Yitao Hu

Title: Yitao Hu and Surfactant Innovation

Introduction

Yitao Hu is an inventor associated with Wuxi, China, and Jiangnan University. His patent work focuses on surfactant chemistry, particularly the preparation and application of alkylcyclohexanol polyoxyethylene ether emulsifiers.

Latest Patents

Hu is associated with 1 patent: “Preparation of Alkylcyclohexanol Polyoxyethylene Ether Emulsifier and Application Thereof.” The disclosure describes synthesizing nonionic surfactants by adding ethylene oxide to alkylcyclohexanol polyoxyethylene ether (1–3), using a strong alkaline suspension dispersed in a solvent and the starting ether as a catalyst. The resulting products contain relatively low levels of polyethylene and exhibit characteristics of nonionic surfactants. The patent notes that nonylcyclohexanol ethoxylate (7) and nonylcyclohexanol ethoxylate (9) have emulsifying properties similar to nonylphenol ethoxylate (10), making them potential substitutes for that emulsifier.

Career Highlights

Hu’s listed invention addresses the development of alternative emulsifiers and the synthesis of alkylcyclohexanol-based nonionic surfactants. His work is associated with Jiangnan University in Wuxi.

Collaborations

Hu’s listed coworkers include Conglin Ren and Fei Qian.

Conclusion

Yitao Hu’s patent documents a surfactant innovation that explores alkylcyclohexanol ethoxylates as potential alternatives to nonylphenol ethoxylate in emulsifier applications.