Compositions and methods for hydrocarbon functionalization

US10450259B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• University of Virginia Patent Foundation · US
• THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY · US

Inventors

• Thomas Brent Gunnoe · Palmyra, US
• George C. Fortman · Conshohocken, US
• Nicholas C. Boaz · Ewing, US
• John T. Groves · Princeton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 31, 2018
• Grant date: Oct 22, 2019
• Expiry date: Aug 31, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07C2603/74
• WIPO field: Organic fine chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for methods of hydrocarbon functionalization, methods and systems for converting a hydrocarbon into a compound including at least one group ((e.g., hydroxyl group) (e.g., methane to methanol)), functionalized hydrocarbons, and the like. Systems and methods as described herein can utilize photocatalysis.