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
Advanced Materials
Potentiostat Current-Potential Decoupler for Optimizing Electrochemical Processes 2020-078
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electrochemical devices for various chemical transformations System that enables access to a new regime of electrochemistry for research & development Optimization system and method for industrial-scale electrochemical processes BENEFITS: Significantly expands the range of conditions (i.e. polarization coordinates) over which … [Read more...] about Potentiostat Current-Potential Decoupler for Optimizing Electrochemical Processes 2020-078
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
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
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