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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: 10/21/2025   |   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: 10/21/2025   |   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: 10/21/2025   |   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: 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: 10/4/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
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Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
High-index Facet Nanocatalysts for Clean Energy Applications
NU2023-109 INVENTORS Chad Mirkin* Bo Shen Zihao Ye SHORT DESCRIPTION A machine learning-guided, high-throughput DFT approach to synthesize high-index facet nanocatalysts with enhanced catalytic performance and broader material applicability. BACKGROUND Nanocrystals with high-index facets offer superior catalytic activity due to their abundance...
Published: 10/3/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Materials, Metals, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
Advanced Memristor Fabrication Method for Enhanced Device Performance
NU 2021-042 INVENTORS Hooman Mohseni* Simone Bianconi SHORT DESCRIPTION This invention introduces a novel method for fabricating memristor-type devices within various dielectric layers using ion-induced defects and vacancies, significantly improving device density, uniformity, and performance. BACKGROUND Memristors are pivotal in the development...
Published: 10/3/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Computer hardware, Data storage, Electronics & Circuits, Internet of Things, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
Advanced Methods for High Resolution Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT)
NU 2018-201 INVENTORS Matthew Grayson* Can Aygen Charles Costakis Lauren Lang Claire Cecelia Onsager John Rogers Andreas Tzavelis Chulin Wang SHORT DESCRIPTION Advanced methods for electrical impedance tomography (EIT) and resistance-based sensing, offering significant improvements in image resolution, noise tolerance, and computational...
Published: 10/9/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Engineering
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
Vertical, convergent manufacturing of yarns for the development of multifunctional embroidered textile electro-mechanical structures
NU2024-261 INVENTORS Jian Cao* Marisa Bisram Sanjana Subramaniam SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology utilizes electrospinning and embroidery to create multifunctional textiles with advanced properties by integrating nanoscale functionalized micro-threads into structured meso-structures. BACKGROUND Smart textiles are becoming increasingly important...
Published: 10/3/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
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Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Organic napthalenediimide triangular compounds as electrode active materials, and electrochemical devices comprising the same
Organic Naphthalenediimide Triangular Compounds for High-Performance Organic Electrodes NU 2014-194 INVENTORS J. Fraser Stoddart* Alyssa-Jennifer Avestro Dongyang Chen Zachary Erno Junling Sun SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology introduces organic electrodes comprising nanoporous naphthalenediimide triangular compounds designed to overcome...
Published: 10/3/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Electronics & Circuits, Energy and Infrastructure, Engineering
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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