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High thermal conductance thermal interface materials based on nanostructured metallic-network polymer composites
RPI ID: 2011-005-601Innovation Summary:This invention presents a composite thermal interface material (TIM) that achieves high thermal conductivity with low filler loading. It uses a nanostructured metallic network embedded in a polymer matrix, formed through controlled sintering.Challenges / Opportunities:Traditional TIMs require high filler content,...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/7/2025
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Inventor(s): Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc, Hafez Raeisi Fard, Sushumna Iruvanti, Fengyuan Lai, Kamyar Pashayi, Joel Plawsky
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Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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An assay to evaluate the filtration of suspended particles in existing and hypothetical micro-porous membranes
RPI ID: 2019-059-401Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a novel assay designed to evaluate the filtration efficiency of microporous membranes in removing suspended particles. The method leverages a controlled particle suspension and quantifies membrane performance through precise measurement of particle retention and flow characteristics. It...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Georges Belfort, Joel Plawsky, Corey Woodcock, Mirco Sorci, Dustin Andersen
Keywords(s): Assay, computational fluid mechanics, intermolecular forces, pore imaging, relative species transport rates, Selectivity
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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A New Type of Draft Tube, Spout Fluid Bed Particle Coater
RPI ID: 2007-017-601Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a method for coating particulate materials using a fluidized bed system combined with a controlled spray mechanism. The process ensures uniform coating thickness while minimizing particle agglomeration. It supports scalable, continuous operation and is compatible with a wide range of materials....
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Howard Littman, John Paccione, Joel Plawsky
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Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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Advanced Draft Tube Spout Fluid Bed (DTSFB) System for Particulate Material Handling and Treatment
RPI ID: 2004-086-201
Innovation Summary:
This invention presents an enhanced system for handling, mixing, and treating particulate materials using a second-generation Draft Tube Spout Fluid Bed (DTSFB) design. The system integrates a pneumatic/hydraulic mixing device with a particle separation and collection unit, such as a bag house, to improve performance...
Published: 9/5/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Howard Littman, John Paccione, Joel Plawsky
Keywords(s): Automation, construction robotics, masonry wall construction, Robotics
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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