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Electrical Energy Generation Using Metal Nanofilms
NU 2014-102, 2018-154, 2019-155Primary InventorsFranz Geiger*Tom Miller* (CalTech)Short DescriptionMetal nanofilms that convert gravitational energy to electrical energy when aqueous drops roll down their surface.BackgroundHarvesting electrical energy from natural resources is critical to limit the consumption of batteries and fossil fuels. Approaches...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Novel Energy, Sensors, Thin film
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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Design of a Small Energy Generating Terrestrial Microbial Fuel Cell for Soil Powered Internet-of-Things
Design of a Small Energy Generating Terrestrial Microbial Fuel Cell for Soil Powered Internet-of-Things
NU 2023-245, NU 2023-246
INVENTORS
George Wells*
Josiah Hester*
Bill Yen
Weitao Shuai
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A compact terrestrial microbial fuel cell that harnesses the energy from organic matter decomposition in soil to power Internet-of-Things...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell, Novel Energy
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Enhanced Performance Multifunctional Geopolymer
Enhanced Performance Multifunctional Geopolymer
NU 2020-006
INVENTORS
Ange-Therese Akono*
Jiaxin Chen
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A new method for the synthesis of metakaolin based geopolymer with evenly dispersed nano reinforcements that improve strength and elasticity of material.
ABSTRACT
Geopolymer nanocomposites combine a high level of multifunctionality...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Carbon nanotube, Cleantech, Energy and Infrastructure, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Novel Energy, Polymer
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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