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Generating a dynamic, integrated, and high-binding affinity scaffold for the controlled co-localization of proteins
ud18-27 – Application: This is a prospective new innovative process that can potentially add an extra level of dynamic control to synthetic metabolons, making them more similar to native metabolons. This could allow for greater product titer and improved culture survivability. Problems Addressed: Generally, when producing small bio-chemicals such as pharmaceuticals, enzymes are introduced... Read More
Layered Mixed Matrix Membranes From Metal-Organic Frameworks and Metal Oxides
ud18-01 – APPLICATIONS: This invention may be used for chemical separations with its tunable substrate technology. The technology is also applicable for protective equipment, clothing, detection and sensors, gas/liquid separations, and stabilization of brittle polymers. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Many similar technologies cannot endure sequential separations within the same membrane. However,... Read More
Lignin-Based Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
ud18-23 – Application: This is a potential new product that has the potential to replace petroleum-based pressure sensitive adhesives with superior lignin derived components. Problems Addressed: Creating pressure sensitive adhesives from materials that are derived directly from petroleum analogues is a process with numerous purification methods and polymerization steps. Polymerization is a... Read More
Chemical Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Formic Acid using inexpensive Electro-catalysts Under Organic Conditions
ud18-12 – Application: This invention revolves around a process that enables the reduction of carbon dioxide to formic acid, using inexpensive bismuth and tin catalysts in its reduction Problems Addressed: Formic Acid is a major commodity product in today’s market and is used in large amounts in several processes such as, tanning, food preservation, antibacterial agent in livestock feed,... Read More
Novel Technology for Cleaning Laparoscope Lens during Surgery
ud18-25 – APPLICATION This technology is a prospective new tool for surgeons performing laparoscopic procedures that can help clean and sterilize the laparoscope during surgery without having to take the device outside of the body, thereby reducing the time spent on cleaning by 50%. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED During a surgical procedure, there are limited ways to clean a laparoscope lens without... Read More
A Tissue-Engineering Platform to Induce Dormancy in Metastatic Breast Cancer Cells
ud18-19 – PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Most current in vitro models of breast cancer recapitulate the metastatic and aggressive behavior of cancer cells but not the dormant state associated with metastases. Current chemotherapeutics are effective in treating proliferating cells but not dormant cells. Methods to induce a desired state (proliferative or dormant) in cancer cells is still lacking. In the... Read More
A Novel Traction Force Microscopy (TFM) Platform
ud18-24 – TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION: Traction force microscopy (TFM) is an experimental method to measure the forces generated by cells and tissues on their surrounding microenvironment. Many current TFM approaches suffer from extreme sensitivity to human error, whether during the fabrication of the substrate, during cellular experiments, or in post-experimental analysis. One major source of error... Read More
Cheaper Technique To Quantify Metabolic Activity Of Cells
ud18-18 – APPLICATIONS: Biomedical research often requires a need to quantify metabolic cell activity, such as the synthesis of new molecules or degeneration of the extracellular matrix. These results can be applied to drug and tissue engineering research. Using click chemistry and fluorescent dyes (a novel approach to synthesizing drug-like molecules), these biological processes can be... Read More
Novel Tools for Searching Relevant Information From Social Media Sites
ud18-17 – APPLICATIONS: A process has been designed to isolate desired information on social media in order to meet the user’s interests. The user is able to find relevant information posted over a long period of time and receive real time updates on it. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: With an increase in the amount of information on social media, searching for relevant information can be difficult and... Read More
Dual-Channel Optical Multiplexer and 4-Level Optical Pulse Amplitude Modulator
ud10-27 – APPLICATIONS: This technological system is purposed to improve the bandwidth of traditional single wavelength optical communication channels. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: The current invention is a potential solution to the growing bandwidth requirements in microprocessors. Over the past several decades the critical dimensions of CMOS devices have been rapidly scaling down. This has... Read More