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Strictly Alternating Stilbene Copolymers with Improved Solubility
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THE CHALLENGE
A major challenge in commercializing advanced copolymers—especially for high-value applications like membrane protein extraction—is the inability to consistently produce high-quality, soluble materials at scale. Traditional radical copolymerization methods often suffer from premature gelation caused by interchain self-assembly,...
Published: 7/10/2025
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Inventor(s): S. Richard Turner, Chanelle Brown, Richard Gandour
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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Broadband Achromatic Wave-Plates based on 2D Copper Halide Perovskites
THE Challenge
Achromatic quarter waveplates (A-QWPs), traditionally constructed from multiple birefringent crystals, can modulate light polarization and retardation across a broad range of wavelengths. However, the conventional design of A-QWPs requires the incorporation of multiple birefringent crystals, which complicates the manufacturing process...
Published: 7/9/2025
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Inventor(s): Lina Quan, Yixuan Dou
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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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Miniaturized Solid-State Metal Additive Manufacturing Tooling and Design
THE CHALLENGE
The main challenge with current friction-based, solid-state metal additive manufacturing methods—like traditional Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD)—lies in their reliance on bulky equipment, large feedstock rods, and high-force machinery, which limits flexibility, increases costs, and restricts use to factory settings....
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Ryan Gottwald, Hang Yu
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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Sensorized Adhesive Skins for Underwater Grasping of Objects
THE CHALLENGE
Underwater manipulation is essential for tasks like marine research, infrastructure repair, environmental monitoring, and resource extraction—where precise, reliable interaction with submerged objects is critical yet technically challenging. Currently, there is a lack of reliable, efficient, and adaptable gripping technologies...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Michael Bartlett, Ravi Tej Anand Tutika, Eric Markvicka
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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Modified Aluminum Alloys for High-Strain Applications
THE CHALLENGE
The key challenge in advancing high-strength aluminum alloys like the 7xxx and 6xxx series lies in bridging the gap between their exceptional mechanical potential and the limitations of current manufacturing methods. While industries such as aerospace and automotive demand lightweight materials with high strength and durability, existing...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jake Yoder, Greg Hahn, Hang Yu
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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Nanoporous High Entropy Alloys (NHEAs)
THE CHALLENGE
The key challenge in developing advanced lightweight materials for industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy lies in creating nanoporous metals that are both ultra-light and mechanically robust. While these materials offer exciting benefits such as low density, high surface area, and potentially superior strength, current manufacturing...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Celine Hin, Jarod Worden
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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Hydrogels Composed of an Ionic Rigid-rod Polymer and Added Salts
THE CHALLENGE
The challenge in the hydrogel market lies in developing a simple, scalable material that balances strong mechanical performance with dynamic responsiveness—without driving up costs or complexity. Current hydrogels often force trade-offs: those that are strong and durable use dense polymer networks or multi-step chemistries that...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Curt Zanelotti, Deyang Yu, Louis Madsen
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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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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Self-Cleaning and Improved Efficiency Dust Scrubber
THE CHALLENGE
Dust in underground mining is a major safety concern for workers as well as posing an explosion risk. However controlling dust is difficult due to the confined spaces, limited ventilation, and mechanical activity. Current solutions such as current flooded-bed scrubber systems suffer from inefficiency. These scrubbers, relying on water-sprayed...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Christopher Noble, Shima Shahab, Lei Pan, Sunghwan Jung, Hassan Amini
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials, Technology Classifications > Mining and Recycling
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Conductive and Adhesive Liquid Metal Copper Paste
THE CHALLENGE
The growing market for wearable tech, soft robotics, and flexible displays is driving urgent demand for printable conductive materials that work reliably on bendable or stretchable surfaces—without the need for high heat or complex processing. However, current solutions force businesses into tough trade-offs: silver and copper...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Michael Bartlett, Ravi Tej Anand Tutika
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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