John Lucien Falconer
Engineers at 17 St, Boulder, CO
License number
Colorado 16909
Issued Date
Jan 15, 1980
Renew Date
Feb 1, 2006
Expiration Date
Jan 31, 2008
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
3885 17Th St, Boulder, CO 80304
Professional information
Isomorphously Substituted Molecular Sieve Membranes
US Patent:
6767384, Jul 27, 2004
Filed:
Jan 19, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/766307
Inventors:
Tuan Anh Vu - Boulder CO
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of Colorado - Boulder CO
International Classification:
B01J 2906
US Classification:
95 45, 502 4, 502 60, 502 64, 502 66, 502 74
Abstract:
Zeolite membranes that can be used to continuously separate components of mixtures are disclosed. The zeolite membranes are prepared by isomorphous substitution, which allows systematic modification of the zeolite surface and pore structure. Through proper selection of the basic zeolite framework structure and compensating cations, isomorphous substitution permits high separation selectivity without many of the problems associated with zeolite post-synthesis treatments. The inventive method for preparing zeolite membranes is alkali-free and is much simpler than prior methods for making acid hydrogen zeolite membranes, which can be used as catalysts in membrane reactors.
Method Of Making A High-Performance Supported Gas Separation Molecular Sieve Membrane Using A Shortened Crystallization Time
US Patent:
2011011, May 19, 2011
Filed:
May 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/936795
Inventors:
Moises Abraham Carreon - Louisville KY, US
Zaida Diaz - Katy TX, US
John Lucien Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Hans Heinrich Funke - Boulder CO, US
Shiguang Li - Mount Prospect IL, US
Brendan Dermot Murray - Houston TX, US
Richard Daniel Noble - Boulder CO, US
Paul Jason Williams - Richmond TX, US
Zaida Diaz - Katy TX, US
John Lucien Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Hans Heinrich Funke - Boulder CO, US
Shiguang Li - Mount Prospect IL, US
Brendan Dermot Murray - Houston TX, US
Richard Daniel Noble - Boulder CO, US
Paul Jason Williams - Richmond TX, US
Assignee:
SHELL OIL COMPANY - Houston TX
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, A BODY - Denver CO
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, A BODY - Denver CO
International Classification:
B01D 53/22, B05D 5/00
US Classification:
95 45, 96 11, 427244
Abstract:
A method of making a supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane. In this method a porous support, which is preferably pretreated, is contacted with a molecular sieve synthesis mixture under hydrothermal synthesis conditions. The contacting step is conducted for a shortened crystallization time period. The resulting coated porous support is calcined to yield the supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane having particularly good gas separation characteristics.
High Flux Sapo-34 Membranes For Co2/Ch4 Separation And Template Removal Method
US Patent:
2012000, Jan 12, 2012
Filed:
Apr 28, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/096225
Inventors:
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO, US
Begum Tokay - Istanbul, TR
Yanfeng Zhang - Shanghai, CN
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO, US
Begum Tokay - Istanbul, TR
Yanfeng Zhang - Shanghai, CN
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate - Denver CO
International Classification:
B01D 71/02, B05D 3/02, B01D 53/22
US Classification:
95 51, 96 11, 95 45, 427226
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for making improved zeolite and crystalline silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO) membranes, in particular SAPO-34 membranes, on a porous support through improved removal of the organic structure-directing templating agent. A calcining step is performed in an oxygen free atmosphere, such as under a vacuum or inert gas, to remove the organic templating agent. By removing the templating agent in the absence of oxygen, the calcination step can remove a greater amount of the templating agent than comparable template removal steps conducted in the presence of oxygen and the calcination step can be conducted at significantly lower temperatures. The membranes of the present invention provide increased permeance while maintaining comparable selectivity for gas separations, particularly carbon dioxide (CO) and methane (CH) separations and separations at high temperatures.
Ceramic-Zeolite Composite Membranes And Use For Separation Of Vapor/Gas Mixtures
US Patent:
5464798, Nov 7, 1995
Filed:
Feb 24, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/201472
Inventors:
Meng-Dong Jia - Beijing, CN
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO
International Classification:
B01J 2906
US Classification:
502 64
Abstract:
A zeolite composite membrane apparatus and method for preparing a novel continuous zeolite composite membrane. The method described results in formation of a thin polycrystalline continuous zeolite layer on the inner wall of a substrate container. The container may be a cylinder. After calcination, the zeolite composite membrane shows high permeability and high selectivity for single gas and for vapor/gas mixtures. The zeolite composite membrane formed has improved separation characteristics of shape selectivity and selective adsorption. The geometry of the membrane provides a high permeation area to volume ratio. The membrane is useful for high temperature gas separations and for membrane reactor applications.
Method Of Making A High-Performance Supported Gas Separation Molecular Sieve Membrane Using A Shortened Crystallization Time
US Patent:
2010011, May 13, 2010
Filed:
May 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/466569
Inventors:
Moises Abraham Carreon - Louisville KY, US
Zaida Diaz - Katy TX, US
John Lucien Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Hans Heinrich Funke - Boulder CO, US
Shiguang Li - Mount Prospect IL, US
Brendan Dermot Murray - Houston TX, US
Richard Daniel Noble - Boulder CO, US
Paul Jason Williams - Richmond TX, US
Zaida Diaz - Katy TX, US
John Lucien Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Hans Heinrich Funke - Boulder CO, US
Shiguang Li - Mount Prospect IL, US
Brendan Dermot Murray - Houston TX, US
Richard Daniel Noble - Boulder CO, US
Paul Jason Williams - Richmond TX, US
International Classification:
B01D 53/22, B05D 1/36, B05D 3/02
US Classification:
95 45, 96 11, 427203
Abstract:
A method of making a supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane. In this method a porous support, which is preferably pretreated, is contacted with a molecular sieve synthesis mixture under hydrothermal synthesis conditions. The contacting step is conducted for a shortened crystallization time period. The resulting coated porous support is calcined to yield the supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane having particularly good gas separation characteristics.
High Efficiency Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell With Layered Structures
US Patent:
2011028, Nov 24, 2011
Filed:
May 24, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/114948
Inventors:
Miao Yu - Broomfield CO, US
Wei Zhang - Superior CO, US
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO, US
Wei Zhang - Superior CO, US
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO, US
International Classification:
H01L 31/0224, H01L 31/06, B82Y 99/00, B82Y 40/00
US Classification:
136255, 438 85, 257E31124, 977773, 977948
Abstract:
A dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is provided. The DSSC anode includes a first electron-collecting layer deposited on a substrate and a first electron-transporting layer deposited on the first electron-collecting layer, the first electron-transporting layer containing light-absorbing dye. The DSSC anode also includes a second nanoporous electron-collecting layer deposited on the first electron-transporting layer; and a second electron-transporting layer deposited on the second porous electron-collecting layer, the second electron-transporting layer containing light-absorbing dye. Methods of fabricating the DSSC anode are also provided.
Isomorphously Substituted Molecular Sieve Membranes
US Patent:
7074734, Jul 11, 2006
Filed:
Jun 15, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/868553
Inventors:
Tuan Anh Vu - Boulder CO, US
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO, US
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO, US
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Assignee:
The Regents of The University of Colorado, a body corporate - Boulder CO
International Classification:
B01J 29/06
US Classification:
502 4, 502 60, 502 64, 502 66, 502 74
Abstract:
Zeolite membranes that can be used to continuously separate components of mixtures are disclosed. The zeolite membranes are prepared by isomorphous substitution, which allows systematic modification of the zeolite surface and pore structure. Through proper selection of the basic zeolite framework structure and compensating cations, isomorphous substitution permits high separation selectivity without many of the problems associated with zeolite post-synthesis treatments. The inventive method for preparing zeolite membranes is alkali-free and is much simpler than prior methods for making acid hydrogen zeolite membranes, which can be used as catalysts in membrane reactors.
High-Selectivity Supported Sapo Membranes
US Patent:
7316727, Jan 8, 2008
Filed:
Mar 19, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/805183
Inventors:
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Shiguang Li - Boulder CO, US
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO, US
Shiguang Li - Boulder CO, US
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO, US
Assignee:
The Regents of The University of Colorado - Boulder CO
International Classification:
B01D 53/22
US Classification:
95 51, 95 43, 96 4, 96 10, 96 11, 427426, 4273722, 4274301, 427435
Abstract:
SAPO membranes and methods for their preparation and use are described. The SAPO membranes are prepared by contacting at least one surface of a porous membrane support with an aged synthesis gel. A layer of SAPO crystals is formed on at least one surface of the support. SAPO crystals may also form in the pores of the support. SAPO-34 membranes of the invention can have improved selectivity for certain gas mixtures, including mixtures of carbon dioxide and methane.
Ultra-Thin Metal Oxide And Carbon-Metal Oxide Films Prepared By Atomic Layer Deposition (Ald)
US Patent:
2012020, Aug 9, 2012
Filed:
May 11, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/319122
Inventors:
Alan W. Weimer - Niwot CO, US
Xinhua Liang - Rolla MO, US
Jianhua Li - Superior CO, US
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Miao Yu - Pittsford NY, US
Xinhua Liang - Rolla MO, US
Jianhua Li - Superior CO, US
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Miao Yu - Pittsford NY, US
International Classification:
A61K 9/00, B05D 3/00, B32B 5/18, B01J 35/10, B05D 5/00, A23L 1/29, B82Y 40/00, B82Y 30/00, B82Y 5/00, B82Y 15/00
US Classification:
424400, 427243, 427 21, 4283122, 4283044, 426 89, 426 2, 4283128, 502100, 977755, 977915, 977953, 977890
Abstract:
Ultra-thin porous films are deposited on a substrate in a process that includes laying down an organic polymer, inorganic material or inorganic-organic material via an atomic layer deposition or molecular layer deposition technique, and then treating the resulting film to introduce pores. The films are characterized in having extremely small thicknesses of pores that are typically well less than 50 nm in size.
Membranes For Highly Selective Separations
US Patent:
7828875, Nov 9, 2010
Filed:
Aug 1, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/194515
Inventors:
Shiguang Li - Boulder CO, US
Sara A. Arvidson - Fayetteville NC, US
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO, US
Sara A. Arvidson - Fayetteville NC, US
John L. Falconer - Boulder CO, US
Richard D. Noble - Boulder CO, US
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of Colorado - Denver CO
International Classification:
B01D 59/12
US Classification:
95 51, 95 45, 502 4, 502 86
Abstract:
The present invention provides modified molecular sieve membranes with improved CO/CHseparation selectivity and methods for making such membranes. The molecular sieve membranes are modified by adsorption of a modifying agent, such as ammonia, within and/or on the membrane.