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Offshore Mobile Platform for Electrochemical Ocean Iron Fertilization & Hydrogen Gas Generation

An environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution to control global warming Institute Reference: INV-22035 Background The ocean is considered a large sink of atmospheric CO2 since it can uptake 25% of the emitted CO2 by human activities. Ocean iron fertilization (OIF) is one of the several proposed methods to sequestrate atmospheric CO2...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Amir Taqieddin, Akram Alshawabkeh, Ken Buesseler

Keywords(s): carbon dioxide removal, climate change, electrochemistry, Electrode, Energy, Environmentally friendly, hydrogen gas production, iron electrolysis, ocean iron fertilization, oceanographic, phytoplankton

Category(s): Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech

Wearable Light Sensors Based on Unique Features of a Natural Biochrome

Wearable Light Sensors Based on Unique Features of a Natural Biochrome A novel, low cost, wearable device for measurement of sun exposure Background Exposure to sunlight’s harsh radiation has proven to be detrimental to our health. Ultraviolet (UV)-rays, infrared (IR) and to a lesser degree, visible light, all contribute to skin damage. Thus,...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Daniel Wilson, Leila Deravi

Keywords(s): Radiation detector, Sensor, Skin, Solar, Sterilization, Wearable

Category(s): -Sensors, -Chemistry, -Cosmetic, -Energy Technology, -Equipment, -Health, -Materials, -Sustainability / Renewable Tech, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Advanced materials/Nanomaterials, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Green Chemistry, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Medical Devices, Chemistry

Visible-Light Software-Defined Modem

Visible-Light Software-Defined Modem Self-optimizing and adaptive networks enabling multidomain communications Background Networks of autonomous and wirelessly connected sensors between unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) play a key role to accomplish a common goal in multiple domains’ applications. Some...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Kerem Enhos, Emrecan Demirors, Tommaso Melodia

Keywords(s): Optical Communication, Software-defined Networks, Visible Light Communication (VLC)

Category(s): -Sensors, Technology Classifications > 3. Computer Science > IoT, Technology Classifications > 3. Computer Science > Software, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 3. Computer Science > Complex Networks, Technology Classifications > 3. Computer Science > Network communications, Technology Classifications > WIoT

Biodegradable, Hygienic, and Compostable One time use food containers from Agriculture Waste as Plastic Alternative

INV-21047 Background Disposable containers made from fossil fuels in the form of plastic have brought great convenience to our lives. They are easily manufacturable at scale and offer robust mechanical properties, versatility, low cost, and resistance to corrosion. Plastic products have been widely used in food and consumer packaging, electronics,...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Hongli Zhu

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Category(s): -Chemistry, -Sustainability / Renewable Tech, -Materials, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech

METHODS OF MAKING GELS AND FILMS USING CURLI NANOFIBERS

INV-21044 Background The curli system is the primary structural component of bacterial biofilm that promotes bacterial adhesion. This system is composed of highly robust amyloid nanofibers that have self-assembly properties and high resistance to harsh environmental conditions. Such unique properties make these nanofibers attractive for the production...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Neel Joshi

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Bioengineering/Tissue Engineering, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Drug Delivery, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech

Recyclable, Self-cleaning Cellulose-fiber-Composites for Passive Radiative Cooling

INV-21040 Background Compressor-based cooling systems that provide comfortable interior environments for infrastructure, accounts for about 20% of the total electricity consumption around the world. The resultant heating effects and greenhouse gas emissions accelerate global warming and climate change. Emerging passive radiative cooling (PRC) techniques...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Yi Zheng, Yanpei Tian, Xiaojie Liu

Keywords(s): cellulose fiber, paper-based composites, passive radiative cooling, recyclable, scalable-manufactured, self cleaning, self cooling

Category(s): -Energy Technology, -Materials, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Energy, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Green Chemistry

Metal Sulfide Solid State Electrolyte Stabilization Through Interface Engineering

Improved sulfide solid electrolytes boost all-solid-state lithium battery stability and performance through advanced interface engineering https://nu.testtechnologypublisher.com/files/sites/inv-20048.jpeg https://nu.testtechnologypublisher.com/files/sites/mark-saulich-4.jpg Source: By visoot / Adobe stock file # 646646600 Background Solid-state...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Hongli Zhu, Daxian Cao, Yan Wang

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Category(s): -Energy Technology, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech

Generation of High Yields of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) Using Recycled Metal Catalysts

INV-20045 Background This technology relates to the upcycling of waste plastics to value-added products, in this case carbon nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs). This invention is exemplified in a method where metallic substrates are used as catalysts for the growth of nanotubes. The feedstock consists of polymers or other organic materials,...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Yiannis Levendis, Chuanwei Zhuo, Aidin Panahi

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Category(s): -Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech

Synthesis of Highly Active Fe-N-C Catalysts Via Non-Contact Pyrolysis of Gas-Phase Iron

INV-20028 Background Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), based on proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), were commercialized in 2014. The catalysts used for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in PEMFCs are Pt-alloys. The cost of automotive fuel cell systems is still high due to the high loading of Pt on the PEMFC cathode. One of the strategies...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Qingying Jia, Li Jiao, Sanjeev Mukerjee

Keywords(s): Catalyst, Fe-N-C, Fuel Cell, Nanotechnology, Non-contact pyrolysis

Category(s): -Sustainability / Renewable Tech, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Advanced materials/Nanomaterials, Chemistry, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Energy, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Green Chemistry

Functionalized Monometallic Transition Metal Surfaces for Selective hydrogen Evolution Reaction

> INV-20027 Background Hydrogen at scale via water electrolysis has always been an energy cost and is a potentially cost-effective, where carbon-neutral means hydrogen gas production. The development of low-cost and reliable catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a key component in achieving...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Sanjeev Mukerjee, Robert Allen (DECEASED), Huong Doan, Ian Kendrick

Keywords(s): Catalyst, Energy, Energy Technology, Renewable

Category(s): -Sustainability / Renewable Tech, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Energy, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Green Chemistry

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