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High-Performance Broadband Photodetector and Power Generator Versatile: Adjusts for several different parameters, including light intensity, switching frequency, and illumination area Efficient: Provides voltage that is easily converted for use through a medium that is small, low cost, and easily fabricated Highly sensitive: Operates with ultra-high light sensitivity, even at very low light intensity, and fast response speeds	7965
Novel Wireless Network Architecture with Frame Aggregation Scheme Innovative: Addresses increased latency in the power-saving geophone relay scheme using an optimized frame aggregation analytical model High efficiency: Saves power with a carefully designed FA-PSGR scheme for extended survey duration Intelligent: Maintains real-time data acquisition by turning geophones on “sleep mode” during idle periods, reducing channel bandwidth	8404
Root-Inspired Ground Anchor Improved performance: Provides higher capacity with shorter installation length, as compared with linear ground anchors or foundations piles Robust: Increases resistance to mechanical shearing in the soil around the anchor Increased stability: Resists axial, torsional, and moment loads	8424
A Semiconductor Particle Detector Based on Work Function Modulation Small: Can be used as a portable radiation detector Versatile: Can be implemented in current particle detectors for accuracy testing and experimental verification Scalable: Offers the potential to be used in creating an array of devices for implementation in larger research experiments	8410
Non-Aqueous 2D Material-Based Hydrogen Isotope Separation Increased efficiency - reduction of mechanical issues found in existing proton conductors Increased performance - solid state proton conductor is rigid eliminating concern of flexibility of polymer membranes in existing devices	8043
Polymers for High Temperature Energy Storage Increased energy storage capability: This method can lead to moderate-high energy density at high temperatures (up to 150 degree Celsius).	8227
Linear-Grating Triboelectric Generator Versatile: can be applied to TEGs if different configurations Enhanced output: linear grating is introduced to the sliding elements, resulting in enhancements of output charge, output current, and current frequency	6273
Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Large-Scale Energy Harvesting Increased power output — scaled up NG to power hundreds of devices, not just one Improved structure — more inductive charges will be generated for this new design	6247
Foldable Box Kites for Generating Electricity Robust – dynamic stability enables much easier control of the comprised of box kites Increased generation –the kite can access and capture much stronger and steadier winds Simple – components are easier to manufacture and install and maintain	8185
Scalable Vapor Condenser for Power Generation Reduced cost – reduction of sub-cooling in the condenser allows increased thermodynamic efficiency gains for cycles Reduced complexity – simpler components, unlike conventional condenser technologies Scalable – applicable to utility scales ranging from small electronic devices to large power plants	7101
Dynamic Stochastic Optimal Electrical Power Flow Control Enables multi-objective optimal control capability to complex electrical power systems Uses nonlinear optimal control techniques, such as adaptive critic designs and the model predictive control method Allows seamless integration of intermittent renewable generation resources	5996
Nanogenerator for Harvesting Energy Compact – Easily used for small electronics Energy saving – Harnesses energy from human body and water wave motions	6668
Low Temperature Extraction of Hydrogen From Biomass Lower processing cost — Lower temperature processing makes biomass a viable feed source. Sustainable — This technology utilizes readily available, low-cost waste product. Adaptable — The process can be used with various source materials, including trees, shrubs, sawdust, and paper.	3949
Droplet Impingement Planar-Array-Micro-Reactor Component Integration – high degree of multi-functionality Scalability – throughput Simple – simple operations and robustness	4099
Scalable, Portable Hydrogen Generation Controlled operation: achieves maximum conversion of fuel to hydrogen and CO2 Optimal sizing: performs at most favorable operating conditions to optimize output Rapid scale-up: allows reactors to be stacked for increased processing capacity	3824, 3899, 6239
Variable Scaling for Computing Elements Less energy consumption Energy efficiency Improved computational integrity	3768
Eliminating Phase Separation Issues Phase separation is eliminated Growth process is faster Processing temperatures are lower and over a wider range	5459
A Ni-YSZ Composite Anode Sustainability — allows the solid oxide fuel cell to use less steam in the reformation of carbon-containing fuels Compatibility — compatible with components of current SOFCs systems	4673
Power Optimized Waveform Range – greater wireless power range Efficiency – greater wireless power efficiency Reliability – increased wireless power reliability	4570
A Method for Preparing Electrically Conductive Carbon Nanotubes for Electronic Applications	4419
Nano-Generators with Piezoelectric-Coated Carbon Nanotube Improved power generation Extended service life	4414
Micro-scale Fuel Processor for Hydrogen Fuels Scalability — processor can be configured for a variety of processes Ease of operation — simple and robust Compact — overall design can be only a few millimeters to a few centimeters in size	3667
Power Generation via Traveling Domains Improved methods and circuits for generating millimeter-wave oscillations High-speed microwave data links	5144
Minimizing Power Failure from Weather Disruptions Efficient – Allows power grid resilience for a community to be determined in the best possible manner by the electric utility while minimizing the impact of weather-related events Analytical – Capable of analyzing and determining spots most or least resilient as well as time durations between failure and recovery Customizable – Ability to tailor the model’s overall framework to include global and local parameters in the analysis and determination of performance issues	6665
ZnO Nanowire Structures to Flexible Substrates Horizontal ZnO nanowires are epitaxially grown on a crystal ZnO substrate with a precisely controlled orientation, distribution, and width. Each nanowire has a shared epitaxial relationship with the substrate and each other. When nanowires coalesce, they create monolithic structures such as long nanowires on the order of millimeters in length.	5110
Hybrid Nanowire for Creating Mechanical Energy Increased solar conversion efficiency Fibers increase the surface area of light exposure	4760
Optical Fiber-Based Solar Cells Remote function Greater mobility Can be hidden and located off the surface where sunlight is unavailable	4520
Method For Converting Solar and Waste Heat into Usable Energy Cost effective - Efficiently converts readily available solar/waste heat to energy without the need for optical concentrators or tall turbine towers. Scalable - Multiple turbines can be arranged to harvest power across a vast area. Sustainable - Capturing readily available solar and industrial waste heat is renewable and green.	4930
Oxyfuel Combustor Arrangements to Reduce Emissions Reduce carbon dioxide emissions Reduce costs Improves power production and fuel efficiency	4897
Large-Scale Manufacturing and Directed Assembly for Nanowires Greater than 106 improvement in the rate of nanowire synthesis compared with the current state-of-the-art Applicable to diverse classes of materials, dopant concentrations, and morphologies Superstructure assembly is programmable via tip geometry and is material independent	6891
A Machine Learning Algorithm for Material Property Predictions Faster: this approach provides a speed up of several orders of magnitude relative to the current methods Accuracy: despite faster speed, accuracy is not compromised Efficient: solves electronic structure problems	7969
Methods of Recycling and Replacing Lithium Ion Batteries Low cost – low energy use compared to other methods Environmentally friendly – low emissions High purity – accurate separation of high value metals from other components	7892, 7941
Rapid PSA Versatility Large scale separation Central bore	3486
Enhanced Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries Increases efficacy of Li-ion batteries – increases conductivity Product longevity – increased stability during charging and discharging Enables practical implementation – can be applied on a larger scale	7854
Reducing Vibration During Engine Start Uses a linear combination of constant and time-varying components to tailor the torque profile provided by the EM Results suggest a promising and straightforward technique for reducing vibrations during ICE starting/restarting Improve drive-ability and the overall driving experience, resulting in increased consumer acceptance of HEVs	6783
GPCR-Based Biosensors for Medium-Chain Fatty Acids Innovative – first medium-chain fatty acid biosensor Cost Saving – enables more rapid production Diverse applications – applications that require different dynamic and linear ranges	6767
Method of Increasing III-Nitride Semiconductor Growth Rate Faster growth rates result in reduced epitaxy cost Ability to grow at lower temperatures reduces thermal budget, stress and wafer bowing Ability to grow pseudo-substrates of any III-nitride alloy composition	7009
Reversible Doping of Semiconductor Films for Electronics Effective – Reduction in film’s electrical resistance Scalable – Can control doping of large or small-scale bulk materials Simplified – Allows for stacking of organic semiconductor layers without cross-linking the layers	7017
Syntactic Foam For Use As a Noise Suppressor Reduces pressure pulses from “fluid-borne noise” which fatigue mechanical seals and cause system leaks Reduces “structure-borne vibrations” that create operator discomfort and make it difficult to control tasks that require precision Reduces “air-borne noise” that disrupts work-site communication and creates a hazardous work environment	6730
Joule Heating and Carbon Fibers Energy Efficient – Heat is applied locally rather than to the fibers and the surroundings Conductive Carbon Fibers – Due to the inclusion of CNT materials Versatile – Many carbon materials can be stabilized using this process	6543

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