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Electrowetting on Dielectric (EWOD) Using Graphene

WSU researchers have developed a method for electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) using graphene; a transparent, flexible and stretchable nanomaterial. Reversible contact angle changes were observed on the Teflon-coated graphene electrode with both AC and DC voltages and experiments confirmed the graphene electrode has a higher capacitive impedance, reduced...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Mark MinG-Cheng Cheng

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Category(s): Physical Sciences, Materials, Microfluidics, Nanomaterials

Broadcast Messaging System

Wayne State researchers have developed new software which integrates existing software systems (e.g. SunGard HE’s Banner) to enable authorized broadcasting of messages to an entire campus community or to select groups via text messaging to cellular phones, via email, or instant messaging. Competitive Advantage: · Integration with existing...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Jeffrey Dunn, Robert Thompson, Daren Hubbard

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Category(s): Communications, Physical Sciences, Software

Broad Temperature Range MIS Hydrogen Sensors

WSU researchers have developed hydrogen sensors that differ from previous devices by employing aluminum nitride as an insulator in a metal insulator semiconductor structure. These new structures show a marked specificity for hydrogen under a wide range of conditions. Several prototype sensors with various applications have been tested results are available...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Flaminia Serina, Gregory Auner, Ka Yuen Simon Ng, Ratna Naik

Keywords(s): Device, Security

Category(s): Sensors, Physical Sciences, Automotive & Transportation, Other

Atomic Layer Deposition of Transition Metal Thin Films

Wayne State University researchers have circumvented precursor reactivity problems by developing a three-step deposition scheme that entails a transition metal precursor, an organic acid, and a reducing agent. This novel process can produce high purity, low resistivity copper films at 100 °C, which is a significant breakthrough in transition metal ALD...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Charles Winter, Thomas Knisley, Thiloka Ariyasena

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Category(s): Materials, Nanomaterials, Physical Sciences, Thin films, Chemical Processing/Synthesis, Industrial & Manufacturing

Volatile Thermally Stable Transition Metal Precursors for Thin Film Growth

Wayne State researchers have developed a new class of thermally stable, volatile transition chemical compounds that have desirable properties for the growth of thin films of transition metal-containing materials by atomic layer deposition and chemical vapor deposition.Commercial Applications • Microelectronic devices o Automotive applications...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Charles Winter, Mahesh Karunrathne

Keywords(s): Batteries, Coatings, Electronics

Category(s): Materials, Chemicals, Other, Physical Sciences, Thin films

Laser Spray Ionization (LSI) Method for Mass Spectrometry Imaging

Technology Summary: Laser Spray Ionization (LSI) is a novel inlet ionization method for mass spectrometry invented at WSU which can be used to create predominately multiply charged ions from solid samples at atmospheric pressure. Unlike MALDI ionization methods which are typically limited to producing singly charged species for larger molecules, LSI...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Sarah Trimpin, Thushani Nikeshala, Ellen Inutan, John Maarouf

Keywords(s): Biotechnology, Imaging

Category(s): Instrumentation, Imaging, Characterization, Other, Physical Sciences, Spectroscopy, Life Science, Research tools

Controllable Laser Fabrication of Conical Nano-Tips on Semiconductor Thin Films

Field emitter displays (FED) represents the next phase in display technology. A team of researchers at Wayne State University has invented a new process that creates consistently sized and uniformly spaced nano-sized conical tips on semiconductor thin films that may have application in a number of areas including field emitter arrays for flat-panel...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Ivan Avrutsky, Daniel Georgiev, Ronald Baird, Golam Newaz, Gregory Auner

Keywords(s): Semiconductor

Category(s): Physical Sciences, Materials, MEMS, Nanomaterials, Thin films

Omni-Directional Angular Acceleration Reduction Helmet

Wayne State researchers have designed a new device to reduce the head angular acceleration of the helmet wearer during blunt impact. This technology introduces a helmet shell design which rotates with respect to head by the insertion of a thin layer of elastically or plastically yielding material between the outer and inner shells, depending on the...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Albert King, KinG-Hay Yang, Liying Zhang

Keywords(s): Athletic

Category(s): Safety, Automotive & Transportation, Physical Sciences, Life Science, Medical Devices

Concussion Reduction Helmet

Technology Overview Wayne State University Researchers have designed a football helmet to reduce the likelihood of a cerebral concussion to the wearer during blunt impact with another player or the ground. The helmet shell and interior padding are tuned using a computer model of the head and helmet to reduce the strain experienced by the brain...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Albert King, KinG-Hay Yang, Liying Zhang

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Category(s): Physical Sciences, Automotive & Transportation, Life Science, Medical Devices, Safety, Software, Simulation & Modeling

Development of TiO2 Anatase Thin Films Grown by Pulsed DC Magnetron Reactive Sputtering for Device Applications

WSU researchers have developed a novel procedure for creating Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) thin films using anatase material. Procedure uses TiO2 thin film with single phase a textured material and reproducible with different thickness on amorphous and crystalline substrates. Anatase is attracting much interest for its unique properties and has valuable...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Ibrahim AL-Houmoudi, Golam Newaz, Gregory Auner, Ratna Naik

Keywords(s): Anti Reflection, Sensors

Category(s): Chemicals, Materials, Thin films, Physical Sciences, Sensors, Industrial & Manufacturing, Other

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