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Fabrication Method for Hexagonal Boron Nitride Layers
Computer memory devices may employ any of various mechanisms for storing data, e.g., using memory cells each of which may be programmed to be in any of two or more states. Non-volatile memory includes memory cells each of which operates by changing the resistance across an active switching layer, e.g., an insulator, through the formation of conductive...
Published: 1/3/2025   |   Inventor(s): Ivan Sanchez Esqueda, Jing Xie, Robert Nemanich, Ali Yekta
Keywords(s): Electronics, Fabrication, Materials and Electronics, Memory, Nanofabrication, Nanostructure, PS-Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Resistive Memory
Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Physical Science, Semiconductors, Materials & Processes
Bio-Grafted Plastic Granules (BCPG)
Background Removal and immobilization of metal leachates from various compounds (industrial waste, mine tailings, waste engine oil, etc.) used in construction and the built environment is critical. Specifically, the use of mine tailing in construction of roadway base and sub-base could lead to leaching of metals to surface and ground water. In response...
Published: 12/18/2024   |   Inventor(s): Elham Fini, Farideh Pahlavan
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Category(s): Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Environmental, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical
Synthesis of Graphene-Coated Nickel Wires and its Enhanced Mechanical Properties
Background Continuously manufacturing technology that is more compact, lighter, and sturdier than the last is a driving force in many different fields. Among the materials used for this, graphene stands out for its durability on its own and stability when combined with metals. Graphene has been integrated with conventional bulk-scale materials, e.g.,...
Published: 12/16/2024   |   Inventor(s): Wonjune Choi, Wonmo Kang
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Category(s): Physical Science, Energy & Power, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical
Photoelectrocatalytic-Enabled Flexible Polymeric Optoelectrodes
Background Photoelectrocatalytic processes (PECs) combine photocatalysis and electrochemical principles to enhance charge carrier generation and stability within nanomaterials (NMs). Nano-enabled PECs can be used for water purification or hydrogen production applications. Current PEC designs face challenges due to low energy efficiencies, because most...
Published: 12/13/2024   |   Inventor(s): Paul Westerhoff, Sergi Garcia-Segura, Tzu-Heng Wang
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Category(s): Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Energy & Power, Environmental Remediation/Wastewater Treatment
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Background According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), volatile organic compounds (VOC) are compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. Many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants. These VOCs break down and harm the atmosphere,...
Published: 12/13/2024   |   Inventor(s): Elham Fini, Sand Aldagari
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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Physical Science, Environmental
Zwitterion Functionalized Copolymers for Reverse Osmosis Brine Desalination using Pervaporation
Background Access to clean water resources has accelerated research in the direction of membrane-based separation processes, like reverse osmosis (RO), that are often perplexed by acute saline feeds and pervasive membrane fouling. The properties of the polymeric membranes deployed in these operations play a critical role in understanding their degradation...
Published: 12/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Husain Mithaiwala, Matthew Green
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Category(s): Environmental Remediation/Wastewater Treatment, Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology
Difunctional, Thermally Stable Monomer Capable of Polymer Incorporation and Photocleavage
Background Recent innovations in semiconductor technology require a range of novel materials capable of supporting technically challenging patterning processes. These materials must meet diverse thermomechanical and optical requirements needed for multi-step fabrication processes. These properties include thermal expansion coefficients, thermal stability,...
Published: 12/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Jose Sintas, Timothy Long
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Category(s): Semiconductors, Materials & Processes, Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology
Solid-State Spatiotemporal Overlap Diagnostic for Electron and Laser Beams
Background Electron accelerators are used in a number of applications, from medical imaging by x-ray production, to gamma-ray production for medical applications. Integrating high-power lasers and electron beams can potentially improve the performance of electron accelerators, make compact x-ray sources, and potentially create new kinds of light. However,...
Published: 12/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Samuel Teitelbaum, Mark Holl, Sean Tilton, William Graves
Keywords(s): Medical Devices and Imaging, Semiconductor Metrology, Semiconductor Processing
Category(s): Physical Science, Medical Imaging, Applied Technologies, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology
Fabrication of Graphene-Modified Biosensors by Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing
Background Electrochemical sensors are devices that use electrical signals to detect the presence or concentration of a target analyte. These sensors are widely used in a range of applications including glucose sensors, environmental monitoring, food safety testing, medical diagnostics, and industrial process control. However, the manufacturing process...
Published: 10/21/2024   |   Inventor(s): Qiong (Eric) Nian, Yan Dou
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Category(s): Physical Science, Environmental, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Applied Technologies, Chemical/Biological Sensors
Fatigue Life Assessment of Additively Manufactured Components Considering Surface Roughness
Background Additive manufacturing (AM) allows for the creation of highly complex parts, but the rough surfaces produced during the process can significantly reduce the fatigue life of these components. This issue is critical in industries such as aerospace and automotive, where parts experience repeated stress over time. Surface treatments, like polishing,...
Published: 10/17/2024   |   Inventor(s): Yongming Liu
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Category(s): Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Applied Technologies
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