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Asymmetric light transmission surfaces for enhancing efficiency of solar concentrators
RPI ID: 2021-019-401
Innovation Summary:
Surfaces with asymmetric light transmission properties are engineered to improve the efficiency of solar concentrators. These structures selectively transmit light in one direction while reflecting it in the opposite, enhancing photon collection and reducing losses. The design leverages microstructured geometries...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s): Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc, Vincent Oliveto
Keywords(s): asymmetric light propagation, luminescent solar concentrator, Optical losses, solar system
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Solar power harvesting building envelope
RPI ID: 2016-053-401 / 2016-053-601Innovation Summary:This technology integrates photovoltaic energy harvesting directly into building envelopes using modular, shingle-like solar units. Each unit includes a solar energy-absorbing surface and reflective internal geometry to enhance light capture and conversion efficiency. The design allows these units...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc, Deborah Kaminski, Michael Hughes
Keywords(s): Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Solar harvesting siding
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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A technique to integrate displacement limiters having nanoscale resolution in microelectromechanical (MEMS) systems
RPI ID: 2015-047-401Innovation Summary:This invention provides a method for controlling shuttle mass motion in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) devices using nanoscale sidewall stoppers. The process includes patterning a silicon substrate to form suspended structures such as a shuttle mass and anchor frame, followed by selective deposition using...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc, Mona Hella, John Oxaal
Keywords(s): Barium titanate, displacement limiting feature or part, MEMS, NEMS, Safety
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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