APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Commercial optical microscopes Scientific research Semiconductor fabrication Quantum phenomena exploration BENEFITS: Enhanced visualization of transparent materials High contrast visualization of embedded layers in 2D heterostructures BACKGROUND: Optical microscopy is a crucial part of studying van der Waals (vdW) … [Read more...] about Reflective Phase Microscopy for Visualisation of 2D Heterostructures in Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Fabrication 2022-129
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Self-Assembled Concentric Nanoparticle Rings for Fabrication of Optical Nanodevices, Lithography 2022-079
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Optical devices Lithographic manufacturing BENEFITS: Directed self-assembly can make shapes not possible with typical nanofabrication One-step manufacturing process Devices made from flexible organic materials Devices can be exfoliated and transferred anywhere after self-assembly BACKGROUND: Ring-shaped nanostructures … [Read more...] about Self-Assembled Concentric Nanoparticle Rings for Fabrication of Optical Nanodevices, Lithography 2022-079
Improved Mask Absorber for Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography 2019-058
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Extreme ultraviolet (EUV) masks for EUV-made semiconductors BENEFITS: The alloy used can be controllably patterned by plasma processing via a newly discovered self-passivation mechanism of chromium Materials are easily etchable Process has very high material selectivity BACKGROUND: The fabrication of the mask absorber is a … [Read more...] about Improved Mask Absorber for Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography 2019-058
Enhancing Carbon Dioxide Electrolysis Using Novel Nanoparticle Electrocatalysts with Pseudocapacitive Properties 2020-042
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
Hierarchical Design Strategy for New Onion Structures 2019-109
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Anti-collision or anti-corrosion shielding appliances, protective clothing. Jewelry companies: diamonds in various colors Cutting tools, medical science, optical instruments: pressure cells for nano-diamonds, novel catalysts for oxygen reduction, high capacity cathodes for batteries and hosts for drug delivery ADVANTAGES: Excellent … [Read more...] about Hierarchical Design Strategy for New Onion Structures 2019-109