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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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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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Design of a Small Energy Generating Terrestrial Microbial Fuel Cell for Soil Powered Internet-of-Things
Design of a Small Energy Generating Terrestrial Microbial Fuel Cell for Soil Powered Internet-of-Things
NU 2023-245, NU 2023-246
INVENTORS
George Wells*
Josiah Hester*
Bill Yen
Weitao Shuai
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A compact terrestrial microbial fuel cell that harnesses the energy from organic matter decomposition in soil to power Internet-of-Things...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell, Novel Energy
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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CO2-Neutral or Negative Energy Storage for Transportation Utilizing Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels
CO2-Neutral or Negative Energy Storage for transportation Utilizing Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels
NU 2019-207
INVENTORS
Scott Barnett*
Matthew Yunching Lu
Travis Schmauss
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention presents an integrated energy storage system that co-stores a renewable liquid hydrocarbon fuel and its CO2-rich exhaust generated by a solid...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Carbon Capture, Carbon Dioxide Management, Carbon Storage, CCUS, Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Solid Acid Electrochemical Cell for the Production of Hydrogen from Liquid Fuels including Ammonia
Solid Acid Electrochemical Cell for the Production of Hydrogen from Liquid Fuels including Ammonia
NU 2020-200
INVENTORS
Sossina Haile*
Austin Blake Plymill
Calum Chisholm
Dae-Kwang Lim
Strahinja Zecevic
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention presents a solid acid electrochemical cell that integrates a thermal decomposition catalyst with a proton...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, Manufacturing/Processing
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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New Proton Conducting Electrolytes
NU 2019-158
INVENTORS
Sossina Haile*
Sheel Suketu Sanghvi
Louis Shen Wang
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention introduces Cs3H(H2PO4)4, a novel proton conducting electrolyte that forms a highly conductive cubic phase (≈10⁻³ S cm⁻¹) at intermediate temperatures (100–150 °C) with exceptional stability in dry atmospheres.
BACKGROUND
The...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Batteries, Cleantech, Devices, Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, Materials, Metals
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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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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A Polyelectrolyte Single Crystal for Proton Conductivity
NU 2020-001
Inventors
James Stoddart*
Qinghui Guo
Abstract
The efficient preparation of single-crystalline ionic polymers and fundamental understanding of their structure-property relationships at the molecular level remains a challenge in chemistry and materials science. Here, we describe the single crystal structure of a highly ordered polycationic...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Environment, Fuel Cell, Nanomaterials, Polymer
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Fabrication of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
NU 2013-187InventorsScott Barnett*Zhan GaoElizabeth MillerShort DescriptionA SOFC with low operating temperature and increased power densityAbstractSolid Oxide Fuel Cells operate at high temperatures (750-1000C) introduce difficult challenges related to high materials cost, seals and interconnects, startup time, and long-term durability. This invention...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell, Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Operation of Anode Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells on Methane and Natural Gas
NU 2002-028 Inventors Jiang Liu Scott Barnett* Abstract A solid oxide fuel cell design and process has been developed at Northwestern to accommodate direct use of hydrocarbon fuels without chemical reforming. Conditions to foster stable operation below 800¬8C without coke formation have been demonstrated. Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) continue...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s): Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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