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Optimized Gamma-Prime Strengthened Austenitic TRIP Steel
NU 2016-058
INVENTORS
Gregory Olson*
Nicholas Wengrenovich
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology produces a gamma-prime strengthened austenitic TRIP steel that delivers a balance of high strength, ductility, and blast resistance for defense applications.
BACKGROUND
Military and defense sectors face a challenge in obtaining materials that can withstand...
Published: 11/14/2025
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Keywords(s): Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Air-Stable Organic Radicals for High-Density Data Storage
NU 2017-121
INVENTORS
James Stoddart* (Nobel laureate; Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts & Science, Department of Chemistry)
Zhichang Liu
Junling Sun
SHORT DESCRIPTION
For developers of high-density data storage, this [2]catenane system produces air-stable radicals with multiple accessible redox states, promising improved...
Published: 11/7/2025
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Keywords(s): Batteries, Data storage, Energy storage, Materials, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Dynamic Optical Filter with Visible Pleochroism for Advanced Display Technologies
NU 2011-081
INVENTORS
James Stoddart* (Nobel laureate; Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts & Science, Department of Chemistry)
Samuel Stupp*
Alok Suryavamsee Tayi
Alexander Shveyd
Chi Hau Sue
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology is an organic charge-transfer co-crystal that exhibits visible pleochroism. It offers a dynamic...
Published: 11/7/2025
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Keywords(s): Materials, MOFs
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Chiral Redox-Active Isosceles Triangles for Enhanced Organic Lithium-Ion Batteries
NU 2016-043
INVENTORS
J. Fraser Stoddart (Nobel laureate; Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts & Science, Department of Chemistry)*
Siva Nalluri
Zhichang Liu
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology uses chiral, redox-active isosceles triangles as active materials for organic rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. It offers improved...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Batteries, Energy storage, Lithium-ion, Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Novel Catalysts based on Polyelemental Heterostructured Nanoparticles for Advanced Catalysis and Optical Applications
NU 2018-126
INVENTORS
Chad Mirkin*
Pengcheng Chen
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology streamlines nanoparticle design with a one‐pot synthesis that offers precise interface control. It targets catalysis and optical applications for chemical manufacturers and researchers.
BACKGROUND
Controlling phase boundaries in multi-phase nanomaterials remains...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Materials, Nanomaterials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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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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Flexible Piezoelectric and Antiferroelectric Haloimidazole Crystals for Next-Generation Electronic Devices
NU 2015-177
INVENTORS
J. Fraser Stoddart (Nobel laureate; Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts & Science, Department of Chemistry)*
Vinayak Dravid (Northwestern University, McCormick School of Engineering,Abraham Harris Professor of Materials Science and Engineering)*
Aleksandrs Prokofjevs
Daniel Ferris
Karl Alexander Hujsak
Magdalena...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Heparin Conjugated to Collagen-Binding Peptides for Targeting to Biological and Synthetic Tissues
NU 2017-175
INVENTORS
Guillermo Ameer*
Jason Wertheim*
Bin Jiang
Kyle Koss
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A synthetic form of heparin optimized to reduce blood coagulation by collagen stabilization.
BACKGROUND
Thrombosis, the local formation of blot clots, presents a major challenge to regenerative medicine procedures that utilize matrix scaffolds. Patients...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Biomedical, Devices, General surgery, Health IT, Materials, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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Flash Reduction of Graphite Oxide to Graphene
NU 2008-166
Inventors
Laura Cote
Jiaxing Huang*
Rodolfo Cruz Silva
Abstract
Graphite oxide (GO) is a promising precursor for the bulk production of graphene-based materials due to its relatively low cost of synthesis. The superior solvent processability of GO makes it attractive for making composites by premixing with other materials....
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Graphene, Materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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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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