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Photodegradation Protection of Polymeric Materials by Encapsulating with Inorganic Composites and Applications Thereof
­Advantages: Boosts the average lifespan of polymers preventing them from undergoing UV-induced photodegradation. Decreases the frequency of replacements and repair process, which translates into tremendous cost savings. Summary: Various fields employ polymeric and organic materials which are prone to photodegradation under UV radiation...
Published: 7/9/2024   |   Inventor(s): Elias Stefanakos, Sesha Srinivasan
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics > Electronics Laser, Technology Classifications > Advance Materials, Technology Classifications > Chemistry, Technology Classifications > Electronics > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Electrical Engineering
Encapsulation of Phase Change Materials for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage
­Competitive Advantages Molten PCMs are compatible with the encapsulating material Capsules are non-porous to the molten PCMs Capsules can accommodate the expansion of PCM at elevated temperatures Summary USF researchers have proposed a way to encapsulate thermal energy storage media, such as phase change materials (PCMs). The invention...
Published: 8/26/2023   |   Inventor(s): Chand Jotshi, Elias Stefanakos, Jaspreet Dhau, Dharendra Goswami
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Advance Materials
A Single Active Layer Electrochromic Device
Competitive Advantages Simplified structure Cost efficient Single active layer Reversible color change Summary We have discovered a technique to create cost effective electrochromic devices with a single active layer without sacrificing any functionality. A single active layer is placed between two conducting glass plates to...
Published: 11/6/2023   |   Inventor(s): Manoj Ram, Elias Stefanakos
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering, Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment
Smart Conducting Polymer Composite Actuator in Moist Air
Competitive Advantages Increased Flexibility Excellent actuation with moist air Summary This invention observes a similar phenomenon (expansion and con-traction of film with exchange of moist air) in the PPY films without the use of any polyol-borate compound and does not require any undoping technique. This method uses common polyelectrolytes,...
Published: 8/26/2023   |   Inventor(s): Dharendra Goswami, Elias Stefanakos, Manoj Ram
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computer Science > C/S Sensors, Technology Classifications > Computer Science
New Method for Producing Flexible Conducting Polymer and Polymer Nanocomposite Films
Competitive Advantages Large scale applications Ease of Synthesis Excellent environmental stability Summary Our researchers have fabricated highly transparent conducting thin and thick PANI(polyaniline) using this methodology. In turn, they also fabricated a supercapacitor with a specific capacitance of 300 F/gm using the G-PANI...
Published: 8/26/2023   |   Inventor(s): Manoj Ram, Elias Stefanakos, Dharendra Goswami
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics
Encapsulation of Thermal Energy Storage Media
Competitive Advantages Accommodates expansion of PCMs at elevated temperatures Withstands more thermal cycles than current TES systems Greater amount of energy storage Can be used for new or existing TES systems Summary Our researchers have developed a novel method of manufacturing PCMs that involves coating the PCM in a flexible material to...
Published: 8/27/2023   |   Inventor(s): Chand Jotshi, Dharendra Goswami, Elias Stefanakos, Jaspreet Dhau
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering, Technology Classifications > Advance Materials
Smart and Energy E?cient Microencapsulated Thermochromic Materials
Competitive Advantages Energy efficient Self cleaning Reflective and emissive properties Reduces organic pollutants Summary Our inventors have developed a mechanism to create an energy efficient material which also has the property of self cleaning. This material is created by combining a photocatalytic material with a thermochromic...
Published: 9/11/2023   |   Inventor(s): Manoj Ram, Elias Stefanakos
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Industrial Engineering
Thermal Energy Storage Systems Using Phase Change Materials
Competitive Advantages • Efficient dispatchability of high temperature concentrated solar power (CSP) • Reduces fossil fuel usage and air pollution • Lowers the overall cost of producing power Summary Inventors at USF developed an improved technique for high-temperature thermal storage which can make efficient high temperature...
Published: 8/27/2023   |   Inventor(s): Dharendra Goswami, Elias Stefanakos, Burton Krakow
Keywords(s): Green Technology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering, Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment
Integrated Cascading Cycle Solar Thermal Power Plant
Competitive Advantages • Increases the efficiency of concentrating solar power • Multiple thermodynamic systems • Multiple solar thermal plants Summary Inventors at USF have developed a thermodynamic system which employs multiple types of thermodynamic cycles and solar thermal fields. The invention introduces new ways to combine...
Published: 8/27/2023   |   Inventor(s): Elias Stefanakos, Nitin Goel, Dharendra Goswami
Keywords(s): Green Technology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment, Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering
A Practical Method of CO2 Sequestration
Competitive Advantages Immobilization of calcium oxide to maintain CO2 absorption capacity Regeneration of original compound for re-use in sequestration process and other applications The repetition of sequestration cyclic operations using the original absorbent Summary In this invention, in order to minimize these shortcomings, a simple and...
Published: 8/27/2023   |   Inventor(s): Elias Stefanakos, Man Lee, Nikhil Kothurkar, Dharendra Goswami
Keywords(s): Green Technology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment, Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering
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