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Organosulfur
Background Conventional methods of sulfur polymerization suffer from limitations such as polymer instability and the need for high temperatures and extended heating periods. Additionally, the catalysts used in traditional sulfur vulcanization, such as zinc oxide, have adverse effects on the environments, especially aquatic organisms. There is a need...
Published: 7/27/2023   |   Inventor(s): Elham Fini, Masoumeh Mousavi
Keywords(s): Agriculture and Animal Science, Environmental, Mechanical and Manufacturing
Category(s): Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Alternative Energy/Biofuels/Bioplastics/Algae, Environmental
CoolPaint
Background Multifunctional coatings are typically made from nanoparticles of magnesium oxide (MgO) that have the ability to carbonate and serve as a permanent carbon-storage medium. The inorganic phase, consisting of MgO particles, is combined with an organic blend comprising an amine-terminated polymer. This organic component facilitates the capture...
Published: 7/6/2023   |   Inventor(s): Elham Fini, Albert Hung
Keywords(s): Environmental, Materials and Electronics, Mechanical and Manufacturing
Category(s): Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Environmental
Method for Designing Ultra-Compliant Interwoven Meta-Materials
Background Additive manufacturing has contributed to the growth of technology to fabricate structures that have enhanced performance in a wide range of applications. One example family of these structures is cellular, or meta-materials, which include honeycombs, foams, and lattices. These materials enable novel properties that exploit the nature of...
Published: 5/4/2023   |   Inventor(s): Yash Mistry, Siying Liu, Mandar Shinde, Xiangfan Chen, Dhruv Bhate, Nikhilesh Chawla, Swapnil Morankar, Clint Penick
Keywords(s): Mechanical and Manufacturing
Category(s): Physical Science, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Energy & Power
Bistable Elastomeric Actuator
­Soft robotics is a growing field of study encompassing biology, chemistry, materials science, and engineering. Soft robots can be used for safe and adaptive interaction with humans and harsh environments, manipulation of delicate objects, navigation through a confined space, and actuation with multiple degrees of freedom. One key element in soft...
Published: 9/23/2024   |   Inventor(s): Weijia Tao, Wenlong Zhang, Zhi Qiao
Keywords(s): Engineering, Flexible electronics, Materials and Electronics, Mechanical and Manufacturing, Robotics
Category(s): Applied Technologies, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science
Continuous 3D Printing of Architected Piezoelectric Sensors
Piezoelectric materials can convert mechanical energy to electricity or vice versa and have enabled diverse applications such as energy harvesting and self-powered sensing. A wide variety of inorganic ceramics and organic polymers have been considered as piezoelectric materials. However, neither the piezoelectric ceramics nor the piezoelectric polymers...
Published: 2/27/2023   |   Inventor(s): Siying Liu, Wenbo Wang, Xiangfan Chen
Keywords(s): Materials and Electronics, Mechanical and Manufacturing, Printing, Sensors
Category(s): Physical Science, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Chemical/Biological Sensors, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology
Origami-Inspired Wearable Robot for Trunk Support
A variety of rigid exoskeletons have been developed for improving mobility over the decades. High forces and torques provided by those rigid exoskeletons assist the ankle, hip and/or knee, facilitating activities such as walking or lifting heavy objects. However, due to the complexity of the human musculoskeletal system, adjusting and aligning human...
Published: 2/24/2023   |   Inventor(s): Daniel Aukes, Dongting Li
Keywords(s): Assistive Technology, Device, Materials and Electronics, Mechanical and Manufacturing, Robotics
Category(s): Applied Technologies, Physical Science
Chemically Recyclable Crosslinked Thiol-Based Polymers Via Thiol-Disulfide Exchange Reactions
Background Photopolymers are generated from a mixture of photoreactive liquid monomers or oligomers that can solidify upon irradiation of light. These materials exhibit fast reaction kinetics, solvent-free processes, and tunable material properties, which make them attractive for industrial applications. Photopolymers used in industrial applications...
Published: 2/23/2023   |   Inventor(s): Kailong Jin, Saleh Alfarhan
Keywords(s): Mechanical and Manufacturing
Category(s): Physical Science, Bioanalytical Assays, Chemistries & Devices, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Energy & Power, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology
Bio-agent for Extraction of Asphaltene from Silica Tank (BEAST)
­Background Bitumen, also known as asphalt, is a mixture of hydrocarbons and is used in roads, runways, bridge decks, roofs, and in other waterproofing materials. In the construction industry, recycling asphalt pavement has both economic and environmental benefits. Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), which is typically prepared from old roads, can...
Published: 6/29/2023   |   Inventor(s): Elham Fini, Saba Shariati
Keywords(s): Agriculture and Animal Science, Environmental, Materials and Electronics, Mechanical and Manufacturing
Category(s): Biomaterials, Environmental, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science
Algae Resistant Materials
­Algae growth commonly occurs on materials, such as building materials, and can lead to staining of the material and a decrease in the material’s durability. This can be a particular problem in areas with warm, wet climates. In a specific scenario, algae growth on roof shingles results in visible black stains affecting roof aesthetics and...
Published: 2/23/2023   |   Inventor(s): Elham Fini, Farideh Pahlavan, Albert Hung
Keywords(s): Agriculture and Animal Science, Environmental, Materials and Electronics, Mechanical and Manufacturing
Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Environmental, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science, Biomaterials
Soft, Curved, Reconfigurable Buckling Beams for Underwater and Terrestrial Autonomous Vehicles
­Background Tape springs (or tape measures) exhibit nonlinear stiffness and asymmetric behavior when bent in one direction compared to the opposite direction. This behavior can be utilized, tuned and actively reconfigured to achieve locomotion on land and in fluids. Even in the presence of symmetric flapping, a swimming gait similar to “breaststroke”...
Published: 2/23/2023   |   Inventor(s): Daniel Aukes, Mohammad Sharifzadeh, Yuhao Jiang
Keywords(s): Mechanical and Manufacturing
Category(s): Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science, Computing & Information Technology
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