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Adhesive from University of Waterloo is a novel hydrogel composite that can bond dissimilar materials while submerged in water.

Structural color from University of Akron uses self-assembling synthetic melanin nanoparticles to display bright natural colors.

New Iridium use light-driven chemistry to replace heavy metal catalysts and drive green-chemistry solutions.

Electrocatalyst from University of Grenoble contains graphene acid instead of rare metals, contributing to the creation of a scalable hydrogen fuel cell.

Underwater smart glue from Michigan Technological University is made of a catechol-containing material that can unstick using an electric current.

Novo22 from Novomer uses carbon dioxide to produce biodegradable plastic polymers.

Cypris Materials creates structural color coatings that reflect UV and infrared light without toxic chemicals or dyes.

Electrocatalyst from Oregon State University is made of a unique molecule that promotes stability and selectivity.

SLIPS Foul Protect from Adaptive Surface Technologies has an ultra-thin slippery surface that protects against biofouling.

SLIPS Repel from Adaptive Surface Technologies has an ultra-thin slippery surface that helps reduce residue build-up.

SLIPS Zero from Adaptive Surface Technologies has an ultra-thin slippery surface that allows containers to be emptied completely.

Industrial Lung by Sapiem is a non-toxic carbon capture process that uses a synthetic form of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase.

Lotus-Effect Technology from Sto Corp. creates a microtextured and superhydrophobic surface that repels dirt and water.

Aquaporin Inside water filter membranes from Aquaporin improve water treatment and re-use for a wide range of industries.

Engineered bacteria from University of Wisconsin Madison convert lignin, a component of wood, into a material that could replace oil-based plastics.

Probabilistic fastener from Wageningen University uses soft material and interlocking forces to create a strong yet gentle connection.

3D printed concrete from RMIT University is constructed with helicoid layers to increase strength.

Gecko Gripper from OnRobot has micro-scaled fibrillar stalks that use Van der Waals forces to pick up objects.

Nemastim from Pheronym uses pheromones as a natural pesticide to help improve crop production.

Helicoid Technology uses an innovative helicoid design to increase strength and toughness while using less materials.

Werewool uses proteins found in nature to create color without the use of toxic chemicals or dyes.

3D printing process from University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign uses bottlebrush-shaped polymers to produce multiple colors from the same ink.

The Bionic Handling Assistant from Festo is a robotic arm that can easily move and grip objects without endangering humans.

BIOMAP technology from Iowa State University creates a replica of a natural surface using undercooled metallic particles.

Non-diffracting light beams from University of Münster do not fade over long distances.

Geckskin from Felsuma is an adhesive technology that mimics the tendon system of geckos to create a strong adhesive that leaves no residue.

i2 carpet tiles from Interface have variable patterns and color that allow them to be installed non-directionally while still creating a cohesive design.

Striplox has edge hooks that securely join materials together permanently or temporarily.

An industrial partnership where one company's by-products are used as resources for another company.

Project Dreamcatcher from AutoDesk Research is a generative design system that uses nature-based algorithms to create optimized design solutions in real time.

Generative Engineering from ELISE utilizes software to design lightweight materials by optimizing the material used.

The FlexShapeGripper from Festo is a more energy-efficient and reliable adaptive shape gripper that encloses objects to fit around them.

Brewed Protein from Spiber is a synthetic form of spider silk produced from plant-derived biomass that provide an alternative to traditional textiles.

Solar cells from Penn State contain photosensitive molecules that use fluorescence resonance energy transfer to increase the efficiency of the energy generation.

Solar cell from University of Illinois Chicago uses sunlight to recycle carbon dioxide into a renewable fuel source.

Membrane from Deakin University is made of aramid nanofibers with boron nitride that harvest osmotic energy while providing structural reinforcement.

Stretchable surfaces from Cornell are made of extensible silicone with an inextensible mesh that can instantly transform from a flat sheet into a 3D shape.

Wind turbines from Paris-Sorbonne University are flexible to reduce drag and create a more powerful stroke.

Thin film solar cells from CalTech and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have disordered nanoholes that reduce light reflection.

Electricity generation mechanism from Lund University uses a redox polymer disguised as a natural bacterial charge carrier to extract the electricity generated by bacteria.

Lightbulbs from Penn State have microstructures on the diode surfaces which increases light extraction efficiency.

Solar cells from Stanford have a honeycomb of perovskite microcells that protect the device from large mechanical forces.

New Iridium use light-driven chemistry to replace heavy metal catalysts and drive green-chemistry solutions.

Energy harvester from University of Warwick can produce energy even at the lowest wind speeds.

Air-powered generator from UMass Amherst generates energy from naturally occurring water vapor using protein nanowires.

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells use non-toxic materials to convert light to electricity.

Wind turbine farm from California Institute of Technology groups turbines together to increase energy output.

Plant robot from Bilkent University is made of soft organic material that behaves autonomously.

Solar panels from Anhui Polytechnic University have patterned nanostructures that reduce light reflection.

Turbine from Shanghai Jiao Tong University has wing-shaped geometry that reduces drag.

Stable solar-to-energy conversion from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology uses full cycle redox transformation to break water into hydrogen fuel.

Electrocatalyst from Oregon State University is made of a unique molecule that promotes stability and selectivity.

Industrial Lung by Sapiem is a non-toxic carbon capture process that uses a synthetic form of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase.

DinoTail Next Generation from Siemens Gamesa has fine combs and serrated edges that help to reduce turbulence and noise while increasing power in wind turbines.

bioWAVE from BPS is a wave energy system with floating blades and a flexible stem that allows it to harness energy from ocean waves.

Eel Tidal Energy Converter from Eel Energy moves with the tides to harness wave energy and convert it into electricity.

The PowerCone from Biome Renewables channels incoming wind onto turbine blades to address root leakage and save energy.

Adhesive from University of Waterloo is a novel hydrogel composite that can bond dissimilar materials while submerged in water.

Adhesive from Kiel University has mushroom-shaped micro-structures on its surface that firmly stick to surfaces without causing damage.

Biomaterials from Hokkaido University contain double-network hydrogels that become stronger in response to mechanical stress.

Smart material from UMass Amherst is made of hydrogel nanocomposite disks that enable it to accurately respond to its environment.

Material from Northwestern University is a hydrogel that self-assembles utilizing the strong noncovalent interactions between its molecules.

Electronic material from Simon Fraser University is made of a wood-derived cellulose that enables electronic devices to be recycled at the end of their usable lives.

Structural material from the Georgia Institute of Technology is made of continuously embedded microstructures that increase the material's overall strength.

Structural material from University of Leeds and Imperial College London consists of a hydrogel within a silicone-based matrix that enables it to be both flexible and strong.

Coating from UConn is made of nanosheets in a polymer matrix that makes it nearly impermeable to air and other gases.

Hydraulic actuator from Technical University of Munich can passively swell to change shape, reducing energy usage.

Lithium-ion battery from Columbia University has rigid segments with flexible interconnections that give the battery good flexibility and high energy density.

Membrane from Deakin University is made of aramid nanofibers with boron nitride that harvest osmotic energy while providing structural reinforcement.

Concrete material from University of Michigan has tiny fibers dispersed within the concrete mixture that enhance the material's flexibility.

Material from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences has core-shell structured layers which enable the display of a seamless range of vivid colors.

Coating from UCLA and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences is a hydrogel that inhibits the formation of ice using three anti-ice mechanisms.

Nanofibers from Kiel University are made of cellulose from dried plant seed mucilage that gives them tunable friction characteristics.

Surface coating from UCLA and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences uses hierarchical micro- and nano-structures to elevate surface temperatures and shed condensed water droplets.

Compostable plastic material from Berkeley National Laboratory contains dormant enzymes that can be reactivated to thoroughly decompose the material.

Cooling film from UT Austin has a finely structured triangular cross-section that reflects light to provide passive thermal regulation.

Bio-Aerogel from KTH Royal Institute of Technology produced through air-drying method with increased wet stability and ultra-low density.

Film from University of Central Florida has tiny protuberances that help reduce reflection and damage.

Polymer film from University of Cambridge is made of sustainable, plant-based polymers that are reassembled to form immensely strong fibers that could be used to replace single-use plastics.

Foam structure from Texas A&M University has a non-uniform porosity that improves its impact resistance.

Ceramic material from Harvard is composed of a closed-cell porous structure that mitigates impact forces.

HAWC+ from NASA is a telescope camera with small protuberances on the surface that increase light capture.

Helicoid Technology uses an innovative helicoid design to increase strength and toughness while using less materials.

Generative Engineering from ELISE utilizes software to design lightweight materials by optimizing the material used.

The iStruct robot from DFKI draws inspiration from biological models to improve the mobility and efficiency of locomotive robots.

The Monte Carlo Physarum Machine from UC Santa Cruz is a computational algorithm that accurately predicts cosmic web formation using slime mold growth patterns.

Optimization model from Iowa State University uses random sampling and 'survival of the fittest' strategy to quickly solve a problem.

Lotus coating from NASA repels dirt and dust to protect space equipment.