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2021-291-AMBIENT METHANE FUNCTIONALIZATION BY CONTINUOUS ELECTROGENERATED D9 METALLORADICALS

SUMMARY UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed an electrocatalytic system for CH4 functionalization using silver (AgII) as a metalloradical mediator that works at low temperatures with minimal infrastructure. BACKGROUND Methane (CH4) release occurs in a wide array of industrial processes, including natural...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Chong Liu, Jiao Deng, Jesus Iniguez, Danlei Xiang, Xun Guan

Keywords(s): Catalysts, Electrocatalyst, Metals, Methane, Methane Reformer, Radical (Chemistry)

Category(s): Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Metals, Materials, Chemical > Catalysts, Chemical > Synthesis, Chemical > Chemical Processing & Manufacturing, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

2011-132 Enhanced Strength Carbon Nanotube Yarns

SUMMARYResearchers at the UCLA Department of Engineering have developed novel carbon nanotube/resin composite material that dramatically enhances strength and toughness of carbon nanotubes.BACKGROUNDCarbon nanotubes (CNTs) are the strongest and stiffest materials yet discovered in terms of tensile strength and elastic modulus, compared to steel and...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Larry Carlson

Keywords(s): Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Construction Materials

Category(s): Materials > Composite Materials, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

Transparent Barrier (THINNER) Coatings 2018-869

BACKGROUNDBuildings in cold climates tend to use thermally insulated glass to reduce energy use. Current industrial solutions use double or triple pane windows separated by air or inert gas for thermal insulation. Double or triple pane windows, however, require high quality sealing for gas retention, window frame retrofitting, and at least two panes...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Laurent Pilon, Bruce Dunn

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Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Solar, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals, Energy & Environment > Thermal

2019-879 An Electronically-Controlled Digital Ferrofluidic Architecture for Scalable and Addressable Bioanalytical Operations

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a contactless digital ferrofluidic approach for small-volume droplet generation, manipulation and transport. BACKGROUND Automated microfluidic technologies can perform autonomous, accurate, and consistent fluidic operations. Current automated systems have...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Sam Emaminejad, Dino Di Carlo

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Category(s): Materials > Nanotechnology, Life Science Research Tools > Microfluidics And Mems, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies, Platforms > Drug Delivery > Nanoparticles, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

2020-478 CONVERSION OF HETEROCYCLES TO NOVEL POLYMERS CONTAINING STRAINED FUNCTIONALITY AND CAPACITY FOR POST-POLYMERIZATION MODIFICATION

UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry have developed a novel method for the conversion of Dewar heterocycles to versatile monomers with capacity for post-polymerization chemistry. BACKGROUND: Post-polymerization modifications are crucial in the development of synthetic materials for electronic, biomedical, and feedstock...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Hosea Nelson

Keywords(s): Catalysts, Chemical, Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Functional Materials

Category(s): Chemical > Catalysts, Chemical > Polymers, Chemical > Synthesis, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

Highly-Permeable Polyaniline Membranes with Graphene Oxide Additive and CO2 Separations from Flue Gas

UCLA Case Nos. 2019-860 and 2019-861SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Civil and Environmental Engineering have developed a method to selectively tune polymer membranes (polyaniline) by incorporating graphene oxide. Additionally, the films produced by this method are capable of separating greenhouse gas carbon...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Richard Kaner

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Category(s): Energy & Environment > Carbon Capture, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

2019-866 METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE TISSUE SEALING PROPERTIES OF HYDROGELS AND THE USE THEREOF

UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have optimized the sealing properties of naturally derived biopolymers, without altering their other attractive abilities like biodegradation.BACKGROUND: A significant number of emergency room cases consist of wound-related injuries. While the body is particularly adapted to treat various types of...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Ali Khademhosseini, Nasim Annabi, Amir Sheikhi

Keywords(s): Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Structures

Category(s): Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

2017-903 CO2 Mineralization in Produced and Industrial Effluent Water by pH-swing Carbonation Using Reusable Buffers

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering have developed a novel approach for treating industrial wastewater through a CO2 sequestration process.BACKGROUNDLiquid waste streams generated from several industrial processes include produced effluent water from oil and gas extraction operations, industrial (aqueous)...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Gaurav Sant, Erika Callagon La Plante, Hyukmin Kweon

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Category(s): Energy & Environment > Carbon Capture, Energy & Environment > Water Monitoring & Treatment, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

2014-054 Gas Fill-Up Process System and Methodology with Minimum and/or No Cooling

Gas Fill-Up Process System and Methodology with Minimal or No CoolingBACKGROUNDFuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are projected by some industry analysts to become the fastest-growing segment of the auto market. These vehicles use hydrogen gas as fuel, have zero tailpipe emissions, and can be refueled in minutes, compared to the hours required for...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Vasilios Manousiouthakis, Fernando Olmos

Keywords(s): Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Energy & Water, Fluid Dynamics

Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Gas Storage

2020-388 Spectrally Selective Thermal Radiators for Cooling of Vertical or Horizontal Surfaces with Limited View of the Sky

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a passive radiative cooling design for building surfaces that have a limited view of the sky by using spectrally selective thermal radiating materials.BACKGROUNDPassive radiative cooling (PRC), a process where objects on Earth radiate heat into outer space,...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Jyotirmoy Mandal, Pattabhi "Aaswath" Raman

Keywords(s): Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Heat Transfer, Materials, Mechanical Systems

Category(s): Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals, Energy & Environment > Thermal

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