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Low-Cost Mechanically Robust Silica Aerogel Technology
A low-cost mechanically robust silica aerogel technology enhances fiber-based building insulation R-value performance, soundproofing, thermal barrier textiles fabrics, ceramic foams, papers and composites thereof. Background: Energy efficiency in buildings, aerospace, extreme environments and many other sectors seek low cost, scalable, lightweight...
Published: 7/24/2026   |   Updated: 7/24/2026   |   Inventor(s): Shenqiang Ren, Lu An
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Energy Conservation, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology
Digital Twin Platform for Conducting a Building Energy Analysis
Bi-Directional Integration of NVIDIA™ Omniverse and EnergyPlus™ for Real-Time Performance Simulation and Predictive Maintenance This digital twin platform connects to the industry-standard Building Performance Simulation engine, EnergyPlus™, to conduct building energy scenario analysis. It addresses a critical gap in the architecture,...
Published: 7/6/2026   |   Updated: 7/6/2026   |   Inventor(s): Ravi Srinivasan, Deepak Balakrishnan, Chinemelu Anumba
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences > Design, Construction, & Planning, Technology Classifications > Others > Energy, Technology Classifications > Software > Others
Digital Twin-Based Predictive Fault Detection and Diagnosis Architecture
Identifies and Prioritizes Potential Faults in Constructed Facilities for Early Intervention This digital twin-based architecture predicts, detects, and prioritizes faults in buildings. Facilities management systems help ensure the efficient and safe operation of constructed facilities. When a fault eventually arises, it requires time, money, and resources...
Published: 1/30/2026   |   Updated: 3/31/2025   |   Inventor(s): Chinemelu Anumba, Rui Liu, Kofi Asare
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Computer Science
Quercetin as substrate for antiviral treatment against Hepatitis C virus infection (UCLA Case No. 2023-003)
UCLA researchers in the Department of Pathology and Hematology have developed a novel antiviral treatment for Hepatitis C virus based on the metabolic modulating properties of dietary compound Quercetin. BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is responsible for 180 million infections worldwide and over 12,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Despite most...
Published: 7/20/2026   |   Updated: 5/16/2024   |   Inventor(s): Nu Lu
Keywords(s): antivirals, hepatitis, immune metabolism, Inflammation, liver disease
Category(s): Therapeutics > Infectious Diseases, Therapeutics > Inflammation And Inflammatory Diseases
Nature-inspired Functionally-graded UHMWPE + Kevlar Composites Achieve Extraordinarily High Strength
Nature-inspired polymers are achieved using unique processing to yield functional gradient composites with embedded Kevlar fibers exhibiting extraordinarily high strength lightweight UHMWPE materials. Background: Demand for new energy absorption materials and implantable polymeric biomaterials has increased significantly in recent years. The...
Published: 6/19/2026   |   Updated: 1/12/2022   |   Inventor(s): Shenqiang Ren, Lu An
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Engineering
Life Cycle Assessment Algorithm for More Accurate Measurement of a Building’s Sustainability
Exergy-Based Calculations of a Building’s Lifetime Energy Usage and Emissions Improve Environmental Decision-Making This algorithm calculates a building’s energetic quality, its material resource use, and its environmental impact over its life cycle. Building construction and operations make up 36 percent of global energy end-use and 40...
Published: 1/20/2026   |   Updated: 11/19/2020   |   Inventor(s): Chinemelu Anumba, Martin Nwodo
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Environmental > Others
Network-Coded Multiple Access
[Licensing negotiation in progress] [Invitation for Expression of Interest - Deadline: 16 June 2016] Systems and methods include a first wireless local area network (WLAN) system that jointly exploit physical-layer network coding (PNC) and multi-user decoding (MUD) to boost system throughput. This multiple access mode is referred to as Network-Coded...
Published: 1/29/2024   |   Updated: 5/16/2016   |   Inventor(s): Soung Chang Liew, Lu LU, Lizhao You
Keywords(s): Network Coding, Wireless Local Area Network
Category(s): Information and Communications Technology