Optical computing based on phase change materials
Novel systems and techniques for use in optical processing and memory units based on phase change materials.
Technologies available for licensing
Oxford University Innovation has a range of technologies available for licensing arising from research at Oxford University
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All current technology licensing opportunities are listed below.
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Current TECHNOLOGY licensing opportunities
Converting waste plastics back to their constituent m...
An innovative process for rapidly and effectively producing high-value olefins from thermoplastic polymers present in wast...
Methods for detecting power line communication
A novel device and methodology for wireless detection of unauthorised power line communications.
Novel iron catalysts for the production of jet fuels
A sustainably formed iron-based catalyst for the production of Jet Fuels from CO2
An ultra-sensitive photodetector based on phase chang...
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed an ultra-sensitive and tuneable photodetector based on phase change...
Structural functionally graded blast panel for protec...
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new design concept to protect individuals from blast explosions, ...
Novel method for obtaining conductive films
A novel method for obtaining conductive carbon nanotube films with inexpensive, non-conjugated polymers.
Speckle Reducer for laser imaging, projection display...
Oxford researchers have developed a new device for tackling the problem of “speckle” when using lasers for displays an...
Nuclear quadrupole resonance sensor for safer wireles...
A safety device capable of detecting biological tissue within potentially harmful magnetic fields, such as those used in w...
Quantum capacitance for density-of-state-based sensit...
Single step ultrasensitive molecular sensing element capable of quantifying picomolar quantities of molecules.
Integrated optical quantum memory for ultra-fast info...
A novel fibre-based quantum memory that allows for the on-demand storage and retrieval of broadband light pulses with zero...
Thermochromic materials and coatings for smart buildi...
Oxford researchers have developed high-performance, commercially viable processes for the production of powders and thin-f...
Semantic image segmentation
Oxford researchers have developed a novel neural network component for semantic image segmentation, with diverse and numer...
Faces to paintings software suite
Software matching photos of a person to paintings and/or other photos within a given corpus of images
Improving Security Protocols
Changes to security protocols enable us to detect intruders attempting to interfere with our communications.
Online oil condition monitoring
Providing a compact and accurate real time solution for monitoring fluids in engines and gearboxes, delivers improved perf...
Rotary Engine Seals
Using techniques and know-how from the field of gas turbine seal design to offer sealing solutions for rotary engines....
Vacuum-deposited modification of polymer surfaces
Enabling modification of film surface properties in high yield production techniques will deliver benefits in a range of a...
Fluid Monitoring Applications
Novel sensors offering the ability to conduct in-situ measurement of fluid samples offering high sensitivity detection of ...
Position sensor
Meeting the challenge of sensing the position of an object in extreme temperatures and pressures required by demanding man...
High temperature turbulence sensor
Enabling turbulence and temperature fluctuation measurements under extreme operating conditions delivers benefits across a...
Smooth walled feed horn antennas
High performance smooth walled feed horn antenna arrays that can be rapidly manufactured and inexpensively compared to cor...
Pressure containment system
Modular design of pressurised core for linear Stirling cycle machines
Real-time visual tracking technology
University of Oxford researchers have developed a novel system for robust, real-time tracking of objects in digital image ...
Gas spring coupling
Power coupling linear Stirling cycle machines
Spring bearing system
Maintenance-free linear machine technology. Applications include next-generation high power linear engine generators, and ...
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