APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Incorporated into spintronic-based computer hardware as a method of transporting and storing information in antiferromagnetic (AFM) bits Non-local sensor BENEFITS: AFM switches perform faster and with less energy compared with ferromagnetic switches BACKGROUND: Past work has included researchers’ initial discovery of switching … [Read more...] about Non-local Antiferromagnetic Memory Storage 2022-013
Physical Sciences
Separation of Tetravalent Metal Ions using Protein-ligand-based Systems 2016-178
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Pharmaceutical isotope production Water purification Nuclear waste treatment and portable analysis Production of radiation sources ADVANTAGES: Improved performance and reliability Versatile process Separates different metal ions under soft conditions Scalable and operable at room temperature BACKGROUND: Current … [Read more...] about Separation of Tetravalent Metal Ions using Protein-ligand-based Systems 2016-178
Novel Device for Preparing Thin Layers of Vitreous Ice for Cryo-EM 2020-118
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Sample preparation for transmission electron cryomicroscopy (cryo-EM) BENEFITS: Takes the guesswork out of cryoEM sample preparation Increases sample prep success rate, and decreases the need to screen repeated trials Reduces protein degradation by preventing exposure to air or the air-liquid interface when very thin samples are … [Read more...] about Novel Device for Preparing Thin Layers of Vitreous Ice for Cryo-EM 2020-118
Triple-Mode Detector for Fast Neutrons, Slow Neutrons, and Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy 2019-149
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Detection of nuclear materials Detector modules for nuclear detection BENEFITS: A more compact design compared to segmented components for the detection of fast neutrons, slow neutrons, and gamma-rays Allows for full rejection of false positives Use of organic, low cost plastic may result in cost … [Read more...] about Triple-Mode Detector for Fast Neutrons, Slow Neutrons, and Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy 2019-149
Light-driven Ultrafast Electric Gating 2021-079
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Method to explore and test material properties under ultrafast external fields Light-driven novel device applications that combine photonic and electronic processes (e.g., photo-transistors and spin-transistors) BENEFITS: Minimizes lithography Enables complex operations across an integrated wafer without intricate arrangements of … [Read more...] about Light-driven Ultrafast Electric Gating 2021-079