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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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Video-Rate Infrared Focal Plane Array Based on Solution-Processed Black Phosphorus Films
NU 2025-012
INVENTORS
Hooman Mohseni*
Mark Hersam*
Simone Bianconi
Vinod Sangwan
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This innovation demonstrates a video-rate infrared focal plane array fabricated by integrating solution-processed black phosphorus films with modified CMOS read-out integrated circuits, enabling high-performance mid-infrared imaging.
BACKGROUND
Conventional...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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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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DEWS: Drone Early Warning System
NU 2024-236
INVENTORS
Venkatramanan Subrahmanian* (McCormick School of Engineering, Computer Science)
Marco Postiglione
Tonmoay Deb
Valerio La Gatta
SHORT DESCRIPTION
DEWS provides rapid and accurate drone threat predictions. The system targets security agencies by flagging potentially dangerous drone trajectories within 20-30 seconds of flight...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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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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Advanced Memristor Fabrication Method for Enhanced Device Performance
NU 2021-042
INVENTORS
Hooman Mohseni*
Simone Bianconi
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention introduces a novel method for fabricating memristor-type devices within various dielectric layers using ion-induced defects and vacancies, significantly improving device density, uniformity, and performance.
BACKGROUND
Memristors are pivotal in the development...
Published: 11/7/2025
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Keywords(s): Computer hardware, Data storage, Electronics & Circuits, Internet of Things, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Advanced Methods for High Resolution Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT)
NU 2018-201
INVENTORS
Matthew Grayson*
Can Aygen
Charles Costakis
Lauren Lang
Claire Cecelia Onsager
John Rogers
Andreas Tzavelis
Chulin Wang
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Advanced methods for electrical impedance tomography (EIT) and resistance-based sensing, offering significant improvements in image resolution, noise tolerance, and computational...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Engineering
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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