Location History:
- Valencia, CA (US) (2019)
- Palmdale, CA (US) (2017 - 2021)
- High Point, NC (US) (2022)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2017-2022
Title: Innovations and Contributions of Jeffrey R. Alston
Introduction
Jeffrey R. Alston is a notable inventor based in High Point, North Carolina. He has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of advanced nanomaterials. With a total of six patents to his name, Alston's work focuses on innovative methods for purification and surface treatment.
Latest Patents
One of Alston's latest patents is titled "Purification and enrichment of boron nitride nanotube feedstocks." This invention discloses a method for purifying a boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) feedstock, which involves mixing the feedstock with a solvent to create an initial mixture. The process includes sonication within a treatment vessel using an ultrasonic probe, followed by filtration across a nanoporous membrane. This method results in a filtrate enriched in hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) particles and a retentate enriched in BNNTs.
Another significant patent is related to "Surface coatings, treatments, and methods for removal of mineral scale by self-release." This invention focuses on self-release compositions and methods that aid in the removal or prevention of mineral scaling. The self-release coating includes a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane and a thermoplastic or an additive, providing effective solutions for surface treatments.
Career Highlights
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