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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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Coordinated Environment Comfort Control of Multi-zone, multi-occupant spaces through Adaptive Learning, Occupant Feedback and Energy Usage Tracking
RPI ID: 2015-009-401Innovation Summary:This invention introduces an intelligent energy management system for buildings with multiple zones and occupants. It includes distributed environmental sensors and an adaptive learning model that correlates historical HVAC behavior with comfort preferences. The system receives real-time feedback from occupants...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Santosh Gupta, Koushik Kar, Sandipan Mishra, John Wen
Keywords(s): Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, cells, Cultures, Disease Modeling, Electrospun Fibers, In Vitro Culture, Material Sciences\Engineering, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Nerve Regeneration, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Nanocomposites
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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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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Adaptive Scanning Optical Microscope (ASOM)
RPI ID: 2005-060-403Innovation Summary:This invention introduces an adaptive-scanning optical microscope that dynamically adjusts scanning parameters in response to the sample being observed. It integrates a steering mirror and adaptive optics to correct for field-dependent aberrations in real time. This configuration significantly enhances image quality...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Yves Bellouard, Benjamin Potsaid, John Wen
Keywords(s): Nanomaterials, Thin Film
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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