Low-Cost Mechanically Robust Silica Aerogel Technology
A low-cost mechanically robust silica aerogel technology enhances fiber-based building insulation R-value performance, soundproofing, thermal barrier textiles fabrics, ceramic foams, papers and composites thereof.
Background:
Energy efficiency in buildings, aerospace, extreme environments and many other sectors seek low cost, scalable, lightweight...
Published: 7/24/2026
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Inventor(s): Shenqiang Ren, Lu An
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Energy Conservation, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology
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Nature-inspired Functionally-graded UHMWPE + Kevlar Composites Achieve Extraordinarily High Strength
Nature-inspired polymers are achieved using unique processing to yield functional gradient composites with embedded Kevlar fibers exhibiting extraordinarily high strength lightweight UHMWPE materials.
Background:
Demand for new energy absorption materials and implantable polymeric biomaterials has increased significantly in recent years. The...
Published: 6/19/2026
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Inventor(s): Shenqiang Ren, Lu An
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Engineering
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Using Platinum is Dense, but Your Catalyst Reaction Doesn't Have to be. Hollow Pt₃Ni Frames Engineered to Rise Above in Speed and Performance.
Title:
Using Platinum is Dense, but Your Catalyst Reaction Doesn't Have to be. Hollow Pt₃Ni Frames Engineered to Rise Above in Speed and Performance.
This invention introduces a rapid gas-phase CO etching method to create hollow Pt₃Ni nanoframe catalysts with a Pt-rich skin, offering faster synthesis, reduced platinum usage, and superior catalytic...
Published: 7/24/2026
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Inventor(s): Jiye Fang, Yiliang Luan
Keywords(s): #SUNYresearch, CleanTech, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Campus > Binghamton University
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