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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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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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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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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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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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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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Decontamination of Radioactive Water Using a Novel Polymer for Ion Exchange
NU 2007-080, 2008-099, 2008-169, 2008-171
Inventors
Mercouri G. Kanatzidis*
Emmanouil Manos
Joshua L. Mertz
Nan Ding
Short Description
Advanced material for specific capture of radioactive ions from mixed solutions at high temperature and alkaline pH #environment #remediation #materials #manufacturing #composite
Abstract
Radioactive water waste...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Inventor(s):
Keywords(s): Composite, Energy and Infrastructure, Environment, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Metals
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability, Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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