Available Technologies by Category
Reversible Doping of Semiconductor Films for Electronics
  • Effective – Reduction in film’s electrical resistance
  • Scalable – Can control doping of large or small-scale bulk materials
  • Simplified – Allows for stacking of organic semiconductor layers without cross-linking the layers
7017
Assistive Stairs Utilizing Energy-Recycling Technology
  • ERAS are the only energy-recycling device tailored for assistance during stair movement.
  • The modular design of ERAS allow for quick and easy installation (and removal, if necessary) on top of an existing staircase without expensive remodeling.
  • The low-cost and low-power design allow ERAS to be more affordable and practical to people with limited financial resources.
7596
Thermophotovoltaics With Storage
  • Lower Production Costs  – Can provide fully dispatchable solar electricity at a cost competitive with conventional generation at a potentially reduces cost        of 70%, making it highly competitive with fossil fuel plants
  • Higher efficiency design  – By packing the PV densely within the array, thermal losses are minimized an an improved in efficiency by almost a factor of two is possible with existing InGaAs PV Cells
6420
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
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
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