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Novel Sargassum-Based Polymer Composite Filaments for 3D Printing
Examples of prints made with Sargassum-loaded filament
Invention Summary:
As a direct effect of ocean warming and nutrient enrichment, tons of brown macroalgae known as sargassum, have been accumulating on shores throughout...
Published: 4/15/2026
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Inventor(s): David Salas-De La Cruz, Omar Movil-Cabrera
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Ag Biotech, Technology Classifications > Agriculture, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Consumer & Household Goods, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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Flexible Electronics and Sensors from Ion-Containing Polysaccharides
Top - The initial shape-fixing ratio of the cellulose polymer.
Bottom- The shape-recovery ratio of the cellulose polymer after one week at room temperature.
Invention Summary:
Sustainable materials have become attractive to reduce carbon footprint. Cellulose is a biobased material that is renewable and economical. Recent discoveries...
Published: 4/15/2026
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Inventor(s): David Salas-De La Cruz, Kevin Miller
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Electronics/Semiconductor, Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors
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Eco-Friendly Cellulose Crystallization Modification Technology
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The hydrogen peroxide-treated sample shows sharper and more intense peaks, suggesting a higher degree of crystallinity compared with the untreated sample.
Invention Summary:
Cellulose is a semicrystalline biopolymer whose crystallinity, crystal size, and polymorphic structure critically determine its mechanical and functional properties...
Published: 7/1/2026
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Inventor(s): David Salas-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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