Pasadena, CA, United States of America

Maria Flytani-Stephanopoulos

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: California Institute of Technology. Active years: 1988.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Maria Flytani-Stephanopoulos. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/maria-flytani-stephanopoulos

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Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

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Forward Citations = 41(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1988

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Maria Flytani-Stephanopoulos: Innovator in High Temperature Sorbents

Introduction

Maria Flytani-Stephanopoulos is a prominent inventor based in Pasadena, California. She has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of efficient sorbents for gas purification. Her innovative work focuses on high temperature regenerative H₂S sorbents, which are crucial for removing hydrogen sulfide from high temperature gas streams.

Latest Patents

Maria holds a patent for her invention titled "High temperature regenerative H₂S sorbents." This patent describes efficient, regenerable sorbents that utilize porous, high surface area particles. The first class of sorbents includes a thin film of binary oxides that form a eutectic at the temperature of the gas stream, coated onto a porous refractory support. The binary oxides consist of a mixture of Group VB or VIB metal oxides with Group IB, IIB, or VIII metal oxides. Examples include films of V-Zn-O, V-Cu-O, Cu-Mo-O, Zn-Mo-O, or Fe-Mo-O coated on alumina support. The second class of sorbents comprises unsupported mixed oxides characterized by small crystallite size, high porosity, and relatively high surface area. These mixed oxide sorbents contain one Group IB, IIB, or VIIB metal oxide, such as copper, zinc, or manganese, along with one or more oxides from Groups IIIA, VIB, or VII.

Career Highlights

Maria is affiliated with the California Institute of Technology, where she continues her research and development in materials science. Her work has garnered attention for its potential applications in various industries, particularly in energy and environmental sectors.

Collaborations

Maria has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Satish S. Tamhankar and George R. Gavalas. Their combined expertise has contributed to advancing the field of sorbent technology.

Conclusion

Maria Flytani-Stephanopoulos is a trailblazer in the development of high temperature sorbents, with her innovative patent showcasing her expertise in materials science. Her contributions are paving the way for advancements in gas purification technologies.

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