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Chemical looping of Iron-Tin powder blend for hydrogen production and storage
NU2024-241
INVENTORS
David Dunand*
Dingchang Zhang
SHORT DESCRIPTIONA novel material composed of tin-alloyed iron powders that mitigates sintering and maintains a porous structure for efficient hydrogen storage and release.
BACKGROUND
Iron powders offer a promising route for hydrogen storage through reversible oxidation/reduction reactions....
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Carbon Utilization, CCUS
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Efficient Electrical Generation Utilizing Liquid Fuels
Efficient Electrical Generation Utilizing Liquid Fuels
NU 2021-175
INVENTORS
Scott Barnett*
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention provides an innovative method to generate electricity from liquid fuels by integrating a pressurized reformer with a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). It converts a liquid fuel composition of hydrocarbons and water into a...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Carbon Dioxide Management, Carbon Utilization, CCUS, Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Visible Light Photoreduction of CO2 in Pure Water using Quantum Dots as Photosensitizer
Visible Light Photoreduction of CO2 in Pure Water using Quantum Dots as Photosensitizer
NU 2020-225
INVENTORS
Emily Weiss*
Benjamin Nagasing
Francesca Arcudi
Luka Dordevic
Samuel Stupp
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention discloses a method for light-driven photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO in pure water using colloidal quantum dots as photosensitizers,...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Carbon Dioxide Management, Carbon Utilization, Catalyst, CCUS, Cleantech, Environment, Nanotechnology, Renewable, Solar
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Iron-based Foams and Powder Beds for Rechargeable Solid-oxide Batteries
NU 2023-216, 2022-100
INVENTORS
David C. Dunand *
Samuel M. Pennell
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A new iron-based composite with ultra-high stability and durability as a battery material for grid-scale energy storage.
BACKGROUND
The global shift towards renewable energy necessitates efficient storage solutions for intermittent power, which is crucial for maintaining...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Batteries, Carbon Dioxide Management, Carbon Storage, Carbon Utilization, CCUS, Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, Materials, Sustainability
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Refractory Alloyed Iron-based Redox Active Foams for Iron-Air Batteries
NU 2022-100
INVENTORS
David Dunand*
Jacob Mack
Samuel Pennell
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A fabrication process for iron-molybdenum foam that enhances porosity and allows repeated redox cycling for a high efficiency iron-air battery or hydrogen storage
ABSTRACT
Northwestern researchers have developed a fabrication process using water-based directional freeze...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Batteries, Carbon Dioxide Management, Carbon Storage, Carbon Utilization, CCUS, Cleantech, Hydrogen, Metals
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability, Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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