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A Fast, Broadband, Room-temperature Graphene Nanomechanical Light Detector
1. Technology Overview The invention focuses on a fast, broadband, room-temperature graphene nanomechanical light detector. This device detects light by measuring shifts in the mechanical resonance of suspended graphene, which changes its pitch when it absorbs light and warms up. The technology is currently in the development stage, with promising...
Published: 1/8/2026   |   Inventor(s): Benjamin Aleman
Keywords(s): Science
Category(s): Communications, Engineering, Imaging, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Physical Science
All-Optical Multiplexer and De-multiplexer for Temporal Modes of Electromagnetic Radiation using Nonlinear Optical Cavities and Shaped Laser Pulses
1. Technology Overview The invention focuses on an all-optical multiplexer and de-multiplexer for temporal modes of electromagnetic radiation using nonlinear optical cavities and shaped laser pulses. This device selectively shifts the carrier frequency of temporal-mode components of electromagnetic pulses using nonlinear wave mixing in a microcavity...
Published: 1/7/2026   |   Inventor(s): Michael Raymer, Dileep Reddy
Keywords(s): Science
Category(s): Communications, Engineering, Information Technology, Physical Science
Phononic Quantum Networks of Solid-state Spins Using Phononic Crystal Waveguides for One-sided Coupling
1. Technology Overview The invention focuses on phononic quantum networks of solid-state spins using phononic crystal waveguides for one-sided coupling. This system aims to realize a quantum network of solid-state spins using mechanical resonators and phononic crystal waveguides, serving as a platform for developing large-scale spin-based quantum...
Published: 1/8/2026   |   Inventor(s): Hailin Wang, Mark Kuzyk
Keywords(s): Science
Category(s): Engineering, Information Technology, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Materials Science, Physical Science
Deterministic Quantum Emitter Formation in Hexagonal Boron Nitride via Controlled Edge Creation
1. Technology Overview The invention leverages a novel method for deterministic quantum emitter formation in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) using focused ion beam (FIB) milling. This technique achieves a high yield of quantum emitters with exceptional stability and brightness, making it ideal for integration into hybrid optoelectromechanical devices....
Published: 1/7/2026   |   Inventor(s): Benjamin Aleman
Keywords(s): Science
Category(s): Chemistry, Engineering, Imaging, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Communications, Physical Science
Bipolar Membrane Catalysis
University of Oregon Researchers are Producing Hydrogen via Membrane Water Electrolysis Using Earth Abundant Catalysts for Alkaline Exchange Membrane Electrolysis Catalyzing heterolytic water dissociation (WD), H2O→H++OH−, is practically important for accelerating electrocatalytic reactions that consume water and for fabricating bipolar-membrane...
Published: 7/28/2025   |   Inventor(s): Shannon Boettcher, Sebastian Oener, Marc Foster
Keywords(s): Science
Category(s): Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Physical Science, Sustainability & Cleantechnologies
Indenoindenodi(benzothiophene)s (IIDBT)
1. Technology Overview The invention focuses on the synthesis and characterization of indenoindenodi(benzothiophene) (IIDBT) derivatives, which possess unique electronic properties, including large singlet-triplet energy gaps and moderately strong diradical character. These molecules are stable and have potential applications in organic electronics...
Published: 1/7/2026   |   Inventor(s): Michael Haley, Justin Dressler, Joshua Barker
Keywords(s): Science
Category(s): Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Physical Science
Fluorescent Halogen Bonding Arylethynyl Scaffolds For Anion Recognition
1. Technology Overview The invention focuses on fluorescent halogen bonding arylethynyl scaffolds for anion recognition. These scaffolds utilize neutral para-positioned electron withdrawing groups to polarize halogen bond donating groups within the arylethynyl structure, enabling reversible anion binding in solution with a spectroscopic response upon...
Published: 1/7/2026   |   Inventor(s): Darren Johnson, Michael Haley, Jessica Lohrman
Keywords(s): Science
Category(s): Chemistry, Agricultural, Imaging, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Physical Science
Compounds for Thiol-Triggered COS and/or H2S Release and Methods of Making and Using the Same
1. Technology Overview The invention focuses on thiol-triggered sulfenyl thiocarbonates and sulfenyl thiocarbamates that release carbonyl sulfide (COS) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) in the presence of biologically relevant thiols. These compounds offer a concomitant fluorescence response, providing optical indication of COS and H₂S release. The technology...
Published: 1/2/2026   |   Inventor(s): Michael Pluth, Yu Zhao, Matt Cerda
Keywords(s): Science
Category(s): Chemistry, Engineering, Medical Devices, Physical Science, Therapeutics
Thionoesters that Release H2S upon Thiol Ligation
1. Technology Overview The invention focuses on synthesizing thionoesters that release hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) upon thiol ligation. These small molecules react with L-cysteine and other cysteine derivatives to release H₂S, terminating in the formation of N-benzoyl-L-cysteine. The technology is currently in the development stage, with promising cross-industry...
Published: 1/7/2026   |   Inventor(s): Michael Pluth, Matt Cerda
Keywords(s): Science
Category(s): Chemistry, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Physical Science, Therapeutics
Conductive Polymers Containing Nanohoop Building Blocks
1. Technology Overview The invention introduces conductive polymers containing nanohoop building blocks, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for enhancing the electrical and mechanical properties of organic electronic devices. These nanohoops are attached to the polymers via alkyne bonds, ensuring their pi-bond system is conjugated to...
Published: 1/8/2026   |   Inventor(s): Ramesh Jasti, Ruth Maust, Curtis Colwell
Keywords(s): Science
Category(s): Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Physical Science
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