This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Jiangsu University of Science and Technology. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Yanni Gu and Solar-Driven Hydrogen Production
Introduction
Yanni Gu is an inventor associated with Zhenjiang, China, and Jiangsu University of Science and Technology. His listed patent focuses on using solar energy to support hydrogen production through methanol reforming.
Latest Patents
Gu is credited with 1 patent: “Solar-Driven Methanol Reforming System for Hydrogen Production.” The system combines solar collector tubes with components including preheaters, an evaporator, a reactor, a heat exchanger, and gas and liquid storage tanks. It uses solar heat for methanol reforming and stores some heat in phase-change material, helping maintain the reaction when sunlight is weak. By avoiding additional energy for conventional electric or fuel heating, the design aims to reduce energy consumption.
Career Highlights
Gu’s listed invention addresses renewable heat supply for hydrogen production. The patent describes an integrated system that collects solar energy, manages heat, and separates and stores the resulting gases.
Collaborations
The provided information identifies Heping Shao, a woman, as Gu’s coworker. Both are associated with Jiangsu University of Science and Technology.
Conclusion
Yanni Gu’s patent presents a solar-assisted approach to methanol reforming that incorporates thermal storage to support hydrogen production when sunlight is limited.
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