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ALD-enabled High-Performance Membranes for Gas Separation
Polymer-based membranes developed with high H2/CO2 selectivity using facile surface nanoengineering for higher energy efficiency and lower cost production. Background: Isolation of CO2 from mixtures containing H2 is a critical gas separation, producing 94 million metric tons of H2 worldwide and valued at $170 billion in 2021. This market will continue...
Published: 6/15/2026   |   Updated: 6/15/2026   |   Inventor(s): Haiqing Lin, Won-IL Lee, Chang-Yong Nam, Leiqing Hu, Kim Kisslinger, Vinh Bui, Ashwanth Subramanian
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Environment
Phytopathogen Pesticide Composition Comprising Glycolipid
This invention is a synthetic glycolipid pesticide to treat phytopathogens. The glycolipids is bioinspired fungicidal agrichemical to treat postharvest disease to ultimately enhance resilience and sustainability across agricultural and food systems. This environmentally friendly pesticide can be used a soil and seed treatment, foliar application, and...
Published: 6/3/2026   |   Updated: 6/3/2026   |   Inventor(s): David Hogan, Jiahuai Hu, Raina Maier, FNU Md Aktaruzzaman, Priyanka Kushwaha
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Crop Improvement
Molecular Ruler for Quantifying Steady-State and Population Distribution of Photo-Generated Charge Carriers
Provides Quantitative Information on the Steady-State Hot Carriers in Semiconductor and Metal Nanocrystals This DNA-based molecular ruler quantitatively measures the steady-state energy and population distribution of plasmon-generated hot carriers in metal nanocrystals. Photo-generated charge carriers, such as plasmon-generated hot electrons and holes,...
Published: 6/4/2026   |   Updated: 4/29/2026   |   Inventor(s): Wei Wei, Yue Hu
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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences > Chemistry
Architecture and Level 2 Variable Power Control Scheme (Case No. 2013-146)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering have developed a smart EV charging architecture that dynamically optimizes EV charging loads based on real-time grid capacity and limitations. Background: The rapid increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption creates a critical need for robust and accessible charging...
Published: 4/7/2026   |   Updated: 4/7/2026   |   Inventor(s): Rajit Gadh, Ching Yen Chung, Chi Cheng Chu, Li Qiu
Keywords(s): Charge Carrier, charge collection, charge collection efficiency, charge extraction, charge sharing, charge summing, charged particle beams, charge-transfer, Electric Current, Electric Vehicle, electric vehicle charging, Electrical, Electrical Impedance, Electrical Load, Energy Harvesting Evaporation, EV battery cooling, grid efficiency, grid energy, Power distribution & grids, Rechargeable Battery, Rechargeable Battery Thermal Conductivity, Smart Grid, supercharger, Surface Charge, vehicle charging
Category(s): Electrical, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Energy Generation, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission
Peptide ligands for affinity capture of mRNA and methods of discovery thereof
RPI ID: 2022-060-301 Innovation Summary: This technology describes peptide ligands engineered for the affinity capture of nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, in solution. These ligands are designed to bind selectively to nucleic acid targets, enabling efficient isolation and purification. The method includes synthesis and screening of peptide sequences...
Published: 3/10/2026   |   Updated: 3/10/2026   |   Inventor(s): Pankaj Karande, Mengyang Hu, Georges Belfort
Keywords(s): mRNA, Peptides, Purification, Vaccine
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
A Selenium Buffer Method for Making Van Der Waals Contact on CDTE Wafers With High Surface Roughness (Case No. 2025-173)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry have developed a novel method for implementation of Van der Waals contact on commercial CdTe wafers for improved photovoltaic and solar panel production. Background: Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) is a common absorber used for thin-film optoelectronics and photovoltaics, including...
Published: 1/28/2026   |   Updated: 1/26/2026   |   Inventor(s): Yu Huang, Xiangfeng Duan, Bangyao Hu
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Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors > Waferscale Computing, Chemical, Chemical > Chemical Processing & Manufacturing, Chemical > Instrumentation & Analysis, Electrical > Sensors, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Energy Generation, Materials, Materials > Semiconducting Materials
Θ-Phase Tantalum Nitride for Thermal Management and Electronics Applications (Case No. 2026-180)
Summary: Researchers in UCLA’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a novel transition metal compound that demonstrates what is thought to be the highest thermal conductivity reported among metallic materials. The material is synthesized as a single, defect-free crystal, enabling unprecedented efficiency in heat transport....
Published: 1/20/2026   |   Updated: 1/20/2026   |   Inventor(s): Yongjie Hu
Keywords(s): advanced thermal control materials, Composite Material, Electronics & Semiconductors, energy-efficient, heat control, heat controlling devices, heat dissipation, Heat Transfer, high conductivity, material science, Materials, Metals, nanocrystalline metals, Power Electronics, temperature control, thermal control, thermal control materials, thermal management, thermal management systems, thermal metamaterials
Category(s): Chemical, Chemical > Chemical Processing & Manufacturing, Chemical > Synthesis, Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors > Thermoelectrics, Energy & Environment > Thermal, Materials, Materials > Metals, Mechanical > Heat Transfer
Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and Grid Integration Apparatus and Methods (Case No. 2010-903)
Summary Researchers at UCLA have developed a smart EV charging and grid integration system that uses real-time control, state estimation, and bidirectional energy flows to manage EV charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operations. The system optimizes charging schedules based on grid constraints, user preferences, and energy market signals while ensuring...
Published: 5/28/2026   |   Updated: 10/2/2025   |   Inventor(s): Rajit Gadh, Siddhartha Mal, Brahmavar Prabhu, Chi Cheng Chu
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Category(s): Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries
Ampule-Based Synthesis of Sulfur-Porous Carbon Composites for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Background Lithium/sulfur (Li/S) batteries are garnering significant attention as a promising solution for next-generation electrochemical energy storage. Their potential to revolutionize the battery industry stems from several key advantages that address the limitations of current lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology. These advantages include an exceptionally...
Published: 2/26/2026   |   Updated: 8/21/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yoon Hwa, David Wright, Yuhui An
Keywords(s): Chemicals, Energy storage, Engineering, Materials, Nanomaterials, Synthesis
Category(s): Energy & Power, Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, Materials & Processes
Machine Learning-Enhanced Aircraft Landing Schedule Algorithm
Background The civil aviation industry is losing air traffic control talents during a time when the need for maintaining daily operations is surging. This situation leads to increased operational costs, higher safety concerns, an elevated workload for air traffic controllers, and frequent flight delays. It is reported that 20% of the civil flights...
Published: 2/26/2026   |   Updated: 8/21/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yongming Liu, Yutian Pang, Jueming Hu
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Category(s): Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Applied Technologies
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