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Peptide ligands for affinity capture of mRNA and methods of discovery thereof
RPI ID: 2022-060-301 Innovation Summary: This technology describes peptide ligands engineered for the affinity capture of nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, in solution. These ligands are designed to bind selectively to nucleic acid targets, enabling efficient isolation and purification. The method includes synthesis and screening of peptide sequences...
Published: 3/10/2026   |   Inventor(s): Pankaj Karande, Mengyang Hu, Georges Belfort
Keywords(s): mRNA, Peptides, Purification, Vaccine
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
Ligand design method for affinity capture of mRNA in solution and on a surface and ligands discovered thereof
RPI ID: 2022-061-601 Innovation Summary: This technology describes ligands and associated methods for affinity capture of mRNA molecules in solution. The ligands are designed to bind selectively to mRNA surfaces, enabling efficient isolation and purification. The system supports scalable mRNA processing for therapeutic and research applications. It...
Published: 3/10/2026   |   Inventor(s): Todd Przybycien, Mirco Sorci, Thomas Neuman, Riddhi Banik, Georges Belfort
Keywords(s): mRNA, Purification, Vaccine
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
Directed evolution for Membranes Development in 3 Dimensions
RPI ID: 2021-036-201 Innovation Summary: Directed evolution techniques are applied to develop three-dimensional membrane structures with enhanced permeability and selectivity. The system uses iterative mutation and selection cycles to optimize membrane protein configurations. It supports applications in filtration, sensing, and biointerfaces. The method...
Published: 3/10/2026   |   Inventor(s): Joel Plawsky, Mirco Sorci, Chenyu Guan, Georges Belfort
Keywords(s): bioprocessing, food processing, membrane microfiltration, Separations
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
Tunable hydrophilic crosslinked polymer membranes for separation applications
RPI ID: 2023-044-601 Innovation Summary: This technology provides hydrophilic crosslinked polymer membranes with tunable properties for separation applications. The membranes are engineered to adjust water uptake, permeability, and selectivity through controlled crosslinking. They are designed for use in aqueous environments and support high-efficiency...
Published: 3/10/2026   |   Inventor(s): Pranav Ramesh, Georges Belfort
Keywords(s): Nanofiltration, Separation, Surface polymerization
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
Fused particle membranes for filtration: Material and methods
RPI ID: 2023-016-301 Innovation Summary: This technology introduces filtration systems using fused particle membranes that offer enhanced mechanical strength and selective permeability. The membranes are formed by thermally bonding particles into a porous structure, allowing precise control over pore size and distribution. The system is suitable for...
Published: 3/10/2026   |   Inventor(s): Surya Karla, Joel Plawsky, Georges Belfort
Keywords(s): Desalination, fouling, Membranes, Polymeric membranes
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences