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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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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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Hydrophobic Brush Membranes for Filtration Based on Solution-Diffusion Mechanism with Applications to Pervaporation (PV) & Reverse Osmosis (RO)
RPI ID: 2015-029-401, 2015-029-601, 2015-029-602, 2015-029-603Innovation Summary:This invention describes a synthetic membrane system designed to purify water and isolate volatile organic compounds. The membrane includes a hydrophobic polymer layer supported by a polymeric substrate, allowing for selective pervaporation or reverse osmosis. The technology...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Georges Belfort, Joseph Grimaldi, Joseph Imbrogno, James Kilduff
Keywords(s): Chemical Engineering, Energy, Energy Management, Material Sciences\Engineering, Materials, Monomers, Polymers, Purification, Small Molecule
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Methods of fabricating h-BN solid state neutron detector and related applications
RPI ID: 2014-068-402Innovation Summary:This technology enables the formation of radiation-sensitive semiconductor layers directly within etched trenches on a substrate. Instead of depositing materials using bulk coating methods, the invention forms epitaxial semiconductor layers along trench sidewalls, enhancing detection sensitivity. It uses hexagonal...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Ishwara Bhat, Rajendra Dahal, Yaron Danon, Jian-Qiang "James" Lu
Keywords(s): batteries, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical, Energy, Mechanical Devices & Systems, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology & Science, Polymer Chemistry
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Error-tolerant memory system design techniques
RPI ID: 2014-060-401Innovation Summary:This invention describes a memory architecture designed to operate effectively even when memory cells are defective or weak. The system identifies memory addresses associated with high error likelihood and applies customized handling, including virtual repairs, coding, and look-up mechanisms. It provides tiered...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Hao Wang, Tong Zhang
Keywords(s): Architecture, Building Engineering, color controllable lighting, dynamic lighting control, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Energy Management, LED, Lighting & Illumination Technology, Modulated Lighting, occupancy sensing, Optoelectronics Systems, pattern recognition, perturbation-modulated lighting, Sensors, Smart Lighting, Software, Solid State Lighting
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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