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Sunlight-Harvesting Windows for Enhanced Power Generation

Nanoparticle-Embedded Glass Redirects Scattered Light to Solar Cells Within Window Frames that Produce Electricity These sunlight-harvesting windows embedded with metal nanoparticles and framed with photovoltaic cells produce four times as much power as other solar windows. In 2014, the United States installed enough solar photovoltaics to power 4...

Published: 1/20/2026 | Inventor(s): Wei Wei, Jiangeng Xue

Keywords(s): Harvesting, Infrared Absorption, light scattering, Nanoparticle, Solar Cells, Solar Energy, Transparent

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Electrical, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials

Scalable two-phase cooling plates

Reference #: 01575 The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for Scalable two-phase cooling plates Background: Two-phase cooling usually fails at relatively low heat loads due to the loss of liquid supply. For real applications, two-phase cooling technologies need to match the size of electronic components. However, the...

Published: 1/27/2026 | Inventor(s): Chen Li, Wei Chang, Enrico Santi, Bo Tian

Keywords(s): cold plate, high power device, Thermal management, Two-phase cooling

Category(s): Engineering and Physical Sciences, Software and Computing

Quantitative Multi Energy Computed Tomography (MECT) for the Characterization of Composition and Density Maps of Artificial and Human Materials in Proton Therapy

Application A novel multi-energy computed tomography (MECT) simulation framework to determine the densities of human tissues and material compositions of implant material maps for proton Monte Carlo does performs the calculation. Key Benefits Provides a multi-image computer tomography based alternative methodology of providing complete maps...

Published: 2/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Liyong Lin, Chih-Wei Chang, Tiezhi Zhang, Shuai Leng, Serdar Charyyev, Xiaofeng Yang, Joseph (Joe) Harms

Keywords(s): Algorithm, AI, and Machine Learning, Medical Imaging (MRI, CT, Radiology)

Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Medical Device, TechPub Algolia > Therapeutics

Patient-Specific Replan Probability Prediction for Radiotherapy Treatment

Application A replan-probability-constrained optimization algorithm for patient-specific treatment plan optimization to reduce replan rates in radiation therapy. Key Benefits Ability to predict if a head and neck cancer patient will need a re-plan. Determines the statistical significance of dosimetry and clinical features. Market Summary Intensity-modulated...

Published: 2/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Jun Zhou, Mark McDonald, Tian Liu, Chih-Wei Chang, Duncan Bohannon

Keywords(s): Algorithm, AI, and Machine Learning, Oncology Treatments

Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Software

Synthesis of Star-Shaped Gold Nanoparticles for Solar Power and Biomedical Applications

Plasmonic Gold Nanoparticles Improve Photocatalytic Activity in Solar Cells and Windows or Biomedical Sensing This synthesis process produces gold nano-stars, plasmonic nanoparticles useful as photocatalysts for many applications. The gold nanoparticles market is expected to reach $6.33 billion by 2025; the nanoparticles are in large demand to improve...

Published: 1/20/2026 | Inventor(s): Wei Wei, Wenxiao Guo

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical, Technology Classifications > Others > Cleantech

Proton Computed Radiography and Tomography of Surgical Implant Patients

Application A novel proton counting detector and accompanying methodology to characterize the dimensions of an artificial implant and human tissues. Key Benefits Provides an alternative way of counting protons utilizing most probable energy as a unit. Generates material maps of artificial implants and human tissues required for Monte Carlo (MC)...

Published: 1/20/2026 | Inventor(s): Liyong Lin, Serdar Charyyev, Chih-Wei Chang, Tiezhi Zhang, Xiaofeng Yang, Joseph (Joe) Harms

Keywords(s): Oncology Treatments

Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Medical Device

Photocatalyst for More Efficient Water Oxidation, CO2 Reduction, and Nitrogen Fixation

Drives Photochemical Reactions Powered by Solar Energy and at Low Temperatures This photocatalyst and photolytic process boosts electrochemical efficiency of common industrial reactions, allowing them to occur under solar conditions and low temperatures. The global photocatalyst market is projected to reach $4.58 billion by 2025. Photocatalysts can...

Published: 1/20/2026 | Inventor(s): Wei Wei

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical, Technology Classifications > Others > Cleantech

Enhanced Au/TiO2 Catalysts for More Efficient O2 Activation

Adjusts Atomic Interface to Enable Catalytic Activity 34 Times Greater Than Traditional Catalysts This enhancement of the Au/TiO2 catalyst results from manipulating its interfacial atomic structures for optimal oxygen activation. Analysts project the global market for catalysts to reach $48 billion in 2027 . The field of heterogeneous catalysis does...

Published: 1/20/2026 | Inventor(s): Wei Wei, Jiawei Huang

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Others > Others

Hybrid Plasmonic Platform for Directing and Controlling Nanostructure Growth

Low-Heat, Bottom-Up Approach Can Produce Metal, Polymer or Bio-Molecule Structures for Catalysis, Biosensors, Electronic Devices and MoreThis surface plasmon mediated chemical solution deposition method uses surface plasmon resonance to deposit nanoparticles in the liquid phase at room temperature to direct and control nanostructure growth. Plasmonic...

Published: 1/20/2026 | Inventor(s): Jingjing Qiu, Wei Wei

Keywords(s): Catalysts, nanoparticle synthesis, Plasmonic, Thin Films

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials

Manufacturable Nickle-Graphene Interface for Highly Efficient and Durable Condensers

Reference #:01272The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for an efficient and cost effective Nickel-Graphene surface to realize dropwise condensation.Background:Condensers are widely used in many applications, including air conditioners for automotive and building purposes, cooling units in industrial process, and condensing...

Published: 5/27/2021 | Inventor(s): Chen Li, Wei Chang, Benli Peng

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Category(s): Engineering and Physical Sciences, Advanced Materials

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