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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
From Pigment to Performance: Precision Melanin Supraparticles Powering Advanced Market Solutions
TS-071959 — Unlocking high-value nanomaterials for next-generation electronics, energy solutions, medical products, and environmental technologies.
Overview
Synthetic melanins have similar properties as lab-made carbon nanomaterials but are biocompatible and can be prepared sustainably. However, commercial adoption of melanin nanomaterials is hindered by limited size control, poor scale-up, and limited solubility, preventing use in advanced el…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Kohler, Bern; Empey-Kohl, Forrest; Grieco, Christopher; Madhu, Meera; Vaidyanathan, Adithya
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
RAFT Agents for Controlled Radical Polymerization of Biofunctionalized Polymeric Materials
TS-068081 — These RAFT agents enable synthesis of novel polymer materials with enhanced biocompatibility and tailored functionality, suited for a wide range of biomedical applications.
Background
The growing demand for biofunctionalized polymer materials in fields such as drug delivery and diagnostics requires precise control over polymer properties. However, current reagents for Reversible Addition Fragmentation chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerization struggle with achieving the ne…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Kulkarni, Anuja; Watkins, Davita
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Synthetic approaches for mitigating battery capacity loss in oxide anodes
TS-066056 — The Need
The advancement of lithium-ion battery technology relies heavily on increasing energy density, yet practical usage of silicon (Si) anodes faces challenges due to parasitic side reactions and active lithium consumption. Controlling lithium amounts precisely while achieving uniform distribut…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Co, Anne; Hwang, Jisun; Lorie Lopez, Jose
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Anode synthesis using spray pyrolysis
TS-066037 — The Need
In the realm of materials science and energy storage, there's a growing demand for innovative anode synthesis methods that yield materials with improved mechanical and electrochemical properties. Traditional synthesis techniques often fall short in achieving the desired performance met…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Co, Anne; Lorie Lopez, Jose
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Metal nitric oxides redox flow batteries
TS-066016 — The Need
Redox flow batteries (RFBs) offer a promising solution for storing intermittent renewable energy in the electrical grid. However, their reliance on finite and unsustainable transition metals, such as vanadium, poses significant sustainability challenges. The rising costs and environmental …
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Zhang, Shiyu; Park, Jaehyun
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Revolutionizing Hydrogen Production and CO2 Capture for a Sustainable Future
TS-065143 — The Need:
In the face of pressing environmental concerns and the imperative for sustainable energy solutions, there arises a critical commercial need for systems and methods that can efficiently produce hydrogen (H2) while simultaneously capturing and converting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Trad…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Baker, Lawrence "Robert"
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Sustainable and Efficient Hydrofunctionalization Catalysts
TS-064828 — The Need:
Efficient and selective hydrofunctionalization of alkenes via catalytic hydroboration, hydrogenation, or hydrosilylation address a critical demand in various chemical sectors. Particularly, in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and food industries these reactions play a piv…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Thomas, Christine; Fitzsimmons, Matthew
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Metalloproteins as a tunable scaffold for constructing quantum bits and dits for use in quantum information storage and processing
TS-064827 — The Need: As the second quantum revolution progresses, the demand for robust quantum materials intensifies, particularly in the realm of quantum computation and information processing. Addressing the challenges of coherence and stability in qubits is crucial for advancing quantum technology towards …
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Shafaat, Hannah "Hannah"; Johnston-Halperin, Ezekiel; Teptarakulkarn, Pathorn
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Revolutionizing Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Advancements in Metal-Catalyzed Coupling Technology
TS-064824 — The Need
In the pharmaceutical industry, the synthesis of complex organic substrates is crucial for the development of life-saving medications. However, traditional metal-catalyzed coupling reactions often face significant challenges when applied to these complex substrates, leading to high failure…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Sevov, Christo; Dinh, Long; Hamby, Taylor; Starbuck, Hunter
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
