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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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Exfoliation of Graphene using Biorenewable, Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals
NU 2023-183
INVENTORS
Mark Hersam*
Stuart Rowan*
Janan Hui
Haoyang You
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Utilizing biorenewable carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals for the eco-friendly and scalable exfoliation of few-layer graphene nanoplatelets.
BACKGROUND
Graphene's potential in next-generation printed electronics is vast yet hindered...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Batteries, Cleantech, Devices, Electronics & Circuits, Graphene, Nanomaterials, Thin film
Category(s): Life Sciences, Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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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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High Quality, Low-K, Thermally Conductive COF Thin Films
NU 2020-222
INVENTORS
Austin M. Evans
William R. Dichtel*
Mark C. Hersam*
Vinod K. Sangwan
Ioannina Castano
Patrick E. Hopkins (UVA)*
Ashutosh Giri
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A method for producing high quality, low-k, thermally conductive 2D COF thin films for use as dielectric materials
BACKGROUND
As electronic device components continue to decrease in...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): COFs, Electronics & Circuits, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Additive Manufacturing of Large-Area Covalent Organic Framework Thin-films
NU 2020-132
INVENTORS
Mark C. Hersam*
William R. Dichtel*
Nathan P. Bradshaw
Austin M. Evans
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A new method for additive manufacturing of 2D covalent organic framework (COF) thin-films on various substrates using spray-coating
BACKGROUND
2D COFs are crystalline, two-dimensional polymers that have molecularly precise pore sizes. 2D...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Coating, Manufacturing/Processing, Sensors, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Ohmic-contact-gated carbon nanotube transistors
NU 2020-248
INVENTORS
William A. Gaviria Rojas
Megan E. Beck
Vinod K. Sangwan
Mark C. Hersam*
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Novel transistor architecture enabling high-gain analog amplification with flexible, semiconductors at scaled dimensions
BACKGROUND
Traditional transistors are produced with inflexible materials, which are incompatible with the demands...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Biofouling, Cleantech, Environment, Materials, Renewable, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Novel Organic Electrochemical Transistor Complementary Inverter
NU 2020-016
INVENTORS
Reem Rashid
Robert Ciechowski
Joanathan Rivnay*
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Organic electrochemical transistor complementary inverter for the recording and amplification of biological signals
BACKGROUND
The discovery of the transistor opened up the ability to control electron flow in a solid-state device, which ultimately led to the development...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Devices, Diagnostics, Polymer, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Self-Aligned Laser Cut Organic Electrochemical Transistors
NU 2020-017
INVENTORS
Reem Rashid
Robert Ciechkowski
Jonathan Rivnay*
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Improved organic electrochemical transistor design for complementary inverters
BACKGROUND
Transistors are fundamental components for logic gates which are the basis of almost all computing applications. One such logic gate is the complementary inverter, which...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Devices, Diagnostics, Polymer, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Electrical Energy Generation Using Metal Nanofilms
NU 2014-102BPrimary 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 for electric power...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Energy and Infrastructure, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Sensors, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Thin Uniform Layer of Epitaxial Oxide on Si Substrates for Microelectronic and Microphotonic Devices
NU 1999-070InventorsBrent HoermanFeng NiuBruce Wessels*Short DescriptionA technology that enables the production of a thin highly uniform layer of epitaxial oxide on Si substratesAbstractNorthwestern researchers have developed a new technology that produces a thin highly uniform layer of epitaxial oxide on Si substrates. The synthesis of epitaxial functional...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Thin film
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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