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WARF Advances in Clean Tech | September 2025
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Top licensing prospects from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Electrochemical Lithium Extraction and Recovery
This new electrochemical method recovers Li from spent lithium-ion battery (LIB) materials as high purity Li-containing chemicals with a high yield in an efficient and environmentally benign manner.
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Recombinant Yeasts with Recombinant Xylose Reductase, Xylitoldehydrogenase and/or Xylulokinase Genes
A team of UW-Madison researchers have developed a novel xylose fermenting S. cerevisiae yeast capable of converting xylose into ethanol.
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Energy Harvesting Multisensor Wildfire Monitoring System
This system for remote monitoring for wildfires dynamically schedules sensor acquisition times to co-optimize sensor accuracy and energy storage.
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Ammonia and Nutrient Ion Recovery from Manure Wastewater
The method involves contacting a manure wastewater stream containing organic matter and salts with an ion-selective redox material.
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Making Ethers from Ethanol
This method allows for the transformation of ethanol into a blend of components (mainly long chain ethers) that can be used as a diesel #2 replacement.
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Featured UW-Madison Researcher
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Shannon Stahl, Professor of Chemistry
"While Shannon's impressive expertise in catalysis leads to scientific advancements, we're always even more impressed by his ability to identify industrial problems that novel catalysis could address. His partnerships with industry generate value for both sides." - Jennifer Gottwald, WARF Director of Licensing |
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