RONALD J WILLEY
Engineering in Dedham, MA
License number
Massachusetts 37879
Issued Date
Mar 9, 1994
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Chemical Engineer
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Address
Dedham, MA 02026
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340 High St, Dedham, MA 02026
45 Kirk St, Winchester, MA 01890
45 Kirk, Winthrop, MA 01890
43 Tennyson St, Somerville, MA 02145
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Titania Nanotubes Prepared By Anodization In Chloride-Containing Electrolytes
Titania Nanotubes Prepared By Anodization In Chloride-Containing Electrolytes
US Patent:
2010002, Feb 4, 2010
Filed:
Feb 21, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/527889
Inventors:
Christiaan Richter - Boston MA, US
Latika Menon - Boston MA, US
Ronald J. Willey - Dedham MA, US
Latika Menon - Boston MA, US
Ronald J. Willey - Dedham MA, US
Assignee:
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - Boston MA
International Classification:
H01L 31/00, C25D 1/00, C01G 23/047, C25D 17/00
US Classification:
136256, 205 74, 205 50, 204242, 977899, 977811, 977776, 977762
Abstract:
A method of preparing titania nanotubes involves anodization of titanium in the presence of chloride ions and at low pH (1-7) in the absence of fluoride. The method leads to rapid production of titania nanotubes of about 25 nm diameter and high aspect ratio. The nanotubes can be organized into bundles and tightly packed parallel arrays. Inclusion of organic acids in the electrolyte solution leads to the incorporation into the nanotubes of up to 50 atom percent of carbon. In a two-stage method, a titanium anode is pre-patterned using a fluoride ion containing electrolyte and subsequently anodized in a chloride ion containing electrolyte to provide more evenly distributed nanotube arrays. The titania nanotubes have uses in composite materials, solar cells, hydrogen production, and as hydrogen sensors.
Catalytic Process For Making Ethers, Aldehydes Esters And Acids From Alcohols Using A Supercritical Fluid Mobile
Catalytic Process For Making Ethers, Aldehydes Esters And Acids From Alcohols Using A Supercritical Fluid Mobile
US Patent:
5831116, Nov 3, 1998
Filed:
Apr 18, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/844438
Inventors:
Ronald J. Willey - Dedham MA
Assignee:
Northeastern University - Boston MA
International Classification:
C07C 6700
US Classification:
560239
Abstract:
A process for partially oxidizing alcohols such as methanol, comprising the steps of a) introducing into a reactor unit containing a solid acid catalyst amounts of alcohol and oxygen; and a supercritical fluid (such as SCF CO. sub. 2) mobile phase; and b) partially oxidizing the alcohol to its corresponding ether, aldehyde, ester or acid. In an advantageous embodiment, methanol is oxidized using an aerogel acid catalyst to produce methyl ether.