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Available Technologies by Category
Derivatives of Naphthalene Diimides for Organic Electronics	This technology utilizes derivatives of naphthalene diimides (NDI) to enhance electron charge mobility in organic electronics, resulting in superior performance in devices like OLEDs and OPVs. Key benefits include high thermal, chemical, and photochemical stability of the materials, along with significant improvements in electron affinities and charge-carrier mobility, enabling efficient OFET operation and increased air stability. The derivatives have broad commercial applications in fields such as Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs), flexible electronics, Organic Photovoltaic Cells (OPVs), and Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs).	6129
Detecting Change of Dielectric Constant	Enables detection of materials based on changes to the effective dielectric constant of a circular resonator Measures the index of refraction to detect the change in optical wavelength that is occurring Able to detect the power of the electromagnetic wave in the circular resonator at resonance condition and/or during build-up stage	2839
DetectIV Offers Noninvasive Early IV Infiltration and Extravasation Detection	DetectIV provides a continuous, noninvasive, and wireless IV infiltration and extravasation detection system. The sensor does not cover the IV site and works well with all skin types—significant improvements over existing detection devices. The device detects infiltrations on average 2 hours ahead of nursing standard of care making it an effective early detection system that prevents extended hospital stays.	7207
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
Device Continuously Separates Functionalized Magnetic Microparticles from Solids to Yield Benefits for the Pharmaceutical Industry and More	Magnetic force is used to enhance traditional solid-solid separation techniques to yield a high-purity product stream and continuously return catalyst to a reactor. The device is capable of continuous separation for multiple hours and can be parallelized or ran in series to improve solids throughput and separation efficiency. This technology could help accelerate the adoption of continuous, heterogeneously catalyzed reactive crystallizations and, more generally, expand the chemistries and processes fit for continuous manufacturing.	8806
Devices, Systems, and Methods for Excavating Cancer Cells	Tumors are able to migrate on manufactured fibers or films instead of healthy brain tissue Minimally invasive- the device can be deployed directly or using a catheter The device is size and shape variable- films can range from nano- to micron- scale	5057
Digital-to-Analog Converter Model for Optical Link Simulations	Efficient- can simulate frequency dependent effects in a computationally efficient manner	7593
Disease Progression Modeling	Accurate - Provides continuous time modeling, which is more appropriate for medical data due to patients being monitored at irregular intervals Multipurpose - Could be used for disease staging, characteristic progression pattern discovery, prediction of the future state of disease, fast local progression detection, and to enable understanding of disease progression	6466
Disposable Cassette for Dialysis	Efficient- designed to minimize human error and reduces set-up time of dialysis treatment Automated- enables automated dialysis mode selection using radio frequency identification Disposable- eliminates potential contamination in patient treatment	7111
Disposable Impedance Biosensor for Cell Manufacturing	Multi-point measurements- provide tempo-spatial profiles of culture attributes and can print a wide range of conductive and insulating materials on both rigid and flexible substrates with non-planar surfaces Wireless - collects the signal wirelessly via printed antennas to simplify the integration to different types of existing bioreactor technologies Safe - system does not apply contact, and minimizes any chance of harm or contamination to affect the cell culture	8270
Distributed Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Chain Significantly Improves Drone Navigation When GPS Fails	The robust Distributed PNT Chain enables a swarm of drones or other autonomous platforms to effectively navigate when they are denied GPS access. The system shares and processes all available sensor data to significantly improve the robustness and reliability of drone teams. The highly modular system is interoperable with preexisting GPS INSs and supports variable and evolving platform geometries.	9046
Dominance-Based Wireless Communication and Associated Solutions	A new method of wireless communication has lessened the need for multiple channels and time durations, by creating a system where many transmitters can simultaneously transmit and increase network throughput. This new system yields higher spatial reuse, reduces the latency of data reception, and improves loss performance and can be used in most wireless network scenarios. The dominance based technique uses collection of information coding, and other supporting mechanisms in order to prevent the waste of communication resources.	4713
Drive Belt with Surface Texture to Minimize Vibrations	Effective: Demonstrated significant reduction in vibration compared with flat, untextured belt surfaces in preliminary testing Simple: Provides a straightforward and easy-to-implement solution to a widespread problem Economical: Offers a far less expensive means of maintaining the operation of machinery compared with replacing worn belts or employing complex tension systems	8307
Driving Neural Activity to Rapidly Control Inflammation, Protein, and Gene Expression in the Brain	Novel non-invasive method utilizing neural activity to swiftly control inflammation, protein, and gene expression in the brain. The technology enables rapid and precise modulation of brain functions, potentially revolutionizing treatment for various neurological conditions. Commercial applications include treating Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, autism, epilepsy, and more, offering faster, non-invasive, and targeted therapeutic options.	7773
Droplet Impingement Planar-Array-Micro-Reactor	Component Integration – high degree of multi-functionality Scalability – throughput Simple – simple operations and robustness	4099
Dual Electrode Ultrasonic Transducers	Optimized – allows for both transmitting and receiving signals to be optimized Reduced Interference – reduces interference in receiving and transmitting signals to reduce dead zones	3103
Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Through Primary Beam Modulation	More affordable than currently available comparable DECT components. Eliminates the need for two scans, resulting in a shorter imaging time and reducing issues associated to patient motion during scans. Compatible with most CT scanners, including cone-beam CT.	7038
Dual-Polarized Antenna for OFDM	Assists wireless devices conform to power transmission limits that normally accompany FCC transmit mask rules Power maximization and substantial gain in Signal-Noise Ratio at the receiver by combating fading on a subcarrier-by-subcarrier basis Minimal signal loss within the channel for each subcarrier through the use of polarization control	6492
Durable, Water Repellent Coatings	Durable – coating is wear-resistant against many types of damage and retains its water repellent properties over a long period of time Low Cost – production process is simple and straight-forward Functional – can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications	7656
Dynamic Neck Support for Extended Surgeries and Other Applications	This device alleviates neck pain caused by looking down for extended periods of time. The pulling force changes relative to the extent the head is bent, providing comfortable support both when the head is upright and when bent. In mass production, the cost could be less than $10.	9159