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Advanced Design Heat Exchanger Formed by Metal Additive Manufacturing

Executive Summary Heat exchangers are common process units used in the chemical, oil and gas, manufacturing and energy sectors. Their efficient design that encompasses efficient heat transfer, low cost and longevity is critical to their success. Researchers at Michigan State University have recently developed a new heat exchanger concept, that uses...
Published: 1/16/2026   |   Inventor(s): James Klausner, Andre Benard, Patrick Kwon, Haseung Chung, Himanshu Sahasrabudhe
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Advanced Materials, Manufacturing Equipment

REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM A FLUID

VAlue proposition Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are manmade chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products such as firefighting foams, household cleaners, and vapor suppressants. They have a unique property in being able to repel both oil and water due to their hydrophilic and hydrophobic components. While there are hundreds...
Published: 1/13/2026   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Schuelke, Mary Ensch, Michael Becker, Cory Rusinek
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Environmental, Advanced Materials

ON-DEMAND LASER-INDUCED CRYSTALLIZATION OF MATERIALS

VAlue proposition Lead halide perovskites, with their exceptional optoelectronic properties, hold considerable promise for a wide array of photonic applications. However, precise spatiotemporal control over their crystallization remains an outstanding challenge, limiting the design of next-generation perovskite-based technologies. Conventional crystal...
Published: 1/9/2026   |   Inventor(s): Elad Harel
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Advanced Materials, Manufacturing Equipment, Control Systems, Materials, Nanotechnology

Flexible Hybrid Fastener with Increased Bond Strength and Optimized Sealing Capacity

Executive Summary Fasteners are often installed through holes drilled in individual pieces to be joined. While significant advancements have been made in fasteners over the past several decades, construction techniques such as using composites (including wood, fiberglass, and carbon fiber), in particular, have exposed serious limitations to existing...
Published: 12/1/2025   |   Inventor(s): Gary Cloud
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Advanced Materials, Defense, Mechanical, Subassemblies and Components, Energy

Woven Turbomachine Impeller

Executive Summary Impellers are used in numerous applications such as turbines or compressors. In some cases, the cost of the impellers are prohibitive and difficult to manufacture and incorporate into a system. MSU researchers have developed a new woven impeller design that is less expensive to produce, ideal for integrating other parts such as conductive...
Published: 9/5/2025   |   Inventor(s): Norbert Mueller
Keywords(s): Impeller Category(s): Advanced Materials, Manufacturing Equipment, Mechanical

High Speed Additive Metal Manufacturing Process

FABRICATED GREEN HEAT EXCHANGER PLATES BY SEAM PROCESS SINTERED STACKED HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY Executive Summary Metal additive manufacturing is an attractive process for producing highly complex and tailored components from superalloys for high temperature applications. However,...
Published: 11/7/2025   |   Inventor(s): Haseung Chung, Patrick Kwon
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Advanced Materials

Cubic Boron Nitride Inserts for Iron Based Workpieces

Executive Summary Compacted graphite iron (CGI) has recently been gaining more attention due to its superior mechanical properties over the currently more popular flake graphite iron (FGI), aka gray cast iron. However, the poor machinability has prevented CGI to be used in a wider range of potential applications. Researchers at Michigan State University...
Published: 8/26/2025   |   Inventor(s): Patrick Kwon
Keywords(s): Advanced Manufacturing, Metals Category(s): Advanced Materials, Manufacturing Equipment

Lignin-Based Separators for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Executive Summary Lithium ion batteries are currently ubiquitous in numerous applications. In these batteries, the separator plays a crucial role by physically separating the anode and cathode to prevent electrical short circuits while allowing the flow of ions through the electrolytes. Common materials used for separators include polyolefins such...
Published: 8/15/2025   |   Inventor(s): Chengcheng Fang, Huanhuan Jia
Keywords(s): Lignin, Lithium Batteries Category(s): Advanced Materials, Energy

Patterned Surface Coating for Water Harvesting

Executive Summary In arid regions worldwide, there is a critical need for supplying water for drinking, agriculture and public use. However, these regions often have limited well capacity or water is available but is brackish, saline or contaminated. One possible solution it to capture the water from moist air. While several technologies exist for...
Published: 8/5/2025   |   Inventor(s): Caroline Szczepanski, Sabrina Curley
Keywords(s): Alt Energy - Wind & Solar, Coating, Drinking Water, Surface Functional Category(s): Advanced Materials, Environmental

EMBEDDED ELECTRONICS IN COMPOSITES USING CONDUCTIVE AND MAGNETIC FABRICS

Value proposition There is a need for assembling miniaturized and embedded electronics into the vehicle bodies for light weight, mechanical stability and wireless technologies. Non-metallic/composite body structures enable embedded antennas and circuits. This technology relates to the packaging of concealed electronics [active and passive circuits]...
Published: 10/9/2025   |   Inventor(s): Premjeet Chahal, Bhargav Avireni, Mahmood Haq, Mauro Ettorre, Satish Udpa, Arinc Kuloglu, Syed Hassan
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Advanced Materials, Devices
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