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Stage 1
Room Temperature Formable and Ductile Hexagonal Magnesium Alloys
2013-127
A strategy to produce magnesium alloys that are highly formable and ductile at room temperature
Primary Inventor: Yip-Wah Chung
Tags: MATERIALS: metals
Stage 1 Research
Production of Substituted Imidazole Molecules 2013-003
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Methods for generating substituted imidazole molecules
2013-003
Improved method for producing substituted imidazoles, key biologically active compounds used against a variety of diseases
Primary Inventor: Karl Scheidt
Stage 1 Research
Novel X-Ray and γ-Ray Detector Material 2014-169
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Lead Selenophosphate Compound for X-Ray and ?-Ray Detection
2014-169
Primary Inventor: Mercouri Kanatzidis
Stage 1 Research
Synthesis of 2-Aryl Indoles 2014-030
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Synthesis of 2-Aryl Indoles
2014-030
New method for synthesis of indoles without employing harsh conditions or transition metal catalysts
Primary Inventor: Karl Scheidt
Stage 1 Research
Synthesis of Privileged Seven-Membered Ring Molecules 2013-121
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Synthesis of Privileged Seven-Membered Ring Molecules
2013-121
A novel catalysis strategy for production of biologically active seven-membered ring molecules
Primary Inventor: Karl Scheidt
Stage 1 Research
Stage 2
2D Nanomaterial Sorting 2008-027
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Sorting Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Using Density Differentiation
2008-027
A method to sort two-dimensional (planar) nanomaterials by atomic layer thickness
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Tags: MATERIALS: graphene/graphite, MATERIALS: semiconductor
Stage 2 Research Validation
Adhesive Hydrogels 2012-123
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Adhesive Hydrogels For Various Surgical Applications
2012-123
Advanced polymer with negative-swelling and high mechanical strength properties for surgical applications
Primary Inventor: Phillip Messersmith
Tags: MATERIALS: adhesive, MATERIALS: biomedical, THERAPEUTICS: drug delivery
Stage 2 Research Validation
Arrays for X-Ray Optics Lamination 2003-130
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Fabrication Method for Large-area, Light-weight Optics
2003-130
A fast and cost-effective fabrication method for high-quality light-weight optics elements used in astronomy optical and other commercial devices
Primary Inventor: Melville Ulmer
Tags: MATERIALS: manufacturing, DEVICES: fabrication, INSTRUMENTATION: manufacturing
Stage 2 Research Validation
Atomic Force Photovoltaic Microscopy 2007-148
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Atomic Force Photovoltaic Microscopy
2007-148
An atomic force photovoltaic microscope (AFPM) that characterizes spatially localized inhomogeneities in organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Stage 2 Research Validation
Nanoscale Doping for Transparent Conducting Oxides 2008-091
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Controlled Nanoscale Doping of Transparent Conducting Oxides by Focused Ion Beam Implantation
2008-091
An effective method for the spatially-controlled writing of embedded, optically transparent, electrically conducting oxide nanowires and other patterns via focused ion beam implantation into highly resistive transparent metal oxide thin films
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Tags: NANOTECHNOLOGY: fabrication, MATERIALS: electronic, MATERIALS: nanowire
Stage 2 Research Validation
DOPA-Melanin Films 2014-036
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DOPA-Melanin Films and Particles as Antimicrobial Compound Carriers and Heavy Metal Scavengers
2014-036
Novel method for production of DOPA-melanin films and particles
Primary Inventor: Phillip Messersmith
Tags: CHEMICAL: coatings, ENVIRONMENT: remediation, CHEMICAL: methods
Stage 2 Research Validation
Electro-Optic Modulator 2004-060
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Thin Film Waveguide Modulator with an Increased Electro-Optic Coefficient and Wider Bandwidth
2004-060
A low-voltage, wide bandwidth, strip-loaded BaTiO3 thin film electrooptic amplitude modulator for use in high-speed optical communication networks
Primary Inventor: Bruce Wessels
Tags: PHOTONICS: nonlinear optics, COMMUNICATIONS: wireless, MATERIALS: thin film
Stage 2 Research Validation
Enhanced Strength Cement Composites 2010-137
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Centrifugal Processing of Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene Oxide for Cement Composites
2010-137
Development of a process to generate cement composites with enhanced features
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Tags: MATERIALS: composite, MATERIALS: CNT, MATERIALS: graphene/graphite
Stage 2 Research Validation
Extra Strength Magnesium Alloys 2013-128
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Novel and Inexpensive Light-Weight Mg Alloy with High Strength
2013-128
Novel low-cost Mg alloys with long-period stacking ordered structure for high mechanical strength to improve the efficiency of transport vehicles
Primary Inventor: Christopher Wolverton
Stage 2 Research Validation
Flash Reduction of Graphic Oxide to Graphene 2008-166
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Flash Reduction of Graphic Oxide to Graphene
2008-166
A flash conversion process where photolytic exposure instantaneously converts graphene oxide (GO) to graphene enabling rapid formation of fused graphene/polymer composites from a random mixture of GO and polymer particles
Primary Inventor: Jiaxing Huang
Stage 2 Research Validation
Fluorescent Imaging of Graphene-based Materials 2009-099
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High-Throughput Imaging of Graphene Based Sheets by Fluorescence Quenching Microscopy
2009-099
Method for visualing graphene without special substrates
Primary Inventor: Jiaxing Huang
Tags: INSTRUMENTATION: microscopy, MATERIALS: graphene/graphite
Stage 2 Research Validation
Gas Phase Deposition in MOF 2013-064
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Gas-Phase Metal Deposition in Metal-Organic Frameworks
2013-064
Simple method for introducing various metals into metal-organic frameworks efficiently
Primary Inventor: Joseph Hupp
Tags: MATERIALS: MOF
Stage 2 Research Validation
Graphene Concentration Method 2010-113
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Highly Concentrated Graphene Solutions via Iterative Solvent Exchange
2010-113
A novel efficient process for graphene exfoliation
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Stage 2 Research Validation
Graphene-Titania Nanocomposite Photocatalysts 2011-059
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Improving efficiency and productivity of titania catalysts with graphene
2011-059
New material based on titania and graphene that exhibits increased photocatalytic conversion efficiency and higher throughput
Primary Inventor: Kimberly Gray, Mark Hersam
Tags: CHEMICAL: catalyst, MATERIALS: graphene/graphite, MATERIALS: composite
Stage 2 Research Validation
High Accuracy Double-Sided Incremental Forming 2011-098
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High-Accuracy Double-Sided Incremental Forming
2011-098
A novel double-sided incremental forming system for sheet material forming of complex geometry at high accuracy
Primary Inventor: Jian Cao
Tags: DEVICES: fabrication, INSTRUMENTATION: manufacturing, MATERIALS: metals
Stage 2 Research Validation
High Energy Density Nanocomposites 2006-136
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Supported Catalysis For In Situ Synthesis Of High Energy Density Nanocomposites
2006-136
A process to produce homogeneously dispersed ceramic nanoparticles within the matrix of processable, high-strength polymers for use in high energy storage in capacitor and insulator applications
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Stage 2 Research Validation
Hole Array Films 2005-039
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Large-Area Subwavelength Hole Arrays
2005-039
A novel high throughput method for fabricating free-standing hole array films with precise dimensions and spacing
Primary Inventor: Teri Odom
Tags: MATERIALS: composite, NANOTECHNOLOGY: nanoparticles, NANOTECHNOLOGY: fabrication
Stage 2 Research Validation
Hydrogel Wound Dressing With Controlled Ion Release Properties 2014-168
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Hydrogel Dressing With Controlled Ion Release Properties for Wound Healing
2014-168
Novel material for hydrogel wound dressings that can incorporate therapeutic metal ions
Primary Inventor: Guillermo Ameer
Tags: MATERIALS: biomedical, MATERIALS: composite, THERAPEUTICS: wound healing
Stage 2 Research Validation
Isolation of single-walled nanotubes 2010-067
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Separation of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Electronic Tube Using Biocompatible Block Copolymers
2010-067
Method to obtain pure populations of single-walled carbon nanotubes needed for developing better devices
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Stage 2 Research Validation
Laser-Assisted Oxide Nanopatterning 2007-096
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Laser-Assisted Field-Induced Oxide Nanopatterning
2007-096
A system to effect field induced oxidation (FIO) nanopatterning of hydrogen passivated silicon surfaces with an atomic force microscope (AFM) controlled by laser irradiation
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Tags: NANOTECHNOLOGY: lithography, NANOTECHNOLOGY: fabrication
Stage 2 Research Validation
Laser-Induced Plasma Micromachining (LIPMM) 2012-189
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Laser-Induced Plasma Micromachining (LIPMM)
2012-189
A novel laser-induced plasma micro-machining (LIPMM) with enhanced productivity and process flexibility for micro-machining process
Primary Inventor: Jian Cao, Kornel Ehmann
Stage 2 Research Validation
Low-Cost Semiconducting Single-Walled Nanotubes 2010-168
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Efficient, Low-Cost Method for Isolation of Semiconducting Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
2010-168
Simplified method for isolating semiconducting SWNTs using common laboratory equipment and biocompatible surfactants
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Stage 2 Research Validation
Magnetic Shape-Memory Foam 2007-050
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Magnetic Shape-Memory Foam With Large Magnetic-Field-Induced Deformation
2007-050
Polycrystalline Ni-Mn-Ga foam magnetic shape-memory alloys exhibiting significant reversible magnetic field-induced strain
Primary Inventor: David Dunand
Stage 2 Research Validation
Maskless Nano-Patterning 2008-079
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Maskless Nano-Patterning
2008-079
Low-cost, "maskless" photolithography method to produce highly uniform arrays of nanopillars and nanoholes over a large area
Primary Inventor: Hooman Mohseni
Tags: NANOTECHNOLOGY: fabrication, NANOTECHNOLOGY: lithography, ENERGY: alternative
Stage 2 Research Validation
Materials for X-ray and Gamma Ray Detection-II 2010-064, 2010-090, 2012-156
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Materials for X-ray and Gamma Ray Detection-II
2010-064, 2010-090, 2012-156
Novel chalco-halides for use in radiation detection and imaging applications
Primary Inventor: Mercouri Kanatzidis
Tags: MATERIALS: biomedical, MEDICAL DEVICE: imaging, DIAGNOSTICS: detection
Stage 2 Research Validation
Mesoscale Metallic Pyramids With Nanoscale Tips 2005-026
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Mesoscale Metallic Pyramids With Nanoscale Tips
2005-026
A facile top-down process for fabricating anisotropic mesoscale (100-300 nm) metallic pyramids, with nanoscale tips (radii of curvature < 2 nm)
Primary Inventor: Teri Odom
Stage 2 Research Validation
Metal Oxide Thin-Film Electronics 2010-164
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Combustion Processing for Metal Oxide Thin-Film Electronics
2010-164
Production of larger electronics such as flat panel displays, sensor arrays, and flexible circuity require low-cost, high-throughput manufacturing methods that are compatible with fabrication on a large surface
Primary Inventor: Mercouri Kanatzidis, Tobin Marks
Tags: SEMICONDUCTOR: processing, MATERIALS: electronic, MATERIALS: thin film
Stage 2 Research Validation
Multifunctional Nanocomposites 2009-097
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Method for Generation of Multifunctional Nanocomposites
2009-097
Alternative method for generating nanocomposites using simultaneous aqueous deposition of nanotubes and nanoparticles
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Tags: NANOTECHNOLOGY: nanoparticles, MATERIALS: CNT, NANOTECHNOLOGY: fabrication
Stage 2 Research Validation
Nano Fountain Pen
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Infinitesimal
iNfinitesimal is a nanotechnology company that develops tools for targeted and controlled cellular delivery of biomolecules, drugs, nanoparticles, or other chemicals in liquid solution. Our mission is to develop emergent nano- and bio-technologies from the laboratory into commercial tools that provide unique capabilities to researchers and enable novel studies that are not possible with conventional tools.
Primary Inventor: Horacio Espinosa
Tags: RESEARCH TOOL: equipment
Stage 2 Research Validation
Nanoparticle Sorting Method 2010-184
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Improved Monodispersity of Core/Shell Nanoparticles via Centrifugal Processing
2010-184
Development of an aqueous surfactant-free centrifugal sorting method for plasmonic nanoantennas
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam, Richard Van Duyne
Stage 2 Research Validation
Nanoscale Self-Assembling Organic Dielectrics 2004-062
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Nanoscale Self-Assembled Organic Dielectrics for Ultra-Low Voltage High-Speed Electronic Devices
2004-062
Self-assembling siloxane fabrication of extremely thin nanostructurally ordered, pinhole-free, ultra-high-capacitance/low leakage organic dielectrics
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Stage 2 Research Validation
Nanoscale Subsurface Imaging 2003-061
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Nanoscale Subsurface Imaging Method via Scanning Near-Field Ultrasound Holography
2003-061
A novel nondestructive imaging method (SNFUH) providing nanoscale spatial resolution as well as depth information for embedded structural features
Primary Inventor: Vinayak Dravid
Tags: MEDICAL DEVICE: imaging, RESEARCH TOOL: method, PHOTONICS: holographic
Stage 2 Research Validation
Nitrogen-Free Plant Polyphenol Derived Coatings 2012-188
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Nitrogen-Free Plant Polyphenol Derived Coatings
2012-188
Primary Inventor: Phillip Messersmith
Tags: ENVIRONMENT: remediation, CHEMICAL: methods, CHEMICAL: coatings
Stage 2 Research Validation
Novel MOF based on Azolium Salts 2011-096
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Metal Organic Frameworks Based on Azolium Salts
2011-096
Cutting-edge method for generating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that incorporate azolium salts (metal azolium frameworks, or MAFs)
Primary Inventor: Joseph Hupp
Tags: MATERIALS: MOF
Stage 2 Research Validation
p-type Transparent Conductors 2001-006
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Commercial-Scale Synthesis of p-type Transparent Conductors
2001-006
A new process affording a single step route to polycrystalline samples of any delafossite-like(ABO2) material with phase purity has been developed. These materials exhibit luminescence, catalysis, and p-type conducting properties.
Primary Inventor: Kenneth Poeppelmeier
Stage 2 Research Validation
Polymeric Organic Frameworks 2010-020, 2010-024, 2012-169
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Cost-Effective Chalcogenide Polymers for Gas Separation and Heavy Metal Removal
2010-020, 2010-024, 2012-169
Novel cost-effective material for gas absorption and metal removal from the environment
Primary Inventor: Mercouri Kanatzidis
Tags: ENVIRONMENT: remediation, MATERIALS: biomedical, MATERIALS: MOF
Stage 2 Research Validation
Route to Diazeperopyrenium Dication 2013-072, 2013-073
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Novel Synthetic Route to Diazaperopyrenium Dication
2013-072, 2013-073
A novel perylene derivative with a wide range of applications including graphene exfoliation, catalysis and therapeutics
Primary Inventor: Fraser Stoddart
Stage 2 Research Validation
Self-Assembly of Oligo Amphiphiles 2003-123
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Oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) amphiphiles and methods for self-assembly
2003-123
Amphiphilic oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) compounds and methods of use en route to self-assembled composites and device fabrication
Primary Inventor: Samuel Stupp
Stage 2 Research Validation
Single Photon Detectors & Imagers 2012-070, 2013-040, 2005-015
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Focalized Carrier Augmented Sensor
2012-070, 2013-040, 2005-015
Primary Inventor: Hooman Mohseni
Tags: SENSOR: optical
Stage 2 Research Validation
Stress Manipulated Coating for Figure Reshape of Optics Mirrors 2015-054
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Stress Manipulated Coating for Figure Reshape of Optics Mirrors
2015-054
Novel coating method for improving surface quality of a thin film mirror
Primary Inventor: Jian Cao
Tags: MATERIALS: manufacturing, MATERIALS: thin film, PHOTONICS: nonlinear optics
Stage 2 Research Validation
Substrate Independent Coatings 2013-033
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Substrate-Independent Anticoagulant and Antibacterial Coatings
2013-033
Novel method for simple modification of various substrates to impart anticoagulant and antibacterial properties
Primary Inventor: Phillip Messersmith
Tags: MATERIALS: biomedical
Stage 2 Research Validation
Synthesis of Layered Metal Sulfide Ion-Exchangers 2012-107, 2013-145
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Novel Layered Metal-Sulfide Chalcogenide Material for Metal Ion Capture in Continuous Bed Flow Columns
2012-107, 2013-145
Stable, layered chalcogenide material for capture of metal ions adapted for use in a continuous bed flow column
Primary Inventor: Mercouri Kanatzidis
Stage 2 Research Validation
Thickness Sorting of 2D Nanomaterials 2014-155
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Thickness Sorting of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials
2014-155
Novel method for sorting two-dimensional nanomaterials based on thickness
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Stage 2 Research Validation
Tri-Pyramid Robot 2013-068
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Tri-pyramid Robot: a novel 3-DOF translational parallel manipulator
2013-068
A novel 3-DOF translational parallel manipulator with high output stiffness and accuracy
Primary Inventor: Jian Cao, Kornel Ehmann
Stage 2 Research Validation
Water Processable Graphene Oxide 2011-126
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Water Processable Graphene Oxide
2011-126
Single walled carbon nanotube composite as anode modifier for polymer solar cells
Primary Inventor: Jiaxing Huang
Tags: ENERGY: solar, MATERIALS: CNT
Stage 2 Research Validation
Stage 3
Organic Semiconductor Materials 2007-007
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Acene-Based Organic Semiconductor Materials
2007-007
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Tags: MATERIALS: electronic
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Adhesive Polymer Coating 2007-158
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Substrate-Independent Adhesive Polymer Coating Based on Mussel Adhesive Proteins
2007-158
Substrate independent multifunctional coatings adherent to a wide range of natural and synthetic materials including polymers, metals and oxides, providing adhesive properties without surface pretreatment.
Primary Inventor: Phillip Messersmith
Tags: CHEMICAL: coatings, NANOTECHNOLOGY: fabrication, MATERIALS: adhesives
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Carbon Nanotubes for Photocatalysis 2008-073, 2007-068
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Photocatalytic Composite for Organic Chemical Oxidation
2008-073, 2007-068
A novel photocatalytic structure that exhibits increased reactivity compared to other existing photocatalysts
Primary Inventor: Kimberly Gray
Tags: ENVIRONMENT: remediation, MATERIALS: CNT, MATERIALS: composite
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Ceramic Composite 2006-164
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Ceramic Composite Design to Increase Toughness
2006-164
The invention is a ceramic composite design that mimics features of Mother of Pearl ("Nacre") in order to increase ceramic toughness.
Primary Inventor: Horacio Espinosa
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
CNT Reinforced Cement 2007-146
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Highly-Dispersed Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Cement-Based Materials
2007-146
Cement compositions and processing to enhance mechanical strength and minimize nanoscale crack formation
Primary Inventor: Surendra Shah
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Conductive Tin and Zinc-Doped Thin Films 2006-018
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Conductive and Transparent Thin Films
2006-018
New transparent conducting oxide thin films with improved features for use in optoelectronics
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Tags: MATERIALS: thin films, MATERIALS: electronic, MATERIALS: photovoltaic
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Controlling Charge Injection in OLEDs 2004-013
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Controlling Charge Injection in OLEDs by Tuning Interfacial Properties of the Anode Hole Transport Layer
2004-013
Novel series of probe molecules designed to form robust, self-assembled monolayers at the interfacial regions of the anode hole transport layer
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Crosslinkable Polymer Dielectrics 2004-112
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Crosslinkable Polymer Dielectrics
2004-112
Novel dielectric polymers that can easily be incorporated into organic thin film transistors to enable high capacitance and low operating voltage
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Tags: MATERIALS: manufacturing, MATERIALS: thin films, SEMICONDUCTOR: transistor
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Electron-Blocking Layer For Improved Organic Photovoltaics 2006-151
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Electron-Blocking Layer for Organic Photovoltaics
2006-151
An electron-blocking/hole transport layer for organic photovoltaics
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Gold Isolation Method
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CYCLADEX
Primary Inventor: Fraser Stoddart
Tags: ENVIRONMENT: remediation
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Graphene Oxide Paper 2007-056
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Graphene Oxide Paper
2007-056
Novel graphene oxide paper material possessing unique structure with excellent mechanical properties and chemical tunability
Primary Inventor: SonBinh Nguyen
Tags: MATERIALS: graphene/graphite, NANOTECHNOLOGY: fabrication
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Graphite Nanoplatelet Dispersion 2005-052
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Stable Dispersions of Graphitic Nanoplatelets via Reduction
2005-052
Processes to produce stable dispersions of graphite nanoplatelets in aqueous or organic media
Primary Inventor: SonBinh Nguyen
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Improved Power Conversion For Organic Photovoltaics 2007-121
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TFB:TPDSi2 Interfacial Layer As A PEDOT:PSS Replacement in Organic Photovoltaic Cells
2007-121
Northwestern researchers have developed a new interfacial hole transport/electron-blocking layer for organic photovoltaics.
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Kinetic Separation of Olefin/Paraffin with MOF 2011-007
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Kinetic Separation of Olefin/Paraffin with MOF
2011-007
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Fabrication of Metal Composite Thin Films 2011-090
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Low-Temperature Fabrication of Metal Composite Thin Films
2011-090
Primary Inventor: Mercouri Kanatzidis, Tobin Marks
Tags: MATERIALS: electronic
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Majority Graphene 3D-Printed Composites 2014-136
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Majority graphene 3D-printed composites and their use in electronic and biomedical applications
2014-136
Majority graphene 3D-printed composites and their use in electronic and biomedical applications
Primary Inventor: Ramille Shah
Tags: MATERIALS: manufacturing, MATERIALS: composite, MATERIALS: graphene/graphite
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Method of Epitaxial Growth of MgO 1999-070
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Method of Epitaxial Growth of MgO on Si(100) Using a SiC Interlayer
1999-070
The technology enables the production of a thin highly uniform layer of epitaxial oxide on Si substrates
Primary Inventor: Bruce Wessels
Tags: MATERIALS: thin film
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Micro-Surface Texturing System 2011-002
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Desktop Micro Surface Texturing System
2011-002
A desktop deformation-based surface texturing system for efficiently and economically fabricating micro-scale surface textures
Primary Inventor: Jian Cao
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Micro-Textured Surfaces 2007-139
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Extending Usable Life of Parts with Rapid Surface Texture Generation
2007-139
A process and machine capable of rapidly forming micro-textured surfaces
Primary Inventor: Jian Cao
Tags: MATERIALS: manufacturing, INSTRUMENTATION: manufacturing
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
CD-MOFs for Storage of Active Ingredients
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PANACEA NANO
All-natural metal-organic framework (MOF) consisting of sugars, salts and alcohol that can be utilized for energy storage, food or healthcare purposes.
Primary Inventor: Fraser Stoddart
Tags: MATERIALS: MOF, ENVIRONMENT: remediation, NANOTECHNOLOGY: nanoparticles
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Nanocomposite Film and Paper Production 2010-047
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Vacuum-Assisted Self-Assembly for the Creation of Layered Nanocomposites
2010-047
An improved method for producing well-ordered free-standing nanocomposite films and papers
Primary Inventor: SonBinh Nguyen
Tags: MATERIALS: graphene/graphite, NANOTECHNOLOGY: fabrication
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Nanoporous Materials
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NUMAT
Primary Inventor: Randall Snurr, Joseph Hupp
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Nanotube Reinforced Cement 2011-076
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Concentration of Carbon Nanotubule Suspensions for Stronger Cement
2011-076
Method to concentrate multi-walled carbon tubules for mass-production scale
Primary Inventor: Surendra Shah
Tags: MATERIALS: CNT
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Novel Materials for Polymer Light Emitting Diodes 2003-071
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New Hole Transport Layer Materials for Polymer Light Emitting Diodes
2003-071
Northwestern University researchers invented a new hole transport system for polymer light emitting diodes (PLEDs) with negligible visible light absorption, stability to ITO, solvent resistance and tunable electronic properties.
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Novel Ni-Based Alloys 2013-136
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Bonding of nickel-based alloy wires by forming an aluminum-titanium coating
2013-136
Method for transient liquid phase bonding of nickel-based alloy wires
Primary Inventor: David Dunand
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Novel Organic Self-Assembled Nanodielectrics 2006-042
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Self-Assembled Nanodielectrics (SANDs) with Improved Leakage Protection for High Performance Semiconductor Devices
2006-042
Novel SAND organic dielectrics suitable for high-performance III-V semiconductor devices such as metal-insulator-semiconductor field effect transistors (MISFETs)
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Novel Solid Organic Host Silicon Matrix Polymer 2001-075
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Organic Hosts Covalently Bonded to Silicate Matrices for Separations, Catalysis and Remediation
2001-075
New material in a new class of solid organic host silicon matrix polymers to create soluble and heterogeneous systems
Primary Inventor: Joseph Lambert
Tags: CHEMICAL: catalyst, ENVIRONMENT: remediation, MATERIALS: polymer
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Organic Photovoltaic Cells 2009-044
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Bithiophene-Based Interfacial Layer for High-Efficiency Bulk-Heterojunction Organic Photovoltaic Cells
2009-044
A new technology that improves bulk-heterojunction (BHJ) organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Tags: ENERGY: solar, ENERGY: alternative, MATERIALS: photovoltaic
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Method to Improve Paint Production with Titanium Oxide 2011-103
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Polymerization onto Metal Oxide Particles
2011-103
Novel method for inducing polymerization onto titanium oxide particles for improving paint production
Primary Inventor: Phillip Messersmith
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Proximity Sensor Based on Cantilever 2004-054
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Nanocantilever Bistable Tunneling Proximity Sensor/Probe
2004-054
A novel feedback controlled bi-stable nano-cantilever as logic switches and sensing device
Primary Inventor: Horacio Espinosa
Tags: NANOTECHNOLOGY: fabrication, MATERIALS: electronic, INSTRUMENTATION: microscopy
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Semi-conducting Nanotubes 2004-118, 2006-101, 2007-049
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Semi-conducting Nanotubes
2004-118, 2006-101, 2007-049
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam, Samuel Stupp
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Si Nanoparticles for Batteries 2009-011, 2009-168, 2011-029
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SINODE
2009-011, 2009-168, 2011-029
SiNode Systems pursues advances in Lithium-ion battery anodes to transform a wide range of industries from consumer electronics to electric vehicles. SiNode’s anode technology utilizes a composite of silicon nano-particles within a patent-pending graphene scaffolding system that increases a battery's energy density (5-7 times) and reduces the charging time of a lithium-ion battery (up to a factor of 10).
Primary Inventor: Harold Kung
Tags: ENERGY: batteries
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Silole-Containing Polymers 2006-004
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Silole-Containing Polymers
2006-004
Novel semiconducting polymers for fabrication of air-stable electronic devices
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Superlattice Dielectrics 2005-092
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Novel Intercalated Superlattices with Modulating Dielectric Properties
2005-092
A family of intercalated metal oxide self-assembled superlattice dielectrics providing extraordinary insulative and capacitance properties for thin film transistor and organic electronic devices
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Transparent Nanowire Transistors 2007-069
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Transparent Nanowire Transistors
2007-069
Optically transparent and mechanically flexible electronic circuitry for next-generation display technologies
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Tags: SEMICONDUCTOR: transistor, NANOTECHNOLOGY: fabrication, MATERIALS: nanowire
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Unconventional Electro-optic Chromophores 2005-019
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Organic Electro-Optic Chromophores with Superior Hyperpolarizability
2005-019
A series of unconventional electro-optic (EO) chromophores that have great potential in optoelectronic and photonic technologies such as high-speed optical communications, integrated optics and optical data processes and storage
Primary Inventor: Tobin Marks
Stage 3 Commercial Validation
Stage 4
Advanced Materials
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QuesTek Innovations
QuesTek provides innovative materials solutions. It designs and develops new advanced materials in less than 50% of the time and at less than 30% of the cost of traditional empirical methods. By leveraging its proprietary Materials by Design® technology, the current focus is in high-performance steels and other alloys.
Primary Inventor: Gregory Olson
Tags: MATERIALS: metals
Stage 4 Market
Graphene Ink for Gravure Printing 2014-038
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Graphene ink for gravure printing
2014-038
A graphene printing technology using high-quality graphene ink for high-speed, roll-to-roll fabrication of flexible electronics at high resolution
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Tags: MATERIALS: electronic, MATERIALS: graphene/graphite, MEMS: fabrication
Stage 4 Market
Graphene Ink for Screen Printing 2014-154
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Graphene ink for screen printing
2014-154
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Stage 4 Market
High Conductivity Graphene Inks 2013-089
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High Conductivity Graphene Inks
2013-089
A novel graphene ink with high conductivity for printed electronics that are bendable and foldable
Primary Inventor: Mark Hersam
Stage 4 Market
Polymeric Blends formed by Solid State Shear Pulverization
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ZZYZX
Primary Inventor: John Torkelson
Tags: MATERIALS: manufacturing, MATERIALS: composite, ENVIRONMENT: remediation
Stage 4 Market