Available Technologies
Researchers at CSM 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.
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL DEVICES
| Artificial Cells for Advanced Drug Delivery(PDF) Targeted drug delivery across biological barriers using artificial cells Reference Number: 9002 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Optical Alignment Deformation Spectroscopy(PDF) A microfluidic devise and method for high-throughput measurement of cell deformation Reference Number: 12012 |
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| 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 |
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| Delivery of Therapeutic Antibodies from Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds(PDF) A direct delivery system for the administration of therapeutic antibodies Reference Number: 13011 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Wrist Gimbal Rehabilitation Device(PDF) A low-cost devise to asses and improve wrist and forearm motor function Reference Number: 14041 |
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| 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 |
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| Autonomous Robotic Laparoscope based on Eye Tracking(PDF) An autonomous control framework for robotic laparoscope using eye tracking Reference Number: 15006 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Unsupported Palladium Alloy Membranes(PDF) A cost-effective method to produce thin, durable, support-free palladium and palladium alloy membranes Reference Number: 8002 |
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| Stable Catalyst Layers for Hydrogen Permeable Composite Membranes(PDF) A hydrogen permeable membrane that is stable over a broad temperature range Reference Number: 10007 |
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| Acidic Ion Exchange Membrane(PDF) An acidic ion exchange membrane with very high proton conductivity Reference Number: 10012 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Electrochemical Devise 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 |
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| Colloidal Crystallization via Applied Fields(PDF) The use of external fields to produce three-dimensional crystals of colloid-sized matter Reference Number: 4001 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| A Novel ZnO Catalyst(PDF) A method to produce unique ZnO structures that are rich in defect sites Reference Number: 9003 |
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| 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 |
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SEMICONDUCTORS AND PHOTOVOLTAICS
| Solar Thermoelectric Generator(PDF) A novel design for solar thermoelectric generators with improved efficiencies Reference Number: 8004 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Hollow Waveguide Cavity Ringdown Spectroscopy(PDF) A hollow waveguide cavity ringdown spectroscopy design for measurements of an absorption medium Reference Number: 7001 |
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| Hybrid Dielectric/Surface Plasmon Polariton Waveguide(PDF) A novel hybrid dielectric/Surface Plasmon Polariton waveguide design Reference Number: 8003 |
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| 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 |
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| LED Pumped Lasers and Amplifiersr(PDF) A method and apparatus for pumping solid state lasers and amplifiers using high-powered LED arrays Reference Number: 14016 |
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| 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 |