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Upcycling of Plastic Waste to Recombinant Silk Proteins via Pseudomonas sp
RPI ID: 2021-045-401 Innovation Summary: This method uses engineered Pseudomonas bacteria to convert plastic waste into recombinant silk proteins. The system includes metabolic pathways that degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and redirect carbon into silk protein synthesis. It supports circular bioeconomy models and reduces environmental impact....
Published: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s):
Runye Zha
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Mattheos Koffas
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Alexander Connor
Keywords(s):
Advanced Materials
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Biomanufacturing
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Metabolic Engineering
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polymer upcycling
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sustainability
Category(s):
Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
Risk-responsive bidding strategy for renewable wind and solar power generation
RPI ID: 2024-002-301 Innovation Summary: This technology introduces a bidding system for renewable energy markets that adjusts bids based on real-time risk assessments. It incorporates predictive analytics and market data to optimize bidding strategies. The system enhances profitability and grid reliability. It is designed for integration with solar,...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s):
Aparna Gupta
Keywords(s):
Power Markets
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Renewable Energy
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Risk Management
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sustainability
Category(s):
Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
Light-Driven Heck C–C Coupling Using CuO–Pd or Cu₂O–Pd Nanocluster Hybrid Photocatalysts: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Approach
Advantages Uses earth-abundant copper oxides to reduce reliance on expensive materials Operates under broadband light, eliminating the need for external heating Achieves high reaction yields in shorter time (1.5 hours) Avoids complex catalyst separation steps Enables sustainable and cost-effective C–C coupling Summary The Heck C–C...
Published: 8/5/2025
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Inventor(s):
Roshan Kumar
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Dharendra Goswami
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Marimmuthu Andiappan
Keywords(s):
Green Technology
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Sustainability
Category(s):
Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering
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Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical Engineering
Sterilizable and Reusable Ultraviolet-Resistant Graphene-Polyurethane Elastomer Composites
NU 2022-136 INVENTORS Mark Hersam* Lidia Kuo Benjamin Luijten Ana Carolina Mazarin De Moraes Shay Goff Wallace SHORT DESCRIPTION Development of a graphene-polyurethane elastomer composite that is resistant to UVGI irradiation, enabling the sterilization and reuse of personal protective equipment (PPE). BACKGROUND The...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s):
Cleantech
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COVID-19
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Graphene
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Materials
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Nanomaterials
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Polymer
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Sustainability
Category(s):
Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Efficient Polyester Hydrogenolytic Deconstruction via Tandem Catalysis
NU 2021-150 INVENTORS Tobin Marks* Yosi Kratish SHORT DESCRIPTION A solvent-free tandem catalytic process to selectively depolymerize common polyester plastics into their monomeric components, using air and moisture-stable catalysts. BACKGROUND A mechanism-based tandem catalytic approach enables the selective depolymerization of commodity...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s):
Catalyst
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Cleantech
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Materials
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Polymer
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Polymer Recycling and Reprocessing
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Sustainability
Category(s):
Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Enabling Ambient Stability of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Materials via Graphene-Cellulose Composite Coatings
INVENTORS Mark Hersam* Norman Luu SHORT DESCRIPTION A novel graphene-ethyl cellulose (GrEC) coating technique that significantly enhances the ambient stability of nickel-rich lithium-ion battery (LIB) cathode materials by preventing the formation of surface impurities. BACKGROUND Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are crucial for the clean...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s):
Batteries
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Cleantech
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Coating
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Energy and Infrastructure
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Graphene
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Materials
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Nanomaterials
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Sustainability
Category(s):
Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Turning Waste into Wealth: A Self-Sustaining System for Clean Water and Energy
Self-sustaining system to recover clean water, renewable energy, and valuable products from animal manure wastewater Unmet Need: Treatment and processing of animal manure wastewater Self-sustaining technology for manure treatment transforms a potential environmental liability into valuable resources, benefiting both the environment and the agricultural...
Published: 9/30/2025
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Inventor(s):
Sarah Witherrite
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Liang Yu
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Shulin Chen
Keywords(s):
Agriculture
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Biofuels
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Bioproducts
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Sustainability
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Waste Management
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Water
Category(s):
Technologies > Energy & Environment > Bioproducts
Efficient Inverse Perovskite Solar Cells by Uniform Deposition of Al2O3
NU 2024-102 INVENTORS Doekjae Choi Bin Chen Ted Sargent* SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology significantly improves the efficiency and stability of all-perovskite tandem solar cells through surface functionalization and atomic layer deposition. BACKGROUND Voltage deficits in inverted perovskite solar cells occurs primarily at the interface recombination...
Published: 11/20/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s):
Cleantech
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Coating
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Devices
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Energy and Infrastructure
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Photovoltaic
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Solar
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Sustainability
Category(s):
Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Physical Sciences > Energy &
Sustainability
Iron-based Foams and Powder Beds for Rechargeable Solid-oxide Batteries
NU 2023-216, 2022-100 INVENTORS David C. Dunand * Samuel M. Pennell SHORT DESCRIPTION A new iron-based composite with ultra-high stability and durability as a battery material for grid-scale energy storage. BACKGROUND The global shift towards renewable energy necessitates efficient storage solutions for intermittent power, which is crucial for maintaining...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s):
Batteries
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Carbon Dioxide Management
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Carbon Storage
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Carbon Utilization
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CCUS
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Cleantech
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Energy and Infrastructure
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Fuel Cell
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Hydrogen
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Materials
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Sustainability
Category(s):
Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Physical Sciences > Energy &
Sustainability
Transiently Porous Cryogel Composite Structures for Fast Carbon Dioxide Capture from Air for Useful Chemical Products
Advantages: Efficient CO2 capture and conversion, reducing greenhouse emissions effectively with eco-friendly results for
sustainability
. Versatile industry integration for addressing CO2 concerns, enhancing environmental impact across diverse sectors. Maximizes CO2 capture efficiency through advanced material utilization, ensuring resourceful...
Published: 8/16/2024
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Inventor(s):
NURETTIN SAHINER
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Manoj Ram
Keywords(s):
Environmental Sciences
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Sustainability
Category(s):
Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical Engineering
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