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Engineered Sorbents and Process for Selective Removal of Perfluorinated Organics Species from Water

This technology represents a new chemical process for selective removal of greater than 90% of the perfluorinated organics (PFAS) from contaminated water per pass through a sorption stage. The separation media comprises a selective surface modifier, with tunable properties, incorporated on an inexpensive material, which may be a cellulose sponge, fiber,...

Published: 6/20/2024 | Inventor(s): Vasiliki Karanikola, Neal Armstrong, Jack Welchert

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Air/Water Purification, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Remediation > Water

Wide Area Spectralelectrochemical Measurement of Thin Film Semiconductors for Electronic Band Structure Analysis

This invention is a rapid, nondestructive detection method for properties of semiconductor stacks (including perovskite stacks for use in photovoltaics) which can be used at speeds and scales relevant for manufacturing to check product quality. This invention could reduce/remove barriers for manufacturing scale-up and production of high quality robust...

Published: 6/20/2024 | Inventor(s): Erin Ratcliff, Michel De Keersmaecker, Neal Armstrong

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Renewable Energy, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Renewable Energy > Solar/Photovoltaic, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Semiconductors, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Sensors and Detection > Inspection, Technology Classifications > Materials > Processing, Technology Classifications > Sensors & Controls

In-line Analytical Measurements for High-Throughput Manufacturing of Solar Cells, Enhancing Scalability of Next Generation Semiconductor Thin Film Stacks

A “stick and peel” removable electrochemical probe is used for solvent-free characterization of semiconductor films or optoelectronic devices and configured for use in situ and/or in operando. The invention may be used to analyze electronic materials such as a metal halide perovskite, an organic semiconductor, a nanocrystalline (quantum...

Published: 3/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Michel De Keersmaecker, Erin Ratcliff, Neal Armstrong

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Defect Characterization for Semiconductors, including Perovskites, in Operando or during Manufacturing, using 'Peel and Stick' Probe with Enhanced Sensitivity

This technology involves the use of a removable ‘peel and stick electrolyte’ probe for detecting defects in perovskite materials. This is an improvement on previous technology that increases sensitivity of defect detection in device-relevant triple cation perovskites. Background: The development of next-generation flexible optoelectronic...

Published: 3/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Michel De Keersmaecker, Erin Ratcliff, Neal Armstrong

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"Stick and Peel" Probe Properties of Perovskite Material Properties for Manufacturing Scale-Up and Quality Control

A “stick and peel” removable electrochemical probe is used for solvent-free characterization of semiconductor films or optoelectronic devices. The invention may be used to analyze electronic materials such as a metal halide perovskite, an organic semiconductor, a nanocrystalline (quantum dot) thin film, metal oxides, a material blend or...

Published: 3/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Michel De Keersmaecker, Erin Ratcliff, Neal Armstrong

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Additive for Improving the Efficiency and Stability of Organic Perovskite Materials for Electronics, including Photovoltaics

This invention is a new small molecule for passivating defects in organic perovskite electronic devices that improves power conversion efficiency, device quality and higher long-term stability, even in dopant-free designs. Background: Perovskite solar cells (PSC), considered to be third generation photovoltaics, have great potential to increase...

Published: 3/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Dominic Mcgrath, Neal Armstrong

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Low Carbon, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Renewable Energy > Solar/Photovoltaic, Technology Classifications > Materials > Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Materials > Coatings

Curriculum Materials for the Education of Graduate Level Measurement Science

This technology is an analytical kit for perform analytical chemistry course experiments. This kit is an all-inclusive curriculum platform including compact, integrated hardware with signal processing, data recording, and experimental guide. Background: Currently, a large amount of time is used for experimental set-up which is not required for demonstrating...

Published: 3/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Michael Heien, Drew Farrell, Neal Armstrong, Steven Scott Saavedra, Deirdre Belle-Oudry

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Creative Works

Side-Strapped Phthalocyanines as Materials for Organic Electronics

This invention describes a novel side-strapped derivative of phthalocyanine for use in photovoltaic cells to generate a current in a more efficient manner. Background: Within the context of photovoltaic solar power, there are other compounds based on the phthalocyanine structure that are in use currently. These other compounds have an energy conversion...

Published: 3/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Dominic Mcgrath, Neal Armstrong

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Photonics

Solution-Processable Side-Strapped Phthalocyanines

This invention describes a novel side-strapped derivative of pthalocyanine for use in photovoltaic cells to generate a current in a more efficient manner. Background: Within the context of photovoltaic solar power, there are other compounds based on the pthalocyanine structure that are in use currently. These other compounds have an energy conversion...

Published: 6/20/2024 | Inventor(s): Dominic Mcgrath, Neal Armstrong

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences