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Method for Rendering Stippled Photographs
ud20-11 – Application: A neural-based method for stippled image rendering has been created. This method aims to replace the manual process of drawing a stippling, which is extremely laborious and time consuming. This method automatically creates these types of drawings quickly, efficiently and with high accuracy. Problem Addressed: Stippling is an art form that is widely used to represent... Read More
Flywheel Energy Device with Rotating Chemical Energy Storage
ud20-09 – Application: A novel flywheel energy device that combines electrochemical and electromechanical storage has been developed. The invention comprises a novel flywheel in which kinetic, electrochemical, and thermal energy are all stored in a single device. The design of this device allow for easy replacement of the electrochemical cells, thus extending the life of the system. Problem... Read More
Biosynthesis of Para-nitro-L-phenylalanine
ud20-14 – APPLICATION: This new technology is part of an initiative to produce chemicals via biological pathways. This is the first time that the non-standard amino acid (nsAA) para-nitro-L-phenylalanine (pNF) was produced via metabolic, and not chemical, synthesis. This amino acid has previously been incorporated into various proteins using ribosomal methods. As a protein residue, pNF is used as... Read More
Biosynthesis of Aromatic Amines from Monolignols[Plant Matter]
ud20-13 – APPLICATION: This new technology pertains to a unique process that enables the synthesis of Aromatic Amines and non-standard Amino Acids (nsAAs) from monolignols [products from the depolymerization of lignin]. The Aromatic Amines can be used as monomers in polymer production, while the nsAAs can be used in peptide and protein production. PROBLEM ADDRESSED: No technology exists that... Read More
Ex Vivo Lymph Node on a Chip
ud-19-41 – Application: Researchers at the University of Delaware have successfully cultured and maintained a human lymph node in a microfluidic chip format that allows for independent dynamic control of lymphatic and vascular perfusion. The developed lymph node has wide application. It can assist us in understanding immune activation, cancer metastasis mechanisms, HIV replication, drug screening... Read More
Biofunctional Thiophene Monomers
ud19-34 – APPLICATION: We have developed a novel set of functionalized thiophene monomers with biologically active side groups. These new monomer designs make it possible to for us to create novel conjugated polymers that have precisely tailored properties for optimizing interactions with living tissue. These materials are being used in a wide variety of bioelectronic medical device applications... Read More
Well-Defined 3D Co-culture Model for ER+ Breast Cancer Dormancy and Activation
ud20-06 – Application: Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed a dynamic 3D co-culture model for assessing the impact of microenvironment cues on ER+ breast cancer. The model is applicable for (T47D, ZR-75-1, BT474) dormancy, activation, or re-activation, including effects of bone marrow niche cells, specifically human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) and bone lining... Read More
Newly Synthesized Bio-Based Polysulfone and Uses Thereof
ud19-37 – APPLICATIONS: A renewable, safer alternative to BPA-based polysulfones for use in healthcare, food contact, and biomedical applications has been developed. Researchers at the University of Delaware have successfully synthesized BGF-polysulfone polymer from Bisguaiacol F (BGF) and 4,4’-difluorodiphenyl sulfone (DFDP). In addition to being a safer and renewable alternative, BGF-based... Read More
Eco-Friendly, Scalable Synthesis Method of Designer 3D Porous Materials for Applications In Gas Storage, Fuel Cells And Drug Delivery
ud19-10 – APPLICATION: This method of synthesis has created a scalable and sustainable way to produce three-dimensional porous materials [metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs)] which can be used for wide range of applications. PROBLEM ADDRESSED: Synthesis of MOFs and PAFs have never been scalable or environmentally friendly prior to the research of this method. The... Read More
A New 3D Printing Approach for Fiber Composites
ud20-03 – APPLICATION: This novel 3D printing technology is based on groundbreaking engineering that produces fiber-reinforced polymer composites in a one step-process, eliminating the need for additional curing steps. It facilitates improved geometric complexity of the final product as well as improved manufacturing throughput. The products made using this approach have improved mechanical... Read More