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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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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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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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Inventor(s):
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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