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ud17-34 – APPLICATIONS: This is a tool for on-line monitoring of a composite manufacturing process. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: The composites industry lacks sufficiently accurate and robust tools necessary for monitoring its standard polymer/fiber manufacturing process. Often, point sensors are used. They are expensive, monitor only one portion of the process, such as curing, and provide feedback... Read More
ud17-45 – APPLICATIONS: This invention is a novel class of catalysts for production of synthetic methanol from CO and hydrogen. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Global methanol demand is growing as result of increasing demand as a feedstock in polymer production and because of emerging alternative energy applications. CO hydrogenation is the standard approach for producing synthetic methanol. However,... Read More
ud14-28 – Technology Description: Due to increasing safety issues with liquid based electrolytes, there has been a great interest in the field of solid state lithium batteries with a solvent free electrolyte. The invention involves a novel block copolymer electrolytes with tapered interfaces between copolymer blocks. Block copolymers are promising materials for conducting applications due to... Read More
ud17-40 – APPLICATIONS: This is a novel innovation applicable to the high-efficiency solar cell market. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: This innovation is designed to improve the market share for high-efficiency solar cells with a low development and market cost with comparable efficiency in comparison to high-efficiency solar cells currently on the market. BENEFITS: TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION: ... Read More
ud17-47 – APPLICATIONS: A novel, green, method for production of Adipic Acid. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Adipic Acid is an important precursor in the production of Nylon. Current Adipic Acid production consists of sequential hydrogenation of benzene which can give yields lower than desirable, and may lead to undesirable contaminants. However, with the current boom in clean energy and green... Read More
ud17-36 – APPLICATIONS: By using this product a sports bra manufacturer or retail store can fit their customers with a bra that reduces excess breast motion during exercise, thereby making their customers more comfortable during any physical exertion. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Wearable technology in the fitness industry has witnessed a surge in the past decade. There are numerous smart textiles... Read More
ud17-38 – APPLICATIONS: This product can be used as a monitoring tool for large scale structures in the aircraft and aerospace industry, civil and infrastructure industry as well as in the oil industry. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Structural health monitoring of structures is imperative for the longitivity of these structures and to avoid any mishaps. The existing methods are expensive,... Read More
ud17-32 – Technology Description: Researchers at the University of Delaware have designed a novel leg device with enhanced shape and composition, providing a better base for robots. This innovation acts as an upgrade for wheels used in various laboratory and industrial robots. These uniquely oriented legs offer increased efficiency of motion with variable flexibility. Benefits: ... Read More
ud17-26 – APPLICATIONS: This is a tool to improve the quality of commercial polymer based materials such as dental composites, contact lenses, lithography resins and industrial adhesives among others. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: The commercially available polymer based materials are made from the polymerization of methacrylate monomers. Despite their commercial advantage, the resulting products have... Read More
ud17-20 – Technology Description: Researchers at the University of Delaware are proposing a novel method to synthesize a superoleaphilic graphene oxide sponge. Treatment of improved graphene oxide without a cross-linker produces a highly selective 3D carbon framework which facilitates improved absorption of deoxygenated fuel molecules from water. This material also possesses high activity for C-C... Read More
