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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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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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Method and Apparatus for Microfiber Capture
NU 2024-046
INVENTORS
Kyoo-Chul Park*
Chloe Ho
Leyun Feng
SHORT DESCRIPTION
An innovative microfiber capture device featuring a cage-like structure with multiple branches that efficiently collects microfibers from water.
BACKGROUND
Microfibers, a prevalent form of microplastic, challenge existing water treatment methods due to labor-intensive...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s): 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Cleantech, Manufacturing/Processing, Polymer, Polymer Recycling and Reprocessing
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Dissolvable Coating for Blended Fibers Textile Recycling
NU 2025-066
INVENTORS
Cecile Chazot*
Eleanor Grosvenor
Malachi Cohen
Gabrielle Wood
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology describes a method for mixed textile manufacturing, particularly elastane-based materials, with a biopolymer component that can be selectively dissolved for textile recycling.
Figure 1: Core-spun sheath...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s): Adhesive, Cleantech, Manufacturing/Processing, Polymer, Polymer Recycling and Reprocessing, Sustainable Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Additively-manufactured monocrystalline YBCO superconductor
NU 2024-004
INVENTORS
David Dunand*
Cristian Boffo
Dingchang Zhang
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A novel additive manufacturing process for creating high-temperature YBCO superconductors with complex 3D architectures and enhanced electrical properties.
BACKGROUND
YBCO superconductors have garnered attention for their relatively high superconducting critical...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s): 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Inks, Manufacturing/Processing
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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Flexible Thermoelectric Fabrics for Thermal Management
NU 2018-037
INVENTORS
Matthew Grayson*
Adam Edward Jakus
Jun Peng
Nicholas Geisendorfer
Ramille Shah
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology introduces ground-breaking flexible, woven thermoelectric materials capable of converting waste heat into electrical power, ideal for wearable tech and low-power devices.
BACKGROUND
Waste heat is an underutilized...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s): Chemicals, Cleantech, Computer hardware, Consumer product, Electronics & Circuits, Engineering, Inks, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Novel Energy, Renewable, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Thermoelectric
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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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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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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Biowaste-Based and Reproccessable Non-isocyanate Polythiourethane Networks
NU 2023-075
INVENTORS
John Mark Torkelson*
Boran Chen
Yixuan Chen
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Sustainable, biowaste-based, and non-toxic polyurethane networks that are mechanically strong and resistive to water.
ABSTRACT
Northwestern researchers have developed sustainable polythiourethane (NIPTU) networks, which may be used as substitutes for standard...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s): Adhesive, Cleantech, Environment, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Polymer, Polymer Recycling and Reprocessing, Renewable
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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