Innovation Portfolio
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
One of Germany's oldest and most prestigious universities, founded in 1810. Excellence in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and life sciences. Core member of the Berlin University Alliance with strong clusters in mathematics, neuroscience, and materials research.
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Patents
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Inventors
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Spin-offs
Patent Portfolio
Analysis of our organization's intellectual property assets
Patents by Technology Area
Portfolio Highlights
Total Patents
30
Recent Patent Publications (2025 & 2026)
4
Top Inventors
Patent Portfolio
Featured Technologies
Discover our latest patented technologies
Sers Substrate, Method of Its Manufacture, and Its Use for Plasmon-Enhanced Optical and Chemical Applications
This patent presents a novel solid substrate for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), designed to maximize plasmonic field enhancement for improved detection sensitivity in optical and chemical applications. The substrate features a base with an array of nanopillars, each with separate plasmonic material layers on both the substrate surface and the tops of the nanopillars. This two-level plasmonic layout significantly boosts local electric fields when irradiated with light, thus amplifying detection signals for molecules or analytes. The manufacturing method is streamlined for reproducibility and scalability, making it suitable for commercial use.
Method And Device For Localizing Charge Traps In A Crystal Lattice
This invention discloses a method and device for accurately identifying the location of charge traps within a crystal lattice. By using a specialized local probe with specific lattice defects, the device measures changes in photoluminescence spectra (due to electric field effects known as Stark shifts) to detect and map where charge traps are present in the crystal. The process involves scanning, data integration, statistical modeling, and spectral comparison to pinpoint the positions of these charge traps.
Two-Component Adhesive System Component and Two-Component Adhesive System and Use Thereof
This patent describes a two-component adhesive system using a bio-based component derived from lignin or tannins, materials sourced from renewable plant resources. The key innovation lies in oxidizing lignin or tannins to produce reactive quinone groups (conjugated dicarbonyls) that serve as one of the adhesive components. When mixed with a second component containing nucleophilic hardeners (like polythiols or polyamines), these react to form strong, covalent networks, making the adhesive suitable under demanding conditions such as underwater or high-salinity environments. This approach allows the creation of sustainable, high-performance adhesives suitable for a broad range of applications.
Success Stories
Featured Spin-off Companies
Companies founded based on our organization's technologies
Diversity Factory GmbH
Diversity Factory GmbH is a consulting and training company specializing in diversity management and social sustainability for organizations and companies.
factorize.bio
GreenMates GmbH
GreenMates GmbH provides an app that empowers users to make personalized, health-conscious, and environmentally friendly food choices.
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