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U.S. Patents

  1. Methods for Manufacturing Bi-Metallic Catalysts Having a Controlled Crystal Face Exposure.
    Zhenhua Zhou, Zhihua Wu, Cheng Zhang and Bing Zhou., US Patent 7,601,668 (2009)

  2. Reforming Nanocatalysts and Methods of Making and Using Such Catalysts.
    Bing Zhou, Horacio Trevino, Zhihua Wu, Zhenhua Zhou and Changkun Liu., US Patent 7,569,508 (2009)

  3. Supported Nickel Catalysts Having High Nickel Loading and High Metal Dispersion and Methods of Making Same
    Clementine Reyes, Martin Fransson, Horacio Trevino and Bing Zhou., US Patent 7,563,742 (2009)

  4. Methods for Making Immobilized Aryl-Containing Lignands.
    Bing Zhou and Changkun Liu., US Patent 7,557,064 (2009)

  5. Methods for Manufacturing Aryl-Aryl Coupled Polymers.
    Changkun Liu and Bing Zhou., US Patent 7,547,757 (2009)

  6. Reforming Nanocatalysts and Methods of Making and Using Such Catalysts.
    Horacio Trevino, Zhenhua Zhou, Zhihua Wu and Bing Zhou., US Patent 7,541,309 (2009)

  7. Supported Nanocatalyst Particles Manufactured by Heating Complexed Catalyst Atoms.
    Zhihua Wu, Zhenhua Zhou, Michael Rueter and Bing Zhou. , US Patent 7,534,741 (2009)

  8. Stable Concentrated Metal Colloids and Methods of Making Same.
    Sukesh Parasher, Cheng Zhang, Michael A. Rueter and Bing Zhou. , US Patent 7,514,476 (2009).

  9. Heat Treatment of Anchored Nanocatalysts in a Non-Zero Oxidation State and Catalysts Made by Such Method.
    Bing Zhou, Horacio Trevino, Zhihua Wu, Zhenhua Zhou and Changkun Liu., US Patent 7,449,423 (2008).

  10. Catalyst for Selective Hydrogenation of Nitro Groups of Halonitro Aromatic Compounds.
    Changkun Liu and Bing Zhou. , US Patent 7,425,520 (2008).

  11. Low Temperature Preparation of Supported Nanoparticle Catalysts Having Increased Dispersion.
    Clementine Reyes and Bing Zhou. , US Patent 7,396,795 (2008).

  12. Method for Reducing Nox During Combustion of Coal in a Burner.
    Bing Zhou, Sukesh Parasher, Jeffrey J. Hare, N. Stanley Harding, Stephanie E. Black and Kenneth R. Johnson., US Patent 7,357,903 (2008).

  13. Stabilized Suspension of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and Methods of Manufacture.
    Bing Zhou, Sukesh Parasher, Zhihua Wu and Zhenhua Zhou. , US Patent 7,344,591 (2008).

  14. Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and Nanoparticle Suspensions and Method of Making the Same.
    Bing Zhou, Sukesh Parasher, Zhihua Wu and Zhenhua Zhou., US Patent 7,326,399 (2008).

  15. Selective Hydrogenation of Nitro Groups of Halonitro Aromatic Compounds.
    Changkun Liu and Bing Zhou. , US Patent 7,288,500 (2007).

  16. Process for Direct Catalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Production.
    Mike Rueter, Bing Zhou and Sukesh Parasher. , US Patent 7,144,565 (2006).

  17. Intermediate Precursor Compositions Used to Make Supported Catalysts Having a Controlled Coordination Structure and Methods for Preparing Such Compositions.
    Bing Zhou and Michael Rueter. , US Patent 7,045,479 (2006).

  18. Nanocatalyst Anchored onto Acid Functionalized Solid Support and Methods of Making and Using Same.
    Sukesh Parasher, Michael Rueter and Bing Zhou. , US Patent 7,045,481 (2006).

  19. Supported Catalysts Having a Controlled Coordination Structure and Methods for Preparing Such Catalysts.
    Bing Zhou, Michael Rueter and Sukesh Parasher. , US Patent 7,011,807 (2006).

  20. Supported Noble Metal Phase-Controlled Catalyst and Methods for Making and Using Catalyst.
    Bing Zhou and Lap-Keung Lee. , US Patent 6,919,065 (2005).

  21. Regeneration of Spent Supported Metal Catalysts.
    Bing Zhou and Michael Rueter. , US Patent 6,908,873 (2005).

  22. Catalyst and Process for Oxidative Removal of NOx from Combustion Gases.
    Bing Zhou, Lap-Keung Lee and Naresh Suchak, US Patent 6,875,409 (2005).

  23. Supported Noble Metal Nanometer Catalyst Particles Containing Controlled (111) Crystal Face Exposure.
    Bing Zhou and Michael Rueter, US Patent 6,746,597 (2004).

  24. Regeneration of Used Supported Noble Metal Catalysts.
    Bing Zhou. , US Patent 6,740,615 (2004).

  25. Catalytic Direct Production of Hydrogen Peroxide from Hydrogen and Oxygen Feeds.
    Bing Zhou, Michael Rueter, Lap-Keung Lee and Bruce P. Pelrine., US Patent 6,576,214 (2003).

  26. Integrated Process and Dual-function Catalyst for Olefin Epoxidation.
    Bing Zhou and Michael Rueter. , US Patent 6,534,661 (2003).

  27. Integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Production and Organic Chemical Oxidation.
    Bing Zhou and Michael Rueter, US Patent 6,500,969 (2002).

  28. Process for Selective Oxidation of Organic Feedstocks with Hydrogen Peroxide.
    Bing Zhou and Michael Rueter. , US Patent 6,500,968 (2002).

  29. Catalyst and Process for Direct Catalytic Production of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2).
    Bing Zhou and Lap-Keung Lee. , US Patent 6,168,775 (2001).

  30. Production of Hydrogen Peroxide
    K.T. Chuang and Bing Zhou., US Patent 5,925,588 (1999).

  31. Supported Catalyst and Process for Catalytic Oxidation of Volatile Organic Compounds.
    K.T. Chuang, M. Zhang and Bing Zhou., US Patent 5,851,948 (1998).

  32. Production of Hydrogen Peroxide.
    K.T. Chuang and Bing Zhou., US Patent 5,846,898 (1998).

  33. Production of Hydrogen Peroxide.
    K.T. Chuang and Bing Zhou., US Patent 5,338,531 (1994).


Patent Applications

  1. Zeolite Membrane and Methods of Making and Using Same for Water Desalination.
    Application #12/429,899, filed April 24, 2009.

  2. Dispensable Carbon Nanospheres and Methods for Making Same.
    Application #12/409,168, filed March 23, 2009.

  3. Method for Making Immobilized Aryl-Containing Lignands.
    Application #12/389,522, filed Feb. 20, 2009.

  4. Ethylene Trimerization Using Supported Chromium – Tanatalum Catalyst.
    Application #12/252,179, filed Oct. 15, 2008.

  5. Preparation of a Carbon Nanomaterial Using a Reverse Microemulsion.
    Application #12/248,993, filed Oct. 10, 2008.

  6. Catalyst and Method for Hydrodesulfurization of Hydrocarbons
    Application #12/140,629, filed June 17, 2008.

  7. Metal Colloids and Methods for Making the Same.
    Application #12/056,912, filed March 27, 2008.

  8. Catalyst for Hydrocracking Hydrocarbons Containing Polynuclear Aromatic Compounds.
    Application #11/968,861, filed Jan. 3, 2008.

  9. Process for Increasing the Mono-Aromatic Content of Polynuclear-Aromatic-Containing Feedstocks.
    Application #11/968,934, filed Jan. 3, 2008.

  10. Magnetite Powder and Methods of Making Same.
    Application #11/925,147, filed Oct, 26, 2007.

  11. Highly Dispersible Carbon Nanospheres in an Organic Solvent and Methods for Making Same.
    Application #11/869,545, filed Oct. 9, 2007.

  12. Functionalization of Carbon Nanospheres by Severe Oxidative Treatment.
    Application #11/869,519, filed Oct. 9, 2007

  13. Methods for Making Immobilized Aryl-Containing Lignands.
    Application #11/838,067, filed Aug. 13, 2007.

  14. Iron-Containing Fuel Additive for Reducing Particulates Generated During Combustion.
    Application #11/777,624, filed July 13, 2007.

  15. Polymeric Materials Incorporating Carbon Nanostructures and Methods of Making Same.
    Application #11/614,006, filed Dec. 20, 2006.

  16. Method for Manufacturing Carbon Nanostructures Having Minimal Surface Functional Groups.
    Application #11/614,011, filed Dec. 20, 2006.

  17. Carbon Nanorings Manufactured from Templating Nanoparticles.
    Application # 11/539,120, filed on Oct. 5, 2006.

  18. Carbon Nanostructures Manufactured from Catalytic Templating Nanoparticles.
    Application # 11/539,042, filed Oct. 5, 2006.

  19. Methods for Purifying Polymers Using Solid Scavengers.
    Application # 11/538,339, filed Oct. 3, 2006.

  20. Hydrocarbon-Soluble, Bimetallic Catalyst Precursors and Methods for Making Same.
    Application # 11/461,652, filed Aug. 1, 2006.

  21. Method of Manufacturing Light Emitting Diode Nanodisplays using Anchored Nanocatalyst.
    Application # 11/461,608, filed Aug. 1, 2006.

  22. Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts Incorporating Promoter for Increasing Yields of C5+ Hydrocarbons and Methods for Making and Using Same.
    Application # 11/457,548, filed July 4, 2006.

  23. Reforming Catalysts Having a Controlled Coordination Structure and Methods for Preparing Such Compositions.
    Application # 11/435,165, filed May 16, 2006.

  24. Method of Manufacturing Hydrogen Peroxide Catalyst Utilizing Neutralizing Base.
    Application # 11/378,057, filed March 17, 2006.

  25. Crystalline Nanocatalysts for Improving Combustion Properties of Fuels and Fuel Compositions Incorporating Such Catalysts.
    Application # 11/351,661, filed Feb. 9, 2006.

  26. Polymeric Materials Incorporating Carbon Nanorings and Methods for Making Same.
    Application # 11/351,620, filed Feb. 9, 2006.

  27. Methods for Manufacturing Functionalized Inorganic Oxides and Polymers Incorporating the Same.
    Application # 11/333,559, filed Jan. 17, 2006.

  28. Magnesium Hydroxide Nanoparticles, Methods of Making Same and Compositions Incorporating Same.
    Application # 11/325,908, filed Jan. 5, 2006.

  29. Tobacco Catalyst and Methods for Reducing the Amount of Undesirable Small Molecules in Tobacco Smoke.
    Application #11/054,196, filed Feb. 9, 2005.

  30. Organically Complexed Nanocatalysts for Improving Combustion Properties of Fuels and Fuel Compositions Incorporating Such Catalysts.
    Application #11/104,324, filed April 12, 2005.

  31. Improved Supported Noble Metal Catalysts for Fuel Cells.
    Application #11/264,918, filed Nov. 1, 2005.

  32. Methods for Manufacturing Supported Nanocatalysts and Methods for Using Supported Nanocatalysts.
    Application #11/126,963, filed May 10, 2005.

  33. Supported Nanoparticle Catalysts Manufactured Using Caged Catalyst Atoms.
    Application #11/228,568, filed Sep. 16, 2005.

  34. Fuel Cells and Fuel Cell Catalysts Incorporating a Nanoring Support.
    Application #11/244,521, filed Oct. 6, 2005.
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