Optoelectronic Devices Based on Thin Single-Crystalline Semiconductor Films and Non-Epitaxial Optical Cavities
A novel nanoscale optoelectronic device comprising ultrathin materials with single-crystalline quality providing a strong light-matter interaction with high photon absorption and quantum efficiency.
Background:
Miniaturization of optoelectronic devices offers tremendous performance gain. As the volume of photoactive material decreases, optoelectronic...
Published: 12/4/2020
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Inventor(s): Qiaoqiang Gan (UB), Haomin Song (UB), Zhenqiang Ma (non-UB), Zhenyang Xia (non-UB), Zongfu Yu (non-UB) (WARF), Ming Zhou (non-UB)
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Optics and Photonics, Technology Classifications > Energy, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Energy Harvesting from Thermally Buckled Piezoelectric Beams
This technology is a novel thermally buckled piezoelectric beam design for energy harvesting by aligning the beam frequency with the body’s natural vibrations. This technology can generate sufficient electricity to power biomedical sensors and devices inside the human body.70637003
Published: 11/18/2020
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Inventor(s): M. Amin Karami, Mohammad Hossein Ansari
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomedical Science and Engineering, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Energy, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Energy Harvesting for Leadless Pacemakers (Mich)
This technology is a novel fan-folded piezoelectric beam design for energy harvesting from heartbeat vibrations. This technology can be used in the design of a pacemaker where no battery is required and energy can be harvested from the novel fan-folded piezoelectric beam design.70037063
Published: 11/18/2020
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Inventor(s): M. Amin Karami, Mohammad Hossein Ansari, Daniel Inman (non-UB), David Bradley (non-UB)
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Colloidal Nanocrystals with Excellent Thermal and High-flux Stability
Solid-state lighting (SSL) has the potential to revolutionize the lighting industry. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)--traditionally used in signs, signals and displays--are rapidly evolving to provide light sources for general illumination. This technology holds promise for lower energy consumption and reduced maintenance. However the solid state Lighting...
Published: 11/18/2020
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Inventor(s): Keith Kahen
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Infrared-switching Nanomaterial
Nanomaterial compositions that undergo phase transitions from infrared transmissive at low temperatures to infrared reflective at higher temperatures.
Background:
One of the major hurdles in energy efficient buildings is excess heat gain from solar light. Current technologies designed to address this problem, also block visible light, thereby,...
Published: 12/2/2020
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Inventor(s): Sarbajit Banerjee (non-ub), Luisa Whittaker-Brooks, Christopher Patridge, Peter Marley
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Campus > University at Buffalo
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