Optimized Ore Processing using Molten Salts for Leaching and Thermal Energy Storage
University of Arizona researchers have developed and optimized an electrochemical metal extraction process utilizing molten chloride salt. The salt serves as a heat transfer fluid, which can power the process itself or provide power to outside processing units or communities. The material, or slag, leftover from the process is non-toxic and may easily...
Published: 7/15/2022
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Inventor(s): Dominic Gervasio, Hassan Elsentriecy
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing > Mining, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Materials > Metals, Technology Classifications > Materials > Processing
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Photo-Curable Liquid Acrylate and Methacrylate Modified Silsesquioxane Oligomers with Built In Radical Initiators for Additive Manufacturing
This invention is a new photochemically curable resin with photo initiators for radical curing. This invention allows for faster curing rates using high and controlled concentrations of initiators. The invention also improves upon currently available resins, as this invention reduces the chances of resin chemical leaching and solves plasticization issues....
Published: 7/15/2022
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Inventor(s): Douglas Loy, Rongguang Liang, Alyssa Ellsworth, Zhihan Hong
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Materials, Technology Classifications > Materials > Polymers
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3D Printing Using Tholins or Other Extraterrestrial Polymers
This technology will utilize non-earthbound resources as a polymer for use in 3D printing materials. This technology utilizes a polymer derived from Tholins.
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It is costly and impractical to transport large amounts of material for construction and repair during space exploration and travel. 3D printing utilizing materials found in space...
Published: 7/15/2022
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Inventor(s): Douglas Loy
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Materials > Polymers
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3D Printing of Glass Structures Using Laser Patterning of Precondensed, Liquid Silica and Organically Modified Silica Polymers
This technology allows for 3D printers to print optical structures that have a glassy texture. The technology takes liquid polymer silica and transforms it into the desired optical structure, with minimal shrinkage.
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The 3D printer market has had an increasing demand and growth over the past few years. With the wide variety that the market...
Published: 7/15/2022
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Inventor(s): Douglas Loy, Rongguang Liang
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Materials > Ceramics, Technology Classifications > Materials > Polymers
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Guayule Particle Board
This invention is a particle-board comprising a fiber component including guayule bagasse and an adhesive composition including a mixture of a modified guayule resin and soy protein. The resultant composite has mechanical properties comparable to particle boards formed from soy protein adhesives alone while also having enhanced wet shear strength, and...
Published: 7/15/2022
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Inventor(s): Kimberly Ogden, Sarocha Pradyawong
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Water Resource Efficiency, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Materials > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Materials > Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Materials > Composites, Technology Classifications > Materials > Processing
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Modified Guayule Resins and Resin/Soy Protein Blends for Adhesives
This technology is a guayule resin-based adhesive that provides superior water resistance over existing formaldehyde-free wood adhesives. A blend of modified guayule resin with soy protein forms a natural adhesive with improved water resistance over existing soy protein adhesives.
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Guayule, a plant that grows in the Southwest United States...
Published: 7/15/2022
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Inventor(s): Kimberly Ogden, Sarocha Pradyawong
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Water Resource Efficiency, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Materials > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Materials > Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Materials > Composites, Technology Classifications > Materials > Processing
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Automated Work-Flow Analysis using Ultra-Wide Band based Real-Time Localization System
This technology is a novel workflow analysis framework, designed to analyze the movement of both human and material objects based on real-time localization systems (RTLS) utilizing ultra-wide band (UWB) technologies. This technology requires very little to no human intervention. The accuracy of this technology is validated with video data and shows...
Published: 7/15/2022
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Inventor(s): Bijoy Dripta Barua Chowdhury, Young-Jun Son, Russell Tronstad, Chieri Kubota
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing
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Germanium Extraction from Electronic Wastes Using an Environment-Friendly Hydrometallurgical Process
Hydrometallurgy is a technique within the field of extractive metallurgy, the obtaining of metals from their ores. Hydrometallurgy involves the use of aqueous solutions for the recovery of metals from ores, concentrates, and recycled or residual materials. The focus of this study is on an environmental hydrometeorological recycling process of Germanium...
Published: 7/15/2022
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Inventor(s): Fatemeh Molaei, Hossein Siavoshi, Rasoul Khosravi
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing > Mining
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A Novel Chemicals' Scheme for the Flotation of Bastnaesite Ore
This invention is a flotation method for removing heavy earth metals from Bastnaesite ore. It works by reducing the flotation temperature to a cost-efficient level and simplifying the flow sheet. Results show that 80-90% REE recovery and <20% gangue recovery are achieved at 40°C-60°C, which yield a rougher concentrate of 30%~40% REO. The...
Published: 7/15/2022
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Inventor(s): Jinhong Zhang, Dongbo An
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Materials > Metals, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing > Mining
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Nonlinear Ultrasonic Techniques for In-Situ Process Monitoring of AM Components
This technology is a method to detect defect formation in additively manufactured metal parts through the building process. It will provide real-time process monitoring and process control in a non-invasive and non-destructive fashion. This method can be used with various types of manufacturing. Currently, it can be used with laser and e-beam powder...
Published: 7/15/2022
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Inventor(s): Tribikram Kundu, Umar Amjad, Krishna Muralidharan, Susana Castillo, Anna Hayes, Barrett Potter, Jr., Hamad Alnuaimi
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Materials > Processing
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