A new coating for fabric will be able to use sunlight to self clean, removing stains and dirt. The coating will contain a combination of titanium dioxide and nitrogen. Silver iodide nanoparticles added to the coating will improve the fabric's sensitivity to light. Exposing the treated fabric to sunlight will break down the dirt and kills microbes. The coating will retain its efficiency, even after repeated washings. Current light-activated self-cleaning coatings differ from...

The new wave power system concept is inspired by the swaying action of ocean plants. The system will consist of a central column topped with an array of blades reaching almost to the surface of the water. The action of the waves both above and below the surface will cause the column to move back and forth, pressurizing a hydraulic fluid which will spin a generator and covert the energy into electricity. The system will be easy to install and service, and, unlike conventional...

The idea is to create a new invisible vapor coating which will protect electronic devices from water damage. The coating will be a "nano-scale film barrier" that will cover all the interior spaces of a device. Since the product will work at the nanoscale level it will be virtually invisible, and will not distort displays or affect the user's tactile experience.

The idea is to develop a way to transmit power through sound, which could lead to a new method of delivering wireless power from greater differences. The system will consist of a commercial speaker that will deliver an ultrasonic sound wave which will be transformed into power by a circuit board and microphones. Using electromagnetic waves for wireless power will make it easy to identify the power source, and the signal will be easy to interrupt, bounce, and broaden.

Ocean floating solar/wave domes connected by a web-like array could be used to harness both sun and wave power. The concept involves connecting dome shaped solar cells in an orderly network. The photovoltaic covered domes would harness solar power while they also capture wave energy as they bob on the water. Solar energy reflected back to the photovoltaics from the water would increase the solar capture by as much as 20 percent.

The idea is to develop a new fire-resistant fabric made of renewable materials such as clay and lobster shells. The material will be made up of alternating fibers one-thousandth the width of a human hair, which will allow the polymer liquid to soak in and coat each individual strand. The coating will expand slightly when exposed to a flame, creating a protective bubble that will prevent the fabric from igniting. The coating will not affect the fabric's texture, color, or...

A new wind turbine will not only be silent, it will also be adjustable, visible to birds and bats, and will be more efficient than current three blade turbines. The turbine will feature a solid composition and will withstand winds as much as 118 mph. It will be able to generate up to 32,000 kilowatts hours per year with an average wind speed of just under 6 mph, with a efficiency 30% more than conventional three blade turbines. The turbine will also be silent and compact, ideal for...

A nanofiber based absorbent will be able to remove the radioactive materials from contaminated water, rendering the waste to a more concentrated, easily stored form. The absorbent will be made of titnate nanofiber and will be based on nanotube technology. The material will be able to absorb and retain radioactive material in water, containing the waste safely even when wet. Once absorption is complete, the material will be disposed of without fear of leakage into the soil.

It's time to develop a pressure sensitive material that will be used to make robots and prosthetic limbs more sensitive. The stretchy material will consist of two thin layers of carbon nanotubes, which will function as an array of tiny springs. The nanotubes will be held in a layer of silicon, which will stretch in various directions while retaining its shape. A pair of these silicon encased nanotubes will be used to sandwich a third silicon layer that will hold an electrical...

The idea is to create artificial red blood cells capable of transporting oxygen. The blood cells will be made using human stem cells. They will be natural and manufactured safely in large numbers. The artificial blood could eliminate the need to transport and store blood supplies, and could lower the chances of the transmission of blood borne diseases.