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Invention Description Materials used in space missions must withstand extreme conditions such as radiation exposure, thermal cycling, and mechanical stress while maintaining long-term performance and reliability. Traditional polymers can degrade under these harsh environments and are often difficult to recycle or reuse, limiting sustainability in long-duration...

Published: 6/4/2026 | Updated: 6/4/2026 | Inventor(s): Yoan Simon, Courtney Leo, Kapil Chandra Akula

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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Applied Technologies, Energy & Power, Environmental, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science

XPLORER: Passive Deformable Aerial Vehicle for Tactile Exploration

Invention Description Navigating complex and obstacle-rich environments is a major challenge for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), especially in spaces where GPS signals are unavailable or prior environmental maps do not exist. Traditional drones are highly vulnerable to collisions, which can disrupt navigation, damage hardware, and limit their effectiveness...

Published: 6/3/2026 | Updated: 6/3/2026 | Inventor(s): Karishma Patnaik, Aravind Saravanakumaran, Wenlong Zhang

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Category(s): Environmental, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Intelligence & Security, Physical Science, Physics

Bio-RPG & Bio-RG: Bio-Activated and Bio-Coated Rubber-Plastic and Rubber Granule Technologies

Invention Description Scrap tire rubber and plastic waste present significant environmental challenges, including degradation as well as landfill overflow, necessitating innovative solutions to repurpose these materials while mitigating pollution. At the same time, conventional construction materials such as asphalt and concrete face durability issues,...

Published: 5/9/2026 | Updated: 5/9/2026 | Inventor(s): Elham Fini, Mahour Parast

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

Advanced Water-Soluble Polyurethane Dispersions

Invention Description Polyurethanes (PUs) are highly versatile materials that offer researchers and industry professionals great molecular customizability, allowing for applications ranging from biomedical devices to specialized coatings and adhesives. Conventional solvent-based polyurethanes pose significant environmental and health risks due to high...

Published: 5/4/2026 | Updated: 5/4/2026 | Inventor(s): Yoan Simon

Keywords(s): Advanced manufacturing, Biomedical devices, Cosmetics, Paints and Coatings, Petroleum and Fuel

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

Upflow Vertically Oriented, Fluidized Atmospheric Water Harvester

Invention Description Access to clean drinking water remains a major global challenge, particularly in arid, remote, and disaster-affected regions. The volume of freshwater in the Earth's atmosphere is estimated to be six times greater than the combined water in all rivers and lakes. Atmospheric water harvesters (AWHs) offer a promising solution,...

Published: 4/24/2026 | Updated: 4/24/2026 | Inventor(s): Paul Westerhoff, Shahnawaz Sinha

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

Novel Cold-Cured Bio-Modified Asphalt

Invention Description Traditional hot-mix asphalt requires high temperatures for production and application, leading to significant energy consumption and environmental impact. In addition, maintaining durability and moisture resistance in harsh climates—especially with exposure to deicing salts—remains a persistent challenge for roadway...

Published: 4/23/2026 | Updated: 4/22/2026 | Inventor(s): Elham Fini, Albert Hung, Farideh Pahlavan, Mohammadjavad Kazemi

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Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Alternative Energy/Biofuels/Bioplastics/Algae, Biomaterials, Environmental, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science

AI-driven Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Design Automation

Invention Description Designing high-performance analog circuits, such as analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), is a complex and time-intensive process that typically requires significant expert knowledge and manual tuning. Traditional design methods rely heavily on iterative trial-and-error, making it difficult to efficiently meet strict performance...

Published: 4/16/2026 | Updated: 4/16/2026 | Inventor(s): Arindam Sanyal, Imon Banerjee, Zuwei Guo, Shamma Nasrin

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Category(s): Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science, Semiconductors, Materials & Processes, Semiconductor Devices

Micro-Droplet Generator for Time-Resolved Solution Scattering

Invention Description Accurate liquid sample delivery is important for applications ranging from biomedical diagnostics to advanced X-ray and electron spectroscopy, scattering, and diffraction. Producing droplets with precise volume, timing, and placement offers significant advantages, including higher efficiency, lower sample consumption, and better...

Published: 3/31/2026 | Updated: 3/31/2026 | Inventor(s): Adil Ansari, Richard Kirian, Reza Nazari

Keywords(s): Additive Manufacturing, Drug Delivery, Drug Screening

Category(s): Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Pharmaceuticals, Physical Science, Imaging, Bioanalytical Assays, Chemistries & Devices

Entropy-based Method for Multi-Physics Optimization of Additively Manufactured Cellular Material

Invention Description The advancements in additive manufacturing (AM) have enabled the creation of complex, architected cellular materials (metamaterials) with extraordinary properties, surpassing traditional manufacturing capabilities. These materials offer significant improvements in weight reduction, thermal-fluid efficiency, and mechanical strength,...

Published: 3/26/2026 | Updated: 3/26/2026 | Inventor(s): Tyler Smith, Dhruv Bhate

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

Versatile Patterning of Liquid Metal via Multiphase 3D Printing

Invention Description Traditional electronics and sensors often fail under mechanical stress due to structural fatigue, limited flexibility, and an inability to stretch, which restricts their use in advanced applications. Liquid metals (LMs), such as gallium alloys, like EGaIn, and gallium indium tin, have emerged as significant materials in the realm...

Published: 3/24/2026 | Updated: 3/19/2026 | Inventor(s): Dhanush Patil, Kenan Song, Siying Liu, Sri Vaishnavi Thummalapalli, Xiangfan Chen

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

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