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Increasing the rigid Amorphous Fraction In Semi-Crystalline Homopolymers by Solid-State Shear Pulverization Leads to Major Reductions In Oxygen Permeability

Increasing Rigid Amorphous Fraction in Semi-Crystalline Polymers for Superior Oxygen Barrier Performance NU 2012-033 INVENTORS John Torkelson (School/Department)* Philip Brunner SHORT DESCRIPTION For polymer manufacturers, this process uses solid-state shear pulverization to boost the rigid amorphous fraction, reducing oxygen permeability in...

Published: 11/21/2025 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Materials

Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes

Novel 2-Imidazolyl-Pyrimidine Inhibitors for Neurodegenerative Disease Therapeutics

PROPOSED TITLE: Novel 2-Imidazolyl-Pyrimidine Inhibitors for Neurodegenerative Disease Therapeutics NU 2014-101 INVENTORS Richard Silverman* Paramita Mukherjee SHORT DESCRIPTION This invention introduces novel 2-imidazolyl-pyrimidine scaffolds that inhibit neuronal nitric oxide synthase. It offers potential for drug development targeting Parkinson’s...

Published: 11/18/2025 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Biomedical, Materials, Neurodegenerative disease, Neurologic disease, Neurology, Small molecule, Therapeutics

Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes

Optimized Gamma-Prime Strengthened Austenitic TRIP Steel

NU 2016-058 INVENTORS Gregory Olson* Nicholas Wengrenovich SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology produces a gamma-prime strengthened austenitic TRIP steel that delivers a balance of high strength, ductility, and blast resistance for defense applications. BACKGROUND Military and defense sectors face a challenge in obtaining materials that can withstand...

Published: 11/14/2025 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Materials

Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes

Air-Stable Organic Radicals for High-Density Data Storage

NU 2017-121 INVENTORS James Stoddart* (Nobel laureate; Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts & Science, Department of Chemistry) Zhichang Liu Junling Sun SHORT DESCRIPTION For developers of high-density data storage, this [2]catenane system produces air-stable radicals with multiple accessible redox states, promising improved...

Published: 11/7/2025 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Batteries, Data storage, Energy storage, Materials, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits

Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology

Dynamic Optical Filter with Visible Pleochroism for Advanced Display Technologies

NU 2011-081 INVENTORS James Stoddart* (Nobel laureate; Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts & Science, Department of Chemistry) Samuel Stupp* Alok Suryavamsee Tayi Alexander Shveyd Chi Hau Sue SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology is an organic charge-transfer co-crystal that exhibits visible pleochroism. It offers a dynamic...

Published: 11/7/2025 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Materials, MOFs

Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology

Chiral Redox-Active Isosceles Triangles for Enhanced Organic Lithium-Ion Batteries

NU 2016-043 INVENTORS J. Fraser Stoddart (Nobel laureate; Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts & Science, Department of Chemistry)* Siva Nalluri Zhichang Liu SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology uses chiral, redox-active isosceles triangles as active materials for organic rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. It offers improved...