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2024-164 Multimodal Nondestructive Evaluation Platform

Background Thousands of tons of spent nuclear fuel around the world have been locked away in stainless-steel canisters with limited lifetimes and an imminent need of transportation or potential repackaging. Current inspection tools are Invasive and costly Lengthy Unable to detect critical damage modes Technology Description USC researchers...

Published: 7/13/2026 Inventor(s): Bora Gencturk, Anna Arcaro, Bozhou Zhuang

2024-171 - Ultra-High Durability Cement Mortar Plug for Oil and Gas Wells

Abstract Millions of abandoned oil and gas wells leak methane and harmful chemicals, threatening groundwater, fueling climate change, and creating regulatory headaches. Traditional cement plugs crack, shrink, and fail. Alternatives like bismuth and resin are pricey, tricky, and unreliable. Benefit A breakthrough cement composite plug engineered for...