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Regioselective 1,2-Dearomatization of Functionalized Azines by Organolanthanide Catalysts
NU2014-129 INVENTORS Tobin Marks* Alexander Dudnik Massimiliano Delferro Victoria Weidner SHORT DESCRIPTION This invention describes a catalytic process for the regioselective 1,2-dearomatization of functionalized azines using an organolanthanide catalyst and pinacolborane (HBpin). It offers a streamlined approach to key intermediates for pharmaceuticals...
Published: 7/30/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Chemicals, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
High-index Facet Nanocatalysts for Clean Energy Applications
NU2023-109 INVENTORS Chad Mirkin* Bo Shen Zihao Ye SHORT DESCRIPTION A machine learning-guided, high-throughput DFT approach to synthesize high-index facet nanocatalysts with enhanced catalytic performance and broader material applicability. BACKGROUND Nanocrystals with high-index facets offer superior catalytic activity due to their abundance...
Published: 7/16/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Materials, Metals, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
Efficient Polyester Hydrogenolytic Deconstruction via Tandem Catalysis
NU 2021-150 INVENTORS Tobin Marks* Yosi Kratish SHORT DESCRIPTION A solvent-free tandem catalytic process to selectively depolymerize common polyester plastics into their monomeric components, using air and moisture-stable catalysts. BACKGROUND A mechanism-based tandem catalytic approach enables the selective depolymerization of commodity...
Published: 6/19/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Materials, Polymer, Polymer Recycling and Reprocessing, Sustainability
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Functionalized Substrates with Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Heterostructures
NU 2018-210 INVENTORS Vinayak Dravid* Xinqi Chen Jennifer Geary DiStefano Yuan Li SHORT DESCRIPTION This invention presents functionalized substrates featuring transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) heterostructures, designed to enhance electrocatalytic systems for applications such as hydrogen production. BACKGROUND Transition metal dichalcogenides...
Published: 6/24/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Devices, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, Materials, Metals
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
A Low-Temperature, Energy Neutral Process For Preparing Formaldehyde From Neat Or Aqueous Methanol
NU 2015-173 Inventors Tobin Marks* Peter Stair Tracy Lohr Background Rapid low-temperature/low-pressure methanol reforming, mediated by a supported molybdenum catalyst, produces formaldehyde and a stoichiometric quantity of H2 without co-production of greenhouse gases (see Figure 1). Formaldehyde is a valuable commodity chemical, the current...
Published: 6/24/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Chemicals, Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Hydrogen, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
Visible Light Photoreduction of CO2 in Pure Water using Quantum Dots as Photosensitizer
Visible Light Photoreduction of CO2 in Pure Water using Quantum Dots as Photosensitizer NU 2020-225 INVENTORS Emily Weiss* Benjamin Nagasing Francesca Arcudi Luka Dordevic Samuel Stupp SHORT DESCRIPTION This invention discloses a method for light-driven photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO in pure water using colloidal quantum dots as photosensitizers,...
Published: 7/2/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Carbon Dioxide Management, Carbon Utilization, Catalyst, CCUS, Cleantech, Environment, Nanotechnology, Renewable, Solar
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Deactivation-free Electrochemical Oxygen Evolution Activity of Topological Weyl Semimetal Co3In2S2
Unmet Need: Necessity of robust and efficient electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction for sustainable energy solution Sustainable oxygen production for medical and industrial applications is one of the prime aims of modern civilization. WSU researchers found an efficient and surprising electrochemical performance of Weyl semimetal Co3In2S2 in its...
Published: 12/4/2024   |   Inventor(s): Jeffrey Bell, Anjaiah Sheelam
Keywords(s): Catalysis for Energy, Catalyst, oxygen evolution reaction
Category(s): Technologies > Health & Well-being > Chemistry
A Catalyst for Photocatalytic Conversion of Acetylene to Ethylene
NU 2022-223 INVENTORS Aaron E. Stone Francesca Arcudi Luka Dordevic Emily A. Weiss Joseph T. Hupp* Samuel Stupp SHORT DESCRIPTION A new and improved catalyst that enables the photocatalytic conversion of acetylene to ethylene. BACKGROUND Ethylene (C2H4) holds a pivotal role as an intermediate in 50–60% of global plastics...
Published: 6/10/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Manufacturing/Processing, Metals, Polymer
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Novel Bifunctional Catalyst and Methods for Synthesis of Optically Pure ß-Lactones
Project ID: D2010-06 Invention novelty: The disclosed invention embodies a novel cobalt based bifunctional catalyst and the process to synthesize enantiomerically pure ( > 99 % ee) β-lactones. Value proposition: Enantiomerically pure β-lactones have found attraction as intermediates in the synthesis of a large number of chiral drugs....
Published: 5/9/2024   |   Inventor(s): Yun-Ming Lin
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Enantiomers, Lactones, Pharmaceutical
Category(s): Catalysts, Manufacturing
Single atom catalysts for hydrogen oxidation in fuel cells
Reference #: 01545 The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for Single atom catalysts for hydrogen oxidation in fuel cells Background: Low temperature polymer electrolyte fuel cells have the potential to provide clean, renewable, power for mobile, stationary and transportation applications. However, proton exchange membrane...
Published: 8/18/2023   |   Inventor(s): William Mustain, Horie Adabi Firouzjaie, Vitaly Alexandrov
Keywords(s): Catalyst, fuel cell, hydrogen oxidation, platinum-free
Category(s): Energy, Engineering and Physical Sciences
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