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A Cost-Efficient Process for Production of Monosacharides and Lignin From Biomass
ud20-25 – Application: The production of sugars from various forms of biomass is becoming increasingly important because the feedstock is a carbon-neutral, non-edible source. Its use would enable the supply of a significant fraction of organic chemicals and biofuels in the world. UD has developed a cost-efficient process for production of monosaccharides and lignin from biomass. Use of this new,... Read More
New Smart Soft Material to Control Light Transmission
ud20-35 – Application: The present invention provides a new method and material enabling the efficient control of the transmission of visible light and heat (infrared radiation) through it. Potential applications include smart glass, light filters, sensors, and control methods where light and/or heat transmission is critical. Problem Addressed: Current materials that allow control of light and/or... Read More
New Process for Production of Fuels and Lubricants From Recycled Plastics
ud20-20 – Application: The inventive process developed at UD enables the cost-effective production of a range of high-value chemical products, including fuels and lubricants, using recycled plastics, including polyethylene, polypropylenes and polystyrenes. Problem Addressed: Synthetic plastics play an indispensable role in every aspect of modern life. However, most plastics are not biodegradable... Read More
RemO2ra Aquatic Metabolic Biologging Tag
ud20-02 – Technology Description: The RemOra Aquatic Metabolic Biologging Tag is a biologging sensor package for the measurement of marine animal body movement, behavior and oxygen consumption. This allows the in situ metabolic rate to be determined. This sensor is the first of its kind to include animal respiration and surrounding water oxygen levels for metabolic calculations, dead reckoning and... Read More
An Integrated Process for Direct Saccharification and Dehydration of Intact Biomass to Furfurals
ud17-06 – Technology Description: Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed a one-step process for producing sugars (glucose and xylose) from lignocellulosic biomass. This process is able to produce up to 90% glucose and xylose from intact poplar wood at a low temperature without the need for expensive pretreatment steps. The process is further integrated to separate sugars in the... Read More
More Selective, Safer and Cheaper Synthesis of 4,4’-Dimethylbiphenyl
ud20-23 – Application: This innovating technology pertains to a process that produces 4,4’-dimethylbiphenyl using a biomass derived intermediate, 5,5’-dimethylbifuran in high yield and selectivity. 4,4’-Dimethylbiphenyl can be used to produce diacids, diols, diamines and other compounds. Furthermore, 4,4’-biphenylcarboxylic acid can improve physical and barrier properties of polyesters such as PET... Read More
Footwear Integrated with Fabric Based Flexible Carbon Nanotube Based Sensors for Gait Analysis
ud19-27 – Application: A new flexible pressure sensor integrated with footwear to aid in measuring forces and gait analysis during various activities such as walking, running and exercising. This new force sensor is not only accurate, but also lightweight and flexible, giving it an edge on other sensors that are available commercially today. It is because of the lightweight and flexible material... Read More
Endotracheal Tube Attachments for Inhalable Targeted Drug Delivery
ud20-07 – Application: A set of universal attachments for endotracheal (ET) tubes have been designed that allow for selective control of drug deposition in the lung. This novel invention provides clinicians with the ability to target aerosol delivery to either one side of the lung, or a specific lobe, which is beneficial for the treatment of regionally specific diseases. This device has great... Read More
Humane Chicken Euthanasia Simulation Device
ud20-15 – APPLICATION: This novel device was engineered to simulate cervical dislocation of avian species. This device limits or eliminates the need to sacrifice animals for euthanasia training purposes. PROBLEM ADDRESSED: There is no existing technology in the market, where a mechanical device is used for repeat performance of cervical dislocation. 3-D printed neck mechanism is meant to mimic... Read More
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