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Catalytic Methane to Ethylene Conversion over Mixed Oxide-Sulfide Catalysts using S2
NU 2014-181
INVENTORS
Tobin Marks*
Matthias Peter
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This innovation leverages transition metal oxides that partially convert to sulfides with S2 to efficiently convert methane into ethylene. It targets industrial chemical production by reducing cost and enhancing selectivity.
BACKGROUND
Current industrial methods for producing...
Published: 12/9/2025
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Keywords(s): Biofuels, Catalyst, Chemicals, Energy and Infrastructure, Manufacturing/Processing
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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High-Efficiency Synthesis of High-Index Facet Nanocatalysts for Fuel Cell Applications
NU 2018-121
INVENTORS
Chad Mirkin*
Haixin Lin
Liliang Huang
SHORT DESCRIPTION
For fuel cell applications, this method uses a ligand-free, solid-state synthesis technique to produce high-index facet catalysts with superior activity.
BACKGROUND
Conventional synthesis methods for nanocatalysts face several challenges. Conventional synthesis...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Catalyst, Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Regioselective 1,2-Dearomatization of Functionalized Azines by Organolanthanide Catalysts
NU2014-129
INVENTORS
Tobin Marks*
Alexander Dudnik
Massimiliano Delferro
Victoria Weidner
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention describes a catalytic process for the regioselective 1,2-dearomatization of functionalized azines using an organolanthanide catalyst and pinacolborane (HBpin). It offers a streamlined approach to key intermediates for pharmaceuticals...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Catalyst, Chemicals, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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High-index Facet Nanocatalysts for Clean Energy Applications
NU2023-109
INVENTORS
Chad Mirkin*
Bo Shen
Zihao Ye
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A machine learning-guided, high-throughput DFT approach to synthesize high-index facet nanocatalysts with enhanced catalytic performance and broader material applicability.
BACKGROUND
Nanocrystals with high-index facets offer superior catalytic activity due to their abundance...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Materials, Metals, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Efficient Polyester Hydrogenolytic Deconstruction via Tandem Catalysis
NU 2021-150
INVENTORS
Tobin Marks*
Yosi Kratish
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A solvent-free tandem catalytic process to selectively depolymerize common polyester plastics into their monomeric components, using air and moisture-stable catalysts.
BACKGROUND
A mechanism-based tandem catalytic approach enables the selective depolymerization of commodity...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Materials, Polymer, Polymer Recycling and Reprocessing, Sustainability
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Functionalized Substrates with Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Heterostructures
NU 2018-210
INVENTORS
Vinayak Dravid*
Xinqi Chen
Jennifer Geary DiStefano
Yuan Li
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention presents functionalized substrates featuring transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) heterostructures, designed to enhance electrocatalytic systems for applications such as hydrogen production.
BACKGROUND
Transition metal dichalcogenides...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Devices, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, Materials, Metals
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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A Low-Temperature, Energy Neutral Process For Preparing Formaldehyde From Neat Or Aqueous Methanol
NU 2015-173
Inventors
Tobin Marks*
Peter Stair
Tracy Lohr
Background
Rapid low-temperature/low-pressure methanol reforming, mediated by a supported molybdenum catalyst, produces formaldehyde and a stoichiometric quantity of H2 without co-production of greenhouse gases (see Figure 1). Formaldehyde is a valuable commodity chemical, the current...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Catalyst, Chemicals, Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Hydrogen, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials
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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A Catalyst for Photocatalytic Conversion of Acetylene to Ethylene
NU 2022-223
INVENTORS
Aaron E. Stone
Francesca Arcudi
Luka Dordevic
Emily A. Weiss
Joseph T. Hupp*
Samuel Stupp
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A new and improved catalyst that enables the photocatalytic conversion of acetylene to ethylene.
BACKGROUND
Ethylene (C2H4) holds a pivotal role as an intermediate in 50–60% of global plastics...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Catalyst, Manufacturing/Processing, Metals, Polymer
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Supramolecular Porous Organic Nanocomposites for Heterogenous Photocatalysis of a Sulfur Mustard
NU 2020-050
INVENTORS
Yassine Beldjoudi
Ahmet Atilgan
James F Stoddart*
ABSTRACT
Molecular oxygen, which plays a crucial role in several chemical reactions involved in the synthesis of biological life, has more recently found application in the detoxification of chemical warfare agents (CWAs), such as sulfur mustard. Northwestern researchers have...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Catalyst, Nanomaterials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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