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
Available Technologies
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
Improvements in Metal-Supported Solid Oxide Cell Durability 2019-081
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solid oxide fuel cells for vehicles Electrolysis cells Electrochemical reactors Hydrogen electrochemical compression cells BENEFITS: Compared to conventional solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs): Increased power density at lower temperatures Increased durability at a lower material cost High tolerance for thermal and redox … [Read more...] about Improvements in Metal-Supported Solid Oxide Cell Durability 2019-081
Metal Chloride Deep Eutectic Solvents for Economical Biomass Fractionation 2019-092
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Paper/pulping and cellulosic biofuel industry (i.e. delignification and fiber modification) BENEFITS: Capable of producing more than 90% of fermentable sugars Utilizes lignocellulosic biomass to its maximum potential Metal based DESs (mDESs) act as both solvent and catalyst BACKGROUND: Simultaneous conversion of … [Read more...] about Metal Chloride Deep Eutectic Solvents for Economical Biomass Fractionation 2019-092