This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Zhejiang Boju New Materials Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Minghe Zhou and Bio-Based 1,4-Butanediol
Introduction
Minghe Zhou is an inventor based in Zhejiang, China. His work includes a patented method for preparing bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO), a chemical intermediate that can be produced from renewable biological sources. Zhou is associated with Zhejiang Boju New Materials Co., Ltd.
Latest Patents
Zhou is named on 1 patent, titled “Method for Preparing Bio-Based 1,4-Butanediol.” The method combines bio-based succinic acid with an alcohol compound and uses esterification to produce an oligomer polyester. The polyester is then hydrogenated in the presence of a catalyst to obtain crude 1,4-BDO, which is purified to produce bio-based 1,4-BDO.
Career Highlights
The patent describes a process that uses a bio-based feedstock to produce 1,4-BDO through esterification, catalytic hydrogenation, and purification. Zhou’s association with Zhejiang Boju New Materials Co., Ltd. connects his patent work with the company’s materials-related activities.
Collaborations
Li Wang and Bihong Xu are identified as Zhou’s coworkers. The provided information does not specify their roles in the patent or the extent of their collaboration with him.
Conclusion
Minghe Zhou’s patent focuses on a process for producing bio-based 1,4-BDO from succinic acid, reflecting his documented contribution to chemical-process innovation.
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