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Adaptive soft elastomeric material system with programmable functions inspired by venous valves
Programmable soft elastomeric materials, inspired by mammalian venous valves, alter their properties to perform life-like functions including motion, energy storage, logic operations, and signal filtering. Background Materials science and bioengineering aim to replicate the fundamental processes of living organisms through artificial material systems....
Published: 8/8/2024   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Underwood, Wen Song
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Category(s): Life sciences > Therapeutics > Synthetic biology
Rare earth metal extraction from ash
Background Rare earth elements (REEs), such as lanthanides, yttrium, and scandium, are critical components in numerous advanced technologies, including electronics, energy storage systems, and medicine. Currently, the majority of REEs are sourced from a limited number of mining operations, which poses substantial risks to geopolitical tensions, supply...
Published: 6/7/2024   |   Inventor(s): Wen Song, Sheila Gerardo
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Category(s): Physical sciences, Physical sciences > Green tech, Physical sciences > Energy
Direct electrodeposition of Li from Li ions enhanced by electromagnetism
Background Dr. Thomas C. Underwood and his team have developed a technology by which brine phase Li+ ions are converted directly to Li metals through electromagnetic-enhanced electroreduction, which is available for licensing. Dr. Underwood is an assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at UT Austin with...
Published: 12/11/2023   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Underwood, Wen Song
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Environment, Physical sciences > Energy > Batteries/energy storage