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High-index Facet Nanocatalysts for Clean Energy Applications
NU2023-109
INVENTORS
Chad Mirkin*
Bo Shen
Zihao Ye
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A machine learning-guided, high-throughput DFT approach to synthesize high-index facet nanocatalysts with enhanced catalytic performance and broader material applicability.
BACKGROUND
Nanocrystals with high-index facets offer superior catalytic activity due to their abundance...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Materials, Metals, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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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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New Column Technology for the Efficient Capture of Heavy Metals and Precious Metal Ions
New Column Technology for the Efficient Capture of Heavy Metals and Precious Metal Ions
NU 2013-145
INVENTORS
Mercouri Kanatzidis*
Debajit Sarma
Emmanouil Manos
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A novel ion‐exchange column technology utilizing a composite blend of a metal chalcogenide and calcium alginate mixed with a granular substrate to efficiently capture...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Cleantech, Ecosystems and Resilience, Energy and Infrastructure, Environment, Materials, Metals, Remediation
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ultra-Strong Aluminum Alloys for High-Temperature Applications
NU 2020-206
INVENTORS
Amir Rezaei Farkoosh
David Dunand*
David Seidman*
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Novel alloys that can function under demanding high temperatures and high stress
ABSTRACT
The best high-temperature commercial aluminum alloys become very weak at temperatures exceeding about 300oC, due to the coarsening or dissolution of their strengthening...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Materials, Metals
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Low-cost bactericidal and virucidal steel touch surfaces
NU 2020-087
INVENTORS
Yip-Wah Chung*
Q. Jane Wang*
Erica M. Hartmann*
Arman M. Khan
Seyon Vaynman
Dieter Isheim
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Novel copper-precipitation-strengthened steel for inexpensive bactericidal and virucidal surfaces
ABSTRACT
Northwestern researchers have developed novel low-carbon ferritic steels strengthened by nanometer-sized copper...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): COVID-19, Health & Safety, Materials, Metals, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle, Transportation
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Conductive graphene interfacial barrier for liquid metal electronics
NU 2017-148
INVENTORS
Mark Hersam*
Ethan Secor
Alexander Cook
Christopher Tabor
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A method to achieve robust electrical contacts between conventional and liquid metals using an interfacial conductive barrier
BACKGROUND
Gallium-based liquid metal alloys (GaLMAs) are often connected directly to conventional metals, resulting in alloying....
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Electronics & Circuits, Engineering, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Metals, Robotics
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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