18599611. BISMUTH-BASED CO-CATALYST ARRANGEMENT simplified abstract (The Regents of the University of Michigan)

BISMUTH-BASED CO-CATALYST ARRANGEMENT

Organization Name

The Regents of the University of Michigan

Inventor(s)

Zetian Mi of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Wan Jae Dong of Ann Arbor MI (US)

BISMUTH-BASED CO-CATALYST ARRANGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18599611 titled 'BISMUTH-BASED CO-CATALYST ARRANGEMENT

The patent application describes a device for catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide (CO) using an array of conductive projections with semiconductor compositions and nanoparticles for the conversion process.

• The device includes a substrate with a surface and an array of conductive projections extending outward from the surface.
• Each conductive projection in the array has a semiconductor composition.
• A plurality of nanoparticles are placed over the array of conductive projections, with each nanoparticle capable of catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide.
• The nanoparticles contain a Group VA element, which can be a metal or a metalloid.

Potential Applications: - Carbon capture and conversion technologies - Environmental remediation processes - Sustainable energy production methods

Problems Solved: - Reducing carbon dioxide emissions - Enhancing the efficiency of carbon conversion processes

Benefits: - Lowering greenhouse gas levels - Promoting cleaner energy solutions - Contributing to a more sustainable environment

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Carbon Conversion Device for Green Technologies" This technology can be utilized in industries such as renewable energy, waste management, and environmental engineering. It has the potential to revolutionize carbon capture and utilization practices, leading to a more eco-friendly future.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the semiconductor composition of the conductive projections enhance the catalytic conversion process? 2. What specific Group VA elements are commonly used in the nanoparticles for carbon dioxide conversion?

Original Abstract Submitted

A device for catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide (CO) includes a substrate having a surface, an array of conductive projections supported by the substrate and extending outward from the surface of the substrate, each conductive projection of the array of conductive projections having a semiconductor composition, and a plurality of nanoparticles disposed over the array of conductive projections, each nanoparticle of the plurality of nanoparticles being configured for the catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide (CO). Each nanoparticle of the plurality of nanoparticles includes a Group VA element, the Group VA element being a metal or a metalloid.