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Monitoring Structural Health Using Diffractive Optical Processors (Case No. 2025-201)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a novel structural health monitoring system that is highly accurate and cost effective, addressing limitations in current infrastructure and civil health monitoring and a rise in public safety concerns. Background: The need for structural health monitoring...

Published: 6/25/2025 | Inventor(s): Aydogan Ozcan, Ertugrul Taciroglu, Yuntian Wang, Yuhang Li

Keywords(s): 3D structures, Adaptive Optics, AI-generated images and content, all-optical diffractive computing, all-optical transformation, analog computing, analog optical computing, Analogue Electronics, Artifical Intelligence (Machine Learning, Data Mining), Artificial Intelligence, artificial intelligence algorithms, artificial intelligence augmentation, artificial intelligence/machine learning models, artificial-intelligent materials, civil engineering, civil infrastructure, civil monitoring, computational imaging, computational imaging task, Construction, deep diffractive network, Diffraction, diffractive design, diffractive image reconstruction, diffractive network, diffractive processor, diffractive surface, digital image reconstruction, electromagnetic spectrum, Electro-Optics, Image Analysis, Image Processing, Image Resolution, image restoration, image signal processing, Imaging, Infrastructure, Lens (Optics), linear optics, Nanostructure, optical processor, optically-guided structural monitoring, Optics, passive light-matter interactions, security imaging, Signal Reconstruction, Structural health monitoring, structural health monitoring (SHM), structure monitoring, Structures

Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Signal Processing, Electrical > Imaging, Materials, Materials > Construction Materials, Electrical > Visual Computing, Electrical > Computing Hardware, Electrical > Instrumentation, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Software & Algorithms > Programs

Surface Oxophilic Single Atom Decoration of PT Catalyst for Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (Case No. 2025-263)

Summary: Researchers at UCLA's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a novel catalyst design using oxophilic single-atom decorations that enhances the performance and durability of platinum (Pt) catalysts in alkaline exchange membrane fuel cells. Background: Hydrogen fuel cells are a promising alternative to internal combustion...

Published: 6/24/2025 | Inventor(s): Xiangfeng Duan, Yu Huang, Chengzhang Wan

Keywords(s): anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs), Catalysts, catalytic hydrogenation, clean energy, clean energy consumption, clean material production, Composite Material, Composite Materials, Construction Materials, Electrocatalyst, electrochemically active surface area, high-durability catalysts, Hydrogen, Hydrogen oxidation reaction, hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR), hydrogen production, low overpotential catalysis, mass activity, material science, Materials, meta materials, Methane Reformer Hydrogen Production, microarchitectured materials, Nanomaterials, nanostructured materials, Nanotechnology, oxygen oxidation reaction, oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), Platinum group metal catalysts, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), proton exchange water membrane electrolyzer (PEMWE), Rhodium-decorated Platinum nanowires (SARh-PtNW), specific activity, transition metal catalysts

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Materials > Functional Materials, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Generation, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Chemical, Chemical > Chemical Processing & Manufacturing, Chemical > Synthesis, Chemical > Catalysts

Circuit Printing Technology Portfolio

Liquid Metal Printing Technique via Optical Maskless Lithography (Case No. 2024-031) A research team led by Professor Ximin He has developed a facile and scalable fabrication strategy to make soft electronics using LM particles. By using a photo-reactive ink containing LM particles and a polymer precursor, the team can precisely layer conductive surfaces...

Published: 6/2/2025 | Inventor(s):

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Category(s): Materials, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Materials > Semiconducting Materials, Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors > Circuits

Mechanical Neural Network Driven by Flexure-Based, Meso-Scale, Bidirectional Thermal Actuators (Case No. 2024-235)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering have developed a novel bidirectional thermal linear transducer for active vibration dampening and high precision manufacturing equipment. Background: Metamaterials are engineered structures that demonstrate properties not commonly found in natural materials. To date, most...

Published: 6/18/2025 | Inventor(s): Jonathan Hopkins, Pietro Sainaghi, Michael Cullinan, Andrew Gray

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Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Materials > Construction Materials, Materials > Composite Materials, Mechanical, Mechanical > Aeronautics & Aerospace, Mechanical > Sensors, Mechanical > Micro-Electromechanical Systems (Mems), Mechanical > Mechanical Systems

Encapsulation of Fire-Resistant Materials in Adhesive Polymeric Carriers for Fire Prevention (Case No. 2025-240)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a novel system for integrating fire-retardant compounds within an adhesive and sprayable material. Background: Fire management traditionally relies on the use of synthetic materials containing ammonium polyphosphate (APP), which are effective in fire suppression...

Published: 6/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Erika Lopez Lara

Keywords(s): antimicrobial materials, Composite Materials, Construction Materials, fire, fire resistant materials, fire resistant materials and nanotechnology, fire retardant, fire tech nanomaterials, Functional Materials, intercalated materials, Materials, Medical Devices and Materials, meta materials, microarchitectured materials, Nanomaterials, nanostructured materials, palisades, phase change materials, photothermal materials, safe materials, wildfire, wildfire prevention

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Materials > Functional Materials, Energy & Environment

Efficient One-Step Chemical Conversion of MXene Into Quantum Dots (Case No. 2025-246)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a novel one-step method for producing MXene quantum dots with precise size control in an environmentally safe manner. Background: Quantum dots are widely used in bioimaging due to their tunable optical, electrical, and chemical properties. However, traditional...

Published: 6/10/2025 | Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Haiyue Huang, Judy Cheng

Keywords(s): Biochemistry, bioimaging, Biomaterial, Catalysts, Chemical, Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, energy conversion, energy conversion applications, Functional Materials, labeling, material science, Materials, Nanomaterials, photoluminescence, Quantum Dot

Category(s): Chemical, Chemical > Synthesis, Materials, Materials > Semiconducting Materials

Emissions-Free Olefin Synthesis via Concentrated Solar-Thermal Pyrolysis for Cleaner Plastics (Case No. 2025-008)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering have developed a novel technology that utilizes concentrated solar radiation to convert petroleum refinery hydrocarbons into light olefins with no CO2 emissions and generates a high-value graphitic carbon co-product. Title: Emissions-Free Olefin Synthesis via Concentrated...

Published: 6/3/2025 | Inventor(s): Anil Nair, Raymond Spearrin, Barathan Jeevaretanam

Keywords(s): bulk material, clean material production, Composite Material, Composite Materials, Concentrated Solar Power, Concentrated Solar Power Chemical Engineering, concentrated solar radiation, Construction Materials, emission free materials, ethylene, fire resistant materials, Functional Materials, graphitic carbon, HDPE, high density polyethylene, intercalated materials, LDPE, light olefin, low density polyethylene, material characterization, Material for Enhanced Photoprotection, material science, Materials, Medical Devices and Materials, Nanomaterials, olefin, olefin synthesis, plastic, plastic fabrication, plastic production, plastics, polypropylene, propylene, pyrolysis, Raw materials supplier, safe materials, Smart Material, zero emissions

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Energy & Environment

Charge Storage Device Architecture for Increased Energy and Power Density (Case No. 2009-392)

Summary: UCLA researchers have developed a novel electrochemical capacitive energy storage device with high energy and power density, addressing limitations in current energy storage technologies and meeting the demands of increasing electrification. Background: Current energy storage devices, such as lithium-ion batteries and electrochemical capacitors,...

Published: 4/28/2025 | Inventor(s): Bruce Dunn, George Gruner, John Wang, Sarah Tolbert, Torsten Brezesinski

Keywords(s): battery-less, battery-less IoT, Capacitor, Charge Carrier, charge collection efficiency, charge extraction, charge sharing, charge summing, charge-transfer, clean energy, electric vehicle charging, energy conversion, Energy Density, Energy Efficiency, Energy Harvesting, energy management, Energy Management System, Energy positive, energy-efficient, grid energy, Lithium Battery, Lithium-Ion Battery, material characterization, Nanoelectronics, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles, Nanostructure, nanostructured materials, Nanotechnology, Rechargeable Battery, Rechargeable Battery Thermal Conductivity, Renewable Energy, Renewable energy sources, Solar Energy, supercharger, Surface Charge, Thermal Energy Storage, wireless energy harvesting

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors

Material for Enhanced Photoprotection (Case No. 2025-050)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a novel material for enhanced photoprotection in sunscreens. Background: Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun contributes to premature skin aging, sunburn, and increased risk of skin cancer. Traditional UV filters such as zinc oxide and titanium...

Published: 4/30/2025 | Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Ajoa Addae, Yogendra Mishra

Keywords(s): antimicrobial, antiviral, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cosmetic ingredients, dispersion stability, emulsions, flame transport synthesis, Material for Enhanced Photoprotection, Nanocrystal, nanocrystalline metals, nanodispersion, Photodetector, photostability, photostability materials, photothermal materials, skin protection, sunscreen, sunscreen formulation, tocopheryl acetate, UV absorption

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Dermatology

A Fabrication Method for High-Precision, Large-Area Acoustic Single-Cell Trapping Devices (Case No. 2025-115)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a novel fabrication method for single-cell trapping devices. Background: Single-cell analysis is critical to personalized medicine, diagnostics, and biomedical research, as it allows researchers to identify, isolate, and expand desired cell subpopulations....

Published: 3/20/2025 | Inventor(s): Pei-Yu Chiou, Jacob Smith

Keywords(s): acoustic manipulation, acoustics, air cavity formation, cell sorting, compliant membrane acoustic patterning (CMAP), Diagnostic Platform Technologies (E.G. Microfluidics), Digital Microfluidics, high-throughput analysis, large-area arrays, MEMS, Microfluidics, Microfluidics And Mem's, Microfluidics Dielectrophoresis, Microfluidics Multi-Band Device, Microfluidics Nanosphere, near-infrared (NIR) pulsed laser, PDMS, PDMS membranes, single cell analysis, Single cell data, single-cell resolution, single-cell trapping

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Membranes, Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Microfluidics And Mems, Life Science Research Tools > Cell Counting And Imaging, Platforms

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