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US 10,886,540SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF GRAPHENE SUPPORTED CATALYSTS
Jian Xie
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FIG. 1 B illustrates a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure according to various embodiments; [0018]
FIG. 2 illustrates the H + conductivity of conventional graphene and functionalized graphene based on varying relative humidity according to various …
FIG. 3 illustrates the e conductivity of conventional graphene and functionalized graphene based on varying relative humidity according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 4A is a transmission electron microscopy ("TEM") image of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles dispersed in a conventional graphene sheet; [0021]
FIG. 5 B is a histogram illustrating the distribution of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed in the functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 6C and 6D illustrate particle surface migration of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed on a functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; SVG …
FIG. 7 illustrates a comparison of various substrates; [0027]
FIG. 8 illustrates the self- assembly of a three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure according to various embodiments; [0028]
FIG. 9 illustrates a TEM image of composites according to various embodiments; [0029]
FIG. 10 illustrates Hg porosimetry pore size distribution of various embodiments; [0030]
FIG. 12A-C illustrate various VIR curves after various cycles; [0032]
FIG. 13 illustrates a nanoscale x-ray computed tomography image of a Pt/PBI- functionalized graphene catalyst according to various embodiments; and [0033]
FIG. 14 illustrates a three-dimensional TEM image of a conventional Pt/XC₇₂ (carbon black) catalyst. [0034] Corresponding reference characters indicate …
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A three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure comprising: a first functionalized graphene comprising: a first graphene sheet; a metal dispersed throughout the first graphene sheet, wherein the metal comprises at least one of Pt, Rh, Pd, Ag, Au, Ni, Os, Ir, Mn, Co, alloys thereof, oxides thereof, or mixtures thereo f; a first functional group covalently bonded to the first graphene sheet, wherein the first functional group comprises at least one of sulfonate, S 0 3-, SVG 15377976.08-02-2020.KDDAN₂H₁RXEAPX2.CLM.1.svg 0.16 4.79 Black and white combinations thereof, polybenzimidazole (PBI), poly(ethylene oxide) (PE O), polyphenylene oxide (PPO), polyaniline, or mixtures thereof, a second functionalized graphene; and a functionalized nanocarbon particle located between the first and second functionalized graphenes, wherein the functionalized nanocarbon particle has an opposite surface charge compared to the first functional group of the first functionalized graphene. Previously presented
The three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure of claim 24, wherein: the first functionalized graphene has a positively charged first functional group; and the functionalized nanocarbon has a negatively charged functional group. Previously presented
The three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure of claim 24, wherein the functionalized nanocarbon particle forms at least one of pores, channels, or a combination thereof between the first and second functionalized graphenes that allow mass transport of reactants and products between the first and second functionalized graphenes. Previously presented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure
Materials described outside the worked examples.
functionalized graphene sheet
metal catalyst
first functional group
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 4A is a transmission electron microscopy ("TEM") image of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles dispersed in a conventional graphene sheet; [0021]
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Average Pore Size | 3–2000 nm | — |
Metal Nanoparticle Size | 1–6 nm | metal catalyst |
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US 10,886,540Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 B illustrates a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure according to various embodiments; [0018]
FIG. 2 illustrates the H + conductivity of conventional graphene and functionalized graphene based on varying relative humidity according to various …
FIG. 3 illustrates the e conductivity of conventional graphene and functionalized graphene based on varying relative humidity according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 4A is a transmission electron microscopy ("TEM") image of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles dispersed in a conventional graphene sheet; [0021]
FIG. 5 B is a histogram illustrating the distribution of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed in the functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 6C and 6D illustrate particle surface migration of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed on a functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; SVG …
FIG. 7 illustrates a comparison of various substrates; [0027]
FIG. 8 illustrates the self- assembly of a three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure according to various embodiments; [0028]
FIG. 9 illustrates a TEM image of composites according to various embodiments; [0029]
FIG. 10 illustrates Hg porosimetry pore size distribution of various embodiments; [0030]
FIG. 12A-C illustrate various VIR curves after various cycles; [0032]
FIG. 13 illustrates a nanoscale x-ray computed tomography image of a Pt/PBI- functionalized graphene catalyst according to various embodiments; and [0033]
FIG. 14 illustrates a three-dimensional TEM image of a conventional Pt/XC₇₂ (carbon black) catalyst. [0034] Corresponding reference characters indicate …
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A three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure comprising: a first functionalized graphene comprising: a first graphene sheet; a metal dispersed throughout the first graphene sheet, wherein the metal comprises at least one of Pt, Rh, Pd, Ag, Au, Ni, Os, Ir, Mn, Co, alloys thereof, oxides thereof, or mixtures thereo f; a first functional group covalently bonded to the first graphene sheet, wherein the first functional group comprises at least one of sulfonate, S 0 3-, SVG 15377976.08-02-2020.KDDAN₂H₁RXEAPX2.CLM.1.svg 0.16 4.79 Black and white combinations thereof, polybenzimidazole (PBI), poly(ethylene oxide) (PE O), polyphenylene oxide (PPO), polyaniline, or mixtures thereof, a second functionalized graphene; and a functionalized nanocarbon particle located between the first and second functionalized graphenes, wherein the functionalized nanocarbon particle has an opposite surface charge compared to the first functional group of the first functionalized graphene. Previously presented
The three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure of claim 24, wherein: the first functionalized graphene has a positively charged first functional group; and the functionalized nanocarbon has a negatively charged functional group. Previously presented
The three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure of claim 24, wherein the functionalized nanocarbon particle forms at least one of pores, channels, or a combination thereof between the first and second functionalized graphenes that allow mass transport of reactants and products between the first and second functionalized graphenes. Previously presented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure
Materials described outside the worked examples.
functionalized graphene sheet
metal catalyst
first functional group
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 4A is a transmission electron microscopy ("TEM") image of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles dispersed in a conventional graphene sheet; [0021]
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Average Pore Size | 3–2000 nm | — |
Metal Nanoparticle Size | 1–6 nm | metal catalyst |
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US 10,886,540Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 B illustrates a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure according to various embodiments; [0018]
FIG. 2 illustrates the H + conductivity of conventional graphene and functionalized graphene based on varying relative humidity according to various …
FIG. 3 illustrates the e conductivity of conventional graphene and functionalized graphene based on varying relative humidity according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 4A is a transmission electron microscopy ("TEM") image of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles dispersed in a conventional graphene sheet; [0021]
FIG. 5 B is a histogram illustrating the distribution of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed in the functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 6C and 6D illustrate particle surface migration of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed on a functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; SVG …
FIG. 7 illustrates a comparison of various substrates; [0027]
FIG. 8 illustrates the self- assembly of a three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure according to various embodiments; [0028]
FIG. 9 illustrates a TEM image of composites according to various embodiments; [0029]
FIG. 10 illustrates Hg porosimetry pore size distribution of various embodiments; [0030]
FIG. 12A-C illustrate various VIR curves after various cycles; [0032]
FIG. 13 illustrates a nanoscale x-ray computed tomography image of a Pt/PBI- functionalized graphene catalyst according to various embodiments; and [0033]
FIG. 14 illustrates a three-dimensional TEM image of a conventional Pt/XC₇₂ (carbon black) catalyst. [0034] Corresponding reference characters indicate …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
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A three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure comprising: a first functionalized graphene comprising: a first graphene sheet; a metal dispersed throughout the first graphene sheet, wherein the metal comprises at least one of Pt, Rh, Pd, Ag, Au, Ni, Os, Ir, Mn, Co, alloys thereof, oxides thereof, or mixtures thereo f; a first functional group covalently bonded to the first graphene sheet, wherein the first functional group comprises at least one of sulfonate, S 0 3-, SVG 15377976.08-02-2020.KDDAN₂H₁RXEAPX2.CLM.1.svg 0.16 4.79 Black and white combinations thereof, polybenzimidazole (PBI), poly(ethylene oxide) (PE O), polyphenylene oxide (PPO), polyaniline, or mixtures thereof, a second functionalized graphene; and a functionalized nanocarbon particle located between the first and second functionalized graphenes, wherein the functionalized nanocarbon particle has an opposite surface charge compared to the first functional group of the first functionalized graphene. Previously presented
The three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure of claim 24, wherein: the first functionalized graphene has a positively charged first functional group; and the functionalized nanocarbon has a negatively charged functional group. Previously presented
The three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure of claim 24, wherein the functionalized nanocarbon particle forms at least one of pores, channels, or a combination thereof between the first and second functionalized graphenes that allow mass transport of reactants and products between the first and second functionalized graphenes. Previously presented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure
Materials described outside the worked examples.
functionalized graphene sheet
metal catalyst
first functional group
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 4A is a transmission electron microscopy ("TEM") image of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles dispersed in a conventional graphene sheet; [0021]
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Average Pore Size | 3–2000 nm | — |
Metal Nanoparticle Size | 1–6 nm | metal catalyst |
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Atlas literature
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US 10,886,540Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 B illustrates a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure according to various embodiments; [0018]
FIG. 2 illustrates the H + conductivity of conventional graphene and functionalized graphene based on varying relative humidity according to various …
FIG. 3 illustrates the e conductivity of conventional graphene and functionalized graphene based on varying relative humidity according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 4A is a transmission electron microscopy ("TEM") image of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles dispersed in a conventional graphene sheet; [0021]
FIG. 5 B is a histogram illustrating the distribution of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed in the functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 6C and 6D illustrate particle surface migration of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed on a functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; SVG …
FIG. 7 illustrates a comparison of various substrates; [0027]
FIG. 8 illustrates the self- assembly of a three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure according to various embodiments; [0028]
FIG. 9 illustrates a TEM image of composites according to various embodiments; [0029]
FIG. 10 illustrates Hg porosimetry pore size distribution of various embodiments; [0030]
FIG. 12A-C illustrate various VIR curves after various cycles; [0032]
FIG. 13 illustrates a nanoscale x-ray computed tomography image of a Pt/PBI- functionalized graphene catalyst according to various embodiments; and [0033]
FIG. 14 illustrates a three-dimensional TEM image of a conventional Pt/XC₇₂ (carbon black) catalyst. [0034] Corresponding reference characters indicate …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
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A three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure comprising: a first functionalized graphene comprising: a first graphene sheet; a metal dispersed throughout the first graphene sheet, wherein the metal comprises at least one of Pt, Rh, Pd, Ag, Au, Ni, Os, Ir, Mn, Co, alloys thereof, oxides thereof, or mixtures thereo f; a first functional group covalently bonded to the first graphene sheet, wherein the first functional group comprises at least one of sulfonate, S 0 3-, SVG 15377976.08-02-2020.KDDAN₂H₁RXEAPX2.CLM.1.svg 0.16 4.79 Black and white combinations thereof, polybenzimidazole (PBI), poly(ethylene oxide) (PE O), polyphenylene oxide (PPO), polyaniline, or mixtures thereof, a second functionalized graphene; and a functionalized nanocarbon particle located between the first and second functionalized graphenes, wherein the functionalized nanocarbon particle has an opposite surface charge compared to the first functional group of the first functionalized graphene. Previously presented
The three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure of claim 24, wherein: the first functionalized graphene has a positively charged first functional group; and the functionalized nanocarbon has a negatively charged functional group. Previously presented
The three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure of claim 24, wherein the functionalized nanocarbon particle forms at least one of pores, channels, or a combination thereof between the first and second functionalized graphenes that allow mass transport of reactants and products between the first and second functionalized graphenes. Previously presented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
three-dimensional functionalized graphene structure
Materials described outside the worked examples.
functionalized graphene sheet
metal catalyst
first functional group
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 4A is a transmission electron microscopy ("TEM") image of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles dispersed in a conventional graphene sheet; [0021]
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Average Pore Size | 3–2000 nm | — |
Metal Nanoparticle Size | 1–6 nm | metal catalyst |
functionalized nanocarbon particle
platinum
Pt
polybenzimidazole
poly(ethylene oxide)
polyphenylene oxide
polyaniline
FIG. 5 B is a histogram illustrating the distribution of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed in the functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 9 illustrates a TEM image of composites according to various embodiments; [0029]
FIG. 14 illustrates a three-dimensional TEM image of a conventional Pt/XC₇₂ (carbon black) catalyst. [0034] Corresponding reference characters indicate …
Thickness | 25–1000 nm | — |
Thickness | 50–750 nm | — |
functionalized nanocarbon particle
platinum
Pt
polybenzimidazole
poly(ethylene oxide)
polyphenylene oxide
polyaniline
FIG. 5 B is a histogram illustrating the distribution of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed in the functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 9 illustrates a TEM image of composites according to various embodiments; [0029]
FIG. 14 illustrates a three-dimensional TEM image of a conventional Pt/XC₇₂ (carbon black) catalyst. [0034] Corresponding reference characters indicate …
Thickness | 25–1000 nm | — |
Thickness | 50–750 nm | — |
functionalized nanocarbon particle
platinum
Pt
polybenzimidazole
poly(ethylene oxide)
polyphenylene oxide
polyaniline
FIG. 5 B is a histogram illustrating the distribution of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed in the functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 9 illustrates a TEM image of composites according to various embodiments; [0029]
FIG. 14 illustrates a three-dimensional TEM image of a conventional Pt/XC₇₂ (carbon black) catalyst. [0034] Corresponding reference characters indicate …
Thickness | 25–1000 nm | — |
Thickness | 50–750 nm | — |
functionalized nanocarbon particle
platinum
Pt
polybenzimidazole
poly(ethylene oxide)
polyphenylene oxide
polyaniline
FIG. 5 B is a histogram illustrating the distribution of the Pt nanoparticles dispersed in the functionalized graphene sheet according to various embodiments; …
FIG. 9 illustrates a TEM image of composites according to various embodiments; [0029]
FIG. 14 illustrates a three-dimensional TEM image of a conventional Pt/XC₇₂ (carbon black) catalyst. [0034] Corresponding reference characters indicate …
Thickness | 25–1000 nm | — |
Thickness | 50–750 nm | — |