosed invention relates to a process for converting a reactant composition comprising Hand CO to a product comprising at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon having at least about 5 carbon atoms, the process comprising: flowing the reactant composition through a microchannel reactor in contact with a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst to convert the reactant composition to the product, the microchannel reactor comprising a plurality of process microchannels containing the catalyst; transferring heat from the process microchannels to a heat exchanger; and removing the product from the microchannel reactor; the process producing at least about 0. 5 gram of aliphatic hydrocarbon having at least about 5 carbon atoms per gram of catalyst per hour; the selectivity to methane in the product being less than about 25%. The disclosed invention also relates to a supported catalyst comprising Co, and a microchannel reactor comprising at least one process microchannel and at least one adjacent heat exchange zone.

Method And Apparatus For Ion Sequestration And A Nanostructured Metal Phosphate
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US Patent:

7691637, Apr 6, 2010
Filed:

Aug 1, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/195394
Inventors:

Shas V. Mattigod - Richland WA, US
Glen E. Fryxell - Kennewic WA, US
Xiaohong Li - Richland WA, US
Kent E. Parker - Kennewick WA, US
Dawn M. Wellman - West Richland WA, US
Assignee:

Battelle Memorial Institute - Richland WA
International Classification:

G01N 33/20
US Classification:

436 73, 977902, 210682, 95133
Abstract:

A nanostructured substance, a process for sequestration of ionic waste, and an ion-sequestration apparatus are disclosed in the specification. The nanostructured substance can comprise a Lewis acid transition metal bound to a phosphate, wherein the phosphate comprises a primary structural component of the substance and the Lewis acid transition metal is a reducing agent. The nanostructured substance has a Brunner-Emmet-Teller (BET) surface area greater than or equal to approximately 100 m/g, and a distribution coefficient for an analyte, K, greater than or equal to approximately 5000 ml/g. The process can comprise contacting a fluid and a nanostructured metal phosphate. The apparatus can comprise a vessel and a nanostructured metal phosphate. The vessel defines a volume wherein a fluid contacts the nanostructured metal phosphate.

Microchannel Reactor
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US Patent:

7722833, May 25, 2010
Filed:

Jul 11, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/484069
Inventors:

Yong Wang - Richland WA, US
Anna Lee Tonkovich - Marysville OH, US
Terry Mazanec - Solon OH, US
Francis P. Daly - Delaware OH, US
Dave VanderWiel - Brecksville OH, US
Jianli Hu - Kennewick WA, US
Chunshe Cao - Kennewick WA, US
Charles Kibby - Benicia CA, US
Xiaohong Shari Li - Richland WA, US
Michael D. Briscoe - Katy TX, US
Nathan Gano - Dublin OH, US
Ya-Huei Chin - Richland WA, US
Assignee:

Velocys, Inc. - Plain City OH
International Classification:

B01J 19/00
US Classification:

422198, 422211, 422222
Abstract:

A microchannel reactor is described which has at least one process microchannel and at least one heat exchange zone. The microchannel reactor may be used for conducting a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction.

Steam Reforming Methods And Catalysts
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US Patent:

7722854, May 25, 2010
Filed:

Feb 13, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/778904
Inventors:

Junko M. Watson - Columbus OH, US
Francis P. Daly - Delaware OH, US
Yong Wang - Richland WA, US
Anna Lee Tonkovich - Marysville OH, US
Sean P. Fitzgerald - Columbus OH, US
Steven T. Perry - Galloway OH, US
Laura J. Silva - Dublin OH, US
Rachid Taha - Dublin OH, US
Enrique Aceves de Alba - Dublin OH, US
Ya-Huei Chin - Richland WA, US
Robert Rozmiarek - Richland WA, US
XiaoHong Li - Richland WA, US
Assignee:

Velocy's - Plain City OH
International Classification:

C01B 3/26
US Classification:

423652, 4234182, 4234371, 423653, 423654
Abstract:

The present invention provides catalysts, reactors, and methods of steam reforming over a catalyst. Surprisingly superior results and properties obtained in methods and catalysts of the present invention are also described. For example, a coated catalyst was demonstrated to be highly stable under steam reforming conditions (high temperature and high pressure of steam). Methods of making steam reforming catalysts are also described.

Protected Alloy Surfaces In Microchannel Apparatus And Catalysts, Alumina Supported Catalysts, Catalyst Intermediates, And Methods Of Forming Catalysts And Microchannel Apparatus
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US Patent:

7874432, Jan 25, 2011
Filed:

Mar 23, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/088685
Inventors:

Barry L. Yang - Dublin OH, US
Francis P. Daly - Delaware OH, US
Junko M. Watson - Columbus OH, US
Terry Manzanec - Solon OH, US
Sean P. Fitzgerald - Columbus OH, US
Bradley R. Johnson - Richland WA, US
Xiaohong Li - Richland WA, US
Chunshe Cao - Kennewick WA, US
Ya-Huei Chin - Richland WA, US
Anna Lee Tonkovich - Dublin OH, US
Ravi Arora - Dublin OH, US
David J. Hesse - Columbus OH, US
Dongming Qiu - Bothell WA, US
Rachid Taha - Dublin OH, US
Jeffrey J. Ramler - Lewis Center OH, US
Yong Wang - Richland WA, US
Richard Long - New Albany OH, US
Assignee:

Velocys - Plain City OH
International Classification:

B01D 8/02
B01D 39/00
C07C 7/20
US Classification:

21050025, 585920, 422211, 210490, 55523, 55524
Abstract:

The invention describes microchannel apparatus and catalysts that contain a layer of a metal aluminide or are made in a process in which a metal aluminide layer is formed as an intermediate. Certain processing conditions have surprisingly been found to result in superior coatings. The invention includes chemical processes conducted through apparatus described in the specification. Other catalysts and catalyst synthesis techniques are also described.

Porous Thin Film And Process For Analyte Preconcentration And Determination
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US Patent:

7955574, Jun 7, 2011
Filed:

Oct 1, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/242924
Inventors:

Glen E Fryxell - Kennewick WA, US
Xiaohong Li - Richland WA, US
Raymond S Addleman - Benton City WA, US
Richard Skaggs - Richland WA, US
Assignee:

Battelle Memorial Institute - Richland WA
International Classification:

G01N 33/00
US Classification:

422501, 422401, 422500
Abstract:

A porous thin film and a method are disclosed. The film has a generally uniform thickness and includes fused silica particles that provide multiple types of pores in the film. Particles are generally uniformly distributed on a surface and have a generally open structure that provides the film with an open interface readily accessible to fluids. The film provides for preconcentration of, e. g. , heavy metals in fluid and gas samples that provides for direct determination of the analytes.

Bulk-Scaffolded Hydrogen Storage And Releasing Materials And Methods For Preparing And Using Same
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US Patent:

7963116, Jun 21, 2011
Filed:

May 4, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/435268
Inventors:

S. Thomas Autrey - West Richland WA, US
Abhijeet J. Karkamkar - Richland WA, US
Anna Gutowska - Richland WA, US
Liyu Li - Richland WA, US
Xiaohong S. Li - Richland WA, US
Yongsoon Shin - Richland WA, US
Assignee:

Battelle Memorial Institute - Richland WA
International Classification:

H01M 8/06
F03G 7/00
C01B 3/02
C01B 3/04
US Classification:

60721, 25218825, 4236481, 429416, 429421
Abstract:

Compositions are disclosed for storing and releasing hydrogen and methods for preparing and using same. These hydrogen storage and releasing materials exhibit fast release rates at low release temperatures without unwanted side reactions, thus preserving desired levels of purity and enabling applications in combustion and fuel cell applications.

Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Using Microchannel Technology And Novel Catalyst And Microchannel Reactor
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US Patent:

8188153, May 29, 2012
Filed:

Mar 5, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/718356
Inventors:

Yong Wang - Richland WA, US
Anna Lee Tonkovich - Marysville OH, US
Terry Mazanec - Solon OH, US
Francis P. Daly - Delaware OH, US
Dave VanderWiel - Brecksville OH, US
Jianli Hu - Kennewick WA, US
Chunshe Cao - Kennewick WA, US
Charles Kibby - Benicia CA, US
Xiaohong Shari Li - Richland WA, US
Michael D. Briscoe - Katy TX, US
Nathan Gano - Dublin OH, US
Ya-Huei Chin - Richland WA, US
Assignee:

Velocys, Inc. - Plain City OH
International Classification:

C07C 27/00
B01J 8/00
US Classification:

518715, 518718, 422603, 422638, 422652, 422659, 422221
Abstract:

The disclosed invention relates to a process for converting a reactant composition comprising Hand CO to a product comprising at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon having at least about 5 carbon atoms, the process comprising: flowing the reactant composition through a microchannel reactor in contact with a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst to convert the reactant composition to the product, the microchannel reactor comprising a plurality of process microchannels containing the catalyst; transferring heat from the process microchannels to a heat exchanger; and removing the product from the microchannel reactor; the process producing at least about 0. 5 gram of aliphatic hydrocarbon having at least about 5 carbon atoms per gram of catalyst per hour; the selectivity to methane in the product being less than about 25%. The disclosed invention also relates to a supported catalyst comprising Co, and a microchannel reactor comprising at least one process microchannel and at least one adjacent heat exchange zone.