Research translated into applied innovation
Patents & Applied Innovation
From encapsulation and controlled release to greener synthetic chemistry, these records reflect Kim Andrews’ contributions to collaborative invention across industry and academia.
Featured innovation · BASF SE
Encapsulated chlorine dioxide generator
Kim Andrews · First-named inventor
Encapsulation technology designed to protect chlorine dioxide-generating components during storage and enable release when needed—connecting materials design, controlled release, and practical chemical innovation.
WO2011097224A1 · International application publication · August 11, 2011
Related U.S. application publication: US20130017241A1
Inventors: Kim Andrews, Shaukat Ali, Jesse Jefferis, James S. Dailey, Charles O. Onyiuke, and Keith A. Hirsch.
Assignee: BASF SE
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Collaborative innovation in green chemistry
Five granted U.S. patents exploring juice-based catalysts for the synthesis of N-substituted pyrroles.
Kim Andrews · Co-inventor
Inventors: M. Amin Mir, Syed M. Hasnain, and K. Andrews.
Assignee: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
PMU · Granted U.S. patent
Pyrrole synthesis method using juice catalyst
US12466794B1
Granted November 11, 2025
PMU · Granted U.S. patent
Method for forming an N-substituted pyrrole from a hexadione with a juice catalyst
US12441682B1
Granted October 14, 2025
PMU · Granted U.S. patent
Juice-based synthetic method for pyrroles
US12421190B1
Granted September 23, 2025
PMU · Granted U.S. patent
Green synthesis method for forming substituted pyrroles
US12410127B1
Granted September 9, 2025
PMU · Granted U.S. patent
Synthesis of N-substituted pyrroles by green catalyst
US12378191B1
Granted August 5, 2025
Patent publications and grants are identified separately above. Linked records provide the complete technical disclosures and bibliographic details.