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Transparent Semicrystalline Copolymer (Case No. 2024-267)

Summary: Researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UCLA have developed a thermally responsive transparent semicrystalline copolymer for smart windows. Background: Solar heat gain and heat loss from windows lead to significant increases in energy consumption. Current insulation techniques, such as double and triple-pane...

Published: 3/4/2025 | Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Jiacheng Fan

Keywords(s): Construction, Construction Materials, Energy Efficiency, Polymer, smart technology, Solar Energy, solar irradiation, thermal management systems, thermal stability

Category(s): Chemical > Coatings, Adhesives & Inks, Chemical > Polymers, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Thermal, Materials > Construction Materials, Mechanical > Heat Transfer

2015-671 Underground Shafts for Hydrogen Storage

SummaryResearchers at UCLA have developed an underground drilled shaft concept for storage of hydrogen or other gases.BackgroundOne challenge in creating a hydrogen economy is developing hydrogen gas storage solutions. Increased interest has helped the global hydrogen storage market grow to $2.6 billion in 2016, and it is expected to reach over $5...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Adrienne Lavine, Hossein Kavehpour, Dante Simonetti, Richard Wirz, Chen Chen, Gabriela Bran, Gopinath Warrier, Hamarz Aryafar, Jonathon Kennedy, Joshua Jordan, Keith Lovegrove

Keywords(s): Energy & Water

Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Solar, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage