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Crosslinked free fatty acids for use in antibacterial medical device implants
FFA-based biomaterials created via this novel crosslinking process have significant opportunity for application in medical device implants. The global market for medical device coatings is expected to reach $7.9 billion in 2021. However, common materials for these coatings, such as stainless steel, titanium, and Teflon, often provoke an aggressive immune...
Published: 1/11/2024   |   Inventor(s): Andrew Tennyson, Rhett Smith
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Category(s): Biomedical Sciences
Lignocellulose-Sulfur Composite Materials for Construction Applications
These composites chemically combine abundant agricultural and petrochemical wastes, allowing for practical reduction of inert wastes that can be used to either supplement or replace traditional construction materials. Approximately 7 million tons of waste sulfur and 5 million tons of waste lignocellulose are produced each year. Only a quarter of these...
Published: 5/29/2024   |   Inventor(s): Rhett Smith, Andrew Tennyson
Keywords(s): Energy - Green Technology, Energy - Petrochemical, Petroleum Refining, Polymers/Composites, Sustainable Construction, Sustainable Manufacturing, Textiles/Fibers - Non-Optical/Medical/Other
Category(s): Manufacturing, Agriculture, Sustainable Environment