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Enantioselective Metal Catalyst for Stereocomplex Poly(Lactic Acid)
THE CHALLENGE The major challenge in commercializing high-performance polylactic acid (PLA) lies in bridging the gap between cost-effective production and premium material properties. While PLA is a biodegradable and sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics, its basic form is too brittle and heat-sensitive for many industrial applications....
Published: 12/11/2025   |   Inventor(s): Rong Tong, Xiaoyu Xie, Ziyu Huo
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
Scalable, Low Voltage Device For Liquid Crystal-Based Technologies
A multi-stable liquid crystal (LC) device based on saddle-spray director variation that enables fast optoelectronic switching and has low power requirements. Problem: LC devices are crucial for a number of modern technologies including monitors, electronic switches, and storage devices. These devices rely on an optoelectrical process by which applied...
Published: 9/9/2025   |   Inventor(s): Shu Yang, Yu Xia, Timothy Atherton, Douglas Cleaver, Andrew DeBenedictis, DaeSeok Kim
Keywords(s): Optics & Photonics 
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Hardware & Components, Technology Classifications > Materials
2020-101 A Phase-Changing Polymer Film for Broadband Smart Windows Applications
SUMMARY:UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed an energy efficient smart window coating with wide light bandwidth and long cycle lifetimes.BACKGROUND: Buildings account for ~ 40% of all U. S. primary energy use and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (U.S. Department of Energy). There is a growing...
Published: 7/17/2025   |   Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Yu Xie, Fangyi Guan
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Category(s): Electrical > Displays