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Improved Electrically Driven Temperature Swing Adsorption (ETSA) System for Faster, More Productive Direct Air Capture of Carbon Dioxide This electrically driven temperature swing adsorption (ETSA) system uses sorbent-coated carbon fibers that exhibit Joule heating and rapid temperature swings for improved CO₂ direct air capture (DAC). Over ten times faster temperature controls and six times faster CO₂ desorption rate in ETSA than temperature swing adsorption (TSA) operation under the same DAC condition The dual-layered structure composed of a Joule heating core and CO₂adsorbing coating layer result in a larger amount of CO₂ chemisorption.	9063
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
Quantitative, Performance-Driven Framework for Optimal Desalination Architectures and Energy Subsystems Incorporate and simultaneously compare attributes of multiple types of both desalting systems and energy subsystems for optimal system architectures Assess parameters that impact overall cost to discover complete architectures that would not have been discoverable using traditional methods. Focus on renewable energy subsystems such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and others to create complete desalination architectures that are cleaner and more water efficient than their conventional counterparts.	9055
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
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
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
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
Gaussian Switch Sampling (GauSS) for Training Deep Neural Networks Better analyses: It provides a method to analyze models and their interaction with data. Improved accuracy: By matching or outperforming existing technologies in terms of test accuracy on in-distribution as well as out-of-distribution applications, GauSS is more selective and finds samples that help the network learn as well as remember things previously learned. Versatile: The strategy is based exclusively on learning dynamics and, therefore, can be generalized across networks, data, and training methods.	8757
Flexible Power Generation with Negative Carbon Emissions Energy security: This system enables the continued use of low-cost domestic fuel (i.e., natural gas) for electricity generation and increases the reliability of U.S. electricity production. Environmental protection: Flexible carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems can achieve high CO2 capture rates from flue gas. For example, with this system a power generator could shift the times it exports electricity to the grid, allowing the power generator and CCS plant to operate under steady-state conditions and with reduced emissions. Reduced costs: The cost of a net-zero carbon electricity system is lowered by providing dispatchable power to a high-VRE grid.	8834
Germination Platform for Cost-Effective Plant Production Cost effective: Simply and inexpensively produces large numbers of high-quality plants from somatic embryogenesis Convenient: Permits easy handling and transport of germinated propagule Practical: Produces high-quality straight roots	6888
Zeolitic Nanotubes for Advanced Chemical Catalysis and Separation Streamlined: Allows for faster access into and out of zeolite pores without compromising key characteristics of conventional zeolites Advanced: Supports a single central mesoporous channel even after calcination of the organic structure directing agents Robust: Consists of both micropores and mesopores with the potential to enable a variety of separation and catalytic properties.	8407, 8922
Novel Nanofiltration (NF) Membrane Optimizing Concurrent Nutrient Recovery and Micropollutant Removal Effective: Targets mainstream domestic wastewater to recover a greater volume (>30%) of valuable nutrients than the current industry nutrient recovery technology focused on side streams Safer: Reduces EMPs in the fit-for-purpose water used in agricultural irrigation, minimizing the contaminants charge while permitting a lower rejection rate of valuable nutrients	8626
Next-Generation Custom-Fit Reusable Mask for Respiratory Protection Aims to eliminate fit-testing: Designed to remove the expensive and time-consuming federal (i.e., OSHA) mandate for annual fit-testing for workplace use Improved fit: Adapts to fit specific facial features, increasing comfort and enhancing efficacy and potentially eliminating face-seal leakage to enhance performance Reusable: Withstands cleaning and decontamination	6635
Using Soy Proteins to Reduce Costs of Dewatering of Fibrous Sludge Cost-effective: Decreases costs by 80% compared to using 100% CPAM Greater price stability: Experiences much less price fluctuation than the hydrocarbon feedstock from which CPAM is manufactured More environmentally friendly: Reduces the mass and volume of sludge requiring disposal and is a nonpetroleum-based option	6128
Rotary Mechanism for Lab-on-a-Chip Microvalves Versatile: Has an adaptable design that can be adjusted based on the substances in use, stability requirements, and shape of the device Efficient: Manages a high flow rate while maintaining a low power consumption Widely applicable: Demonstrates potential for use in a wide range of microdevices that require rotational motion	3091
Low-Voltage Nanowire-Assisted Electroporation for Water Disinfection Efficient: Achieves rapid and universal pathogen inactivation with low power consumption Flexible: Features a configurable structure that can be placed easily into existing pipeline systems Chemical-free: Permits disinfection without the addition of chemicals that generate harmful and carcinogenic byproducts	8099
Vapor Modification Method for Wood Product Preservation Water repellant: Manages moisture content by facilitating deep penetration and coating of metal oxide throughout the wood structure Fungal resistant: Withstands mold growth in humid and moist environments Thermally insulating: Reduces thermal bridging in wood studs used in building materials	8391
Recovery Strategy for Carbon Dioxide and Solvents High quality - superior quality lignin produced that is sufficient for chemicals, pulp, and paper Useful - aids in isolating lignin and recovering and concentrating carbon dioxide	8234
Field Measurement of Gas Fluxes Using a Non-Gradient Method Costs: lower equipment and operation cost without compromising measurement accuracy Efficiency: efficient modeling gas fluxes at diurnal and seasonal scales Applicability: natural and pollutant gases over all types of land surfaces.	7990
Alternative Methods for Producing Fixed Nitrogen Increased efficiency - directly oxidizes nitrogen to create nitric acid Sustainable practice - less energy-intensive process than existing practices Cost saving – elimination of heat and pressure during production	7924
Method for Measuring Quality of Dielectric Liquids Broad applications — can be used for any system that uses weakly-electrolytic fluid Low cost — more accurate results prevent premature fluid changes Efficient — highly sensitive measurements in very short time periods	3900
Oxyfuel Combustor Arrangements to Reduce Emissions Reduce carbon dioxide emissions Reduce costs Improves power production and fuel efficiency	4897
Using Capillary Foams to Recover Spilled Oil Improved performance- better solution over existing enhanced oil recovery mobility-control methods Effective- efficient capture of the spilled oil Low-cost- affordable materials	7102, 6941
Water Waste Removal using Magnetic Nanoparticles Fast - The adsorption process only takes 30 minutes, and the treatment process only requires one step (i.e. no filtration). Economical - The method of preparing the magnetized nanoparticles is simple and cost-effective. Furthermore, a given batch of nanoparticles can be reused more than 20 times, with a 90% recovery rate. Green - This does not introduce harmful chemicals, and enables the recovery and recycling of phosphorous.	6869
CECICS - Water Disinfection Device Low cost - $0.10 per cubic meter of water treated Low health risk Low energy consumption	7981
Methods of Recycling and Replacing Lithium Ion Batteries Low cost – low energy use compared to other methods Environmentally friendly – low emissions High purity – accurate separation of high value metals from other components	7892, 7941
Coating and Scaling of Material Stripes and Patterns Exceptional flexibility with respect to material selection Highly scalable	7749
Lightweight Porous Materials Using Capillary Foam Easily attainable and economically feasible raw materials- water is used as the primary bulk fluid and air is used as the bubble gas Ability to alter the porosity and strength levels of the foam structure The customization option of adding dye to customize the color of the foam structure	6439
Smart Test Strip Enabled by Inkjet Printed Microfluids Cost effective manufacturing approach Eco Friendly Light-weight	7505
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
Improved Natural Sorbents for Toxic Substance Remediation Multi-functional – material offers selective sorption, is biodegradable, and can decompose toxic vapors Greater stability - material is more stable against UV, hydrolysis, and other environmental factors than organic-based hydrophobicity treatments Simple and efficient – material can be quickly prepared and manufactured for emergency situations	7727

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