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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: 6/19/2025
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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: 6/19/2025
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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: 6/20/2025
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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: 6/3/2025
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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: 6/24/2025
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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
Aqueous-based high nickel electrodes manufacturing using sustainable cellulose nanomaterials as protector
Researchers have developed a sustainable process for producing high-performance, aqueous-based NMC cathodes using cellulose nanomaterials, enhancing lithium-ion battery applications. https://nu.technologypublisher.com/files/sites/adobestock_853583841.jpeg https://nu.technologypublisher.com/files/sites/mark-saulich-scaled10.jpg Source:lertsakwiman/...
Published: 1/29/2025
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Inventor(s):
Hongli Zhu
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Ying Wang
Keywords(s):
Battery
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biomass
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cellulose fiber
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Sustainability
Category(s):
Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science
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Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Advanced materials/Nanomaterials
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: 6/19/2025
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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
Surface Functionalization of Polymers Via Sequential Multiple Plasma Gas Treatments
Advantages: Improves hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity, optimizing material performance for diverse applications. Benefits medical implants, self-cleaning surfaces, and more, offering broad utility across industries. Preserves core material characteristics while enhancing surface properties, ensuring stability and reliability. Summary: This...
Published: 9/3/2024
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Inventor(s):
NURETTIN SAHINER
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Ramesh Ayyala
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Venkat Bhethanabotla
Keywords(s):
3D Printing
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Anti-Microbials
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Biotechnology
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Catheters
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CleanTech
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Construction
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Dental Equipment
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Environmental Sciences
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Food Science
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Material Science
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Medical Devices
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Ocean / Marine Technology
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Ophthalmic Equipment
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Research Tools
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Sustainability
Category(s):
Technology Classifications > Chemistry > Polymers
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Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices
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Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical Engineering
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Technology Classifications > Advance Materials > A/M Manufacturing
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
Crosslinker for Recyclable Polymethacrylate Polymer Networks
NU 2022-018 INVENTORS John Mark Torkelson* Mohammed Abdulaziz Bin Rusayyis SHORT DESCRIPTION Polymethacrylate networks with unique crosslinking regime that enables full recovery of initial cross-link density after reprocessing ABSTRACT Northwestern researchers have developed a novel approach to improve the recyclability and reprocessability of...
Published: 6/19/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s):
Cleantech
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Manufacturing/Processing
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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
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Physical Sciences > Energy &
Sustainability
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Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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