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Blacktop Sealer Composite from Recycled Paint
Invention Summary:
Over 16 million gallons of latex paint are discarded every year into landfills, which is the largest liquid hazardous waste in the United States. Latex paint is difficult to recycle and hazardous to the environment due to its volatile organic compounds.
Researchers at Rutgers have developed a novel method for recycling...
Published: 8/22/2022
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Inventor(s): Thomas Nosker, Jennifer Lynch-Branzoi
Keywords(s): Polymers & Composites
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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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: 8/18/2022
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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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Novel Cationic Amphiphiles Control Biofilm Formation for Bacterial Vaginosis
Cationic amphiphiles greatly inhibits the biofilm formation of the pathogenic bacteria in BV.Cationic Amphiphile Concentration (μM)Invention Summary:Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common polymicrobial infection in women of reproductive age, affecting 10-30% of women in developed nations. BV can lead to serious complications such as abortion, premature...
Published: 12/8/2021
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Inventor(s): Kathryn Uhrich, Allison Faig
Keywords(s): Antibacterial, Biofilm, Biomaterials, Drug Delivery, Personal Care, Cosmeceuticals, Polymers & Composites
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Therapeutics
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Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites Enhanced with in situ Formation of 2D Nanoparticles for Structural Sensors and Smart Materials
(a) Sensor used for structural monitoring. (b) Sensor performance during 30 N cyclic loading. (c) Temperature sensor monitored by thermal imaging camera.Invention Summary:Conductive thermoplastic polymer matrix nanocomposites enhanced with conductive 2D nanoparticles have applications for structural sensors and smart materials. However, mixing pre-formed...
Published: 12/8/2021
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Inventor(s): Jennifer Lynch-Branzoi, Ali Ashraf
Keywords(s): Graphene technology, Polymers & Composites, Sensors & Probes
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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Flexible Multifunctional Elastomers Sensors Enhanced with in situ Formation of 2D Nanoparticles from Layered Materials
(a) elastomer enhanced with 2D nanoparticles is highly flexible; (b) elastomer sensor attached to arm to track the movement of fingers; (c) change in current value through the sensor due to finger motions
Invention Summary:
Conductive elastomeric polymer and rubber-based composites enhanced with graphene and other 2D nanoparticle fillers are capable...
Published: 8/22/2022
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Inventor(s): Jennifer Lynch-Branzoi, Ali Ashraf
Keywords(s): Graphene technology, Polymers & Composites, Sensors & Probes
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials, Technology Classifications > Sensors
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Metallization of Plastics via Sacrificial Nanotransfer
Metalized plastic sample after demolding (left), plating up (middle) and polishing (right). Boxed area indicates that some of the initial transfer may be invisible.Invention Summary:Durable metallization of plastics has been a challenge in the manufacturing of lightweight conductive surface composites. Researchers at Rutgers University have developed...
Published: 12/8/2021
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Inventor(s): Jonathan Singer
Keywords(s): Nanotechnology, Polymers & Composites
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering
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Moldable Porous Nanocomposite Resins
Nanoporous monoliths fabricated at various length scales (a) microscale pillar; (b) mm-scale cone; (c) inch-scale hand cast.
Invention Summary:
A key issue with a majority of the current technologies for creating porous monoliths is that they require high temperature treatments or incur significant materials shrinkage. For many applications,...
Published: 12/8/2021
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Inventor(s): Jonathan Singer, Molla Hasan
Keywords(s): Implants, Polymers & Composites
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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Iridium Catalyst for Dehydrogenative Dimerization of Ethylene to Yield 1,3-Butadiene
Schematic diagram of the catalytic dehydrogenative dimerization of ethylene to butadieneInvention Summary: 1,3-Butadiene is a chemical building block, most notably known for the production of synthetic elastomers and polymers. Traditionally, 1,3-butadiene is produced as a byproduct of naphtha cracking for ethylene production. Due to new sources, ethylene...
Published: 12/8/2021
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Inventor(s): Alan Goldman, Yang Gao
Keywords(s): Catalysts, Chemical and petrochemical industry, Polymers & Composites
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Catalysts, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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Biomimetic, Bioactive Dental Implants
Left: 3D printed mold; Center: prototype bioactive implant; Right: prototype lateral incisor implant restored with acrylic temporary crown (after implantation).Invention Summary: While titanium dental implants are the current state of the art for tooth replacement, they involve an invasive surgical procedure and significant risks. Aside from intraoperative...
Published: 12/8/2021
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Inventor(s): Amir Fakhrzadeh
Keywords(s): Bioengineering scaffolds, Biomaterials, Implants, Polymers & Composites
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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Versatile Biodegradable, Bioactive-Based Polymers for Topical, Cosmetic and Personal Care Applications
A. Structure of salicylic acid-based polymer and its degradation products.
B. Polymer degradation rates with different linker molecules.
C. Free ferulic acid in aqueous solution is unstable and turns brown after 10 days (left). Ferulic acid-based polymers are stable and aesthetically more pleasing in solution under the same condition (right).
Invention...
Published: 12/8/2021
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Inventor(s): Kathryn Uhrich, Jonathan Faig, Kervin Smith
Keywords(s): Antibacterial, Biomaterials, Drug Delivery, Personal Care, Cosmeceuticals, Polymers & Composites
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences
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