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Electrical Energy Generation Using Metal Nanofilms
NU 2014-102, 2018-154, 2019-155Primary InventorsFranz Geiger*Tom Miller* (CalTech)Short DescriptionMetal nanofilms that convert gravitational energy to electrical energy when aqueous drops roll down their surface.BackgroundHarvesting electrical energy from natural resources is critical to limit the consumption of batteries and fossil fuels. Approaches...
Published: 5/19/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Novel Energy, Sensors, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
Flexible Thermoelectric Fabrics for Thermal Management
NU 2018-037 INVENTORS Matthew Grayson* Adam Edward Jakus Jun Peng Nicholas Geisendorfer Ramille Shah SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology introduces ground-breaking flexible, woven thermoelectric materials capable of converting waste heat into electrical power, ideal for wearable tech and low-power devices. BACKGROUND Waste heat is an underutilized...
Published: 5/19/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Chemicals, Cleantech, Computer hardware, Consumer product, Electronics & Circuits, Engineering, Inks, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Novel Energy, Renewable, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Thermoelectric
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Design of a Small Energy Generating Terrestrial Microbial Fuel Cell for Soil Powered Internet-of-Things
Design of a Small Energy Generating Terrestrial Microbial Fuel Cell for Soil Powered Internet-of-Things NU 2023-245, NU 2023-246 INVENTORS George Wells* Josiah Hester* Bill Yen Weitao Shuai SHORT DESCRIPTION A compact terrestrial microbial fuel cell that harnesses the energy from organic matter decomposition in soil to power Internet-of-Things...
Published: 5/19/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell, Novel Energy
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
Enhanced Performance Multifunctional Geopolymer
Enhanced Performance Multifunctional Geopolymer NU 2020-006 INVENTORS Ange-Therese Akono* Jiaxin Chen SHORT DESCRIPTION A new method for the synthesis of metakaolin based geopolymer with evenly dispersed nano reinforcements that improve strength and elasticity of material. ABSTRACT Geopolymer nanocomposites combine a high level of multifunctionality...
Published: 5/19/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Carbon nanotube, Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Novel Energy, Polymer
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes