Graphene-Encapsulated Silicon Anode for Low-Pressure Solid-State Batteries
TS-072330 — The Need
Current solid-state batteries (SSBs) offer high energy density and improved safety but require high stack pressures for stable operation, limiting their practicality in electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Silicon anodes, while promising for their high capacity, suffer from rapid deg…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Kim, Jung Hyun; Jang, Dawoon; Morchhale, Ayush
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Sustainable Fungal Memristors for Neuromorphic and Eco-Friendly Computing
TS-072329 — The Need
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and neural networks is driving unprecedented demand for energy-efficient, scalable hardware. Conventional memristors require rare earths and complex fabrication, contributing to electronic waste and limiting accessibility. There is a critical need…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: LaRocco, John; Hill, Justin; Simonis, John; Tahmina, Qudsia
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Portable Fire Suppression via Conductive Aerosol-Assisted Vortex Rings
TS-072328 — The Need
Current firefighting methods often rely on water, toxic foams, or pre-installed systems, which can strain resources, pose environmental hazards, and limit portability. There is a growing demand for safer, non-toxic, and portable fire suppression solutions that can be rapidly deployed in div…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Tahmina, Qudsia; LaRocco, John; Simonis, John
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Wireless Sensor-Actuator-Coupled Gustatory Interface for Remote Tasting
TS-072321 — The Need
Current virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) platforms lack integration of gustatory (taste) sensations, limiting user immersion and sensory engagement. Existing human-machine interfaces focus primarily on visual, auditory, and haptic feedback, neglecting the chemical dimension of taste. T…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Chen, Shulin; Jia, Yizhen; Li, Jinghua; Liu, Tzu-Li
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Novel Material with Enhanced Selectivity for Biofuel Cell Sensing Surfaces
TS-072320 — The Need
Current biofuel cell sensors suffer from poor selectivity and accuracy due to fluctuations in ionic strength and pH at the sensing interface. These environmental changes can significantly interfere with sensor readings, limiting reliability in medical diagnostics, energy generation, and env…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Li, Jinghua; Jia, Yizhen; Liu, Tzu-Li
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Flexible Light-Addressable Sensor for High-Resolution Physiological Mapping
TS-072319 — The Need
Current methods for mapping electrical potential gradients in biological tissues, such as the brain, rely on high-density electrode arrays fabricated via costly microfabrication techniques. These rigid devices struggle to conform to complex tissue morphologies, limiting their effectiveness …
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Li, Jinghua; Chen, Shulin; Jia, Yizhen; Liu, Tzu Li; Wang, Qi
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Heat Flux Sensors Using Re4Si7 in a Transverse Thermoelectric Device Configuration
TS-072270 — The Need
Current heat flux sensors rely on indirect temperature gradient measurements across thick materials, resulting in slow response times and limited sensitivity. There is a growing demand for compact, fast, and highly sensitive heat flux sensors for various applications. Existing technologies …
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Goldberger, Joshua; Heremans, Joseph; Windl, Wolfgang
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Propagation-Based Fault Detection and Sensor Optimization for Complex Industrial Systems
TS-072175 — The Need
Modern industrial and energy systems are increasingly complex, making timely fault detection and discrimination critical for safety, reliability, and cost control. Existing fault diagnosis methods often struggle with transient states, require extensive historical data, or lack interpretabil…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Smidts, Carol; Diao, Xiaoxu; Li, Boyuan
- Licensing Officer: Giles, David
Pure Flavor, Pure Potential: Next-Generation Fermentation for Plant-Based Foods
TS-072087 — Unlock exceptional taste, transparency, and market growth in plant protein products with this breakthrough fermentation solution.
Overview
The challenge of off-odors in plant proteins limits their broader adoption across the plant-based food market, despite strong consumer demand for sustainable, allergen-friendly options. Ohio State University’s innovative natural, two-stage microbial fermentation platform replaces c…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Kaur, Manpreet; Barringer, Sheryl
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Wearable Magnetoinductive Smart Textiles for Real-Time Muscle Health Monitoring
TS-072052 — The Need
Current wearable sensors for muscle health are limited in their ability to track real-time geometric changes in muscle size and shape, especially outside controlled laboratory environments. Existing solutions, such as force myography and ultrasound, either lack direct geometric insight or a…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Coogle, Sam; Kiourti, Asimina
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
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