Electrocatalyst for CO2 to CO conversion with 99% selectivity and ~10% improvement in energy efficiency over competing catalysts, with minimal use of precious metals and at ambient temperature/pressure APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: This invention is best suited for companies looking to efficiently convert large CO2 waste streams into useful feedstock CO-using … [Read more...] about Enhancing Carbon Dioxide Electrolysis Using Novel Nanoparticle Electrocatalysts with Pseudocapacitive Properties 2020-042
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Ultrathin Free-standing Oxide Membranes for Electron and Photon Spectroscopy 2020-094
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Environmental electron, X-ray, and infrared spectroscopies for molecular-level studies of solid-gas and solid-liquid interfaces BENEFITS: Oxide membranes are amorphous, uniform in thickness, and have compositions similar to those of the corresponding bulk oxides Exhibit remarkable mechanical strength and can withstand large pressure … [Read more...] about Ultrathin Free-standing Oxide Membranes for Electron and Photon Spectroscopy 2020-094
Algorithm for Deterministic Stabilization of Diffractive Laser Beam Combining 2019-173
APPLICATIONS: This invention, which has the potential to solve the scalability of active coherent stabilization when combining many amplified lasers into one high power beam, has many applications in scientific research, industry, and the military: Scientific research: could lead to next generation ultrafast lasers that also have high average power and high … [Read more...] about Algorithm for Deterministic Stabilization of Diffractive Laser Beam Combining 2019-173
Efficient Solar-Thermal, Forward Osmosis Desalination of Wastewater and Produced Waters 2019-042
APPLICATIONS: Industrial water treatment for: Oil and gas extraction companies Power production companies Inland wastewater or brine generating companies BACKGROUND: The water-energy co-dependence requires the use of renewable energy sources for wastewater treatment and clean water production. Wastewater (or brine) disposal expenses are substantial and … [Read more...] about Efficient Solar-Thermal, Forward Osmosis Desalination of Wastewater and Produced Waters 2019-042
Extremum Seeking Control of Distributed Energy Resources with Next Generation Dither Technology 2019-007
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Power Distribution and Electricity Market Participation Electric Grid Sensors and System Control ADVANTAGES: Enables optimal control of active and reactive power injections from photovoltaic inverters in real time Obviates the need for the electric utility system model and global real-time consumption … [Read more...] about Extremum Seeking Control of Distributed Energy Resources with Next Generation Dither Technology 2019-007