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Fractal Textured High Efficiency Solar Absorber Coatings
THE CHALLENGE
A major business challenge in advancing solar thermal technologies lies in developing cost-effective, durable coatings that can withstand extreme heat while maximizing efficiency. Current solar absorber materials—like traditional black oxides or multi-layer coatings—often fall short due to high infrared heat loss, poor durability...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Ranga Pitchumani, Sibin Purayil
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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Solid-infused Surfaces for Efficient Condensation
THE CHALLENGE
Thermoelectric power plants are significant water consumers, with estimates of up to 49% of total U.S. water use being attributed to them. As water resources become more precious due to climate change and population growth, steam condensation in power generation must adapt and become more efficient. Efficiency improvements to power plant...
Published: 6/26/2025
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Inventor(s): Ranga Pitchumani, Ryan Stoddard
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials, Technology Classifications > Energy
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Self-Cleaning/Non-Wetting Coating for Corrosion Protection of Metallic Structures
This invention is a novel two-step electrodeposition technique to fabricate superhydrophobic metallic coatings. The method has been demonstrated with a superhydrophobic copper coating with multiscale surface features. A thermodynamic model has been developed which supports extending this invention to other metals.
Published: 10/27/2023
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Inventor(s): Ranga Pitchumani, Atieh Haghdoost, Mehdi Kargar
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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Additive Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Architecture/Building, Technology Classifications > Engineering
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