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Accurate Surface Profile of Photonic Structures in Photovoltaic Materials
RPI ID: 2016-055-601Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a photovoltaic material enhanced with photonic crystal structures to increase light absorption. The surface features inverse conical structures with Gaussian-shaped sidewalls that trap and redirect light into the active layer. This design significantly improves the efficiency of solar...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/7/2025
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Inventor(s): Shawn Lin, Anthony Post, Sajeev John, Sergey Eyderman, Mei-Li Hsieh, Ping Kuang
Keywords(s): antireflection, Design, Energy, light trapping, Materials, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Photonic crystals, Photonics, Semiconductors, Solar Technology, thin-film photovoltaics, ultra-thin silicon
Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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Combined Plasma-ARGET ATRP Method and Materials For Modifying Poly(ether sulfone) Surface
RPI ID: 2017-007-401Innovation Summary:This invention presents a method for modifying polymeric surfaces using atmospheric pressure plasma followed by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The process activates the surface, attaches an initiator, and then grows polymer chains to tailor surface properties. It enables precise control over surface...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Georges Belfort, Istvan Kocsis, Mirco Sorci, Alexander Lee, John Keating
Keywords(s): Advanced Materials, ARGET ATRP, Biological\Chem Separation\Purification Tech, Biotechnology, Chemistry, coatings/adhesives/composites, Consumer product, Desalination, Design, Devices, Devices/instruments, Energy, Energy efficiency, Environment, Films, Human healthcare, Material science, membrane systems, Membrane Technology, Membranes, Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology (nanocomposites), Organics Recovery, pharmaceutical, plasma, plastics, Polymer Brush, polymer composite, polymer/epoxy resins, polymerization, Polymers, Proteins, research reagents/tools, Sensors, Surface modification, Technology
Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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Modular Indoor Microclimate Control: stand-alone modular radiant system, based on solid-state heat pumping and integrated thermal storage, for indoor microclimate control.
RPI ID: 2016-058-201Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a distributed thermal control system that utilizes solid-state heat pumps and thermal storage units to deliver localized heating and cooling. Each unit includes a proximity sensor, thermal storage material, and a heat distribution surface, enabling the system to respond dynamically to...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc, Anna Dyson, Benjamin Pearce, Jason Vollen, Berardo Matalucci
Keywords(s): Appliance and furniture, Architecture, architecture/enegy, Building, comfort, Design, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy Management, Environmental, healthcare, Material science, Sensors, smart systems, systems automation, Technology, wearables, wireless tech
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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