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Mechagenic Energy System: An “Electrochemical Stomach” for Continuously Powering Robots and Aircraft
An electrochemical system for continuously powering robots through the ingestion of energy-dense organic molecules, utilizing a new electrolyte that enables the maximization of material performance. This system also provides a method for recycling and reusing the materials used in the stomach. Problem: The electrification of existing battery-powered...
Published: 6/26/2026   |   Updated: 6/26/2026   |   Inventor(s): James Pikul, Yue Gao
Keywords(s): Nanotechnology, Platform Technology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemical Processes and Synthesis, Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Materials, Technology Classifications > Robotics
A Low Swelling, Pressure-Free Method for Producing of Lithium Metal Anodes
A 3D gyroid polymer microlattice enables new type of lithium-metal batteries by reducing non-unifrom Li etching in lithium metal anodes. Problem: Lithium (Li) metal pouch cells represent the future of lithium-metal batteries due to their thinness and high capacity. But one caveat has held back these cells: significant volume increases after cycling...
Published: 6/26/2026   |   Updated: 6/26/2026   |   Inventor(s): James Pikul, Yue Gao
Keywords(s): Electronic Materials
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemical Processes and Synthesis, Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Materials
Self-Assembling Nanolattices with Superior Tensile Strength That are Scalable and Free of Cracks
Elimination of cracks in self-assembly using a wet template and positively charged particles produces relatively large-area nanolattices with enhanced tensile strength. Problem: Nanolattice fabrication is currently dominated by 3D-printing that employs 2-photon polymerization. However, structures made in this fashion feature imperfections which lead...
Published: 6/25/2026   |   Updated: 6/25/2026   |   Inventor(s): James Pikul, Zhimin Jiang, David Issadore, Andrew Lin
Keywords(s): Nanotechnology, Optics & Photonics 
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemical Processes and Synthesis, Technology Classifications > Materials, Technology Classifications > Energy
Self-healing cellular metals
A unique structural material composed of cellular metals that can heal; a property useful for recovery of material and strength along the path(s) of stress in the structural member. Technology Overview: This healing cellular metal is a new structural material that can continuously self-repair cracks and redistribute cellular materials within...
Published: 9/16/2025   |   Updated: 10/30/2019   |   Inventor(s): James Pikul, Zakaria Hsain
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Materials, Technology Classifications > Chemical Processes and Synthesis