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Available Technologies by Category
Novel Wireless Network Architecture with Frame Aggregation Scheme	Innovative: Addresses increased latency in the power-saving geophone relay scheme using an optimized frame aggregation analytical model High efficiency: Saves power with a carefully designed FA-PSGR scheme for extended survey duration Intelligent: Maintains real-time data acquisition by turning geophones on “sleep mode” during idle periods, reducing channel bandwidth	8404
Root-Inspired Ground Anchor	Improved performance: Provides higher capacity with shorter installation length, as compared with linear ground anchors or foundations piles Robust: Increases resistance to mechanical shearing in the soil around the anchor Increased stability: Resists axial, torsional, and moment loads	8424
A Semiconductor Particle Detector Based on Work Function Modulation	Small: Can be used as a portable radiation detector Versatile: Can be implemented in current particle detectors for accuracy testing and experimental verification Scalable: Offers the potential to be used in creating an array of devices for implementation in larger research experiments	8410
Non-Aqueous 2D Material-Based Hydrogen Isotope Separation	Increased efficiency - reduction of mechanical issues found in existing proton conductors Increased performance - solid state proton conductor is rigid eliminating concern of flexibility of polymer membranes in existing devices	8043
Linear-Grating Triboelectric Generator	Versatile: can be applied to TEGs if different configurations Enhanced output: linear grating is introduced to the sliding elements, resulting in enhancements of output charge, output current, and current frequency	6273
Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Large-Scale Energy Harvesting	Increased power output — scaled up NG to power hundreds of devices, not just one Improved structure — more inductive charges will be generated for this new design	6247
Foldable Box Kites for Generating Electricity	Robust – dynamic stability enables much easier control of the comprised of box kites Increased generation –the kite can access and capture much stronger and steadier winds Simple – components are easier to manufacture and install and maintain	8185
Scalable Vapor Condenser for Power Generation	Reduced cost – reduction of sub-cooling in the condenser allows increased thermodynamic efficiency gains for cycles Reduced complexity – simpler components, unlike conventional condenser technologies Scalable – applicable to utility scales ranging from small electronic devices to large power plants	7101
Dynamic Stochastic Optimal Electrical Power Flow Control	Enables multi-objective optimal control capability to complex electrical power systems Uses nonlinear optimal control techniques, such as adaptive critic designs and the model predictive control method Allows seamless integration of intermittent renewable generation resources	5996
Nanogenerator for Harvesting Energy	Compact – Easily used for small electronics Energy saving – Harnesses energy from human body and water wave motions	6668
Low Temperature Extraction of Hydrogen From Biomass	Lower processing cost — Lower temperature processing makes biomass a viable feed source. Sustainable — This technology utilizes readily available, low-cost waste product. Adaptable — The process can be used with various source materials, including trees, shrubs, sawdust, and paper.	3949
Droplet Impingement Planar-Array-Micro-Reactor	Component Integration – high degree of multi-functionality Scalability – throughput Simple – simple operations and robustness	4099
Scalable, Portable Hydrogen Generation	Controlled operation: achieves maximum conversion of fuel to hydrogen and CO2 Optimal sizing: performs at most favorable operating conditions to optimize output Rapid scale-up: allows reactors to be stacked for increased processing capacity	3824, 3899, 6239
Eliminating Phase Separation Issues	Phase separation is eliminated Growth process is faster Processing temperatures are lower and over a wider range	5459
Power Optimized Waveform	Range – greater wireless power range Efficiency – greater wireless power efficiency Reliability – increased wireless power reliability	4570
A Method for Preparing Electrically Conductive Carbon Nanotubes for Electronic Applications	Conductive – Anchored CNT structures achieve high electrical conductivity Strong – CNTs and metal substrates have high adhesion strength Heat resistant – Anchored CNT structures have high thermal resistance	4419
Nano-Generators with Piezoelectric-Coated Carbon Nanotube	Improved power generation Extended service life	4414
Micro-scale Fuel Processor for Hydrogen Fuels	Scalability — processor can be configured for a variety of processes Ease of operation — simple and robust Compact — overall design can be only a few millimeters to a few centimeters in size	3667
Power Generation via Traveling Domains	Improved methods and circuits for generating millimeter-wave oscillations High-speed microwave data links	5144
Minimizing Power Failure from Weather Disruptions	Efficient – Allows power grid resilience for a community to be determined in the best possible manner by the electric utility while minimizing the impact of weather-related events Analytical – Capable of analyzing and determining spots most or least resilient as well as time durations between failure and recovery Customizable – Ability to tailor the model’s overall framework to include global and local parameters in the analysis and determination of performance issues	6665

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