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Wolbachia genetic tools for population control of harmful insects
Summary Scientists at Vanderbilt University have engineered transgenic methods for controlling harmful insects such as mosquitoes. These tools may be applied to reduce the populations of insects that transmit infectious diseases to humans or are harmful to food crops and livestock. Addressed Need Vector-borne diseases such as Chikungunya, Dengue,...
Published: 2/15/2024   |   Inventor(s):  
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Category(s): Agriculture & Environment, Research Tools
Nanoporous Atomically Thin Breathable Personal Protective Membranes
Summary Vanderbilt researchers have developed an atomically thin membrane with extremely high selectivity and permeability for use in personal protective equipment. Addressed Need With rising global health threats, there is a pertinent need for successful personal protective equipment (PPE). Within the last couple decades, the presence of airborne...
Published: 7/14/2021   |   Inventor(s):  
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Category(s): Agriculture & Environment, Thin Films & Nanomaterials
Nanoporous Atomically Thin Graphene Membranes for Desalination & Nanofiltration
​Summary Vanderbilt researchers have developed an atomically thin membrane with extremely high selectivity and permeability for use in desalination and nanofiltration applications. Addressed Need Water scarcity has emerged as a global problem, impacting almost a fifth of the world’s population, as salt water comprises a majority of the earth’s...
Published: 7/16/2021   |   Inventor(s):  
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Category(s): Agriculture & Environment, Thin Films & Nanomaterials
Surface Active Ionic Liquid with Activity in Aqueous and Non-aqueous Media
SummarySurface active ionic liquids (SAILs) exhibit extraordinary properties both as solvents and superior surfactants. However, existing SAILs have limitations that prevent their full potential from being realized. To address this, researchers at Vanderbilt have synthesized a promising chiral SAIL that can be used as a detergent or stabilizing agent...
Published: 6/13/2018   |   Inventor(s):  
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Category(s): Agriculture & Environment
New Insect Repellants Disrupt Olfactory Cues: A Strategy for Pest Protection
http://vanderbilt.technologypublisher.com/files/sites/ncs-insect-repellent-marketing-summary1.pdf
Published: 5/31/2023   |   Inventor(s): Laurence Zwiebel, Gregory Pask, David Rinker, Patrick Jones
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Category(s): Research Tools, Agriculture & Environment