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Novel Adsorbent for Wastewater Treatment and Metal Recovery
Invention Description Heavy metals are non-biodegradable and can contaminate in ecosystems and the food chain, making them one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Certain industrial practices have resulted in an increase in the amount of heavy metals discharged into wastewater which can then leach into or contaminate other water...
Published: 11/3/2025   |   Inventor(s): Elham Fini, Farideh Pahlavan
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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Environmental, Environmental Remediation/Wastewater Treatment, Physical Science
Non-Destructive Material Characterization of Crystalline Silicon Solar Photovoltaic Panels
Invention Description Crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic (PV) panels contain a mix of bulk materials (such as glass, silicon, and aluminum), toxic substances (like lead, tin, and copper), and precious metals. Due to solar panel designs not being standardized, their compositions vary. Panels with lead-based solder, for example, contain more lead...
Published: 10/29/2025   |   Inventor(s): Dwarak Ravikumar
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Category(s): Applied Technologies, Environmental, Physical Science, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical
Integrated CO2 Capture and Conversion to Methanol Using Zeolite Membrane Reactor
Invention Description Capturing CO2 from stationary sources, such as power plants and industrial facilities, is essential in addressing climate change. These sources are major emitters of greenhouse gasses, and without mitigation efforts, they significantly contribute to global warming. Carbon capture technologies can reduce the carbon footprint of...
Published: 10/24/2025   |   Inventor(s): Jerry Lin, Shuguang Deng
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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Alternative Energy, Energy & Power, Environmental, Physical Science
Transparent Conductive Metal Oxide coating for Solar Cells, Displays, and Touch Screen Devices
Invention Description Solar cell fabrication requires the use of transparent conductive oxides on the front face (sun facing side) and rear contact to provide a current path for operation. Typically, only one layer of Indium Tin Oxide is sputtered from an alloy composition target, Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a technology...
Published: 10/27/2025   |   Inventor(s): Peter East
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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science, Alternative Energy, Environmental, Energy & Power
Phosphonium-Based Anion Exchange Polymers for Moisture-Swing Direct Air Capture of CO2
Invention Description Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels and the limitations of conventional capture methods such as high energy consumption, thermal instability, and costly regeneration have created a need for low-energy, durable, and efficient sorbents. Moisture-swing CO₂ capture offers a promising alternative, enabling CO₂ absorption...
Published: 10/15/2025   |   Inventor(s): Matthew Green, Marlene Velazco Medel, Kacie Niimoto
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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Energy & Power, Physical Science, Environmental
Rapid 3D Printing of Aerogels with Bioinspired Surface Structures for Solar Steam Generation
Invention Description Freshwater scarcity is a critical global challenge. Desalination and water purification, particularly through solar steam generation, offer promising solutions by converting seawater and polluted water into freshwater using solar energy. Aerogels doped with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) enhance this process by improving water transport...
Published: 9/24/2025   |   Inventor(s): Xiangfan Chen, Luyang Liu, Chao Ma
Keywords(s): Additive Manufacturing, Advanced manufacturing, Bio Inspired Design, Materials, water processing, Water Purification
Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Applied Technologies, Environmental, Environmental Remediation/Wastewater Treatment, Physical Science
Novel Framework for Diagnosing Spatial Representativeness Ground Snow Stations in Variable Terrain
Background Ground-based snow monitoring stations have long supported water management, forecasting, and planning. Recent advancements in remote sensing technology have improved the ability to monitor snow cover at broader scales. Satellite imagery, such as that from the Moderate Resolutiion Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), have been used to track...
Published: 9/19/2025   |   Inventor(s): Zhaocheng Wang, Enrique Vivoni, Jaya Venkatesh Jaya Baskar, Maneesh Sarma Sistla Naga Sai
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Category(s): Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Computing & Information Technology, Environmental, Imaging, Physical Science, Wireless & Networking
Ultrafast Doping in Polycrystalline Chalcogenides
Background Cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic technology is considered one of the most successful commercial thin film solar cell technologies, boasting a power conversion efficiency of approximately 23%. Despite this achievement, the current power conversion efficiency for CdTe modules is still far from the theoretical power conversion efficiency...
Published: 9/15/2025   |   Inventor(s): Feng Yan
Keywords(s): PS-Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, PS-Energy and Power, PS-Environmental, Solar cells, Solar Energy, Thin Films
Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Alternative Energy, Energy & Power, Environmental, Physical Science
All-Inorganic Perovskites/Chalcogenides Multijunction Solar Cells
Background All-inorganic perovskite solar cells (AI-PSCs) have emerged as a promising technology in the field of photovoltaics, offering significant advancements in efficiency and stability. Perovskite materials as solar energy absorbers are traditionally developed with hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites. These types of hybrid materials demonstrate...
Published: 9/15/2025   |   Inventor(s): Feng Yan
Keywords(s): PS-Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, PS-Energy and Power, PS-Environmental, Solar cells, Solar Energy, Thin Films
Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Alternative Energy, Energy & Power, Environmental, Physical Science
Low-Cost Electric Field Technology for Repelling, Capturing and Killing Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes pose a significant threat to human health, responsible for transmitting deadly diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus. With over one million people worldwide affected by mosquito-borne illnesses annually, these insects inflict more human suffering than any other organism. Despite extensive efforts, controlling mosquito populations...
Published: 8/27/2025   |   Inventor(s): Krijn Paaijmans, Ndey Bassin Jobe, Andreas Rose
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Category(s): Environmental, Life Science (All LS Techs)
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