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Founded: 2020 Northwestern Inventor: Mercouri Kanatzidis Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry Actinia’s mission is to increase the resolution and decrease the dose used in radiological imaging techniques such as SPECT, CT, and even plain X-rays. Actinia develops cutting-edge radiation detector materials...

Published: 4/29/2026 | Updated: 4/29/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Startup with Northwestern IP

Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability, Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT, Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT > Radiology, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes

Multipurpose Ultra-strong Heat Resistant Aluminum Alloys for Additive Manufacturing

Multipurpose Ultra-strong Heat Resistant Aluminum Alloys for Additive Manufacturing NU 2025-019 INVENTORS David Seidman* Amir Rezaei Farkoosh SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology comprises a series of ultra-high-strength, precipitation-hardened aluminum alloys specifically designed for laser additive manufacturing. The alloys deliver exceptional...

Published: 4/3/2026 | Updated: 4/3/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Processing, Metals

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

Dual-Gated Memtransistor Crossbar Array for Neuromorphic Computing with Sneak-Current Mitigation

Dual-Gated Memtransistor Crossbar Array for Neuromorphic Computing with Sneak-Current Mitigation SHORT DESCRIPTION A dual-gated memtransistor crossbar array that electronically controls learning rates and independently manages read and write operations for enhanced neuromorphic computing. INVENTORS Mark Hersam*, PhD Chair...

Published: 2/9/2026 | Updated: 2/9/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Neuromorphic computing, Nonvolatile memory, Scalable architecture

Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology, 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 | Updated: 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: 12/9/2025 | Updated: 11/7/2025 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Materials, MOFs

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

Video-Rate Infrared Focal Plane Array Based on Solution-Processed Black Phosphorus Films

NU 2025-012 INVENTORS Hooman Mohseni* Mark Hersam* Simone Bianconi Vinod Sangwan SHORT DESCRIPTION This innovation demonstrates a video-rate infrared focal plane array fabricated by integrating solution-processed black phosphorus films with modified CMOS read-out integrated circuits, enabling high-performance mid-infrared imaging. BACKGROUND Conventional...

Published: 3/17/2026 | Updated: 10/17/2025 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology

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

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: 3/26/2026 | Updated: 10/17/2025 | 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: 3/26/2026 | Updated: 10/17/2025 | 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 | Updated: 10/13/2025 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Materials

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

DEWS: Drone Early Warning System

NU 2024-236 INVENTORS Venkatramanan Subrahmanian* (McCormick School of Engineering, Computer Science) Marco Postiglione Tonmoay Deb Valerio La Gatta SHORT DESCRIPTION DEWS provides rapid and accurate drone threat predictions. The system targets security agencies by flagging potentially dangerous drone trajectories within 20-30 seconds of flight...

Published: 11/6/2025 | Updated: 9/29/2025 | Inventor(s):

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Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology

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