US 12,084,348 B2
Methods and systems for microwave assisted production of graphitic materials
Kurt W. Zeller, Pittsburgh, PA (US); George L. Skoptsov, Pittsburgh, PA (US); and Evan T. Musselman, Pittsburgh, PA (US)
Assigned to H QUEST VANGUARD, INC., Pittsburgh, PA (US)
Filed by H QUEST VANGUARD, INC., Pittsburgh, PA (US)
Filed on Jun. 13, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/806,619.
Application 17/806,619 is a continuation of application No. 15/997,495, filed on Jun. 4, 2018, granted, now 11,358,869.
Application 15/997,495 is a continuation in part of application No. 15/671,584, filed on Aug. 8, 2017, granted, now 9,987,611, issued on Jun. 5, 2018.
Prior Publication US 2022/0371896 A1, Nov. 24, 2022
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. C01B 32/184 (2017.01); B01J 19/08 (2006.01); B01J 19/12 (2006.01); H05H 1/30 (2006.01); H05H 1/46 (2006.01)
CPC C01B 32/184 (2017.08) [B01J 19/088 (2013.01); B01J 19/126 (2013.01); B01J 19/129 (2013.01); H05H 1/30 (2013.01); B01J 2219/0875 (2013.01); B01J 2219/0894 (2013.01); B01J 2219/0896 (2013.01); B01J 2219/0898 (2013.01); H05H 1/4622 (2021.05)] 16 Claims
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1. A system for plasma based synthesis of hydrocarbon products, the system comprising:
a plasma forming zone configured to generate a plasma from radio-frequency radiation, the plasma forming zone configured to transmit the plasma formed within a discharge tube to a reaction zone via a first path that includes an interface element;
a feedstock source in fluid communication with the reaction zone via a second path; and
the reaction zone configured to receive the plasma, wherein the reaction zone is further configured to:
receive, from the feedstock source via the second path, feedstock material comprising a carbon containing species, and
convert the feedstock material to a product in presence of the plasma.