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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
Chemically Resolved Microscopy Using Microplasma Discharges	Can be operated under ambient temperature and pressure Higher chemical and spatial resolution than currently exists Has the ability to pair mass spectrometry to microscopy	4340
Chemotaxis Bacterial Cell Separation and Preconcentration	Ease-to-use – Sensor design is simple and device is self-powered Versatile – Allows detection of: NOx, SOx, H2S, CH4, CO, CO2, H2O, HCL, NH3, PH3, toluene, and mercaptons Reliable – Design allows analysis with low power consumption at high temperatures	6535
Chip-Scale Atomic Beam System	Precision timekeeping (e.g., chip-scale atomic clocks primarily used in cell phone base stations) Navigation (e.g., interferometers used in underwater oil and gas exploration) Robotics	8896
Chip-Scale Electrochemical Double-Layer (ECDL) Supercapacitors	Decreased size: Minimizes space that does not contribute to volumetric density and is drastically smaller than conventional ECDL capacitors, allowing capacitor-dependent devices to shrink considerably High power: Achieves gravimetric energy densities of over 100 watt-hours per kilogram Improved performance: The vertically aligned graphene-functionalized carbon nanotubes Offers high porosity and surface area for improved pseudocapacitance by vertically aligning graphene-functionalized nanotubes	6573
Clash Detection and Resolution Optimization for Building Designs	Simpler- minimizes component changes and saves time for design changes Efficient- improves the efficiency of design coordination Increased precision- reduces 17% of irrelevant clashes and automatically groups relevant clashes, thereby decreasing more than 50% of the clashes initially reported	8199
Click Hydrogel for Re-Synostosis Therapy	Provides a novel delivery vehicle for proteins or other factors for correction of craniosynostosis. Spontaneously polymerizes without producing free radicals. Polymerization can safely take place in-vivo. Allows for tunable mechanical properties and compound release kinetics.	5430
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
CNT-Based Devices Using Thin-Film Technologies	Requires very low operating voltage Yields a compact field emitter package Avoids electrical shorts caused by emitter-gate contact	5806
Coating and Scaling of Material Stripes and Patterns	Exceptional flexibility with respect to material selection Highly scalable	7749
Composite Hybrid Electrode Material Composed of Alumina, Titania, and Carbon Nanotubes	The invention is a new composite electrode material designed for use in supercapacitors. The innovation is composed of a hybrid composite material with a thin coating of alumina and titania which allows energy storage systems to have increased energy density, power density, and cycle life. The new composite hybrid electrode is fit for use in renewable energy systems, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, and can provide a more efficient solution.	9247
Compositions & Methods for Using NADH Oxidases	Biocatalysis is used in many industries including food, bioenergy, & pharmaceutical. Recycling cofactors is necessary to control costs of biocatalysis reactions. NADH oxidases convert NADH to NAD+, a major cofactor involved in biocatalysis.	4698
Compressive Wireless Arrays for Bearing Estimation	Efficient – Uses minimum possible samples to reconstruct space Passive – System listens to available signals, it does not send our signals that could cause interference Low Power – System uses low power consumption because it listens to available signals	4326
Configurable Hyper-Referenced Associative Object Schema (CHAOS)	Efficient application of tools and algorithms Simplifies the extract, load, and transform phase of data processing	7316
Congestion Control and Power Conservation in Wireless Networks	Energy Efficient – Components enter low-power mode when not actively in operation Reduced Network Congestion – Cycles process prevents access points from becoming clogged with multiple data transfer processes Higher Throughput – Unlimited amount of data can be transferred	7900
Constellation Diagrams to Model Biomolecules’ Electrostatic Properties	Low computational cost – reduces algorithm run-time via reduction in complexity of computing molecular electrostatic properties Digitally encoded molecular electrostatic properties – utilizes orthogonal basis functions Visual toolsets- to analyze molecular electrostatic properties and generates 4D plots of molecular electrostatic properties	8245
Contact Potential Difference Sensor to Monitor Flowing Oil Properties	Real-time: provides real-time electrochemical analysis of engine oil by placing sensors in the oil flow Cheaper: by monitoring for early signs of engine damage, this technology can help avoid expensive repairs Increased oil life expectancy: owners can extract maximum life from their increasingly expensive motor oil	2463
Contact Resistance Stabilization for Lead Free Surfaces	Efficiency — fuel flexibilty Cost effective — single-step solution and less expensive materials Lower operating temperature — clean production of electricity	3281
Container Security Device	Versatile: can be used on various types of containers Facilitated communication: the door sensors are able to communicate with a controller Efficient: does not require reduction or intrusion of cargo space	4461
Contextually Aware, Machine Learning–Based Smart Notification System	Increases user efficiency Increases user productivity Reduces user stress	8034