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Carbon Credit Mortar, Concrete, and Soil Enhanced with Biochar and Diatomaceous Earth

Description: This technology leverages biochar derived from organic waste sources such as wood and nut shells to enhance mortar, concrete, and soil. By minimizing fractures, controlling hydration temperatures, and improving thermal insulation, the innovation delivers stronger and more sustainable construction materials. Additionally, engineered soils...

Published: 12/16/2025 | Inventor(s): Wilson Espinoza Chavez

Keywords(s): Construction Materials, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials

Category(s): Engineering, Materials, Construction Materials Technology, Construction Materials and Sustainability, Engineering > Environmental Engineering

Smart Construction Materials for Enhanced Urban Comfort

Description: This technology involves the development of smart construction materials that integrate waste components such as plastic and fiberglass, along with photochromatic paints and bioluminescent substances. These materials aim to address common urban health issues caused by infrastructural flaws, such as air pollution and overcrowding, by improving...

Published: 12/16/2025 | Inventor(s): Wilson Espinoza Chavez

Keywords(s): Construction Materials, Engineering, Materials, Urban Environmental Technology

Category(s): Construction Materials Technology, Construction Materials and Sustainability, Engineering, Materials

Smart Mortar

Description: This technology develops mortar and concrete mixes by incorporating recycled glass as fine aggregate replacement and encapsulated Phase Change Materials (PCMs) as partial cement substitute, aiming to improve energy efficiency, mechanical strength, and thermal insulation in construction materials while reducing environmental impact. Key...

Published: 11/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Wilson Espinoza Chavez

Keywords(s): Construction Materials, Sustainable Engineering

Category(s): Engineering, Materials

High-Temperature Magnetic Field-Assisted Additive Manufacturing (MFAAM) Setup with Neodymium Halbach Array

Description: This invention introduces a high-temperature Magnetic Field-Assisted Additive Manufacturing (MFAAM) system designed for integration with desktop Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. Utilizing a Neodymium Halbach array, the setup generates a uniform external magnetic field that aligns magnetic particles in-situ during printing,...

Published: 11/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Jitendra Tate, Mandesh Khadka, Pratik Karkhanis, Wilhelmus Geerts

Keywords(s): Additive Manufacturing, Magnetic Materials Engineering

Category(s): Engineering, Materials

Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Sweet Gum Tree Seeds

Description: This technology utilizes sweet gum tree seed extracts to produce zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) through a green synthesis process, eliminating the need for toxic chemicals and high energy inputs common in traditional methods. The synthesized ZnONPs have been experimentally validated to effectively remove the toxic fungicide atrazine...

Published: 11/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Sujata Mandal

Keywords(s): Environmental Science, Materials, Nanotechnology, Water

Category(s): Nanotechnology, Materials, Water

Resistive Switching in Oxides Grown Directly on Si Wafers via Novel Electronic Mechanism

Description: Our research demonstrates Resistive Switching (RS) behavior in SrTiO3 layers grown directly on silicon substrates. This behavior is attributed to a novel physical mechanism that leverages the semiconductor band's electronic structure at the Si/SrTiO3 interface. Specifically, the conduction band offset between Si and SrTiO3 creates...

Published: 12/19/2025 | Inventor(s): Nikoleta Theodoropoulou, Patrick Kollias, Ryan Cottier

Keywords(s): Neuromorphic Systems, Non-volatile Memory Devices, Si Wafers

Category(s): Semiconductors, Materials

Novel Precast Masonry Units with CO2 Curing Using Alternative Cementitious Materials

Description: This novel concrete technology integrates reactive magnesium oxide (MgO) with Calcium Sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement to create a masonry unit that offers both enhanced performance and a reduced environmental impact. By leveraging the synergistic effects of MgO and CSA cement, this invention aims to address the urgent need for sustainability...

Published: 11/11/2025 | Inventor(s): Togay Ozbakkaloglu, Muhammed Bayram

Keywords(s): Green Building, Sustainable Materials

Category(s): Engineering, Materials, Energy/Environment

Use of Recycled Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs) to Create Multifunctional Concrete

Description: This technology integrates superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) into Portland cement concrete to enhance its material properties and serviceability. SAPs, with their ability to absorb water or aqueous solutions up to 500 times their own mass, introduce significant improvements in concrete, including reduced shrinkage cracking, enhanced mechanical...

Published: 11/24/2025 | Inventor(s): Jung Heum Yeon, Rajesh Chakraborty

Keywords(s): Concrete, Recycled Superabsorbent Polymers, Self-healing Concrete

Category(s): Materials, Engineering, Transportation, Energy/Environment

Ecofriendly Skin Safe Absorbent

Description: This technology involves the extraction of guar gum (GG) from the Cyamopsis tetragonalobus plant and its combination with alginic acid to create a biodegradable superabsorbent polymer. Guar gum, a safe and eco-friendly polymer, is cultivated primarily in India and is known for its solubility and biodegradability. By crosslinking it with...

Published: 11/11/2025 | Inventor(s): Sujata Mandal, Sangchul Hwang

Keywords(s): Ecofriendly, Skin Safe Absorbent

Category(s): Materials, Life Science, Energy/Environment

Biopolymer Based Non-cementitious Binders to Achieve High Mechanical Performance

Description: A revolutionary bio-based construction material has been developed using gelatin as a biopolymer to create a bio-binder, replacing the need for Portland cement in concrete. This bio-composite utilizes a gelatin-to-sand ratio to form a workable mixture that hardens into a durable material, suitable for various construction applications. Key...

Published: 11/11/2025 | Inventor(s): Xijun Shi, Robert McLean, Beng Wei Chong, Maryam Ghadami

Keywords(s): Biopolymer, Environmentally Friendly, High Mechanical Performance

Category(s): Materials, Engineering, Energy/Environment

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