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Novel Sargassum-Based Polymer Composite Filaments for 3D Printing
Figure 1: 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 the Caribbean Sea, Florida, Mexico, and the Bahamas since 2011. These unprecedented annual events have...
Published: 9/29/2023
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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: 9/19/2023
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Inventor(s): David Salas De La Cruz, Kevin Miller
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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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Enhanced Intervertebral Disc Repair and Regeneration Using a Nano-Hybrid Gel
Nanomaterial (2D-Mn02)-embedded peptide hydrogel (NEPH) promotes cellular proliferation and tissue regeneration.
Invention Summary:
The limited capacity for regeneration, the presence of pro-inflammatory factors, and the complex extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment of degenerated intervertebral discs (IVD) remain significant issues...
Published: 1/16/2024
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Inventor(s): Ki-Bum Lee, Brian Conley, Inbo Han
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering
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Repurposing Anthelmintics: Effects of Rafoxanide and Copper-Functionalized SBA-15 Carriers Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Due to the rise in bacterial resistance to conventional antibiotics, materials that can administer antimicrobial drugs in a regulated manner more effectively are critically needed. While new antibiotic classes are created and widely used, existing,...
Published: 6/20/2023
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Inventor(s): Maricely Ramírez-Hernández, Javiera Norambuena-Morales, Tewodros Asefa, Jeffrey Boyd
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Animal Health & Care, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology
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New method for biosynthesis of hydroxylated polymethoxyflavones
The potential benefits of hydroxylated polymethoxyflavones
Invention Summary:
Hydroxylated polymethoxyflavones (OH-PMFs), are a class of novel flavonoid compounds found in citrus plants with very low abundance. OH-PMFs could be produced through semi-chemical or semi-bio synthesis from their PMF counterparts, but the technique to...
Published: 8/25/2022
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Inventor(s): Qingrong Huang, Chi-Tang Ho, Shiwei Su
Keywords(s): Food preservatives/additives, Personal Care, Cosmeceuticals
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Food, Nutrition and Nutraceuticals, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering
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Novel ChABC formulation with machine learning-guided automation
Invention Summary:
Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to the formation of scar tissue. The scarring leads to the toughening of the extracellular matrix, or the cellular environment. One of the major concerns of SCI is the prevention of neuronal connection recovery, which can lead to paralysis or reduced control of the nervous system. For...
Published: 4/21/2024
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Inventor(s): Adam Gormley, Matthew Tamasi, Shashank Kosuri, Michael Webb, Carlos Borca, Roshan Patel
Keywords(s): Biomaterials, Polymers & Composites, Proteins, Spinal Cord
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials, Technology Classifications > Software & Algorithms, Technology Classifications > Therapeutics
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Cellularized Nerve Regeneration Graft to Remediate Peripheral Nerve Injury
Invention Summary:
Peripheral Nerve Injuries (PNI) arising from physical trauma, cancers, or other nervous system pathologies are associated with higher costs and socioeconomic impact globally. Currently available technologies to remediate nerve injury are often unsuccessful in restoring nerve functions to its original capacity and cost of managing...
Published: 11/2/2022
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Inventor(s): Sanjeeva Murthy, Zhiping Pang, Jeremy Perrelle, Jasmine Gamboa, Andrew Boreland, Amir McCormick
Keywords(s): Bioengineering scaffolds, Biomaterials, Neuropathic Pain
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences
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Improved Nerve Conduits for Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Scanning electron microscope image of conduits
Invention Summary:
Nerve conduits are used for treatment of peripheral nerve injuries. However, the current conduits are associated with poor healing resulting from swelling and reduction of luminal volume, suture pull-out, collapse, kinking, compression, and lack of mechanical strength to withstand...
Published: 12/2/2022
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Inventor(s): Joachim Kohn
Keywords(s): Biomaterials, Neurological disorder & neuropathic pain, Polymers & Composites, Wound healing
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials
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PEG Nanocarriers, Nanogels
and Synthesis Methods
Invention Summary:
A novel platform of PEG-only nanocarriers and nanogels has been developed by Rutgers scientists. The nanocarriers can be used from 100Da-100- kDa and are capable of forming stable nanogels and nanogel aggregates in a variety of sizes from 20-30nm up to >1000nm. The carriers and gels have improved solubility over existing technologies...
Published: 9/1/2022
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Inventor(s): Patrick Sinko, Manjeet Deshmukh, Hilliard Kutscher, Stanley Stein, Simi Gunaseelan, Anupa Menjoge
Keywords(s): Biomaterials, Drug Delivery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Therapeutics
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Film Forming Foam (FFF) for Burn Wounds/Burnflex
Invention Summary:
Many available dressings on the market use latex, PVC, or polyurethane as barrier-like components to protect the patient from outside elements. The current use of these components presents a problem of waste and contamination. Other available options in the market are hydrogel-based dressings that may be coated in silver sulfadiazine,...
Published: 4/21/2024
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Inventor(s): Maricely Ramírez-Hernández, Tewodros Asefa, Jeffrey Boyd, Javiera Norambuena-Morales
Keywords(s): Antibacterial, Drug Delivery, Nanoparticles, Nanotechnology, Wound healing
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Consumer & Household Goods
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