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Fine-Tune Cellulose Crystals in Biocomposites
Morphology change from crystalline (I. Pure Cellulose) to amorphous
(III. coagulated in water) or semi-crystalline (IV. coagulated in H2O2)
Invention Summary:
Natural materials such as cellulose or silk can be used in a multitude of applications such as electrolyte batteries, filters, drug delivery systems and scaffolds for tissue engineering....
Published: 7/20/2022
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Inventor(s): David De La Cruz, Xiao Hu, Stacy Love, David Verrill
Keywords(s): Biomaterials, Chemical and petrochemical industry, Membranes, Nanotechnology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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Boron Nitride Nanotube Membranes for Giant Power Generation
Fabrication method for vertically aligned BNNT membranes.
Invention Summary:
Rutgers scientists and collaborators have developed an innovative method to fabricate vertically aligned boron-nitride nanotube (BNNT) membranes with high nanopore density. BNNTs were aligned and concentrated in a liquid pre-polymer with an external field, and then locked...
Published: 8/17/2022
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Inventor(s): Jerry Shan, Sangil Kim, Vikas Berry, Semih Cetindag, Sanjay Behura, Aaditya Pendse, Robert Praino
Keywords(s): Membranes, Renewable & Solar Energy
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering
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Multicatalyst Polyelectrolyte Membranes for Protection against Chemical Warfare Agents
Schematic of multi-catalyst polyelectric membrane (PEM) for protection against chemical warfare agents (CWAs). Polyoxametalate nanoclusters and metal oxide nanoparticles contribute catalytic activity
Invention Summary:
To protect a wearer from toxic chemicals, such as chemical warfare agents (CWAs), materials must be both permeable to...
Published: 12/21/2022
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Inventor(s): John Landers, Alexander Neimark, Tewodros Asefa, Aleksey Vishnyakov, Anandarup Goswami, Jonathan Ortiz
Keywords(s): Membranes
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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