Jeffrey P Greeley

Title: Jeffrey P. Greeley: Inventor of a Catalyst for Fuel Cell Applications

Introduction

Jeffrey P. Greeley is an inventor associated with West Lafayette, Indiana, and 3M Innovative Properties Company. His patent work includes a catalyst design intended for use in fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies.

Latest Patents

The provided information identifies one patent associated with Greeley. The invention concerns a catalyst comprising a tantalum (Ta) layer with a platinum-containing layer directly on its outer surface. The Ta layer has an average thickness of 0.04 to 30 nanometers, while the platinum-containing layer has an average thickness of 0.04 to 50 nanometers. The platinum-to-tantalum atomic ratio ranges from 0.01:1 to 10:1. The described catalysts may be used in fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies. The supplied data does not specify the patent’s title or filing date. Greeley is credited with 1 patent in the information provided.

Career Highlights

Greeley’s listed patent is connected to catalyst materials and fuel cell technology. His association with 3M Innovative Properties Company places this work within the company’s intellectual property portfolio.

Collaborations

Grant M. Thoma and Andrew J. L. Steinbach are identified as Greeley’s coworkers. The provided information does not specify their roles in the patent or whether they collaborated directly on the invention.

Conclusion

Jeffrey P. Greeley’s documented patent contribution focuses on a platinum-and-tantalum catalyst with potential applications in fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies.