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Ease-of-manufacture Highly Transparent Thin Polyvinyl Alcohol Aerogel

Energy-efficient and cost-effective method for manufacturing transparent and robust PVA aerogels for green energy applications Background: Aerogels, particularly silica-based variants, have been widely used for their exceptional thermal insulation and transparency. However, their fragility has posed significant challenges for broader applications,...

Published: 6/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Yi Zheng, Xiaoli Li

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Advanced materials/Nanomaterials, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Bioengineering/Tissue Engineering, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech

Sealable Microvalve That Can Be Repeatedly Opened and Sealed

ink;color: #0000FF;text-decoration: underline; } INV-1243 Background The typical structure for a MEMS microvalve includes an orifice and a moveable plate that can be actuated to press against the orifice. When the plate does not press against the orifice, fluid can flow through the orifice and therefore through the valve. When the plate is pressed...

Published: 8/19/2025 | Inventor(s): Carol Livermore, Chenye Yang

Keywords(s): Chemistry, Diagnostics, Environment, Homeland Security, Sensor Technology

Category(s): Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Lab tech/equipment, Not in use > -Sensors tech, Not in use > -Chemistry, Not in use > -Equipment, Not in use > -Homeland Security, Not in use > -Health, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Diagnostics

Wearable Light Sensors Based on Unique Features of a Natural Biochrome

Wearable Light Sensors Based on Unique Features of a Natural Biochrome A novel, low cost, wearable device for measurement of sun exposure Background Exposure to sunlight’s harsh radiation has proven to be detrimental to our health. Ultraviolet (UV)-rays, infrared (IR) and to a lesser degree, visible light, all contribute to skin damage. Thus,...

Published: 9/5/2025 | Inventor(s): Leila Deravi, Daniel Wilson

Keywords(s): Radiation detector, Sensor, Skin, Solar, Sterilization, Wearable

Category(s): Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Advanced materials/Nanomaterials, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Green Chemistry, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Chemistry, Not in use > -Sustainability / Renewable Tech, Not in use > -Chemistry, Not in use > -Cosmetic, Not in use > -Energy Technology, Not in use > -Equipment, Not in use > -Health, Not in use > -Materials, Not in use > -Sensors

Visible-Light Software-Defined Modem

https://nu.technologypublisher.com/files/sites/adobestock_1088897559.jpeg https://nu.testtechnologypublisher.com/files/sites/mark-saulich-21.jpg Source: Adobe Stock By Boinah # 1088897559 Visible-Light Software-Defined Modem Self-optimizing and adaptive networks enabling multidomain communications Background Networks of autonomous and...

Published: 9/5/2025 | Inventor(s): Tommaso Melodia, Emrecan Demirors, Kerem Enhos

Keywords(s): Optical Communication, Software-defined Networks, Visible Light Communication (VLC)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > 3. Computer Science > IoT, Technology Classifications > 3. Computer Science > Software, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 3. Computer Science > Complex Networks, Technology Classifications > 3. Computer Science > Network communications, Technology Classifications > WIoT, Not in use > -Sensors

Offshore Mobile Platform for Electrochemical Ocean Iron Fertilization & Hydrogen Gas Generation

An environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution to control global warming Institute Reference: INV-22035 Background The ocean is considered a large sink of atmospheric CO2 since it can uptake 25% of the emitted CO2 by human activities. Ocean iron fertilization (OIF) is one of the several proposed methods to sequestrate atmospheric CO2...

Published: 9/5/2025 | Inventor(s): Akram Alshawabkeh, Amir Taqieddin, Ken Buesseler

Keywords(s): carbon dioxide removal, climate change, electrochemistry, Electrode, Energy, Environmentally friendly, hydrogen gas production, iron electrolysis, ocean iron fertilization, oceanographic, phytoplankton

Category(s): Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech

METHODS OF MAKING GELS AND FILMS USING CURLI NANOFIBERS

INV-21044 Background The curli system is the primary structural component of bacterial biofilm that promotes bacterial adhesion. This system is composed of highly robust amyloid nanofibers that have self-assembly properties and high resistance to harsh environmental conditions. Such unique properties make these nanofibers attractive for the production...

Published: 8/21/2025 | Inventor(s): Neel Joshi

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Bioengineering/Tissue Engineering, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Drug Delivery

Recyclable, Self-cleaning Cellulose-fiber-Composites for Passive Radiative Cooling

INV-21040 Background Compressor-based cooling systems that provide comfortable interior environments for infrastructure, accounts for about 20% of the total electricity consumption around the world. The resultant heating effects and greenhouse gas emissions accelerate global warming and climate change. Emerging passive radiative cooling (PRC) techniques...

Published: 8/21/2025 | Inventor(s): Yi Zheng, Yanpei Tian, Xiaojie Liu

Keywords(s): cellulose fiber, paper-based composites, passive radiative cooling, recyclable, scalable-manufactured, self cleaning, self cooling

Category(s): Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Energy, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Green Chemistry, Not in use > -Energy Technology, Not in use > -Materials

Generation of High Yields of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) Using Recycled Metal Catalysts

INV-20045 Background This technology relates to the upcycling of waste plastics to value-added products, in this case carbon nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs). This invention is exemplified in a method where metallic substrates are used as catalysts for the growth of nanotubes. The feedstock consists of polymers or other organic materials,...

Published: 8/21/2025 | Inventor(s): Yiannis Levendis, Chuanwei Zhuo, Aidin Panahi

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Not in use > -Nanotechnology

Synthesis of Highly Active Fe-N-C Catalysts Via Non-Contact Pyrolysis of Gas-Phase Iron

INV-20028 Background Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), based on proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), were commercialized in 2014. The catalysts used for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in PEMFCs are Pt-alloys. The cost of automotive fuel cell systems is still high due to the high loading of Pt on the PEMFC cathode. One of the strategies...

Published: 8/28/2025 | Inventor(s): Sanjeev Mukerjee, Li Jiao, Qingying Jia

Keywords(s): Catalyst, Fe-N-C, Fuel Cell, Nanotechnology, Non-contact pyrolysis

Category(s): Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Advanced materials/Nanomaterials, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Energy, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Green Chemistry, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Chemistry, Not in use > -Sustainability / Renewable Tech

Functionalized Monometallic Transition Metal Surfaces for Selective hydrogen Evolution Reaction

> INV-20027 Background Hydrogen at scale via water electrolysis has always been an energy cost and is a potentially cost-effective, where carbon-neutral means hydrogen gas production. The development of low-cost and reliable catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a key component in achieving...

Published: 8/20/2025 | Inventor(s): Sanjeev Mukerjee, Robert Allen (DECEASED), Huong Doan, Ian Kendrick

Keywords(s): Catalyst, Energy, Energy Technology, Renewable

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