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Electric Field Treatment Creates Safe, Effective Antimicrobial Surfaces Creates safe, effective antimicrobial surfaces via bacteria inactivation without the use of chemicals Targets cell membranes or capsid, is less likely to induce antimicrobial resistance, and should be effective for antibiotic-resistant bacteria Requires very short electrical pulses to achieve effective bacteria inactivation, potentially leading to better antifouling performance	9130
Customized 3D-Printed Bioresorbable Heart Valves Resorbable, patient-specific heart valves offer great flexibility for treating a wider range of conditions and patients than traditionally manufactured heart valves. Customizable valves potentially decrease complications due to poor fit and the need for reinterventions. Selecting materials for optimal mechanical properties, thermodynamic properties, chemical properties, and surface chemistry and morphology reduces mismatch between device and tissue, potentially improving performance and patient outcomes.	8893
Chemically Modified Reduced Graphene Oxides (rGOs) Improve Strength and Qualities of Polymer Composites Chemically modifying rGO creates improved dispersibility and miscibility that can be used in polymer processes as a composite reinforcement or coating material. Easily scalable solution chemistry and purification/filtration makes the process economically feasible, resulting in a commercially viable material for many applications. Melt lamination results in a robust conductive coating that is more durable than comparable polymer-based coatings and enables many electronically active device designs.	8297
Improved Discrimination Performance in MEMS-Based Gas Sensors Enhanced selectivity: Combines gravimetric and impedimetric responses to demonstrate enhanced discrimination between multiple VOCs Powerful: Enables the simultaneous observation of both mass loading and dielectric changes in polymeric sensing films upon sorption of an analyte Innovative: Uses the transient response characteristics of a sensor response to a gated exposure event, rather than steady-state sensor data	8987
Microgeodes Enable Tunable Optical Response for Advanced Coatings/Paint Microgeodes have a programmable structure of nanowires that allows their optical response to be engineered precisely over multiple spectral bands, from UV through mid-IR. Microgeodes combine the tunability and versatility of nanowires with the processability of microspheres to provide a photonic materials platform for a wide range of applications. Microgeode paints could reduce building surface temperatures by as much as 25°C, offering the potential for significant consumer savings while retaining aesthetically pleasing colors.	8866
Novel Nanocarriers Strengthen Therapeutic Delivery, Improves Efficacy Greater therapeutic effectiveness is due to the synergistic work of multiple therapeutic agents (hydrophobic/hydrophilic charged) that can be delivered via this dual-loaded biomaterial. The risk of immunotoxicity to a vaccine is reduced because an adjuvant, which can induce the body’s anti-inflammatory immune response, may be loaded and simultaneously delivered with the vaccine. The novel nanocarrier has broad market application since it can deliver vaccines, gene therapy, small molecule drugs, and even contrast agents.	8988
Efficiently Generating Complex Hydrogel Structures for Tissue/Organ-on-a-Chip Models Faster: Reduces preparation time from several hours to minutes Simplified: Generates complex patterns, including perfusable channels, using light-triggered polymerization of synthetic hydrogels and photomasks rather than current equipment-intensive methods that use laser-based patterning or ablation techniques Lowers regulatory burdens: Using synthetic rather than biological matrices simplifies regulatory hurdles, increases reproducibility from batch to batch, and increases tunability of the mechanical and biochemical properties of the matrix	8838, 8839
Wearable Ocular Electronics with Virtual Reality Solution for Effective Home-Based Vision Therapy The first fully portable and wireless ocular electronic system in a VR environment provides an effective, home-based visual therapy program. The integrated wearable system has a data classification algorithm to provide high-fidelity, real-time detection of eye vergence to treat eye disorders. Running a VR system on a smartphone can create “virtual therapies” that can be used anywhere anytime.	7916
Self-Driven, Reusable, Scalable Technique for Harvesting Microalgae with Porous Superabsorbent Polymer Fast: The optimized pore structure of the PSAP beads allows fast and selective absorption of water, greatly reducing standard processing time. Cost effective: Microalgae harvesting with PSAP beads cuts costs, as it does not require any complex instrument and little training is needed to operate the harvesting procedures. Scalable: PSAP beads can be produced in large quantities at a significantly lower cost than conventional harvesting tools.	8849
Buoyant Platform Assembly Improves PCM Thermal Management Enhances solidification: Incorporating highly localized agitation via a stirring whip rod, this technology seeds solidification to improve this often-arduous phase of PCM thermal cycling. Prevents scale build-up: This technology reduces the instance of sheets of solid PCM forming on the heat sink. The high-frequency, extensible whip rod orbits around the passageway to facilitate nucleation (creating improved solidification), while preventing scale build-up on the interior passageway surfaces. Customizable: The structural design allows the platform to be tailored to the effective density of the PCM material, enabling it to stay between the liquid and solid phases.	8835
Lightweight, Versatile Cryogenic Conductors Lithium exhibits lower atomic mass, higher power density, and lower losses under cryogenic conditions Conductors such as lithium become even more power-dense at lower temperatures, exhibiting improved electrical performance Cladding with copper enables lithium to be drawn using standard wire-drawing techniques and tools	8729
Biodegradable Shape Memory Polymer for 3D-Printed Tissue and Biomedical Devices New synthesis reaction produces novel biomaterials for soft tissue treatment combines shape memory and biodegradability with custom 3D printing for patient-specific, minimally invasive solutions Customizable to patient needs by varying the formulation and molecular architecture to alter the mechanical properties Improves safety and efficacy by providing a much-needed middle range to existing “too hard/too soft” tissue repair options, while also being biodegradable and bioresorbable	8655
Synthetic Hydrogel for Satellite Cell Delivery in Dystrophic Skeletal Muscle Addresses the critical need for a viable treatment for deterioration of the diaphragm, which is a leading cause of respiratory failure and death in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients Engineered hydrogels comprised of synthetic polymers and peptides are designed to enable successful muscle satellite cell (MuSC) transplantation to the diaphragm or other dystrophic skeletal muscle tissue Shown to support MuSC survival, proliferation, and differentiation, which can enable restoration of dystrophin – a protein absent in DMD and critical to strengthening and repairing muscle fibers	7841
Microrobots for Neurosurgery Applications Minimally invasive: Significantly reduces invasiveness of procedures in comparison to current macroscale, neurosurgical robots Precise control: Uses 3D position data of the microrobots on the brain surface in a closed-loop system to adjust the magnetic field parameters (i.e., magnitude, frequency, phase, and direct current [DC] offset of each coil) as well as the forces the robots exert to the biopsy tissue Facilitates movement: Employs microfabricated shapes that dictate the microrobot's movements, limits their contact with the brain surface to reduce adhesion, and may also provide a means for the robot to propel itself in fluid	8749
Synthetic Hydrogels for Human Organoid (HO) Generation and Transplantation Synthetic hydrogel exhibits high cytocompatibility and minimal toxicity and inflammation in vivo for improved human organoid viability Injectable delivery vehicle supports localized HO engraftment in mucosal wounds to potentially enhance wound closure and repair Modular design and delivery via endoscopic techniques enables the translational potential of this delivery platform for regenerative medicine and overcomes limitations associated with the use of commercially available matrices for hPSC-based organoid technologies	7536
Hybrid Molecular Catalysts: A New Blueprint for Catalyst Design, Preparation, and Testing Attachment of molecular catalysts to solid supports can lead to new reactivity not seen under homogeneous conditions At an optimal atomic layer deposition (ALD) layer thickness, the molecular catalyst remains highly active while still being resistant to surface detachment and subsequent deactivation Catalyst separation and recovery achieved via a simple filtering and washing process rather than energy- and time-intensive distillation or re-crystallization processes In addition to the simple filter-and-wash process mentioned above, encapsulation requires only about 10 reaction cycles, making this process technologically and economically viable for large-scale manufacturing	8537
Eco-Method Mordant that Improves Natural Dye Adhesion to Synthetic Fabrics Eco-friendly: An improved industrial dyeing process because it reduces excessive heat and water contamination during manufacturing. Wide applicability: Demonstrated to be successful with other materials beyond polyester, including Kevlar and polyacrylonitrile (PAN). Improved quality: Improving commercial dye methods without losing the desired properties of polyester such as flexibility is beneficial to industries like medical supply.	9048
Advanced Manufacturing of Biodegradable Shape Memory Polymers Increases In Vivo Success Faster healing: Improvements catalyze the regeneration of tissue for a faster recovery Increased efficacy: Decreases the likelihood of rejection because the polymers are manufactured in such a way to increase tissue ingrowth and cell attachment Reduced healthcare resource utilization: When initial implantation is successful, it reduces the need for secondary procedures or advanced clinical care for infection	8658
Hydrogels for Controlled Delivery of Lysostaphin to Treat Staphylococcus aureus Infections Injectable (or surgically applied) hydrogel formulation conforms and adheres to the fracture and surrounding tissue, ensuring efficient, local delivery of lysostaphin Localized treatments enable higher relative doses to be given at the site of infection, and enhanced stability from the hydrogel carrier may reduce the number of overall doses needed Tunable nature of the material provides control over the amount and time over which lysostaphin is delivered	7729
Innovative Polymeric Bipolar Membrane Design Provides Wide Industrial Applications This innovative bipolar membrane design dissociates water at a low voltage and provides a tunable membrane with a green method for large-scale manufacturing. Polyvinyl alcohol-based bipolar membrane designs reduce energy costs, maintenance, and toxic chemical usage. This polymeric bipolar membrane is widely applicable across industries, including fuel cells, hydrogen production, carbon capture/conversion, wastewater treatment, and battery-based technologies.	9044
Vapor Phase Infiltration Produces Solar Cells with Greater Thermal Stability Stability: Decreasing spiro-OMeTAD crystallization improves thermal stability of hole transport layers within perovskite solar cells (PSCs) Longevity: Eliminating the main cause of PSCs’ operational degradation increases the overall product lifespan Efficiency: Preventing the delamination of the layers transporting electronic charge has doubled the power conversion efficiency of modified PSCs	9034
Scalable Manufacturing Approach of Graded Polymer Thin Film Has Potential for Widespread Use Combines slot die coating with a custom roll-to-roll imaging system to allow for efficient, rapid, and scalable fabrication of high-quality gradient thin films. An improved manufacturing process over existing techniques because it uses broad material combinations and yields higher quality patterned thin films. Incorporates multiple materials to increase the application of patterned thin films across industries, including microelectronics, energy technologies, and environmental systems.	8994
Anodically Coloring Molecular Electrochromics (EC) Improve Contrast, Color, and Transitions True black-to-clear transitions with high contrast and color tuning are now possible with anodically coloring electrochromics. Broad absorption supports color mixing and color tunability in the charged state, and color tuning is enabled by manipulating the oscillator strengths of radical cation transitions. Energy required for practical electrochromic applications is effectively decreased by much lower oxidative potentials, as compared to their corresponding polyamides.	7745
Atomic Metal Catalysts Innovative: Generates new isomers by changing the order in which atoms are added in a hetero-atomic cluster (can maximize available catalytic sites) Efficient: Creates and optimizes active isomers of atomic metals such as Au and Pd, increasing the catalytic efficiency of these high-demand metals (requires minimal precious catalytic metal) Scalable: Provides a scalable process resulting in theoretically predictable catalytic properties	6451, 5217
MIL-101/Amine Sorbents for CO2 Extraction from Air at Cold Temperatures Increased temperature range: Use of these specific (or any supported) MOF/amine materials enables CO₂ capture from air or simulated air at lower temperatures (below 20 °C) Functional in humidity: CO₂ capture performance at low temperatures and varying humidity Tunable strength/temperature: By tuning the composition of the hybrid or the amine used, the strength of CO₂ adsorption and the corresponding CO₂ desorption temperature can be tuned	8784
Cluster-Wells: Isolating Aggressive Tumor Cell Clusters for Improved Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment High performing: Demonstrates superior abilities to isolate CTCs without clogging the system or dissociating the clusters Low cost: Shows high potential for large-scale production because it uses simple equipment and a straightforward process Versatile: Isolates CTC clusters of any cancer type and uses hardware that can be modified to accommodate various devices	8203
Reprocessing, Recycling, and Repairing Covalent Adaptable Network Polymers Environmentally friendly: Recycles fibers and polymers without the use of supercritical chemicals (e.g., acids) Effective: Allows for pressure-free surface repair and welding Efficient: Reclaims fibers and polymer with the same mechanical properties as fresh material for use in new products	7348
New Methods for Skin Tissue Engineering: Textile-Based Sandwich Scaffold and CNT-based Electrospun Polymer Composite Yarns Biocompatible: Exhibits good biocompatibility of the yarns fabricated using a wet electrospinning technique (results shown within a limited range of CNT concentration in the bath) Purposeful: Mimics the strain-stiffening behavior of human tissue, unlike other scaffolds that exhibit strain-softening of their synthetic materials Demonstrated: Exhibits the ability to guide cell anisotropic arrangement as well as support cell proliferation and infiltration in in vitro biological tests	8751, 8752
Versatile Retroreflective Metastructures for Enhanced Electromagnetic Response Improved steep angle performance: Increases the angular range of reflectivity to greatly reduce the precision needed to produce a retroreflective response Increased bandwidth: Combines multiple periodic metasurfaces into a hybrid metastructure for greater bandwidth Versatile design: Can be designed for either single- or dual-polarized retroreflection, with metasurfaces of different periodicities combined for varying angles	8764
Small Beamformer for Simultaneous Spatial and Channel Diversity Communications Scalable: Improves capacity by increasing the number of arrays and increasing the gain of each interpenetrating array Small formfactor: Contains nine interpenetrating arrays in the same area as a single legacy array capable of carrying only one bandwidth Efficient: Demonstrates that each antenna array can spatially scan at least nine independent interpenetrating arrays simultaneously, each carrying its assigned information channel within the assigned bandwidth	8635
Thin Current Spreading Layers Improve Breakdown Performance Increases current uniformity: Improves cumulative current flow distribution from ~40% to ~100% of the p-type contact Improves breakdown performance: Avoids premature breakdown at the mesa edges making quasi-vertical devices comparable in performance to more expensive vertical devices. Improves Immunity to Etch Variation: Because current flow is no longer crowded along the mesa edges, process related variations in the mesa etching are less important to the diode performance.	8789
Cascaded Nickel Hard Mask Substantially deeper etches: Because a very thick metal mask can be created, a wide range of µm features can be etched in a variety of III-Nitride semiconductors, allowing for extremely high voltage devices that require thicker layer structures Robust: This method has demonstrated highly consistent and effective protection against the kind of damage that is typical with standard fabrication methods Scalable: The nickel hard mask with cascaded e-beam evaporation and sputtering metal deposition method can readily be applied to the large-scale production of electronic devices	8790
Self-Powered Highly Stretchable Sensing Interface for Gesture Recognition Self-contained: Includes a signal processing pipeline, providing gesture recognition for an extensive range of input modalities without the need for external power or sensing equipment Assistive: Enables eyes-free, unobtrusive, and ergonomic interaction with computing devices embedded in wearables Versatile: Demonstrates far-reaching potential for applications beyond gesture recognition including in actuation and data acquisition	7987
p-type Be-Doped AlN Films and Layered Films Enabling: Leverages MME method to provide the first access to p-type AlN:Be films, a superior ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor material good for high-power, high-temperature diodes and transistors Ease of fabrication: Avoids costly and complicated methods unfavorable for beryllium doping Improved breakdown performance: Achieves high reverse breakdown voltage—a significant advantage over WBG materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and GaN	8810, 8666, 8786
Salinity Exchange Process for Low-Cost, High-Quality Potable Water Increases water supply: This process takes advantage of abundantly available wastewater to produce clean drinking water. Requires significantly less energy: Salinity exchange uses much less energy than conventional desalination technologies for which energy consumption is still a major obstacle. Georgia Tech’s bench scale prototype has demonstrated energy consumption of less than one-third of conventional reverse osmosis. Publicly acceptable: Drinking desalinated seawater and brackish water is much more cognitively appealing than direct potable reuse of treated wastewater, overcoming public perception obstacles to water treatment.	8797
Scalable Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity for Chemical Separations Scalable: Uses simple chemistry and eliminates production steps to enable large scale polymer manufacturing Solution-processable: Permits the development of a variety of membrane morphologies including dense flat sheets, thin film composites, and hollow fibers High chemical stability: Results in stable structures able to withstand exposure to solvents and other chemicals, enabling stable separation performance and industrial application	8113
A Mechanical Topological Insulator-Based Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Novel: Offers the first known design of its kind, addressing the signal loss challenges of applying acoustic wave technologies to mechanical applications Practical: Enables potential development of a single mechanical platform to accomplish both filtering and channeling using inexpensive components that avoid high battery usage Signal-protecting: Guides waves from input(s) to output(s) with minimal signal loss and topological protection from backscattering	8802
Two-Phase Thermal Management System for Integrated Motor Cooling High-performance: Utilizes three-dimensional silicon carbide packaging and novel drive topologies with reduced switching losses, leading to increased power density and lower motor system size and weight Embedded: Integrates with the motor and drive electronics rather than requiring an externally attached heat exchanger system Efficient: Dramatically increases volumetric heat removal rates in electric motor systems by employing a wick structure designed to assist liquid delivery to enable evaporative cooling	8280
A Method for Creating a Protective Cap Layer for Semiconductor Wafers Protective: Provides a thin protective layer or “cap” after the first layer is deposited, protecting the underlying structure from atmospheric contaminants Robust: Enables realization of the advantages of hybrid growth processes by eliminating performance-degrading contaminants and resulting defects Advanced: Offers superior protection against contamination compared with simple chemical cleaning methods utilized in other systems, especially against impurity species such as oxides	8435
Micro Ammonia Production System (MAPS)—Systems and methods for making nitrogen-based compounds Higher yield and efficiency: Uses hollow hybrid nanoparticles instead of solid nanoparticles for a three-fold enhancement in electrocatalytic activity due to the increased surface area and higher number of successful reactant collisions Sustainable production: Leverages renewable electricity sources and offers clean and sustainable ammonia electrosynthesis, unlike the current industrial method for ammonia production that is energy intensive and heavily relies on fossil fuels Simplified process: Enables production of ammonia via gas-phase system with few or no additional steps for separation and purification	8056

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