Ming Li

Title: Ming Li and Polymer Membranes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells.

Introduction

Ming Li is an inventor associated with Temple City, California, and the University of Southern California. His patent work concerns polymeric proton-exchange membranes designed for direct oxidation methanol fuel cells.

Latest Patents

The supplied information identifies one patent associated with Li: “Method for the Fabrication of Homogenous Blends of Polystyrenesulfonic Acid and Polyvinylidene Fluoride Suitable for the Application in Direct Oxidation Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs).” The invention describes a membrane electrode assembly with an anode catalyst layer, a cathode catalyst layer, and a polymeric blend proton-exchange membrane between them. The membrane combines a scaffold polymer with a polyacid polymer formed from a precursor. A key feature is that the scaffold polymer and the polyacid polymer precursor have matching solubility parameters, supporting the fabrication of a homogeneous blend. Li is credited with 1 patent in the information provided.

Career Highlights

The patent reflects research into materials for fuel-cell membranes, particularly blends involving polystyrenesulfonic acid and polyvinylidene fluoride. The stated institutional affiliation is the University of Southern California.

Collaborations

Thieo E. Hogen-Esch is identified as Li’s coworker. The supplied information does not specify the nature of their collaboration or whether he contributed to the patent.

Conclusion

Ming Li’s documented patent work focuses on a polymer-blend proton-exchange membrane intended for direct methanol fuel cells, with homogeneous blending enabled by matching solubility parameters.