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VAlue proposition Ocean wave energy has many advantages like high power density, wide distribution, ease in harvesting and independence of time of day, weather or seasons. It is estimated that the global power by waves breaking around the coastlines worldwide is around 2–3 TW. However, ocean renewable energy technologies like wave energy converters...

Published: 3/12/2026 | Inventor(s): Changyong Cao, Yaokun Pang

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Category(s): Energy, Environmental

Recyclable Crosslinked Semicrystaline Photopolymers

Invention Description Commercial photoresins predominantly rely on (meth)acrylate-based formulations, which offer fast gelation rates, tunable crosslink densities/material properties, and relatively cost-effective production. Their popularity and demand is evidenced by the 27,000 metric tons of photoresins that were produced, globally, in 2023. Unfortunately,...

Published: 3/6/2026 | Inventor(s): Kailong Jin, Saleh Alfarhan

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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Environmental, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science

3D-Printable Modules for Water Membrane Filtration Education

Invention Description Water is fundamental to sustainable development, acting as a crucial element for human survival, economic growth, energy, food production, and a healthy ecosystem. When more water is withdrawn from the ecosystem than is replenished, the risk for depletion and long-term damage to aquifers and that ecosystem is increased. Thus,...

Published: 3/3/2026 | Inventor(s): Mariana Hernandez Molina, Renato Montenegro Ayo, Sergi Garcia-Segura

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Category(s): Educational, Environmental, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science

Green Synthesis of Biodegradable Cross-linked Polymeric Materials

Invention Description Because of their insulating and porous physical properties, polyurethanes are excellent materials for use in cushions and mattresses, insulation, packaging, acoustic absorbers and more. However, polyurethane synthesis requires catalysts, isocyanates and other agents which can be toxic and release concerning VOCs. In addition,...

Published: 2/26/2026 | Inventor(s): Hannah Knipmeyer, Ryan Trovitch

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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Biomaterials, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Medical Devices, Physical Science, Environmental

Multi-Stacked UVC-LED Based Water Disinfection System

Invention Description Drinking water often contains unsafe levels of toxic contaminants including bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Common disinfectants include chlorine and mercury-based UVC lamps. However, chlorine is not widely available in all parts of the world, and mercury-based UVC systems don’t typically provide uniform distribution of...

Published: 2/26/2026 | Inventor(s): Paul Westerhoff, Shahnawaz Sinha

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Category(s): Environmental, Environmental Remediation/Wastewater Treatment, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science

Process for Transforming Waste Polyethylene to Dicarboxylic acids

Executive Summary Polyethylene is a leading plastic used in a myriad of applications. One consequence of the abundant use of the plastic is the problem of waste which accumulates in landfills. Mechanical recycling waste polyethylene is possible for certain grades and limited applications, and pyrolysis to produce fuels possible but often uneconomical....

Published: 2/2/2026 | Inventor(s): Scott Calabrese Barton, Brandon Howard, John Dorgan

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Category(s): Environmental, Recycling

Method for Prominent Point Scatterer Detection and Tone Mapping in Image Processing

Invention Description Detecting bright point scatterers is important to quality assessments of sonar, radar and medical imaging systems, particularly as it pertains to resolution characterization. Prominent, or coherent, scatterers are typically detected using thresholding techniques in addition to statistical measures in the detection processing chain....

Published: 2/26/2026 | Inventor(s): Gregory Vetaw, Suren Jayasuriya

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Category(s): Imaging, Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Intelligence & Security, Environmental, Medical Imaging

REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM A FLUID

VAlue proposition Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are manmade chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products such as firefighting foams, household cleaners, and vapor suppressants. They have a unique property in being able to repel both oil and water due to their hydrophilic and hydrophobic components. While there are hundreds...

Published: 1/13/2026 | Inventor(s): Thomas Schuelke, Mary Ensch, Michael Becker, Cory Rusinek

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Category(s): Environmental, Advanced Materials

Design of Novel Photocatalyst for Green CO2 Reduction

Various technologies have been developed to reduce CO2 emissions and achieve net-zero energy sectors. One common method is carbon capture and storage, which traps CO22 using special materials. However, they are facing challenges in handling the captured CO2 for long-term storage and potential secondary emissions. Converting CO2 into useful products...

Published: 2/26/2026 | Inventor(s): Sui Yang, Shuai Feng, Jaewoo Park, Abhishek Kumar

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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Alternative Energy, Energy & Power, Environmental, Physical Science

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: 2/26/2026 | Inventor(s): Elham Fini, Farideh Pahlavan

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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Environmental, Environmental Remediation/Wastewater Treatment, Physical Science

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