Available Technologies
Available Technologies
Researchers at Colorado School of Mines are on the forefront of innovation. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing creative solutions to a wide range of scientific and engineering challenges. For more information, contact Will Vaughan, Director of Technology Transfer (wvaughan@mines.edu).
Biofuels
A Nanoparticle-Based Coagulation Method for Cost-Effective Microalgae Harvesting (PDF)
A cost-effective method to harvest microalgae
Reference Number: 10005
Increased Lipid Accumulation and Carbohydrate Synthesis in Strains of Microalgae (PDF)
Modified microalgae that produce high levels of lipids and starch
Reference Number: 11020
Use of Endogenous Promoters in Genetic Engineering of Nannochloropsis gaditana (PDF)
The genome sequence and protocols for genetic manipulation for Nannochloropsis gaditana, a microalga that has high lipid and biomass production
Reference Number: 12007
Nonstoichiometric Perovskite-Type Oxides for Solar Thermal Fuels Production (PDF)
Characterization of promising nonstoichiometric-perovskite-type oxide catalysts for solar thermochemical fuel productions
Reference Number: 13023
Biological Engineering and Medical Devices
Artificial Cells for Advanced Drug Delivery (PDF)
Targeted drug delivery across biological barriers using artificial cells
Reference Number: 9002
Microfluidic Flow Assay for Measuring Hemostatic Phenotypes (PDF)
A microfluidic flow assay is a method for measuring the propensity to form a blood clot
Reference Number 10004
Detection of Magnetic Field Concentrated Analytes in a Lateral Flow Capillary (PDF)
A lateral flow capillary devise to detect target analytes that are concentrated by a magnetic field
Reference Number 11011
Optical Alignment Deformation Spectorscopy (PDF)
A microfluidic device and method for high-throughput measurement of cell deformation
Reference Number 12012
Plasma-Based Flow Assay for Measuring Trombin and Fibrin Generation (PDF)
A microfluidic plasma-based flow assay for measuring thrombin and fibrin generation
Reference Number 12031
Delivery of Therapeutic Antibodies from Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds (PDF)
A direct delivery system for the administration of therapeutic antibodies
Reference Number 13011
Polymer Modified Nanoparticles as Contrast Agents for the Non-Invasive Measurement of pH in vivo (PDF)
A non-invasive and accurate method for in vivo pH measurements
Reference Number 13014
Dynamic Viscoelasticity as a Rapid Single-Cell Biomarker (PDF)
A rapid non-destructive method to identify differences in cell phenotypes using cell viscoelastic properties
Reference Number 13021
Wrist Gimbal Rehabilitation Device (PDF)
A low-cost device to assess and improve wrist and forearm motor function
Reference Number 14041
Three-Dimensional Gaze Control of Robots for Navigation and Object Manipulation (PDF)
A control system to guide robots for navigation and object manipulation that uses 3D eye tracking
Reference Number 15005
Autonomous Robotic Laparoscope Based On Eye Tracking (PDF)
An autonomous control framework for robotic laparoscope using eye tracking
Reference Number 15006
Magnetic-Field Driven Colloidal Microbots Employing Wall-Based Propulsion (PDF)
Magnetic-field driven colloidal microbots for interventional procedures in the cardiovascular system
Reference Number 15031
Controlled Precipitation of Biomimetic Apatites via In Situ Mineralization of an Organic Polymeric Matrix (PDF)
A method for the controlled precipitation of biological apatites within a polymeric support substrate
Reference Number 15038
Fuel Cells and Batteries
Palladium Alloy Membranes for Use in Hydrogen Separation (PDF)
Palladium alloy membranes for hydrogen separation that are resistant to poisoning by sulfide compounds
Reference Number: 6001
Unsupported Palladium Alloy Membranes (PDF)
A cost-effective method to produce thin, durable, support-free palladium and palladium alloy membranes
Reference Number 8002
Stable Catalyst Layers for Hydrogen Permeable Composite Membranes (PDF)
A hydrogen permeable membrane that is stable over a broad temperature range
Reference Number 10007
Acidic Ion Exchange Membrane (PDF)
An acidic ion exchange membrane with very high proton conductivity
Reference Number 10012
A High Efficiency, Reversible Flow Battery System for Energy Storage (PDF)
A solid oxide fuel battery for high efficiency energy storage
Reference Number 11007
Fabrication of Palladium-Alloy Composite Membranes for High Temperature Applications (PDF)
Palladium-alloy membranes that exhibit structural stability, improved strength, and high hydrogen flux
Reference Number 12028
Impedance-Based Sensor for Detection of Catalyst Coking in Fuel Reforming Systems (PDF)
A novel sensor for detecting the early stages of catalyst coking in fuel reforming systems
Reference Number 13012
Electrochemical Device for Synthesis Gas and Liquid Fuel Production (PDF)
A method for creating liquid fuels from carbon dioxide and water using a solid oxide electrolytic cell
Reference Number 13015
Triple Conducting Cathode Material for Intermediate Temperature Protonic Ceramic Electrochemical Devices (PDF)
A novel perovskite-type multicomponent compound that displays high electrochemical performance at intermediate temperatures
Reference Number 15016
Materials
Colloidal Crystallization via Applied Fields (PDF)
The use of external fields to produce three-dimensional crystals of colloid-sized matter
Reference Number: 4001
High Modulus Polymer Composites (PDF)
A method of producing high molecular weight filled polymeric matrices that have desirable physical characteristics
Reference Number 5001
Polylactide-Graft-Lignin Copolymers (PDF)
Methods to produce renewable polyactide-graft-lignin blends and copolymers
Reference Number 12020
Near Zero Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Beta-Eucryptite Without Microcracking (PDF)
A method to produce doped Beta-eucryptite that does not display the normal problem of microcracking
Reference Number 12023
Polyamide Blends of Varying Renewable Content (PDF)
A method to produce blended polymers that have different renewable carbon content and a suite of high performance properties
Reference Number 13007
Alumina-Rich Glasses (PDF)
A low-temperature method for making aluminum rich glasses that have high chemical durability and mechanical properties close that are to sapphire single crystals
Reference Number 13027
Methods for Making Glasses from Organic Waste Food Streams (PDF)
A renewable method for making commercial and new glasses from organic waste products
Reference Number 14001
Fabrication of Electrochromic Tungsten Oxide Films for Optical Modulation (PDF)
Mesoporous tungsten oxide films that are capable of modulating optical transmission up to the theoretical limit of 100% in the visible regime
Reference Number 14005
Plasma-Assisted Nanofabrication of Two-Dimensional Metal Chalcogenide Layers (PDF)
Low-temperature plasma-assisted methods to produce two-dimensional metal dichalcogenide layers
Reference Number 14008
Anisotropic Multiphysics Sensing Systems for Layered Materials (PDF)
A method to detect physical properties of layered materials
Reference Number 14039
Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Method (PDF)
A hybrid additive manufacturing method that allows for precise deposition of various photo curable resins
Reference Number 15040
Minerals and Mining
A Piezo Sensor Based Smart-Die Structure (PDF)
A piezoelectric thin film sensor that monitor the onset of failure during die casting operations
Reference Number: 8001
Synthesis of Boron Using Molten Salt Electrolysis (PDF)
A method to produce elemental boron
Reference Number 9006
Methods for Osmotic Concentration of Hyper Saline Streams (PDF)
A novel method of extracting minerals from an aqueous source
Reference Number 12025
Cavitating Water Jet Hard Rock Dredge Mining System (PDF)
A way to incorporate high-pressure cavitating waterjets within a rotary cutter head
Reference Number 13028
Pressure Oxidation of Enargite Concentrates (PDF)
A method to separate copper and arsenic at moderate temperatures and pressures
Reference Number 14011
De-Zincing Zinc-Coated Metals (PDF)
An electrochemical method to dezinc zinc-coated metals
Reference Number 14012
Purification of Yttrium Using Iminodiacetic Acid Resin (PDF)
A method to separate yttrium from heavy rare earth mixtures
Reference Number 14015
The Sulfuric Acid Baking of NdFeB Magnet Scrap (PDF)
A method for extracting rare earth metals from Nd2Fe14B magnet scrap
Reference Number 15001
Pneumatic Mine Dust Sampling Instrument (PDF)
A hand-held coal and rock dust sampling devise suited to collect consistent mine dust samples
Reference Number 15034
Production of Indium Concentrate from Waste LCD Screens (PDF)
A commercially viable process for the extraction of indium from liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
Reference Number 16041
Miscellaneous
Reactor Unit Control System for Space and Terrestrial Applications (PDF)
A reactor unit control system for small space reactors
Reference Number: 11021
Scoring and Shape Reconstruction of Antlers from Two-Dimensional Images (PDF)
A method to reconstruct three-dimensional shapes of antlers from two-dimensional images
Reference Number 15037
Oil and Gas
Downhole Tools and Methods for Selectively Accessing a Tubular Annulus of a Wellbore (PDF)
A downhole tool that selectively opens and closes an axial/lateral bore of a tubular string positioned in a wellbore
Reference Number: 10015
Wave-Equation Migration Velocity Analysis using Image Wrapping (PDF)
A method to construct velocity models for imaging the interior of the Earth
Reference Number 11009
Monitoring of Drinking Water Aquifers during Possible Contamination Operations (PDF)
A method to monitor the integrity of water aquifers
Reference Number 12019
Using Seismic Wavefields to Monitor Geological Targets (PDF)
A method to image geological mediums using seismic wavefields
Reference Number 13009
Surface Relaxivity Calculations using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Measurement (PDF)
A method to determine the surface relaxivity on unconventional rock formations
Reference Number 15002
Matrix-Fracture Interface Cleanup Protocol for Tight Sandstone and Carbonate Reservoirs (PDF)
A novel approach to clean up the matric-fracture interface to improve oil and gas production
Reference Number 15007
Casing Section Rotation Method and Apparatus (PDF)
An apparatus and method improve the cement seal at the bottom of surface casing during drilling operations
Reference Number 15015
Characterization of Water/Oil/Gas Emulsions and Foams Using Low Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (PDF)
A method to characterize the emulsion properties in oil and gas producing wells at downhole condition or pipelines
Reference Number 15025
Reaction Engineering
A Novel ZnO Catalyst (PDF)
A method to produce unique ZnO structures that are rich in defect sites
Reference Number: 9003
Synthesis of Boron Using Molten Salt Electrolysis (PDF)
A method to produce elemental boron
Reference Number 9006
Laser Ignition of Reaction Synthesis Systems (PDF)
Use of a tunable laser to initiate a self-propagating high-temperature combustion reaction
Reference Number 13001
Nonstoichiometric Perovskite-Type Oxides for Solar Thermal Fuels Production (PDF)
Characterization of promising non-stoichiometric-perovskite-type oxide catalysts for solar thermochemical fuel productions
Reference Number 13023
Ammonia Synthesis at Moderate Conditions (PDF)
The synthesis of ammonia at moderate temperatures and pressures using a membrane reactor
Reference Number 15028
Semiconductors and Photovoltaics
Solar Thermoelectric Generator (PDF)
A novel design for solar thermoelectric generators with improved efficiencies
Reference Number: 8004
Novel Photoconductive Decay Measurement System (PDF)
A nondestructive, contactless means to measure the recombination of lifetime of a wide range of semiconducting and photoconducting materials
Reference Number 9001
Process to Recycle End of Life Cadmium Telluride Modules and Manufacturing Scrap (PDF)
A novel method for recycling of thin film Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic modules at the end of their life
Reference Number 11024
Solubilizing Imide Precursors for Poorly Soluble Polymers (PDF)
A method for making polyimides and other rigid conjugated polymers via soluble amide-ester precursors
Reference Number 13002
An Electron Transistor with Ionic Gating and Complementary Optical Response (PDF)
A thin film transistor that can modulate its optical transmission from opaque to transparent
Reference Number 13005
Rapid Reduction of Sodium Occupancy in Type II Silicon Clathrate by Chemical Etchinge (PDF)
A method to reduce the sodium occupancy in type II silicon clathrate
Reference Number 14019
Tailoring the Optical Gap and Absorption Strength of Silicon Quantum Dots (PDF)
Silicon-based quantum dots (SiQDs) with an organic surface functional that have improved electronic and optical properties
Reference Number 14024
Rapid Thermal Processing of Back Contacts for Cadmium Telluride Solar Cells (PDF)
A high-throughput method to produce back contacts for cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells that improves the cell’s properties
Reference Number 14028
Spectroscopy
Hollow Waveguide Cavity Ringdown Spectroscopy (PDF)
A hollow waveguide cavity ringdown spectroscopy design for measurements of an absorption medium
Reference Number: 7001
Hybrid Dielectric/Surface Plasmon Polariton Waveguide (PDF)
A novel hybrid dielectric/Surface Plasmon Polariton waveguide design
Reference Number: 8003
Spectroscopic Polarimeter (PDF)
A spectroscopic polarimeter that contains designs for filtering light for both a specific bandwidth and for selecting a single polarization state
Reference Number 10001
LED Pumped Lasers and Amplifiers (PDF)
A method and apparatus for pumping solid state lasers and amplifiers using high-powered LED arrays
Reference Number 14016
Water
System and Method to Create Osmotic Saltwater Intrusion Barrier (PDF)
A method to eliminate or reduce or salt water encroachment into fresh water aquifers
Reference Number: 9010
Methods for Sustainable Membrane Distillation of Impaired Water Streams (PDF)
A membrane distillation process for water reclamation and mineral extraction that reduces membrane fouling
Reference Number: 12019
Biohydrochemical Enhancement structures for Streamwater Treatment (PDF)
A method to remove stream water contaminants
Reference Number 14029
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Golden, CO 80401
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Will Vaughan, PhD
Director, Technology Transfer
wvaughan@mines.edu