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Low-Temperature Solution for Growth P-Typed Zinc Oxide Nanowires	Can be used to create p- and n-type homojuntion ZnO nanowires. Nanowires as long as 340 µm were fabricated in a reproducible manner. Fabrication technique employs low temperature conditions in an aqueous environment.	6096
Wireless Power Transfer System	Small in size - Resonators are compact geometric shapes, aiding in volume or weight limited applications Resistant to misalignment - Retains comparable efficiency levels regardless of relative angles of transmitter and receiver Versatile – Both data and power can be simultaneously transmitted	6080, 6081, 6106
Magnesium Composites for Biomedical Implant Applications	Biodegradable – Healing process is not compromised by a permanent implant device High Strength – Mechanical properties match those of the natural skeletal structure Reliable – Decreases failure during or after installation	6070
Base Layer Epitaxial Structure for High Lateral Conductivity	Low Resistance - Designs with zero offset in conduction band energy and sufficient discontinuity in valence band energy to ensure the high lateral conductivity required for low extrinsic base resistance High Conductivity - Simultaneous and substantial enhancement of lateral base conductivity as well as base transport factor in HBT devices Excellent Control - Excellent electrostatic control throughout the HBT’s base region with a remote base electrode by virtue of enhanced lateral conductivity	6069
Configurable Hyper-Referenced Associative Object Schema (CHAOS)	Efficient application of tools and algorithms Simplifies the extract, load, and transform phase of data processing	7316
Small Molecule Binders of a Human Peptide for Therapeutic Use	First discovery of small-molecules binding to the central catalytic domain of NGly1 Could be used to treat the inherited genetic disorder resulting from NGly1 deficiency	7306
Camera Positioning Mechanism Using Simulated Bio-Vision Actuators	Accuracy – Closely replicates the agility of a biological eye Compact – Economical implementation	6056
Submersible Vehicle Design Based on Biomimicry of Batoids	Extended range: This vehicle’s propulsion system does not require refueling, allowing for long range deployments. Nearly silent: Its limited use of mechanical components reduces the acoustic signature. Highly maneuverable: Scalable system provides three-dimensional maneuvering capabilities	6019
Ceramic Pump and Valve for Liquid Metals	First of its kind Set the world record for the hottest fluid ever pumped continuously Opens up new industry applications	7284
Improved Liquid Sanitization Cyclic Filtration System	Biological, chemical, and physical contaminants are extracted from liquids and discharged as separated waste while the system is in operation Extracted contaminates are continually flushed from the system to reduce residue accumulation on the filtration membranes Self-cleaning filter design allows the system to operate more efficiently than traditional water filtration methods	6000
Neuromodulation of Vagal Stimulation	Enhances anti-inflammatory effects of vagus nerve stimulation Pairs electrical stimulation with kilohertz electrical stimulation nerve block to achieve directional stimulation Quick, reliable anti-inflammatory clinical effects	7275
Therapeutic Protein Nanoparticles	Low cost and effective production method Maintains protein structure and enzymatic activity and maximizes the amount of protein to be delivered Preserves bioactivity	5979
Medical Tubing Solution for Bacteria Prevention	Prevent various infections currently impacting patients due to bacteria formation on medical tubes. Solution that can be utilized with existing medical tubes. Does not leach any materials from the tubing surface.	7274
High-Resolution Pressure Sensors with Skin-Like Sensitivity	Extremely sensitive: This sensor array provides 1,000x higher sensitivity than other technologies. Improved performance: The technology is fast-responding and stable.	5895
Pulse Shaping for Radio Frequency Identification Tags	Enables the same form of low-power communication mechanism via reflection instead of radiation Smaller bandwidth occupancy, thus increasing number of devices being able to communicate in a portion of the spectrum. Denser tag/node/sensor/transponder deployments while still adhering to FCC regulations can be achieved	7246
Liquid Phase Electrochemical Free Radical Generation	Controllable source of free radicals Ability to concentrate free radicals in one location Replaces free radical initiators	5887
Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting from Hydraulic Pressure Fluctuations	Novel high-energy density source based on pressure ripples within hydraulic systems Energy harvesting is enabled through multiple configuration of piezoelectric stacks Can be arranged in different configurations to maximize current while keeping voltage levels low	5886
Fuel-Optimal Flight in Uncertain Wind	Accurate: Process uncertainty model provides more accurate results than current models Efficient: Optimization model provides fuel-optimal air speed over flight path Novel: First method to leverage knowledge of wind forecast uncertainty in a random process framework	5878
Prosthetic Anterior Cruciate Ligament	Simpler - Simplifies the operation Safer - Prevents unnecessary damage and morbidity at a donor site Readily available - Obviate need for harvest procedure	5856
Highly Sensitive Standoff Gas Sensing Using Carbon Nanotubes	Extremely sensitive gas sensor based on the change in resonant frequency of circuit caused by interaction of gas molecules with carbon nanotubes CNTs can be functionalized to detect one or more analytes with high specificity Sensor can be manufactured using inkjet printing technologies to reduce costs	5830