Myoung Yeob Kim

Title: Myoung Yeob Kim: Innovations in Zeolite Catalysts and Bio-Jet Fuel

Introduction

Myoung Yeob Kim is an inventor based in Daejeon, South Korea. His work focuses on zeolite catalysts and processes for converting hydrocarbon and biomass-derived feedstocks into useful fuels. He is associated with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and S-Oil Corporation. His listed portfolio includes 2 patents.

Latest Patents

1. **Hydrocracking Catalyst Based on Hierarchically Porous Beta Zeolite and Method of Preparing the Same, and Method of Preparing Bio-Jet Fuel from Triglyceride-Containing Biomass Using the Same.** This invention describes a catalyst made by supporting a metallic active component on hierarchically porous beta zeolite. It also covers using the catalyst to hydrocrack n-paraffins derived from triglyceride-containing biomass into bio-jet fuel. The additional mesopores can shorten the time reactants and products remain inside the zeolite crystals, supporting high-yield fuel production.

2. **Method for Manufacturing Multi-Level Pore Zeolite and Utilization as a Catalyst for Hydroisomerization of Normal Paraffins.** This invention describes preparing multi-level pore zeolite by combining silicon, aluminum, and phosphorus precursors with a structure-directing agent and water, then adding phenylphosphonic acid, carbon black, or both before crystallization and calcination. The resulting zeolite can serve as a catalyst for hydroisomerizing normal paraffins, including those found in diesel and lube base oil. Its mesopores reduce residence time within the crystals, while a low proportion of external acid sites supports improved isoparaffin yield and helps improve cloud and pour points without product loss.

Career Highlights

Kim’s listed affiliations connect his inventive work with research and industrial settings. The patents reflect an emphasis on designing porous zeolite materials and applying them to fuel production and hydroisomerization.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Sang-Goo Lee and Min Kee Choi. The patent descriptions indicate collaborative development of catalyst materials and processes for fuel applications.

Conclusion

Myoung Yeob Kim’s patent work centers on multi-level porous zeolite catalysts that support efficient hydrocarbon processing, including bio-jet fuel production and the improvement of fuel properties.