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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: 1/15/2026   |   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: 11/19/2025   |   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: 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
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