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Ampule-Based Synthesis of Sulfur-Porous Carbon Composites for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Background Lithium/sulfur (Li/S) batteries are garnering significant attention as a promising solution for next-generation electrochemical energy storage. Their potential to revolutionize the battery industry stems from several key advantages that address the limitations of current lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology. These advantages include an exceptionally...
Published: 8/21/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yoon Hwa, David Wright, Yuhui An
Keywords(s): Chemicals, Energy storage, Engineering, Materials, Nanomaterials, Synthesis
Category(s): Energy & Power, Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, Materials & Processes
Biobased Hydrogel Crystals for Dust Suppression
Background Airborne dust emission can lead to adverse effects on human health (e.g., respiratory problems and cardiovascular issues) and the surrounding environment (e.g., contamination of water bodies and degradation of vegetation). One commonly used short-term method to mitigate airborne dust is spraying water on the soil surface. However, as the...
Published: 8/21/2025   |   Inventor(s): Ravi Yellavajjala, Maedeh Hesami
Keywords(s): Fugitive dust, Materials
Category(s): Physical Science, Environmental, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical
Regioselective 1,2-Dearomatization of Functionalized Azines by Organolanthanide Catalysts
NU2014-129 INVENTORS Tobin Marks* Alexander Dudnik Massimiliano Delferro Victoria Weidner SHORT DESCRIPTION This invention describes a catalytic process for the regioselective 1,2-dearomatization of functionalized azines using an organolanthanide catalyst and pinacolborane (HBpin). It offers a streamlined approach to key intermediates for pharmaceuticals...
Published: 8/5/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Chemicals, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Novel self-healing commodity copolymers based on 2-ethylhexyl acrylate
NU2023-240 INVENTORS John Torkelson* Tong Wang SHORT DESCRIPTION This invention describes a new class of random copolymers that exhibit autonomous self-healing behavior at room temperature. The copolymers, derived entirely from commodity comonomers including 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, fully recover their material properties after damage. BACKGROUND The...
Published: 8/5/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Materials, Polymer, Smart/Functional materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
High-index Facet Nanocatalysts for Clean Energy Applications
NU2023-109 INVENTORS Chad Mirkin* Bo Shen Zihao Ye SHORT DESCRIPTION A machine learning-guided, high-throughput DFT approach to synthesize high-index facet nanocatalysts with enhanced catalytic performance and broader material applicability. BACKGROUND Nanocrystals with high-index facets offer superior catalytic activity due to their abundance...
Published: 8/5/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Materials, Metals, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
Megalibrary Platform for Oxygen Evolution Reaction Catalysts
NU2023-039 INVENTORS Chad Mirkin* Jin Huang SHORT DESCRIPTION A high-throughput nanoparticle megalibrary platform for discovering multielemental catalysts with enhanced activity and stability for oxygen evolution reactions in electrochemical energy systems. BACKGROUND The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a critical reaction in electrochemical...
Published: 8/5/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Chemicals, Cleantech, Materials, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle, Spectroscopy
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Storage Chamber for Direct Air Capture Sorbents
Background The Center for Negative Carbon Emissions at Arizona State University is actively engaged in research focused on sorbent materials used in direct air capture of carbon dioxide. Much of this research centers on understanding the chemical and physical properties of these materials and how they influence direct air capture performance. Carbon...
Published: 6/23/2025   |   Inventor(s): Kacie Niimoto, Klaus Lackner, Matthew Green
Keywords(s): Atmospheric CO2 capture, CO2 Capture, CO2 separation, Engineering, Environmental, Materials, Materials characterization, Temperature swing adsorption
Category(s): Physical Science, Environmental, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology
Surface Oxophilic Single Atom Decoration of PT Catalyst for Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (Case No. 2025-263)
Summary: Researchers at UCLA's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a novel catalyst design using oxophilic single-atom decorations that enhances the performance and durability of platinum (Pt) catalysts in alkaline exchange membrane fuel cells. Background: Hydrogen fuel cells are a promising alternative to internal combustion...
Published: 6/24/2025   |   Inventor(s): Xiangfeng Duan, Yu Huang, Chengzhang Wan
Keywords(s): anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs), Catalysts, catalytic hydrogenation, clean energy, clean energy consumption, clean material production, Composite Material, Composite Materials, Construction Materials, Electrocatalyst, electrochemically active surface area, high-durability catalysts, Hydrogen, Hydrogen oxidation reaction, hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR), hydrogen production, low overpotential catalysis, mass activity, material science, Materials, meta materials, Methane Reformer Hydrogen Production, microarchitectured materials, Nanomaterials, nanostructured materials, Nanotechnology, oxygen oxidation reaction, oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), Platinum group metal catalysts, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), proton exchange water membrane electrolyzer (PEMWE), Rhodium-decorated Platinum nanowires (SARh-PtNW), specific activity, transition metal catalysts
Category(s): Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Materials > Functional Materials, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Generation, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Chemical, Chemical > Chemical Processing & Manufacturing, Chemical > Synthesis, Chemical > Catalysts
Sterilizable and Reusable Ultraviolet-Resistant Graphene-Polyurethane Elastomer Composites
NU 2022-136 INVENTORS Mark Hersam* Lidia Kuo Benjamin Luijten Ana Carolina Mazarin De Moraes Shay Goff Wallace SHORT DESCRIPTION Development of a graphene-polyurethane elastomer composite that is resistant to UVGI irradiation, enabling the sterilization and reuse of personal protective equipment (PPE). BACKGROUND The...
Published: 8/5/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Cleantech, COVID-19, Graphene, Materials, Nanomaterials, Polymer, Sustainability
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Efficient Polyester Hydrogenolytic Deconstruction via Tandem Catalysis
NU 2021-150 INVENTORS Tobin Marks* Yosi Kratish SHORT DESCRIPTION A solvent-free tandem catalytic process to selectively depolymerize common polyester plastics into their monomeric components, using air and moisture-stable catalysts. BACKGROUND A mechanism-based tandem catalytic approach enables the selective depolymerization of commodity...
Published: 8/5/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Materials, Polymer, Polymer Recycling and Reprocessing, Sustainability
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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