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Electrostatic Defrosting
THE CHALLENGE Frost and ice accumulation create costly inefficiencies and safety risks for industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to energy and refrigeration. Businesses face higher fuel and power consumption when relying on conventional thermal defrosting systems, along with maintenance expenses from mechanical methods that can damage surfaces....
Published: 7/22/2026   |   Updated: 7/22/2026   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Boreyko, Rui Qiao, Venkata Lolla, S. Farzard Ahmadi, Ranit Mukherjee, Hongwei Zhang
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Consumer Products
Planar Bridging-Droplet Thermal Diodes
THE CHALLENGE Thermal diodes preferentially conduct heat in one direction but insulate in the reverse direction. They are of immense practical interest for smart thermal management of aircraft, electronics, and buildings. However, real-life implementation has been constrained by poor effectiveness (solid-state diodes), dependence on a gravitational...
Published: 6/26/2025   |   Updated: 10/2/2023   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Boreyko, Mojtaba Edalatpour, Kevin Murphy, Ranit Mukherjee
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Aerospace, Technology Classifications > Transportation, Technology Classifications > Electronics