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Publications and Patents-W.S.W. Ho

Books and Books Edited

  1. H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “Proton-Exchange Membranes for Fuel Cells”, in “Encyclopedia of Membranes,” Enrico Drioli and Lidietta Giorno, eds., Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Germany, doi:10.1007/978-3-642-40872-4_1309-3 (2016).

  2. Z. Hao, Q. Li, W. S. W. Ho, and N. N. Li, “Liquid Membranes,” in Comprehensive Membrane Science and Technology, Enrico Drioli and Lidietta Giorno, eds., 2nd edition, Elsevier, Amsterdam, Chap. 4.04, in press (2016).

  3. M. P. Ramage, G. D. Tilman, D. Gray, R. D. Hall, E. A. Hiler, W. S. W. Ho, D. L. Karlen, J. R. Katzer, M. R. Ladisch, J. A. Miranowski, M. Oppenheimer, R. F. Probstein, H. H. Schobert, C. R. Somerville, G. Stephanopoulos, and J. L. Sweeney, Liquid Transportation Fuels from Coal and Biomass, The National Academies Press, Washington (2009). 

  4. W. S. W. Ho and K. K. Sirkar, eds., Membrane Handbook, Chapman & Hall, New York (1992),                               
  5. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, reprint edition (2001)                                                                               
  6. N. N. Li, E. Drioli, W. S. W. Ho, and G. G. Lipscomb, eds., Advanced Membrane Technology, New York Academy of Sciences, New York (2003).                                                                                                                            
  7. N. N. Li, A. G. Fane, W. S. W. Ho, and T. Matsuura, eds., Advanced Membrane Technology and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, New York (2008).

 

Papers and Book Chapters

1.J. A. Quinn, J. L. Anderson, W. S. W. Ho, and W. J. Petzny, “Model Pores of Molecular Dimension: The Preparation and Characterization of Track-Etched Membranes”, Biophys. J., 12, 990-1007 (1972).

2.W. S. W. Ho and F. A. Holland, “Between-Rolls Metering Coating Technique: A Theoretical and Experimental Study”, TAPPI, 61, 53-56 (1978).

3.W. S. W. Ho, T. A. Hatton, E. N. Lightfoot, and N. N. Li, “Extraction with Liquid Surfactant Membranes: A Diffusion Controlled Model”, Proceedings of the Second World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Montreal, Canada, Volume IV, pp. 209-215 (1981).

4.R. E. Terry, N. N. Li, and W. S. W. Ho, “Extraction of Phenolic Compounds and Organic Acids by Liquid Membranes”, J. Membr. Sci., 10, 305-323 (1982).

5.W. S. W. Ho, T. A. Hatton, E. N. Lightfoot, and N. N. Li, “Batch Extraction with Liquid Surfactant Membranes: A Diffusion Controlled Model”, AIChE J., 28, 662-670 (1982).

6.J. Bock, R. R. Klein, P. L. Valint, and W. S. W. Ho, “Liquid Membrane Extraction of Uranium from Wet Process Phosphoric Acid”, in Sulfuric/Phosphoric Acid Plant Operations, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, New York, pp. 175-183 (1982).

7.H. C. Hayworth, W. S. W. Ho, W. A. Burns, and N. N. Li, “Extraction of Uranium from Wet Process Phosphoric Acid by Liquid Membranes”, Separ. Sci. Technol., 18, 493-521 (1983).

8.W. S. W. Ho and N. N. Li, “Modeling of Liquid-Membrane Extraction Processes”, in Hydrometallurgical Process Fundamentals, R. G. Bautista, ed., Plenum Press, New York, pp. 555-597 (1984).

9.W. S. W. Ho and N. N. Li, “Membrane Processes”, in Perry's Chemical Engineers’ Handbook, R. H. Perry and D. Green, eds., McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 6th Edition, Section 17, pp. 14-35 (1984).

10.M. E. Edgerton, G. D. Byrne, and W. S. W. Ho, “Numerical Calculation of the Simultaneous Absorption of Two Gases with Reversible Chemical Reactions”, Comput. Chem. Eng., 10, 551-556 (1986).

11.D. W. Savage, G. R. Chludzinski, S. Wiechert, J. L. Kaufman, L. L. Ansell, W. S. W. Ho, and G. Sartori, “New Absorption Processes for Selective Hydrogen Sulfide Separation and Other Gas Treating Applications”, Inst. Chem. Eng. Symp. Ser., 104, A347-A358 (1987).

12.G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, D. W. Savage, G. R. Chludzinski, and S. Wiechert, “Sterically-Hindered Amines for Acid Gas Absorption”, Separ. Purif. Methods, 16, 171-200 (1987).

13.W. S. W. Ho, G. Doyle, D. W. Savage, and R. L. Pruett, “Olefin Separations via Complexation and Transport with Cuprous Diketonate”, Proceedings of the 1987 International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 783-784 (1987).

14.G. T. Rochelle, P. C. Tseng, W. S. W. Ho, and D. W. Savage, “H2S Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium Measurement by the Electrode Method”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 27, 195-197 (1988).

15.P. C. Tseng, W. S. W. Ho, and D. W. Savage, “Carbon Dioxide Absorption into Promoted Carbonate Solutions”, AIChE J., 34, 922-931 (1988).

16.W. S. W. Ho, G. Doyle, D. W. Savage, and R. L. Pruett, “Olefin Separations via Complexation with Cuprous Diketonate”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 27, 334-337 (1988).

17.W. S. W. Ho, “Emulsion Liquid Membranes: A Review”, Proceedings of the 1990 International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes, Chicago, IL, Vol. I, pp. 692-694 (1990).

18.S. J. Doong and W. S. W. Ho, “Sorption of Organic Vapors in Semicrystalline Polyethylene”, Polymer Preprints, 31 (2), 580 (1990).

19.S. J. Doong and W. S. W. Ho, “Sorption of Organic Vapors in Polyethylene”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 30, 1351-1361 (1991).

20.S. J. Doong and W. S. W. Ho, “Diffusion of Hydrocarbons in Polyethylene”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 31, 1050-1060 (1992).

21.W. S. W. Ho and N. N. Li, “Recent Advances in Emulsion Liquid Membranes”, Proceedings of the First AIChE Separations Division Topical Conference on Separations Technologies: New Developments and Opportunities, Miami Beach, FL, pp. 762-767 (1992).

22.W. S. W. Ho and K. K. Sirkar, “The State of the Art of Membrane Processes: An Overview”, Ibid., pp. 782-787 (1992).

23.S. J. Doong and W. S. W. Ho, “Sorption and Diffusion of Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Semicrystalline Polyethylene”, Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the North American Membrane Society, Lexington, KY, Paper 4E (1992).

24.W. S. W. Ho and K. K. Sirkar, “Overview of Membrane Processes”, in Membrane Handbook, W. S. W. Ho and K. K. Sirkar, eds., Chapman & Hall, New York, pp. 1-15 (1992).

25.W. S. W. Ho and N. N. Li, “Definitions for Emulsion Liquid Membranes”, Ibid., pp. 597-610 (1992).

26.W. S. W. Ho and N. N. Li, “Theory for Emulsion Liquid Membranes”, Ibid., pp. 611-655 (1992).

27.Z. M. Gu, W. S. W. Ho, and N. N. Li, “Design Considerations for Emulsion Liquid Membranes”, Ibid., pp. 656-700 (1992).

28.W. S. W. Ho and D. C. Dalrymple, “Facilitated Transport of Olefins in Ag+-Containing Polymer Membranes”, J. Membr. Sci., 91, 13-25 (1994).

29.W. S. W. Ho and N. N. Li, “Core-Annular Flow of Liquid Membrane Emulsion”, AIChE J., 40, 1961-1968 (1994).

30.G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, W. A. Thaler, G. R. Chludzinski, and J. C. Wilbur, “Sterically-hindered Amines for Acid Gas Absorption”, Spec. Publ.-R. Soc. Chem., 153, 205 (1994).

31.S. J. Doong, W. S. W. Ho, and R. P. Mastondrea, “Prediction of Flux and Selectivity in Pervaporation through a Membrane”, J. Membr. Sci., 107, 129-146 (1995).

32.L. J. Shulik, G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, W. A. Thaler, G. E. Milliman, and J. C. Wilbur, “A Novel, V+5-Stable K2CO3 Promoter for CO2 Absorption”, Sep. Sci. Technol., 31, 1663 (1996).

33.J. D. Way and W. S. W. Ho, “A Tribute to Norman N. Li”, in Chemical Separations with Liquid Membranes, R. A. Bartsch and J. D. Way, eds., American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, ACS Symposium Series, 642, 11-15 (1996).

34.W. S. W. Ho and N. N. Li, “Recent Advances in Emulsion Liquid Membranes”, in Chemical Separations with Liquid Membranes, R. A. Bartsch and J. D. Way, eds., American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, ACS Symposium Series, 642, 208-221 (1996).

35.J. Zhou, W. S. W. Ho, and N. N. Li, “Separation Processes”, in Encyclopedia of Applied Physics, G. L. Trigg, ed., VCH Publishers, Brooklyn, NY, pp. 599-641 (1996).

36.W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, W. A. Thaler, D. C. Dalrymple, R. P. Mastondrea, and D. W. Savage, “Hard/Soft Segment Copolymer Membranes for Aromatics / Saturates Separation”, Proceedings of the 1996 International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes, Yokohama, Japan, Keynote Lecture Paper S-20-1-K (1996).

37.D. W. Zhou, C. R. Huang, N. N. Li, and W. S. W. Ho, “Removal of Strontium from Wastewater by Emulsion Liquid Membrane”, Ibid., Paper S-8-1-5 (1996).

38.W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, W. A. Thaler, D. C. Dalrymple, R. P. Mastondrea, and D. W. Savage, “Thin Membranes of New Hard/Soft Segment Copolymers”, Proceedings of the First Joint Topical Conference on Processing: Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials at AIChE Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, pp. 135-137 (1996).

39.W. S. W. Ho and N. N. Li, “Recent Advances in Emulsion Liquid Membranes”, Proceedings of the Second Joint China/USA Chemical Engineering Conference, Beijing, China, pp. 578-584 (1997).

40.W. S. W. Ho and G. Sartori, “Advances in Gas Treating and Membrane Separation”, Ibid., pp. 593-598 (1997).

41.W. S. W. Ho and R. G. Luo, eds., Proceedings of the Topical Conference on Separation Science and Technologies at AIChE Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA (1997).

42.W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, H. L. Fang, W. A. Thaler, D. C. Dalrymple, and R. P. Mastondrea, “Crosslinked Polyimide-Polyester Copolymer Membranes for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, Proceedings of the Topical Conference on Separation Science and Technologies at AIChE Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, pp. 745-750 (1997).

43.G. Sartori, H. W. Deckman, W. S. W. Ho, J. R. Livingston, E. J. Mozeleski, “Membrane-Confined Rh Catalyst for Oxo Reaction”, Ibid., pp. 665-667 (1997).

44.G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, R. E. Noone, and B. H. Ballinger, “Poly(fluoroolefin) Membranes for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, Ibid., pp. 1403-1407 (1997).

45.W. S. W. Ho, T. K. Poddar, R. Pusic, and J. Roller, “Unique Membrane Technology for Removal/Recovery of Metals from Wastewaters and Process Streams”, Proceedings of the American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society/EPA Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Jan. 25–27, 1999, pp. 141-148.

46.W. S. W. Ho, T. K. Poddar, R. Pusic, and J. Roller, “Supported Liquid Membrane Process for Chromium Removal and Recovery”, Proceedings of the 1999 International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes, Toronto, Canada, June 12–18, 1999.

47.R. Song, W. S. W. Ho, N. N. Li, and R. J. Petersen, “Polyamide TFC Membrane Formation Studies”, Ibid., (1999).

48.W. S. W. Ho, T. K. Poddar, and J. Roller, “New Membrane Technology for Chromium Removal and Recovery”, Proceedings of the 4th Topical Conference on Separation Science and Technologies at AIChE Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, Paper 12e (1999).

49.W. S. W. Ho, B. Wang, T. E. Neumuller, and J. Roller, “Supported Liquid Membranes for Removal and Recovery of Metals from Waste Waters and Process Streams”, Ibid., Paper 200d (1999).

50.W. S. W. Ho, S. Kalini, and T. K. Poddar, “Cobalt Removal and Recovery with Supported Liquid Membranes”, Proceedings of the Topical Conference on Membrane and Extraction Science and Technologies for Environmental Applications at AIChE Spring National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, pp. 10-15 (2000).

51.W. S. W. Ho and T. K. Poddar, “New Membrane Technology for Removal and Recovery of Metals from Waste Waters and Process Streams”, Ibid., pp. 38-43 (2000).

52.M. A. Kuehne, R. Q. Song, N. N. Li, W. S. W. Ho, and R. J. Petersen, “Flux Enhancement in TFC RO Membranes”, Proceedings of the Third Joint China/USA Chemical Engineering Conference, Beijing, China, pp. 04-041  –  04-044 (2000).

53.W. S. W. Ho and T. K. Poddar, “New Membrane Technology for Removal and Recovery of Metals from Waste Waters”, Ibid., pp. 04-120  –  04-128 (2000).

54.W. S. W. Ho and T. K. Poddar, “New Membrane Technology for Removal and Recovery of Chromium from Waste Waters”, Environ. Prog., 20, 44-52 (2001).

55.W. S. W. Ho, B. Wang, T. E. Neumuller, and J. Roller, “Supported Liquid Membranes for Removal and Recovery of Metals from Waste Waters and Process Streams”, Environ. Prog., 20, 117-121 (2001).

56.W. S. W. Ho and B. Wang, “trontiumemoval by New Alkyl Phenylphosphonic Acids in upportediquidembraneswith tripispersion”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 41, 381-388 (2002).

57.W. S. W. Ho, T. K. Poddar, and T. E. Neumuller, “Removal and Recovery of Copper and Zinc by Supported Liquid Membranes with Strip Dispersion”, J. Chin. Inst. Chem. Engrs., 33, 67-76 (2002).

58.W. S. W. Ho, “Recent Developments and Applications for Hollow-Fiber Membranes”, J. Chin. Inst. Chem. Engrs., 34, 75-89 (2003).

59.W. S. W. Ho, “Removal and Recovery of Metals and Other Materials by Supported Liquid Membranes with Strip Dispersion”, in Advanced Membrane Technology, N. N. Li, E. Drioli, W. S. W. Ho, and G. G. Lipscomb, eds., New York Academy of Sciences, New York, pp. 97-122 (2003).

60.W. S. W. Ho, “Development of Novel Water-Gas-Shift Membrane Reactor”, Proceedings of DOE Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program 2003 Annual Merit Review, Berkeley, CA, May 19-22, 2003, Paper/Project 108.

61.J. Huang, J. Zou, and W. S. W. Ho, “Facilitated Transport Membranes for Environmental and Energy Applications”, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Emerging Environmental Technology, Kwangju Institute of Science & Technology, Gwangju, Korea, November 4, 2003, pp. 32 – 38.

62.J. Zou, G. Shil, and W. S. W. Ho, “Carbon Dioxide-Selective Membranes for Hydrogen Purification and Gas Separation”, Proceedings of Topical Conference on Advanced Membrane-Based Separations at AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003, Paper 74t. 

63.J. Huang and W. S. W. Ho, “A Modeling Study of CO2-Selective Water-Gas-Shift Membrane Reactor for Fuel Cell”, Ibid., Paper 171c.

64.W. S. W. Ho, “Development of Novel CO2-Selective Membrane for H2 Purification”, Proceedings of DOE Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies 2004 Program Review, Philadelphia, PA, May 24-27, 2004, Project No. 107, Paper FC-P3.

65.W. S. W. Ho, “Recent Developments on Membranes for Water Purification”, Proceedings of 10th International Workshop on Drinking Water Quality Management and Treatment Technology, Taipei, Taiwan, June 1-2, 2004, Keynote Lecture, Paper No. B4-1, pp. 1-17.

66.J. Huang, J. Zou, and W. S. W. Ho, “Carbon Dioxide-Selective Water-Gas-Shift Membrane Reactor: A Modeling Study for Fuel Cells”, Proceedings of North American Membrane Society 2004 Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 26-30, 2004, Keynote Lecture, pp. 197-198.

67.J. Huang, J. Zou, and W. S. W. Ho, “Engineering Membranes for Environmental and Energy Applications”, Proceedings of 10th Congress of Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering, Kitakyushu, Japan, October 17-21, 2004, Keynote Lecture, Paper No. 3F-01.

68.J. Zou, J. Huang, and W. S. W. Ho, “Facilitated Transport Membranes for Environmental and Energy Applications”, Proceedings of First India-USA Joint Chemical Engineering Conference, Mumbai, India, December 28-30, 2004, Keynote Lecture, Paper No. 12.6.2.

69.M. C. Nagel and W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Membranes for Hydrogen Purification”, Technical Insights, Section 8 (June 30, 2005).

70.J. Corman, C. Christopher, R. L. Espino, G. M. Hidy, W. S. W. Ho, D. Keith, L. W. Lake, M. E. Q. Pilson, J. J. Wise, and J. M. Wootten, “Report of the Panel on Benefits of Sequestration R&D”, in Prospective Evaluation of Applied Energy Research and Development at DOE (Phase One): A First Look Forward, National Research Council, The National Academies Press, Washington, DC, 2005.

71.J. Huang, L. El-Azzami, and W. S. W. Ho, “Modeling of CO2-Selective Water-Gas-Shift Membrane Reactor for Fuel Cell”, J. Membr. Sci., 261 (1-2), 67-75 (2005).

72.J. Zou, J. Huang, and W. S. W. Ho, “A Modeling and Experimental Study of Novel CO2-Selective Membrane Reactor with Water Gas Shift Reaction for Fuel Cells”, Proceedings of 2005 International Membrane Conference, Chung-Li, Taiwan, August 18-19, 2005, Keynote Lecture, Paper No. PL-III.

73.J. Huang, J. Zou, and W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Water-Gas-Shift Membrane Reactor for Fuel Cells: A Modeling and Experimental Study”, Proceedings of 2005 International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes, Seoul, Korea, August 21-26, 2005, Keynote Lecture, Paper No. Mo02D-1.

74.J. Huang, J. Zou, and W. S. W. Ho, “A Modeling and Experimental Study of CO2-Selective Water-Gas-Shift Membrane Reactor for Fuel Cells”, Proceedings of Topical Conference on Fuel Cells Technology at AIChE Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, October 30 - November 4, 2005, Paper 501b.

75.Y.-H. Tee, J. Zou, and W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Membranes Containing Dimethylglycine Mobile Carriers and Polyethylenimine Fixed Carrier”, J. Chin. Inst. Chem. Engrs., 37 (1), 37-47 (2006).

76.J. Huang, J. Zou, and W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Membranes for Hydrogen Purification”, Proceedings of 2006 Conference on Membrane Science and Technology, Chung-Li, Taiwan, June 8-9, 2006, Keynote Lecture, Paper No. KL.

77.W. S. W. Ho, “Removal and Recovery of Metals by Supported Liquid Membranes with Strip Dispersion”, Proceedings of 2006 Workshop on Membrane Science and Technology, Chung-Li, Taiwan, June 8, 2006, Invited Lecture, Paper No. 5.

78.X. Ye, H. Bai, and W. S. W. Ho, “Synthesis and Characterization of New Sulfonated Polyimides as Proton-Exchange Membranes for Fuel Cells”, J. Membr. Sci., 279 (1+2), 570-577 (2006).

79.J. Zou, J. Huang, and W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Membranes with Water Gas Shift Reaction for H2 Purification”, Proceedings of International Workshop on Process Intensification in Fluid and Particle Engineering, Kobe, Japan, October 15-18, 2006, Invited Keynote Lecture, Paper No. K201, pp.12-13.

80.G. Shil and W. S. W. Ho, “Synthesis and Characterization of Interfacially Polymerized Membranes for CO2 Separation”, J. Environ. Eng. Mgmt., 16 (4), 233-241 (2006).

81.J. Zou and W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Polymeric Membranes Containing Amines in Crosslinked Poly(vinyl alcohol)”, J. Membr. Sci., 286, 310-321 (2006).

82.J. Zou, J. Huang, and W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Water Gas Shift Membrane Reactor for Fuel Cell Hydrogen Processing”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 46 (8), 2272-2279 (2007).

83.L. B. Lave, C. Christopher, G. M. Hidy, W. S. W. Ho, D. Keith, L. W. Lake, M. E. Q. Pilson, J. J. Siirola, J. E. Smith, R. H. Socolow, and J. M. Wootten, “Report of the Panel on DOE’s Carbon Sequestration Program”, in Prospective Evaluation of Applied Energy Research and Development at DOE (Phase Two), National Research Council, The National Academies Press, Washington, DC, 2007.

84.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “New Membranes for Fuel Cells”, Proceedings of  Fourth Conference of Aseanian Membrane Society, Taipei, Taiwan, August 16-18, 2007, Plenary Lecture, Paper No. PL-I.

85.B. Mandal and W. S. W. Ho, “Synthesis Gas Purification by Polymeric Membranes Containing Fixed and Mobile Carriers”, Int. J. Chem. Sci., 5 (4), 1938-1946 (2007).

86.J. Zou and W. S. W. Ho, “Hydrogen Purification for Fuel Cells by Carbon Dioxide Removal Membrane Followed by Water Gas Shift Reaction”, J. Chem. Eng. Japan, 40 (11), 1011-1020 (2007).

87.J. Huang, J. Zou, and W. S. W. Ho, “Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 47 (4), 1261-1267 (2008).

88.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “Carbon Dioxide-Selective Membrane for Hydrogen Purification and Carbon Dioxide Capture”, Proceedings of  the TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society) Annual Meeting, Supplemental Volume 1: Materials Processing and Properties, New Orleans, LA, March 9-13, 2008, Invited Plenary Lecture, 1, 529-535 (2008).

89.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “New Poly(ethylene oxide) Soft Segment-Containing Sulfonated Polyimide Copolymers for High Temperature Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel CellsJ. Membr. Sci., 313 (1-2), 75-85 (2008).

90.J. Huang and W. S. W. Ho, “Effects of System Parameters on the Performance of CO2-Selective WGS Membrane Reactor for Fuel Cells”, J. Chin. Inst. Chem. Engrs., 39 (2), 129-136 (2008).

91.W. S. W. Ho, “Recent Developments on Membranes for Water Purification”, Proceedings of International Membrane Conference, Chung-Li, Taiwan, June 27-28, 2008, Invited Keynote Lecture.

92.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “New Polymer Membranes for Hydrogen Purification and Proton Transport for Fuel Cells”, Proceedings of Macro 2008, Polymers at Frontiers of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan, June 29-July 4, 2008, Invited Keynote Lecture.

93.C. Yen, H. He, L. J. Lee, and W. S. W. Ho, “Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoporous Polycaprolactone Membranes for Controlled Drug Release”, Proceedings of 2008 International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 12-18, 2008, Paper No. Asymmetric Polymeric Membrane Formation – 2.

94.M. E. Vilt and W. S. W. Ho, “Supported Liquid Membranes with Strip Dispersion for the Recovery of Cephalexin”, Proceedings of 2008 International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 12-18, 2008, Paper No. Biomedical and Biotechnology II – 6.

95.X. Zhang, H. He, C. Yen, W. S. W. Ho, and L. J. Lee, “A Biodegradable, Immunoprotective, Dual Nanoporous Capsule for Cell-based Therapies”, Biomater., 29 (31), 4253-4259 (2008).

96.J. Zou, J. Huang, and W. S. W. Ho, “Facilitated Transport Membranes for Environmental, Energy and Biochemical Applications”, in Advanced Membrane Technology and Applications, N. N. Li, A. G. Fane, W. S. W. Ho, and T. Matsuura, eds., John Wiley & Sons, New York, Chap. 28, pp. 721-754 (2008).

97.R. Xing and W. S. W. Ho, “Synthesis and Characterization of Cross-linked Polyvinylalcohol/Polyethyleneglycol Blend Membranes for CO2/CH4 Separation”, Conference Proceedings of AIChE Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 16-21, 2008, pp. 367/1-367/5 (2008).

98.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “Synthesis and Characterization of New Sulfonated Polyimide Copolymers and Blends as Proton-Exchange Membranes for Fuel CellsJ. Environ. Eng. Mgmt., 18 (5), 289-300 (2008).

99.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “New Carbon Dioxide-Selective Membranes Based on Sulfonated Polybenzimidazole (SPBI) Copolymer Matrix for Fuel Cell ApplicationsInd. Eng. Chem. Res., ACS ASAP doi:10.1021/ie800507r (2008); 48 (5), 2344-2354 (2009).

100.L. Zhang, I.-S. Park, K. Shqau, W. S. W. Ho, and H. Verweij, “Supported Inorganic Membranes: Promises and Challenges”, J. Minerals Metals Mater. Soc., 61 (4), 61-71 (2009).

101.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “New Sulfonated Polybenzimidazole (SPBI) Copolymer-based Proton-Exchange Membranes for Fuel Cells”, J. Taiwan Inst. Chem. Engrs., doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2008.12.014 (2009); 40 (3), 260-267 (2009).

102.M. E. Vilt and W. S. W. Ho, “Supported Liquid Membranes with Strip Dispersion for the Recovery of Cephalexin”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2009.06.026; 342 (1-2), 80-87 (2009).

103.H. Bai, K. Ramasubramanian, and W. S. W. Ho, “H2S- and CO2-Selective Membranes for Fuel Processing for Fuel Cells”, Preprints of Symposia - American Chemical Society, Division of Fuel Chemistry, 54 (2), 820-822 (2009).

104.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “New Fuel Cell Membranes for Hydrogen Purification and Proton Transport”, Proceedings of Euromembrane 2009 Conference, Montpellier, France, September 6-10, 2009, Paper OF.1.9.

105.M. E. Vilt and W. S. W. Ho, “Supported Liquid Membranes with Strip Dispersion for the Recovery of Cephalexin”, Proceedings of Euromembrane 2009 Conference, Montpellier, France, September 6-10, 2009, Paper OF.7.5.

106.C. Yen, H. He, L. J. Lee, W. S. W. Ho, “Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoporous Polycaprolactone Membranes via Thermally- and Nonsolvent-Induced Phase Separations for Biomedical Device Application”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2009.07.024; 343 (1-2), 180-188 (2009).

107.W. S. W. Ho, “Facilitated Transport Membranes for Environmental, Antibiotic and Energy Applications”, Chinese-American Chemical Society Communications, 3 (2), 13-18 (2009).

108.R. Xing and W. S. W. Ho, “Synthesis and Characterization of Crosslinked Polyvinylalcohol/Polyethyleneglycol Blend Membranes for CO2/CH4 Separation”, J. Taiwan Inst. Chem. Engrs., doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2009.05.004; 40 (6), 654-662 (2009).

109.R. Xing and W. S. W. Ho, “Crosslinked Polyvinylalcohol-Polysiloxane/Fumed Silica Composite Membranes Containing Amines for CO2/H2 Separation”, Conference Proceedings of AIChE Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, Nov. 8-13, 2009, pp. xing1/1-xing1/8 (2009).

110.J. Huang, J. Zou, and W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Membranes for Hydrogen Fuel Processing”, in Hydrogen and Syngas Production and Purification Technologies, K. Liu, C. Song, and V. Subramani, eds., John Wiley & Sons, New York, Chap. 9, pp. 385-413 (2010).

111.Y. Zhao, and W. S. W. Ho, “New Membranes for Fuel Cells and Carbon Capture”, Proceedings of International Membrane Conference, Chung-Li, Taiwan, May 26-28, 2010, Paper KL-3.

112.M. E. Vilt, W. S. W. Ho, and N. N. Li, “Liquid Membranes”, in Comprehensive Membrane Science and Technology, Enrico Drioli and Lidietta Giorno, eds., Elsevier, Amsterdam, Chap. 4.04, pp. 79-107 (2010).

113.C. Yen, H. He, Z. Fei, X. Zhang, L. J. Lee, and W. S. W. Ho, “Surface Modification of Nanoporous Poly(ε-caprolactone) Membrane with Poly(ethylene glycol) to Prevent Biofouling: Part I. Effects of Plasma Power and Treatment Time”, Int. J. Polym. Mater., 59 (11), 923-942 (2010).

114.C. Yen, H. He, Z. Fei, X. Zhang, L. J. Lee, and W. S. W. Ho, “Surface Modification of Nanoporous Poly(ε-caprolactone) Membrane with Poly(ethylene glycol) to Prevent Biofouling: Part II. Effects of Graft Density and Chain Length”, Int. J. Polym. Mater., 59 (11), 943-957 (2010).

115.M. E. Vilt and W. S. W. Ho, “Selective Separation of Cephalexin from Multiple Component Mixtures”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., ACS ASAP doi:10.1021/ie100073w, 49 (23), 12022-12030 (2010).

116.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “Recent Developments on Fuel Processing and Proton-Exchange Membranes for Fuel Cells”, Polym. Int., (wileyonlinelibrary.com) doi:10.1002/pi.2936 (2010), 60, 26-41 (2010).

117.M. E. Vilt and W. S. W. Ho, “In situ Removal of Cephalexin by Supported Liquid Membrane with Strip Dispersion”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2010.10.044, 367 (1–2), 71-77 (2011).

118.R. Xing and W. S. W. Ho, “Crosslinked Polyvinylalcohol-Polysiloxane/Fumed Silica Mixed Matrix Membranes Containing Amines for CO2/H2 Separation”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2010.10.039, 367 (1–2), 91-102 (2011).

119.W. Liu, X.-L. Yang, and W. S. W. Ho, “Preparation of Uniform-Sized Multiple Emulsions and Micro/Nano Particulates for Drug Delivery by Membrane Emulsification”, J. Pharm. Sci., doi:10.1002/jps (2010), 100 (1), 75-93 (2011).

120.Y. Zhao, and W. S. W. Ho, “Carbon Dioxide-Selective Membranes for Hydrogen Purification for Fuel Cells”, Preprints of Symposia - American Chemical Society, Division of Fuel Chemistry, 56 (1), 343-346 (2011).

121.H. He, V. Grignol, V. Karpa, C. Yen, K. LaPerle , X. Zhang, N. B. Jones, M. I. Liang, G. B. Lesinski, W. S. W. Ho, W. E. Carson III, and L. J. Lee, “Use of a Nanoporous Biodegradable Miniature Device to Regulate Cytokine Release for Cancer Treatment”, J. Control. Release, 151 (3), 239-245 (2011).

122.W. V. Chiu, I.-S. Park, K. Shqau, J. C. White, M. C. Schillo, W. S. W. Ho, P. K. Dutta, and H. Verweij, “Post-synthesis Defect Abatement of Inorganic Membranes for Gas Separation”, J. Membr. Sci., 377 (1-2), 182-190 (2011).

123.K. Ramasubramanian and W. S. W. Ho, “Recent Developments on Membranes for Post-combustion Carbon Capture”, Curr. Opinion Chem. Eng., 10.1016/j.coche.2011.08.002, 1 (1), 47-54 (2011).

124.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “Carbon Dioxide-Selective Membranes for High-Pressure Synthesis Gas Purification”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., ACS ASAP doi:10.1021/ie2007592, 50 (21), 12152-12161 (2011).

125.H. Bai and W. S. W. Ho, “Carbon Dioxide-Selective Facilitated Transport Membranes for Hydrogen Purification”, in Production and Purification of Ultraclean Transportation Fuels, Y. H. Hu,  X. L. Ma, E. B. Fox, and X. Guo, eds., ACS Symposium Series, Washington, DC, doi: 10.1021/bk-2011-1088.ch007, Vol. 1088, Chap. 7 (2011).

126.M. E. Vilt and W. S. W. Ho, “Applications and Advances with Supported Liquid Membranes”, in Membrane Technologies and Applications, K. Mohanty and M. K. Purkait, eds., Taylor & France Group, LLC, Boca Raton, FL, Chap. 16, pp. 279-303 (2012).

127.B. Mandal and W. S. W. Ho, “Carbon Dioxide-Selective Membranes”, in Membrane Technologies and Applications, K. Mohanty and M. K. Purkait, eds., Taylor & France Group, LLC, Boca Raton, FL, Chap. 21, pp. 381-396 (2012).

128.W. S. W. Ho and K. Li, “Recent Advances in Separations”, Curr. Opinion Chem. Eng., doi:10.1016/j.coche.2012.03.009, 1 (2), 1-3 (2012).

129.Y. Zhao and W. S. W. Ho, “Steric Hindrance Effect on Amine Demonstrated in Solid Polymer Membranes for CO2 Transport”, J. Membr. Sci., 10.1016/j.memsci.2012.04.044, 415-416, 132-138 (2012).

130.K. Ramasubramanian, H. Verweij, and W. S. W. Ho, “Membrane Processes for Carbon Capture from Coal-Fired Power Plant Flue Gas: A Modeling and Cost Study”, J. Membr. Sci., 10.1016/j.memsci.2012.07.029, 421-422, 299-310 (2012).

131.L. Zhao, P. C.-Y. Chang, and W. S. W. Ho, “High Flux Membranes for Brackish Water Desalination”, Preprints of Symposia - American Chemical Society, Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering, PMSE-11, 244th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 19-23, 2012.

132.E. B. Fox, H. R. Colón-Mercado, Y. Chen, and W. S. W. Ho, “Development and Selection of Ionic Liquid Electrolytes for Hydroxide Conducting Polybenzimidazole Membranes in Alkaline Fuel Cells”, ACS Symposium Series, 1117 (Ionic Liquids), 129-143; in Ionic Liquids: Science and Applications, Visser et al., eds., ACS Symposium Series, Washington, DC, Chap. 5, pp. 129-143 (2012).

133.L. Zhao, P. C.-Y. Chang, C. Yen, and W. S. W. Ho, “High-Flux and Fouling-Resistant Membranes for Brackish Water Desalination”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2012.09.018, 425-426, 1-10 (2013).

134.L. Zhao, P. C.-Y. Chang, and W. S. W. Ho, “High-Flux Reverse Osmosis Membranes Incorporated with Hydrophilic Additives for Brackish Water Desalination”, Desalination, 10.1016/j.desal.2012.07.020, 308, 225-232 (2013).

135.K. Ramasubramanian, Y. Zhao, and W. S. W. Ho, “CO2 Capture and H2 Purification: Prospects for CO2-Selective Membrane Processes”, AIChE J., doi59 (4), 1033-1045 (2013).

136.K. Ramasubramanian, Y. Zhao, and W. S. W. Ho, “AIChE J. Highlight: CO2-Selective Membranes for Carbon Capture”, Chem. Eng. Prog., 109 (4), 20 (April 2013).

137.W. S. W. Ho and K. Li, “Recent Advances in Separations”, Curr. Opinion Chem. Eng., doi:10.1016/j.coche.2013.04.004, 2 (2), 207-208 (2013).

138.Y. Zhao and W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Membranes Containing Sterically Hindered Amines for CO2/H2 Separation”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., doi:10.1021/ie301397, 52, 8774-8782 (2013).

139.K. Ramasubramanian, M. Song, and W. S. W. Ho, “A Spiral-Wound Water-Gas-Shift Membrane Reactor for Hydrogen Purification”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., doi:10.1021/ie302424y, 52, 8829-8842 (2013).

140.L. Zhao and W. S. W. Ho, “Novel Reverse Osmosis Membranes Incorporated with a Hydrophilic Additive for Seawater Desalination”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2013.12.066s, 455, 44-54 (2014).

141.Y. Zhao, B. T. Jung, L. Ansaloni, and W. S. W. Ho, “Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Mixed Matrix Membranes Containing Amines for High Pressure CO2/H2 Separation”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2014.02.022, 459, 233-243 (2014).

W. S. W. Ho and K. Li, “Recent Developments on Separation Science and Technology”, Curr. Opinion Chem. Eng., doi:10.1016/j.coche.2014.03.00, 4, vii-ix (2014).

143.M. A. Severance, B. Wang, K. Ramasubramanian, L. Zhao, W. S. W. Ho, and P. K. Dutta, “Rapid Crystallization of Faujasitic Zeolites: Mechanism and Application to Zeolite Membrane Growth on Polymer Supports”, Langmuir, doi:10.1021/la5004512, (2014).

144.Z. Hao, Z. Wang, W. Zhang, and W. S. W. Ho, “Supported Liquid Membranes with Organic Dispersion for Recovery of Cephalexin”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:468, 90-97 (2014).

145.Z. Hao, M. E. Vilt, Z. Wang, W. Zhang, and W. S. W. Ho, “Supported Liquid Membranes with Feed Dispersion for Recovery of Cephalexin”, J. Membr. Sci., 468, 423-431 (2014).

146.H. Dong, L. Zhao, L. Zhang, H. L. Chen, C. J. Gao, and W. S. W. Ho, “High-Flux Reverse Osmosis Membranes Incorporated with NaY Zeolite Nanoparticles for Brackish Water Desalination”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2014.11.054, 476, 373-383 (2015).

147.Z. Tong, V. K. Vakharia, M. Gasda, and W. S. W. Ho, “Water Vapor and CO2 Transport through Amine-Containing Facilitated Transport Membranes”, React. Funct. Polym., 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2014.09.010, 86, 111-116 (2015).

148.B. Wang, C. Sun, Y. Li, L. Zhao, W. S. W. Ho, P. K. Dutta, “Rapid Synthesis of Faujasite/Polyethersulfone Composite Membrane and Application for CO2/N2 Separation”, Microporous Mesoporous Mater., 208, 72-82 (2015).

149.W. Salim and W. S. W. Ho, “Recent Developments on Nanostructured Polymer-Based Membranes”, Curr. Opinion Chem. Eng., doi.org/10.1016/j.coche.2015.03.003, 8, 76-82 (2015).

150.V. K. Vakharia, K. Ramasubramanian, and W. S. W. Ho, “An Experimental and Modeling Study of CO2-Selective Membranes for IGCC Syngas Purification”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2015.04.007, 488, 56-66 (2015).

151.K. Ramasubramanian; M. A. Severance; P. K. Dutta, and W. S. W. Ho, “Fabrication of Zeolite/Polymer Multilayer Composite Membranes for CO2 Capture: Deposition of Zeolite Particles on Polymer Supports”, J. Colloid Interf. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2015.04.014, 452, 203-214 (2015).

152.Facilitated Transport Membranes Containing Amino-Functionalized Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for High-Pressure CO2 Separations”, J. Membr. Sci., doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.03.097, 490, 18-28 (2015).

W. S. W. Ho and K. Li, “Recent Progress in Separation Science and Technology”, Curr. Opinion Chem. Eng., doi:10.1016/j.coche.2015.03.004, 8, vii-x (2015).

154.B. Wang, W. S. W. Ho, J. D. Figueroa, and P. K. Dutta, “Bendable Zeolite Membranes: Synthesis and Improved Gas Separation Performance”, Langmuir, 208:72-82 (2015).

155.Y. Chen, B. Wang, L. Zhao, P. Dutta, and W. S. W. Ho, “New Pebax®/Zeolite Y Composite Membranes for CO2 Capture from Flue Gas”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2015.08.045, 495, 415-423 (2015).

156.V. K. Vakharia and W. S. W. Ho, ““Hydrogen Production from Renewable Resources”, Zhen Fang, Richard L. Smith, Jr., and Xinhua Qi, eds., Springer Book Series – Biofuels and Biorefineries, Springer, Dordrecht, Germany, Chap. 12, pp. 315-338 (2015).

157.Y. Chen, L. Zhao, B. Wang, P. Dutta, and W. S. W. Ho, “Amine-containing Polymer/Zeolite Y Composite Membranes for CO2/N2 Separation”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2015.09.036, 497, 21-28 (2016).

158.L. Zhao, Y. Chen, B. Wang, C. Sun, S. Chakraborty, K. Ramasubramanian, P. K. Dutta, and W. S. W. Ho, “Multilayer Polymer/Zeolite Y Composite Membrane Structure for CO2 Capture from Flue Gas”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2015.10.006, 498, 1-13 (2016).

159. and W. S. W. Ho, “New Scale-up Membranes for CO2 Capture and Separation”, Proceedings/Program Book of CHEMCON 2015 (Annual Meeting of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers), Guwahati, Assam, India, Dec. 27-30, 2015, pp. 61-67 (2015).

160. D. Wu, L. Zhao, V. K. Vakharia, W. Salim, and W. S. W. Ho, “Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoporous Polyethersulfone Membrane as Support for Composite Membrane in CO2 Separation: From Lab to Pilot Scale,” J. Membr. Sci., 510, 58-71 (2016).

161. W. S. W. Ho and K. Li, “Recent Advances in Separation Science and Technology,” Curr. Opinion Chem. Eng., 12, vii-xi (2016).

162. Y. Chen and W. S. W. Ho, “High-Molecular-Weight Polyvinylamine/Piperazine Glycinate Membranes for CO2 Capture from Flue Gas,” J. Membr. Sci., 514, 376-384 (2016).

163. Z. Tong and W. S. W. Ho, “Facilitated Transport Membranes for CO2 Separation and Capture,” Sep. Sci. Technol., doi:10.1080/01496395.2016.1217885, 52 (2), 156-167 (2017).

164. Z. Jia, G. Wu, D. Wu, Z. Tong, and W. S. W. Ho, “Preparation of Ultra-Stable ZIF-8 Dispersions in Water and Ethanol”, J. Porous Mater., doi:10.1007/s10934-017-0405-2, 24 (6), 1655-1660 (2017).

165. V. Vakharia, W. Salim, M. Gasda, and W. S. W. Ho, “table Membranes for CO2 Separation and H2 Purification”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:533, 220-228 (2017).

166. D. WuC. Sun, P. K. Dutta, and W. S. W. Ho, “SO2 Interference on Separation Performance of Amine-Containing Facilitated Transport Membranes for CO2 Capture from Flue Gas”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:, 534, 33-45 (2017).

167. Z. Hao, Q. Li, W. S. W. Ho, and N. N. Li, “Liquid Membranes”, in Comprehensive Membrane Science and Technology, Enrico Drioli, Lidietta Giorno, and E. Fontananova, eds., 2nd edition, Vol. 2, pp. 411-439, Chap. 2.14, Elsevier, Oxford (2017). (invited).

168. Z. Tong and W. S. W. Ho, “New Sterically Hindered Polyvinylamine Membranes for CO2 Separation and Capture”, J. Membr. Sci., doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2017.08.057, 543, 202-211 (2017).

 

Patents

  1. L. T. C. Lee, W. S. W. Ho, and K. J. Liu, “Novel High Diffusivity Membranes”, U. S. Patent 3,951,789 (1976).
  2. L. T. C. Lee, W. S. W. Ho, and K. J. Liu, “Membrane Solvent Extraction”, U. S. Patent 3,956,112 (1976).
  3. W. S. W. Ho, L. T. C. Lee, and K. J. Liu, “Membrane Hydrometallurgical Extraction Process”, U. S. Patent 3,957,504 (1976).
  4. G. Doyle, R. L. Pruett, D. W. Savage, and W. S. W. Ho, “Separation of Olefin Mixtures by Cu (I) Complexation”, U. S. Patent 4,471,152 (1984).
  5. E. L. Stogryn, W. S. W. Ho, A. A. Montagna, and G. Sartori, “Process for Preparing Secondary Aminoether Alcohols”, U. S. Patent 4,487,967 (1984).
  6. W. S. W. Ho and J. Bock, “Oxidation-Flocculation Solids Removal from Wet Process Phosphoric Acid”, Canadian Patent 1,185,766 (1985).
  7. F. J. Heinzelmann, N. S. Rothblatt, J. P. Glass, G. R. Say, G. R. Chludzinski, G. Sartori, and W. S. W. Ho, “Absorbent Composition Containing a Severely Hindered Amino Compound and an Amine Salt and Process for the Absorption of H2S Using the Same”, U. S. Patent 4,618,481 (1986).
  8. E. L. Stogryn, W. S. W. Ho, and A. A. Montagna, “Process for Preparing Di-Amino- Polyalkenyl Ethers”, U. S. Patent 4,665,195 (1987).
  9. L. J. Shulik, G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, W. A. Thaler, and G. E. Milliman, “Primary Hindered Aminoacid Compositions for Promoted Acid Gas Scrubbing Process”, U. S. Patent 4,759,866 (1988).
  10. W. S. W. Ho and G. Sartori, “Addition of Severely-Hindered Amine Salts and/or Aminoacids to Non-Hindered Amine Solutions for the Absorption of H2S”, U. S. Patent 4,892,674 (1990).
  11. W. S. W. Ho, E. L. Stogryn, and G. Sartori, “Absorbent Composition Containing a Severely-Hindered Amine Mixture for the Absorption of H2S”, U. S. Patent 4,894,178 (1990).
  12. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and E. L. Stogryn, “Absorbent Composition Containing a Tertiary Amino Azabicyclic Alcohol and an Amine Salt and/or a Severely-Hindered Aminoacid and Process for the Absorption of H2S Using the Same”, U. S. Patent 4,894,179 (1990).
  13. G. Sartori and W. S. W. Ho, “Addition of Severely-Hindered Aminoacids to Severely- Hindered Amines for the Absorption of H2S”, U. S. Patent 4,895,670 (1990).
  14. L. J. Shulik, G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, W. A. Thaler, and G. E. Milliman, “Primary Hindered Aminoacids for Promoted Acid Gas Scrubbing Process”, U. S. Patent 4,919,904 (1990).
  15. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, W. A. Thaler, and D. C. Dalrymple, “Polyimide/Aliphatic Polyester Copolymers”, U. S. Patent 4,944,880 (1990).
  16. W. A. Thaler, W. S. W. Ho, and G. Sartori, “Crosslinked Copolymers of Aliphatic Polyester Diols and Dianhydrides”, U. S. Patent 4,946,594 (1990).
  17. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, and E. L. Stogryn, “Absorbent Composition Containing a Severely-Hindered Amine Mixture with Amine Salts and/or Aminoacid Additives for the Absorption of H2S”, U. S. Patent 4,961,873 (1990).
  18. G. Sartori and W. S. W. Ho, “Polyester Membranes for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, U. S. Patent 4,976,868 (1990).
  19. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, W. A. Thaler, and D. C. Dalrymple, “Polyimide/Aliphatic Polyester Copolymers”, U. S. Patent 4,990,275 (1991).
  20. W. A. Thaler, W. S. W. Ho, and G. Sartori, “Crosslinked Copolymers of Aliphatic Polyester Diols and Dianhydrides”, U. S. Patent 4,997,906 (1991).
  21. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and R. E. Noone, “Polyphthalatecarbonate Membranes for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, U. S. Patent 5,012,035 (1991).
  22. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and R. E. Noone, “Polyarylate Membranes for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, U. S. Patent 5,012,036 (1991).
  23. W. S. W. Ho, “Polymeric Membrane and Process for Separating Aliphatically Unsaturated Hydrocarbons”, U. S. Patent 5,015,268 (1991).
  24. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, D. W. Savage, R. E. Noone, and R. P. Mastondrea, “Non-porous Polycarbonate Membranes for Separation of Aromatics from Saturates”, U. S. Patent 5,019,666 (1991).
  25. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, W. A. Thaler, B. H. Ballinger, D. C. Dalrymple, and R. P. Mastondrea, “Halogenated Polyurethanes”, U. S. Patent 5,028,685 (1991).
  26. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, R. E. Noone, and A. D. Cohen, “Sulfonated Polysulfone Membranes for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, U. S. Patent 5,055,631 (1991).
  27. W. S. W. Ho, “Polymeric Membrane and Process for Separation of Aliphatically Unsaturated Hydrocarbons”, U. S. Patent 5,062,866 (1991).
  28. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, W. A. Thaler, B. H. Ballinger, D. C. Dalrymple, and R. P. Mastondrea, “Halogenated Polyurethanes”, U. S. Patent 5,093,003 (1992).
  29. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and B. H. Ballinger, “Saturated Polyesters and Crosslinked Membranes therefrom for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, U. S. Patent 5,128,439 (1992).
  30. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and R. E. Noone, “Unsaturated Polyesters and Crosslinked Membranes therefrom for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, U. S. Patent 5,138,023 (1992).
  31. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and R. E. Noone, “Polysulfone Membranes for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, U. S. Patent 5,159,130 (1992).
  32. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and B. H. Ballinger, “Saturated Polyesters and Crosslinked Membranes therefrom for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, U. S. Patent 5,177,296 (1993).
  33. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and R. E. Noone, “Unsaturated Polyesters and Crosslinked Membranes therefrom for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, U. S. Patent 5,180,496 (1993).
  34. C. P. Darnell, R. J. Koveal, T. J. Chen, and W. S. W. Ho, “Recovery of Alcohols from n-Paraffins by Pervaporation”, U. S. Patent 5,230,801 (1993).
  35. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, and S. J. Han, “Polyimide/Aliphatic Polyester Copolymers without Pendent Carboxylic Acid Groups”, U. S. Patent 5,241,039 (1993).
  36. J. L. Feimer, C. P. Darnell, and W. S. W. Ho, “Separation of Alcohol from Alcohol / Ether / Olefin / Non-linear Hydrocarbon Mixtures Using Polyester or Polyester Copolymer Membranes”, U. S. Patent 5,294,344 (1994).
  37. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, R. E. Noone, and B. H. Ballinger, “Fluorinated Polyolefin Membranes for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, U. S. Patent 5,396,019 (1995).
  38. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, W. A. Thaler, and D. C. Dalrymple, “Diepoxide Crosslinked / Esterified Polyimide-Aliphatic Polyester Copolymers”, U. S. Patent 5,550,199 (1996).
  39. W. A. Thaler, G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, L. J. Shulik, and G. E. Milliman, “Primary Hindered Aminoacids for Promoted Acid Gas Scrubbing Process”, U. S. Patent 5,602,279 (1997).
  40. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes Comprising Salts of Aminoacids in Hydrophilic Polymers”, U. S. Patent 5,611,843 (1997).
  41. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, W. A. Thaler, and D. C. Dalrymple, “Separating Aromatics from Non-Aromatics by Polyimide-Polyester Membrane”, U. S. Patent 5,670,052 (1997).
  42. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, W. A. Thaler, and D. C. Dalrymple, “Polyimide Copolymers Containing Polycarbonate Soft Segments”, U. S. Patent 5,756,643 (1998).
  43. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes Comprising Aminoacid Salts in Polyamine Polymers and Blends”, U. S. Patent 6,099,621 (2000).
  44. W. S. W. Ho, “Supported Liquid Membrane Process for Chromium Removal and Recovery”, U. S. Patent 6,171,563 (2001).
  45. D. W. Savage, W. S. W. Ho, and P. Calcavecchio, and E. N. Drake, “Biowall for Groundwater Remediation”, U. S. Patent 6,224,770 (2001).
  46. W. S. W. Ho and B. Wang, “Combined Supported Liquid Membrane / Strip Dispersion Process for the Removal and Recovery of Metals: Dialkyl Monothiophosphoric Acids and Their Use as Extractants”, U. S. Patent 6,291,705 (2001).
  47. H.-C. Wang, C. S. Chee, and W. S. W. Ho, “Phase Transfer Process with Catalyst Recovery”, U. S. Patent 6,300,431 (2001).
  48. W. S. W. Ho, “Combined Supported Liquid Membrane / Strip Dispersion Process for the Removal and Recovery of Radionuclides and Metals”, U. S. Patent 6,328,782 (2001).
  49. W. S. W. Ho, “Combined Supported Liquid Membrane / Strip Dispersion Process for the Removal and Recovery of Metals”, U. S. Patent 6,350,419 (2002).
  50. W. S. W. Ho, “Combined Supported Liquid Membrane / Strip Dispersion Process for the Removal and Recovery of Penicillin and Organic Acids”, U. S. Patent 6,433,163 (2002).
  51. W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Membrane Process and System for Reforming a Fuel to Hydrogen for a Fuel Cell”, U. S. Patent 6,579,331 (2003).
  52. W. S. W. Ho, “Combined Supported Liquid Membrane / Strip Dispersion Process for the Removal and Recovery of Radionuclides”, U. S. Patent 6,696,589 (2004).
  53. S. Randhava, W. S. W. Ho, R. L. Kao, and E. H. Camara, “Dynamic Sulfur Tolerant Process and System with Inline Acid Gas-Selective Removal for Generating Hydrogen for Fuel Cells”, U. S. Patent 6,984,372 (2006).
  54. W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Membranes Containing Amino Groups”, U. S. Patent 7,011,694 (March 14, 2006).
  55. W. S. W. Ho, “Water Permeable Membranes and Methods of Making Water Permeable Membranes”, U. S. Patent 8,196,754 (June 12, 2012).
  56. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes, Methods of Making Membranes, and Methods of Separating Gases Using Membranes”, U. S. Patent 8,277,932 (October 2, 2012).
  57. W. S. W. Ho, H. Verweij, K. Shqua, and K. Ramasubramanian, “Systems, Compositions, and Methods for Hydrogen Purification”, U. S. Patent Application No. 13/184,433 (filed July 15, 2011); U. S. Patent Application Public. No. US 2012/0031833 (February 9, 2012).
  58. W. S. W. Ho, P. K. Dutta, K. Ramasubramanian, and M. A. Severance, “Composite Membranes for Separation of Gases”, U. S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/027,151  (filed July 21, 2014); PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US15/41282 (filed July 21, 2015).
  59. M. Gasda, A. Ballantine, C. Karuppaiah, and W. S. W. Ho, “Carbon Dioxide Separator, Fuel Cell System Including Same, and Method of Operating Fuel Cell System”, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/111,875 (filed February 4, 2015).
  60. W. S. W. Ho and Y. Han, “2-Stage Hybrid Membrane Process of CO2 Capture from Flue Gas in Power Plants”, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/168,268 (filed May 25, 2015).
  61. W. S. W. Ho and Y. Chen, “Polyvinylamine/Aminoacid Salt Membranes for CO2 Separation”, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/168,410 (filed May 25, 2015).
  62. W. S. W. Ho, W. Salim, and V. Vakharia, “Membranes for Gas Separation”, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/212,699 (filed September 1, 2015).
  63. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes, Methods of Making Membranes, and Methods of Separating Gases Using Membranes”, U. S. Patent Application (Continuation) No. 13/164,022 (filed June 20, 2011); U. S. Patent Application Public. No. US 2011/0269906 (November 3, 2011); U. S. Patent Allowed (June 4, 2012).
  64. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes, Methods of Making Membranes, and Methods of Separating Gases Using Membranes”, U. S. Patent Application No. 11/666,700 (filed August 21, 2007); U. S. Patent Application Public. No. US 2008/0168900 (July 17, 2008).
  65. W. S. W. Ho, “Water Permeable Membranes and Methods of Making Water Permeable Membranes”, U. S. Non-provisional Patent Application 12/174,951 (filed July 17, 2008); U. S. Patent Application Public. No. US 2008/0296225 (December 4, 2008); U. S. Patent Allowed (February 24, 2012).
  66. W. S. W. Ho, H. Verweij, and K. Shqua, “Systems, Compositions, and Methods for Hydrogen Purification”, U. S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/364,623 (filed July 15, 2010).
  67. Y. L. Liu, D. M. Wang, J. Y. Lai, W. S. W. Ho, C. C. Lee, and C. H. Lee, “Indium Recovery by Supported Liquid Membrane with Strip Dispersion”, U. S. Patent Application Public. No. US 2010/224030 (September 9, 2010).
  68. S. Randhava, W. S. W. Ho, R. L. Kao, and E. H. Camara, “Dynamic Sulfur Tolerant Process and System with Inline Acid Gas-Selective Removal for Generating Hydrogen for Fuel Cells”, U. S. Patent Application Serial Number 10/236,324, allowed (July, 2004), U. S. Pat. Patent Application Public. No. US 2004/047799 (2004).
  69. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes, Methods of Making Membranes, and Methods of Separating Gases Using Membranes”, PCT Appl. US 2005/40420 (2005); PCT Int. Public. No. WO 2006/050531 (May 11, 2006).
  70. W. S. W. Ho, “Water Permeable Membranes and Methods of Making Water Permeable Membranes”, PCT Appl. US 2007/060641 (January 17, 2007).
  71. W. S. W. Ho, “Water Permeable Membranes and Methods of Making Water Permeable Membranes”, PCT Appl. US 2007/060641 (January 17, 2007); PCT Int. Public. No. WO 2007/084921 (July 26, 2007).
  72. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes, Methods of Making Membranes, and Methods of Separating Gases Using Membranes”, U. S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/625,517 (2004).
  73. W. S. W. Ho, “High Flux Reverse Osmosis Membrane”, U. S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 06/759,599 (January 17, 2006).
  74. L. T. C. Lee, W. S. W. Ho, and K. J. Liu, “Membrane Solvent Extraction Process”, Ger. Offen. DE 2364679 (1974).
  75. L. T. C. Lee, W. S. W. Ho, and K. J. Liu, “Polymeric Membranes”, Ger. Offen. DE 2448081 (1975). 
  76. W. S. W. Ho, L. T. C. Lee, and K. J. Liu, “Recovering Metal Compounds from Solutions”, Ger. Offen. DE 2550006 (1976).
  77. W. S. W. Ho and J. Bock, “Removal of Solid from Wet Process Phosphoric Acid”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 79190 (1983).
  78. G. Doyle, R. L. Pruett, D. W. Savage, and W. S. W. Ho, “The Separation of Olefin Mixtures by Cu (I) Complexation”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 125111 (1984).
  79. W. S. W. Ho, A. A. Montagna, and E. L. Stogryn, “Tertiary Polyalkylene Aminoether Alcohols”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 147188 (1985).
  80. E. L. Stogryn, W. S. W. Ho, and A. A. Montagna, “A Process for Preparing Secondary Aminoether Alcohols”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 147990 (1985).
  81. E. L. Stogryn, W. S. W. Ho, and A. A. Montagna, “Diamino Polyalkylene Ethers”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 148005 (1985).
  82. G. R. Chludzinski, J. P. Glass, F. J. Heinzelmann, W. S. W. Ho, N. S. Rothblatt, G. Sartori, and G. R. Say, “Absorbent Composition Containing a Severely Hindered Amino Compound and an Amine Salt and Process for the Absorption of H2S Using the Same”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 214814 (1987).
  83. L. S. Shulik, G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, W. A. Thaler, and G. E.  Milliman, “Acid Gas Scrubbing Composition and Process”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 245961 (1987).
  84. W. S. W. Ho, G. E. Milliman, G. Sartori, L. S. Shulik, and W. A. Thaler, “Primary Hindered Amino Acids for Promoted Acid Gas Scrubbing Process”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 376636 (1990).
  85. G. Sartori and W. S. W. Ho, “Separation of Mixtures of Aromatics and Saturates”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 424039 (1991).
  86. W. A. Thaler, W. S. W. Ho, and G. Sartori, “Crosslinked Copolymers of Aliphatic Polyester Diols and Dianhydrides”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 424040 (1991).
  87. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, W. A. Thaler, and D. C. Dalrymple, “Membranes Obtained from Copolymers of Polyimides and Aliphatic Polyesters”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 424041 (1991).
  88. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and R. E. Noone, “Aromatics/Saturates Separation Using Membranes”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 466469 (1992).
  89. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, R. E. Noone, and A. D. Cohen, “Aromatics/Saturates Separation Using Membranes”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 466470 (1992).
  90. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and R. E. Noone, “Unsaturated Polyesters and Crosslinked Membranes therefrom for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 536994 (1993).
  91. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, and B. H. Ballinger, “Saturated Polyesters and Crosslinked Membranes therefrom for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 543492 (1993).
  92. G. Sartori, W. S. W. Ho, R. E. Noone, and B. H. Ballinger, “Fluorinated Polyolefin Membranes for Aromatics/Saturates Separation”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 583957 (1994).
  93. W. S. W. Ho, G. Sartori, and S. J. Han, “Polyimide/Aliphatic Polyester Copolymers”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 583958 (1994).
  94. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes Comprising Salts of Aminoacids in Hydrophilic Polymers”, PCT Int. Appl. WO 97/03118 (1997).
  95. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes Comprising Salts of Aminoacids in Hydrophilic Polymers”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 837900 (1998).
  96. R. B. Hall, S. N. Vaughn, W. S. W. Ho, and H. N. Sun, “Apparatus and Selective- Membrane Method for Separating Olefins from an Olefin-Rich Product Stream”, PCT Int. Appl. WO 98/29367 (1998).
  97. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes Comprising Aminoalcohols in Hydrophilic Polymers”, PCT Int. Appl. WO 98/41308 (1998).
  98. W. S. W. Ho, “Membranes Comprising Amino Acid Salts in Polyamine Polymers and Blends Useful for Carbon Dioxide Separation”, PCT Int. Appl. WO 98/41313 (1998). 
  99. W. S. W. Ho, “Carbon Dioxide-Selective Membrane Process and System for Reforming Fuel to Hydrogen for Fuel Cell”, PCT Int. Appl. WO 99/06138 (1999).
  100. W. S. W. Ho, “CO2-Selective Membrane Process and System for Reforming a Fuel to Hydrogen for a Fuel Cell”, Eur. Pat. Appl. EP 1024881 (2000).
  101. W. S. W. Ho, “Combined Supported Liquid Membrane / Strip Dispersion Process Using Microporous Support with Interfacial Polymerized Layer”, U. S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/180,408 (2000).
  102. W. S. W. Ho, “Combined Supported Liquid Membrane / Strip Dispersion Processes and Extractants”, PCT Int. Appl. PCT/US01/40028 (2001).
  103. W. S. W. Ho, “Combined Supported Liquid Membrane / Strip Dispersion Processes and Extractants for Wastewater Treatment”, PCT Int. Appl. WO 01/56933 (2001).
  104. W. S. W. Ho, P. K. Dutta, K. Ramasubramanian, and M. A. Severance, “Composite Membranes for Separation of Gases,” International Publication No. WO 2016/014491 Al (January 28, 2016).

  105. M. Gasda, A. Ballantine, C. Karuppaiah, and W. S. W. Ho, “Carbon Dioxide Separator, Fuel Cell System Including Same, and Method of Operating Fuel Cell System,” U. S. Patent Application No. 15/014,584 (filed February 3, 2016); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/111,875 (filed February 4, 2015).

  106. W. S. W. Ho and Y. Han, “2-Stage Membrane Process of CO2 Capture from Flue Gas in Power Plants,” U. S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/303,938 (filed March 4, 2016).

  107. W. S. W. Ho and Y. Han, “Methods for the Separation of CO2 from a Gas Stream,” PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US2016/033757 (filed May 23, 2016).

  108. W. S. W. Ho, Y. Chen, and Z. Tong, “Polymeric Membranes for Separation of Gases,” PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US2016/035035 (filed May 31, 2016).

  109. W. S. W. Ho, W. Salim, and V. Vakharia, “Membranes for Gas Separation,” U. S. Patent Application No. 15/254,242 (filed September 1, 2016); U. S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/212,699 (filed September 1, 2015).

  110. W. S. W. Ho, V. Vakharia, and W. Salim, “Borate-Containing Membranes for Gas Separation,” U. S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/416,434 (filed November 2, 2016).

  111. W. S. W. Ho, P. K. Dutta, K. Ramasubramanian, and M. A. Severance, “Composite Membranes for Separation of Gases,” U. S. Patent Application No. 15/327,832 (filed January 20, 2017).

  112. W. S. W. Ho and Y. Han, “2-Stage Hybrid Membrane Process for CO2 Capture from Flue Gas in Power Plants: No Air Sweep,” OSU Invention Disclosure IDF-564248 (February 21, 2016).

  113. W. S. W. Ho and Y. Han, “2-Stage Membrane Processes with Retentate Recycle for CO2 Capture from Flue Gas in Power Plants,” OSU Invention Disclosure IDF-790380 (February 21, 2016).

  114. W. S. W. Ho and Z. Tong, “Sterically Hindered Polyvinylamine Membranes for CO2 Separation,” OSU Invention Disclosure IDF-031598 (May 17, 2016).

  115. W. S. W. Ho, V. Vakharia, and W. Salim, “Borate-Containing Membranes for Gas Separations,” OSU Invention Disclosure IDF-031675 (May 19, 2016).