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Electrochemical generation of valuable chemicals from carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
ud19-08 – APPLICATION: A novel electrochemical method for obtaining amides, carboxyl acids, and thioesters from carbon dioxide and/or carbon monoxide has been invented. This technology will support inexpensive, highly sustainable, and green production of a range of valuable chemicals. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Current carbon monoxide electrolysis reactors and electrochemical production methods for... Read More
Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer Using Novel Water Soluble Palladium Biladiene Derivatives
ud18-43 – APPLICATION: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) represents a minimally invasive and highly localized treatment strategy to ablate tumors with few side effects. Photosensitizers embedded within tumors are activated by light and undergo intersystem crossing, followed by energy transfer to molecular oxygen, resulting in the production of toxic singlet oxygen. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Several... Read More
Bio-based Polymer Electrolytes and Binders for Batteries
ud19-01 – APPLICATION: Novel bio-based polymers obtained from an abundant and renewable resource for lithium-ion battery systems with high ionic conductivity and excellent thermomechanical and adhesive properties. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Current lithium-ion battery applications mainly use petroleum-derived materials for electrolytes and binders. These systems, especially in the solid-state battery... Read More
Tandem Adsorption-Catalytic Oxidation for the Abatement of Ammonia Emissions from Poultry Houses
ud18-36 – APPLICATION: This technology has introduced a revolutionary way of abating ammonia emissions using an absorption-catalytic oxidation process. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Emission control of ammonia using catalytic oxidation is currently not in the market even though there is 44 million tons of ammonia produced globally each year. It is a unique new process that can segway into future... Read More
Novel in vitro System for Rapid, Efficient, Robust, and Cost Effective Mass Propagation of Miscanthus × Giganteus
ud17-35 – APPLICATION: The novel invention is a system for rapid, efficient, robust, and cost effective mass propagation of Miscanthus × giganteus suitable for industrial scale biomass production. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: There is a worldwide thirst to develop a rapid, efficient, robust, and cost effective mass propagation of Miscanthus × giganteus. The current rhizome-based system has a high... Read More
Dimensional Accuracy of a Customized Ankle Foot Orthoses Manufactured by Selective Laser Sintering
ud10-06 – APPLICATION: This invention is a process that enables the automated fit and function customization, manufacturing, and assessment of a passive-dynamic ankle-foot orthoses. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Current passive-dynamic ankle-foot orthoses (PD-AFOs) are either generically manufactured, having standardized size and shape, or are manually fabricated, causing substantial time and... Read More
Novel Battery Management System Using Machine Learning and User Preference to Prevent Degradation
ud19-03 – APPLICATION: The present invention comprises a novel battery management system (BMS) in which a blend of external factors and user preferences are inputs to a system designed to minimize battery degradation and also minimize energy consumption. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: The rechargeable batteries present in most portable electronic devices must be carefully charged and discharged... Read More
Magnetically Controlling Permeability in a Vacuum Infusion Process
ud11-08 – APPLICATIONS: This invention is a process by which permeability of the fabric of composite materials can be manipulated during an infusion so that successful filling is made more reliable. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Vacuum assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) is a popular method for creating composite materials which are a combination of high strength fibers and a polymer matrix... Read More
Muscle Powered Exoskeleton
ud18-46 – APPLICATIONS: An artificially muscle powered exoskeleton consisting of actuators that improve mobility for users with upper body disabilities by mimicking skeletal muscles. It is a lightweight and noiseless design which will revolutionize rehabilitation robotics and exoskeleton devices. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: Current designs in exoskeletons have limitations that could impede users... Read More
Exotic Peptide Assembly to Form Various Structures
ud18-07 – APPLICATIONS: A process has been designed to form a new polymer material made from amino acids. The resulting polymer can be of various dimensions (one, two, or three dimensional) and would allow for impact in environmental, energy, and textile materials. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED: The process uses peptide assembly to allow for precise size and arrangement of polymers. Prior methods are... Read More