Lightweight CNT-Polymer Composite Wires with Enhanced Conductivity and Ampacity
TS-072578 — The Need
Current lightweight conductors, such as copper and aluminum, face limitations in specific electrical conductivity, flexibility, and thermal management, especially for demanding applications in electrified transportation and aerospace. There is a critical need for conductors that combine hig…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Sumption, Michael; Guo, Yang; Xue, Shengchen
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Smart Liquid Crystal Sensor for Real-Time Shear Flow Visualization
TS-070520 — The Need
Accurate, real-time mapping of shear forces in fluid environments remains a challenge, particularly in applications requiring passive, non-invasive, and long-term monitoring. Existing technologies often rely on active sensors that require power, are difficult to integrate into sensitive sys…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Wang, Xiaoguang "William"; Chen, Boyuan; Kara, Ufuoma; Weible, Alan
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder