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Composite Gels and Methods of their Use in Tissue Repair, Drug Delivery, and as Implants
Abstract: Gel materials, particularly hydrogels, typically lose their mechanical strength and stiffness as they swell. This property  limits their use in both biological (e.g., cartilage and ECM repair) and non-biological (e.g., sealant) applications. Innovative materials in both medical and non-medical application areas are sorely needed. Recent innovations...
Published: 4/8/2024   |   Inventor(s): Ferenc Horkay, Peter Basser
Keywords(s): Basser, Cartilage, Composite, Drug Delivery, Gel, Horkay, Hydrogels, IMPLANTS, MATRIX, polymer, sealants, Tissue, Tissue Repair
Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration, Collaboration Sought > Licensing, Application > Non-Medical Devices, Application > Medical Devices, Collaboration Sought > Materials Available, TherapeuticArea > Dermatology
Decontamination of Radioactive Water Using a Novel Polymer for Ion Exchange
NU 2007-080, 2008-099, 2008-169, 2008-171 Inventors Mercouri G. Kanatzidis* Emmanouil Manos Joshua L. Mertz Nan Ding Short Description Advanced material for specific capture of radioactive ions from mixed solutions at high temperature and alkaline pH #environment #remediation #materials #manufacturing #composite Abstract Radioactive water waste...
Published: 7/3/2024   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Composite, Energy and Infrastructure, Environment, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Metals
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability, Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Cell-Nanofiber Composite and Cell-Nanofiber Composite Amalgam Based Engineered Intervertebral Disc
Diseased or damaged musculoskeletal tissues are often replaced by an artificial material, cadaver tissue or donated, allogenic tissue. Tissue engineering offers an attractive alternative whereby a live, natural tissue is generated from a construct made up of a patient’s own cells or an acceptable/compatible cell source in combination with a biodegradable...
Published: 8/12/2024   |   Inventor(s): Rocky Tuan, Leon Nesti, Wan-Ju Li
Keywords(s): AB1XXX, AB3AXX, AB3CXX, AB3GXX, AB3XXX, ABXXXX, Amalgam, AXXXXX, Based, Cell-nanofiber, Composite, DISC, ENGINEERED, Intervertebra
Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Licensing, Collaboration Sought > Materials Available
Sorting Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Using Density Differentiation
NU 2008-027BInventors Alexander A Green Mark C Hersam*Abstract Two-dimensional nanomaterials are promising materials in field effect transistors, reinforced composites, sensors, and transparent conductors. Among them, monolayer graphene, a two-dimensional single atomic layer of carbon, has outstanding electronic, mechanical, and chemical properties....
Published: 7/3/2024   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Composite, Electronics & Circuits, Graphene, Materials, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Sensors
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Improved Lead-Based Eutectic Composite
NU 2007-079B InventorsMercouri G. Kanatzidis* Joseph R. Sootsman Steven N. Girard Qichun Zhang Kaniska Biswas Short DescriptionLead-based composite material for conversion of waste heat into electrical energy AbstractThermoelectric devices such as power generators, heat pumps, coolers and thermal sensors have several advantages over traditional energy...
Published: 7/3/2024   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Composite, Energy and Infrastructure, Materials, Metals, Thermoelectric
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Surface Treatment that Outlasts Available Coatings
Wear-Resistant Coating Repels Water and Oil, Making Surfaces Truly Self-CleaningThis surface treatment far exceeds the durability of available self-cleaning superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings, increasing the lifetime of the coating and providing a significant marketing advantage. This water and oil repellent coating could be applied to surfaces...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Wolfgang Sigmund, Shu-Hau Hsu, Ravi Vasudevan
Keywords(s): Coatings, Composite, polymer, Superhydrophobic, thermoplastic, thermoset, wear resistant
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
Orthopedic Implants that are Safely Absorbed after the Body has Healed
Promotes new bone and prevents stress shielding to speed recoveryThese nontoxic biomedical implants stabilize fractures or temporarily assist the healing of damaged bone. The body safely absorbs these devices once they are no longer needed. Composed of a magnesium alloy that contains calcium and strontium, these implants not only mimic natural bone's...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Benjamin Keselowsky, Michele Manuel, Harpreet Brar, Malisa Sarntinoranont, Ida Svensson Berglund
Keywords(s): Bioabsorbable, biocompatible, Composite, dissolution, Drug-eluting, Magnesium, Medical Device, Orthopedic, Strontium
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Human Health Care > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Consumable
4D Composite Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration
NU 2017-011 Inventors Guillermo A. Ameer* Cheng Sun Henry O.T. Ware Chongwen Duan Short Description A method of printing 4D scaffolds made from a biodegradable, bioceramic-elastomer composite material. Background In recent years, there has been great interest in 4D printing, which can be defined as the 3D printing of parts with changing properties...
Published: 7/3/2024   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Biomedical, Composite, Devices, Health IT, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
Novel and Inexpensive Light-Weight Mg Alloy with High Strength
NU 2013-128InventorsChris Wolverton* James E. Saal Short DescriptionNovel low-cost Mg alloys with long-period stacking ordered structure for high mechanical strength to improve the efficiency of transport vehicles AbstractLight-weight Mg-based alloys are the critical technology to improve the efficiency of transportation vehicles. However, the poor...
Published: 7/3/2024   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Composite, Materials, Metals
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Aluminum Metallic Nanoparticle-Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage
NU 2012-162 Inventors Tobin J. Marks* Lisa A. Fredin Mark A. Ratner Massimiliano Delferro Zhong Li Michael T. Lanagan Short Description Novel aluminum nanocomposite combines high permittivity and low energy loss with simple processability Abstract Northwestern University scientists have developed an advanced nanocomposite material that improves...
Published: 7/3/2024   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Composite, Energy and Infrastructure
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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