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Immobilized Peptides for Rare Earth Element Separation (Case No. 2026-031)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a bead-based chromatography platform that employs immobilized peptides for improved rare earth element separation and recovery. Background: Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical inputs for renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, advanced electronics,...
Published: 1/5/2026   |   Inventor(s): Aaron Moment, Zihang Su
Keywords(s): bulk material, clean material production, Composite Material, Composite Materials, Construction Materials, Functional Materials, material characterization, material science, Materials, meta materials, Nanomaterials, Peptide, Peptide Base, peptides, rare earth element separation, Raw materials supplier, safe materials, Smart Material, sustainable rare earth recovery
Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Energy & Environment, Materials > Metals
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: 12/9/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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 and other neurodegenerative diseases. BACKGROUND Neurodegenerative disorders such as...
Published: 12/3/2025   |   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: 12/9/2025   |   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: 12/9/2025   |   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: 12/9/2025   |   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...
Published: 12/9/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Batteries, Energy storage, Lithium-ion, Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
Novel Catalysts based on Polyelemental Heterostructured Nanoparticles for Advanced Catalysis and Optical Applications
NU 2018-126 INVENTORS Chad Mirkin* Pengcheng Chen SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology streamlines nanoparticle design with a one‐pot synthesis that offers precise interface control. It targets catalysis and optical applications for chemical manufacturers and researchers. BACKGROUND Controlling phase boundaries in multi-phase nanomaterials remains...
Published: 11/6/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Materials, Nanomaterials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
High-Efficiency Synthesis of High-Index Facet Nanocatalysts for Fuel Cell Applications
NU 2018-121 INVENTORS Chad Mirkin* Haixin Lin Liliang Huang SHORT DESCRIPTION For fuel cell applications, this method uses a ligand-free, solid-state synthesis technique to produce high-index facet catalysts with superior activity. BACKGROUND Conventional synthesis methods for nanocatalysts face several challenges. Conventional synthesis...
Published: 11/6/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
Flexible Piezoelectric and Antiferroelectric Haloimidazole Crystals for Next-Generation Electronic Devices
NU 2015-177 INVENTORS J. Fraser Stoddart (Nobel laureate; Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts & Science, Department of Chemistry)* Vinayak Dravid (Northwestern University, McCormick School of Engineering,Abraham Harris Professor of Materials Science and Engineering)* Aleksandrs Prokofjevs Daniel Ferris Karl Alexander Hujsak Magdalena...
Published: 12/9/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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