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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
Submersible Water Activity Meter (SWAM) Submersion allows rapid determination of water activity (a_w) levels onsite, without returning samples to a bench-top a_w system in a lab In-situ measurement capabilities can inform other kinds of sampling decisions very rapidly, allowing discretionary sample collection Membrane is permeable to water vapor but not liquid water, preventing liquid (or other media) from entering the sample volume, reducing contamination and protecting the electronics	8902
Smart, Wireless, Bioelectronic Pacifier for Real-Time Continuous Salivary Electrolyte Monitoring in Infants Smart pacifier offers wireless, real-time, continuous detection of sodium and potassium levels in infants. This totally non-invasive monitoring pacifier eliminates the need for blood draws, which can only be done three times each day, and is designed to provide non-invasive neonatal health monitoring. Microfluidic channels are designed to efficiently pump optimum quantities and concentration of viscous saliva to the sensor area for quick measurement and to eliminate the need to induce salivary stimulation.	8942
Quantitative, Multiplexed Electronic Detection of COVID-19 Biomarkers Direct electronic detection: This innovation provides direct detection of biomarkers as a simple electronic readout without the use of any intermediate optics. Multiplexed: The device can simultaneously detect multiple biomarkers (e.g., a four-plex chip to detect IgG and IgM antibodies against spike or nucleocapsid antigens). Portable: A handheld, cellphone-interfaced reader is designed to enable detection and monitoring of diseases in remote areas for sensitive yet inexpensive point-of-care use.	8814
Developing Tumor Immune Microenvironments via Engineered Hydrogel Scalable: Enables increased tumor formation rate without sacrificing the dynamic complexity of an in vivo adaptive immune response Improved consistency: Demonstrates consistent induction of tumor growth, latency, and immune infiltration in early analyses of the technology Cost-effective: Eliminates the repetitive processes of conventional methods and leverages inexpensive hydrogel	8785
Biologically Inspired Connected Advanced Driver Assistance System Cost-effective: Leverages existing vehicle infrastructure (e.g., sensors, lights) along with an affordable software upgrade to provide enhanced collision avoidance capabilities, typically for less than $500 Safety-enhancing: Designed to help prevent up to 94% of automotive crashes by providing reduced lag time and enabling faster driver reaction rates Convenient: Aims to optimize vehicle travel speeds and reduce traffic congestion and travel times	8918
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
Variable Slope, Multi-Octave Radio Frequency Filters Customizable: The combined signal may be applied to a standard low-pass, band pass, or high-pass optical filter. The filter can be implemented with any number of poles for a maximum defined-slope, and the choice of pass type may be made according to the desired slope direction. Variable: By moving the optical carrier up and down in frequency through the transition band, the slope of the RF signal can be continuously varied. Versatile: The technology can be used as is or it can augment existing RF lab equipment.	7680
Capillary Flow Control in Lateral Flow Assays (LFAs) via Delaminating Timers ASSURED: LFAs readily satisfy the majority of the ASSURED (affordable, sensitive, specific, user-friendly, rapid and robust, equipment-free, and deliverable to end-users) criteria reported by the World Health Organization to establish capabilities of POC devices. Agile: The addition of timers to LFAs provides an opportunity to develop more complex multi-step testing, as well as additional benefits such as built-in signal amplification and POC DNA extraction and purification. Automated: The ability to sequentially deliver different reagents into a reaction via programmable timers imprinted on paper makes it possible to automate multi-step assays that otherwise could only be performed in laboratories or with manual intervention.	8462, 8634
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
Recirculation System for Aerosol Collectors Maximizes Particle Concentration for Improved Pathogen Detection Enhanced detection: Continuously recirculated collection buffer increases the concentration of targeted particles collected and improves detection of pathogens Increased sampled air volume: Recirculating the buffer enables running the system for longer periods of time and with larger volumes of air to improve pathogen detection in entire buildings Increased control: Users have active control of the volume of fluid introduced during collection via the system’s recharge pump	8903
Predictive Maintenance System for Large-Scale Operations Offers Potential for Significant Cost Savings Consistent workflow improvements: Offers repeatable and consistent enterprise-level improvements to the maintenance workflow. Proactive readiness: Improves maintenance scheduling, allowing for improved logistics, scheduling, virtual kitting, and part/component availability. Customizable: Customers can build and tailor their PMx solutions according to their needs, providing increased data control and an alternative to costly and limited solutions.	8793
3D Light-Field Endoscopy for High-Precision Microsurgery Enhanced control and safety: Real time visual navigation enhances guidance and intervention in complex microenvironments, maintaining high spatial resolution while providing quantitative depth information Comfortable: System does not require 3D glasses that can cause physician dizziness or headaches after long periods of use Streamlined: Technique eliminates the need for other imaging procedures such as micro-CT or MRI to quantify the 3D morphology of tissue	8848
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
Fourier Light-Field Microscope (FLFM) for Fast, Volumetric, and High-Resolution Imaging of Entire Organoids Cost-efficient and scalable: Is fully adaptable to epifluorescence protocols resulting in a system that is both cost-efficient and highly scalable Fast: Captures fast cellular and tissue dynamic processes in a simultaneous, volumetric manner (e.g., collective cellular responses at sub-second time scales across whole samples) Validated: Responses to extracellular physical cues such as osmotic and mechanical stresses have been recorded using human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived colon organoids (hCOs).	8844
Airborne Acoustic Sensing System for “Ear in the Sky” Capabilities on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Optimizes speech clarity: Uses acquired empirical data and iteratively refines the processing capability until the optimal signal to noise ratio (SNR) is achieved Improves covert detection: Enables acquisition of a live voice signal from a person of interest without detection by using UAS platforms to remotely acquire acoustic signals and using digital signal processing algorithms to filter, enhance, and localize the speech signal of interest Enhances warfare tools: Provides increased situational awareness, enhanced ISR capabilities, and helps identify potential security threats to deployed assets	6985, 7223
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
TabAccess: A Wireless Controller for Tablet Accessibility Enabling: Provides an alternative interface to touchscreen-based devices for people with limited fine motor control, potentially enabling them to interact with applications that could improve their quality of life or even create employment opportunities Reconfigurable: Sensor modules can be interconnected as well as separated and mounted anywhere (e.g., on the human body or on a table, floor, wheelchair, etc.), enabling adaptation of the device based on the capability, range of access, and the individual’s range of motion. Adjustable: Uses an adjustable Velcro strap so one size fits the majority of forearms	5946
Cell-free Biosensors to Detect Creatinine, Creatine, and Sarcosine Portable: This technology demonstrates the potential to develop point-of-care screening and monitoring, which is essential to expanding access to care worldwide, including to low- and middle-income countries. Inexpensive: CFE-based biosensors can cost as little as a few cents per test and could provide a low-cost alternative to current renal function monitoring and diagnosis, which currently involves laboratory visits, trained phlebotomists, skilled technicians, and expensive, specialized equipment. Cell-free: The use of a cell-free expression system could enable easier-to-read quantitative output that is less susceptible to matrix effects.	8776
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
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
Small Molecule Glycosylated Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors (HDACi) Targeted: The compounds were particularly cytotoxic to liver or hepatocellular cancer cells (HCC) during in vivo murine model laboratory studies. Enhanced potency: The compounds’ hepatocellular carcinoma selectivity observed in laboratory studies potentially increases their efficacy on liver cancer and possibly other cancers. Many formulations: A number of formulation methods are potentially available, including tablets, beads, granules, microparticle, or nanoparticles that provide a variety of drug release profiles.	8373
Wearable Device for Evaluating Post-Injury Ankle Health During Ambulation Better decisions: Helps clinicians more easily determine the best course for ankle rehabilitation and improves compliance with physical therapy Faster recovery: Enables improved rehabilitation guidance based on collected telehealth data that may speed the time to recovery Fewer re-injuries: Supports clinicians in making better decisions regarding appropriate activity levels and readiness to return to activities to avoid re-injury	8513
New Class of Tissue-Targeting Agents Inhibits Fibrosis, Inflammation, and Cancer Growth Potent: Candidates among these agents are 1,000 times more potent than pirfenidone, the standard treatment of IPF. Specific: The compounds may potentially exhibit tissue-targeting properties for sustained levels at disease sites. Minimal toxicity: Enhanced tissue specificity inhibits inflammation and growth of targeted cancer cells while minimizing off-target effects and toxicity.	8374
Raised Cosine (RC) Pulse Shaping for Next Generation Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) Links Small design: Uses direct modulation and detection with VCSEL-based MMF links for small form factor High speeds with low cost and power: Achieves speeds of 100 Gbps and higher while maintaining low cost and low power consumption with VCSEL MMF-based links and other direct-modulated lasers Low bandwidth requirements: Minimizes intersymbol interference and reduces the required electrical bandwidth to enable use with commercially packaged VCSELs that have bandwidth in the low 20 GHz range	7398
Bio-SIM-S1: An Automated Biological Sample Aliquoting Processing System Automated: Leverages robotics to eliminate the need for manual aliquoting of biological swab samples Non-contact: Sidesteps the need for human contact with biological samples during the aliquoting process, thereby reducing risk of sample carryover and cross-contamination Economical: Offers the potential to lower the costs associated with biological sample aliquoting and processing, especially for large quantities of samples	3357
Passive Learning via Wearable Haptic Stimuli System Fast: This technology significantly reduces the time needed to learn Braille. In only four hours, eight test subjects were taught to type the entire Braille alphabet as well as read Braille (with >90% accuracy), while simultaneously focusing on another task. Simplifies learning: A lack of certified Braille teachers, few learning centers, and a steep learning curve make teaching Braille difficult. This technology greatly simplifies the learning process. Passive: Because it doesn’t require the user’s attention on the stimuli, this technology allows them to focus on other tasks while still learning.	6678
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
Marine Mammal Health Tracking & Informatics Platform Objective health data: Most existing marine mammal health tracking approaches solely consist of subjective observation. This innovation is designed to provide accurate and objective data-driven information to better monitor animal health. Quicker response to problems: This computer-instrumented toy can build a baseline of quantified behavior, enabling animal care staff to see behavioral anomalies that are indicative of health issues and potentially treat the issue more quickly. Simple dashboard interface: In a single glance, the dashboard shows all information a caregiver might need about a given animal—including whether a health issue may be present.	8957
More Efficient Method for Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Efficient CO₂ recycling: Allows for robust recycling of unreacted CO₂ from an electrochemical cell Increased overall CO₂ conversion: Features efficient use of recycling, enabling 100% theoretical atom conversion for this reaction with an intrinsically low CO₂ conversion Customized deployment: Integrates with a wide variety of product streams	8875
Recombinant Antibodies for Exclusive Detection of Glaucoma-Associated Myocilin Exclusive detection: Unlike current myocilin-directed antibodies that do not differentiate among numerous disease-associated states of the protein (e.g., folded, cleaved, and misfolded myocilin), these reagents only detect folded myocilin Authentic and reproducible: Antibodies are produced using recombinant DNA technology, which enables robust precision sequencing of the reagent and maintains fidelity over time High affinity: Antibodies detect both mouse and human myocilin with well-characterized epitopes and high affinity	8055
Air-Breathing Plasma Jet Engine Sustainable: This invention has the potential to replace costly hydrocarbon fuel with a sustainable and cost-effective alternative. Adaptable: Depending on the application, the plasma can be created and coupled by various means, including direct current electric arcs, radio frequency plasma, and microwave plasma. Cost-saving: This invention has the potential to replace costly hydrocarbon fuel with a sustainable and cost-effective alternative.	8788
Transcatheter Heart Valve with Multi-Arm Mechanism Reduced flow stasis: This mechanism displaces the native valve leaflets away from the THV stent frame, essentially removing its “cover” and allowing blood to move freely through the open stent cells. This can help to significantly reduce flow stasis in the neo-sinus region, thereby reducing thrombus initiation/progression. Prevention of coronary artery obstruction: Coronary artery obstruction following TAVR is a rare but often fatal complication. In rare cases in patients with unusually large native leaflets or small aortic roots, the large leaflets block the flow of blood to the coronary arteries as the new valve’s scaffolding opens. Georgia Tech’s design displaces the native valve leaflets away from the THV stent frame, which can help to reduce this risk. Optimized THV deployment: The innovation offers dual feedback to aid clinicians in determining optimal THV deployment height—a key factor in optimizing patient outcomes. As the device’s “arms” extend against the native vessel wall, they create both tactile feedback during THV positioning as well as visual feedback via fluoroscopy. In addition to deployment height, the multi-arm design supports axial alignment of the THV with respect to the native vessel wall—a factor shown to impact valve performance.	8140
Reinvented Toilet Technologies Self-contained: Requires no plumbing or sewerage Ecological: Reduces the use of clean drinking water in sewerage processes, as well as the energy and infrastructure required for modern wastewater treatment and disposal Forward-looking: Could provide non-sewered locations with a much-needed sanitation solution, while potentially addressing ecological threats (water use, air and waterborne pathogens, etc.)	8592, 8593, 8594, 8595, 8596, 8597, 8917, 8996
Low-Power Real-Time Ionizing Radiation Detector Sensitive: Detects the charge generated from the interactions of ionizing radiation within matter with a high level of precision and discerns X-ray pulses of varying dose Scalable: Covers a significantly larger detection area than other methods, ranging from 60,000 square micrometers to one square millimeter Responsive: Responds within microseconds and proportionately with the overall radiation dose when exposed to X-rays of varying tube voltage (energy) and tube current (number of particles)	8780
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

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