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Available Technologies by Category
A Solid Phase Reactive Separation System	Provides a streamline single unit operation for handling solid-phase reactors and chromatographic separators Improves the effectiveness of reaction-separation processes for solid-phase reactants Efficient and recycles the homogeneous catalyst	6308
Recyclable Organic Solar Cells on Cellulose Nanocrystal Substrates	Solar cells are recyclable through a low-energy process at room temperature CNC substrates are fully biodegradable and made of renewable sources such as wood CNC substrates have ideal optical and morphological properties combining high transparency with a very low roughness	6304
Aerodynamically-Adaptive Platforms using Distributed Bleed Flow Control	Safe – mitigates or completely suppresses adverse effects of flow-induced vibrations and aero-elastic instabilities High Performance – enables aircraft maneuverability and light-weight, efficient wing designs Improved Reliability – reduces flow damage to aerostructures and allows extended lifetime	6238
Electromagnetic Detecting and Energy Converting Coated Nanotubes	Unlimited — No limit to energy collection Efficient Energy Collection — Useful in Solar Spectrum	6214
Hybrid Extrusion and Coating Technology	The technology provides dynamic, in-process patterning that will benefit the mass production of layer-based thin film devices This new approach allows for a purely additive approach to making layer-based devices and does not require an additional subtractive step The integration of CAD into the system allows for making complex patterns	6194
Quantitative Control with Ion Utilization	Superior control over ionization process in duration, frequency, and polarity High MS sensitivity with minimal sample consumption and native protein conformation conservation Patterned ion deposition onto both conductive and insulating surfaces	7336
Methods to Impart Color and Patterns on Metal	Long Lasting: Does not wear off or fade Stream-lined: Eliminates the need for paint touch-ups and repairs Cost Effective: Prevents costly repair of material damage caused by paint	7327
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
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
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
CNT-Based Devices Using Thin-Film Technologies	Requires very low operating voltage Yields a compact field emitter package Avoids electrical shorts caused by emitter-gate contact	5806
Low Function Electrodes for Flexible Electronics	More stable low-WF materials — Replaces reactive metals with easy-to-use, stable materials with comparable performance Less complex — Eliminates the need for a glass barrier or encapsulation layers to protect the material Less expensive — Lowers the cost of production through faster, easier manufacturing	5645
Generating Power via High-Efficiency Electrochemical Converter	Lower cost: The working fluid and storage materials are inexpensive. Multifunctional: Multiple functions (e.g., solar conversion, thermal storage, electrochemical storage) can be integrated in a single system. High efficiency: This device’s heat-to-electricity conversion has the potential to be twice what has been achieved previously.	7065
Electroactive Polymers with Rapid Switching Rates	Environmentally friendly: Aqueous/Organic processing is safer than the aromatic hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvents typically used. Higher levels of electric power: Films made with this technology have significantly faster redox switching rates of up to 10V/s. Versatile: Various electrolyte systems have been successfully tested, including organic, aqueous, the spinal fluid analog Ringer’s solution, and even commercially available sports drinks.	7035
Sol-Gel Films and High Energy Capacitor Device	Sol-gel materials are a targeted research area for thin film energy storage and enhanced storage capabilities for wide variety of applications All solution-processing including ready-to-spin recipes Compatible with flexible substrates and roll-to-roll processing	6993

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