Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2013-2022
Title: Innovations of Juan Hinestroza
Introduction
Juan Hinestroza is a prominent inventor based in Ithaca, NY, with a remarkable portfolio of 11 patents. His work primarily focuses on advanced materials and their applications in environmental remediation and gas storage.
Latest Patents
Hinestroza's latest patents include the development of porous cyclodextrin polymeric materials and methods of making and using them. This innovation involves a nucleophilic substitution reaction to crosslink cyclodextrin (CD) polymer with rigid aromatic groups, resulting in high surface area, mesoporous CD-containing polymers (P-CDPs). These P-CDPs are designed for removing organic contaminants from water by encapsulating pollutants to form well-defined host-guest complexes. They exhibit selectivities that surpass those of activated carbon (AC) sorbents. The P-CDPs can rapidly sequester pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other organic micropollutants, achieving equilibrium binding capacity in seconds with adsorption rate constants 15-200 times greater than ACs and nonporous CD sorbents. Additionally, the CD polymer can be regenerated multiple times through a room temperature washing procedure without any loss in performance. Another significant patent involves metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and methods of making and using them. These methods include grinding mixtures of metal hydroxide(s) and ligand(s), resulting in MOF materials that may have at least two different ligands and open metal sites, suitable for gas storage applications.
Career Highlights
Hinestroza has made significant contributions to the field of materials science through his work at esteemed institutions such as Cornell University and the University of Notre Dame Du Lac. His research has led to innovative solutions for pressing environmental challenges.
Collaborations
Hinestroza has collaborated with notable colleagues, including William R. Dichtel and Alaaeddin Alsbaiee, enhancing the impact of his research through shared expertise and insights.
Conclusion
Juan Hinestroza's innovative work in developing advanced materials for environmental applications showcases his commitment to addressing critical issues through science and technology. His contributions continue to influence the field and inspire future research.
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