Catalyst Nanoarchitectures for Enhanced Activity and Stability

Description:

This innovative method involves heating a non-catalytic metal compound in the presence of a catalytic metal to transform its structure, creating openings where the catalytic metal is then integrated. This process, which can occur in a hydrogen-containing atmosphere, results in a novel nanoarchitecture that significantly enhances the catalytic performance of the metal.

 

Key Advantages:

  • Increased catalytic activity and efficiency
  • Enhanced stability and durability of catalysts
  • Customizable nanoarchitectures for specific catalytic processes
  • Potential for reduced catalyst costs through efficient material use

 

Problems Solved:

  • Deactivation and degradation of catalysts in harsh conditions
  • Limited catalytic efficiency and selectivity of traditional catalysts
  • High costs associated with the use of precious metal catalysts

 

Market Applications:

  • Chemical manufacturing and processing
  • Environmental remediation and pollution control
  • Energy conversion and storage systems
  • Automotive exhaust treatment and emission reduction
Patent Information:
Title App Type Country Serial No. Patent No. File Date Issued Date Expire Date Patent Status
Catalyst Nanoarchitectures With High Activity And Stability Utility United States 15/789,651 10,682,638 10/20/2017 6/16/2020 3/8/2038 Issued
Category(s):
Nanotechnology
Catalysis
For Information, Contact:
Reddy Venumbaka
Director
Texas State University - San Marcos
reddy@txstate.edu
Inventors:
Christopher Rhodes
Jose Salomon
Keywords:
Energy Conversion
Environmental Remediation
Pollution Control
Storage Systems
Structured Nanoarchitectures
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