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Biobased fluoropolymer coating with enhanced adhesion and corrosion resistance using soybean-derived epoxy cross-linking.
This technology introduces a sustainable hybrid coating system that combines hydroxyl-functionalized fluoropolymers with epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) to achieve enhanced adhesion, corrosion resistance, and mechanical performance. The core innovation lies in chemically integrating ESO, a renewable and low-toxicity material, into a fluoropolymer matrix...
Published: 4/22/2026   |   Updated: 4/22/2026   |   Inventor(s): Eugene Caldona, Marcel Roy Domalanta
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology, Chemistry & Materials, Soy based
Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials, Technologies > Paints & Coatings
Biobased Injectable Hydrogel for Controlled Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering
This technology introduces a biobased injectable hydrogel system designed for controlled drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. The hydrogel is composed of soy protein isolate (SPI), modified cellulose nanofibers, and crosslinkers, creating a biocompatible and structurally stable material suitable for biomedical use. The system utilizes...
Published: 4/22/2026   |   Updated: 4/22/2026   |   Inventor(s): Long Jiang, Raj Hazra, Jiha Kim
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology
Category(s): Technologies > Biology & Medicine, Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
Surface-segregating low surface energy coating for mitigating the adhesion of ice and fouling organisms
Consumer demand for eco-friendly products is increasing, and stricter regulations are aimed at reducing VOC emissions. This trend is driving the need for environmentally friendly manufacturing coatings. In response to this shift, North Dakota State University has developed an innovative low-surface-energy compound that can function as a single-component...
Published: 3/9/2026   |   Updated: 3/9/2026   |   Inventor(s): Dean Webster, Ramsharan Pandey, David Guillaume Thomas Boucher
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Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
Engineered Nanoclay-Epoxy Biomimetic Coatings with Enhanced Anti-corrosion, Hardness, and Adhesion Properties
This technology introduces engineered nanoclay-epoxy nanocomposite coatings designed to enhance corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and adhesion performance in protective coatings. The system utilizes montmorillonite nanoclay particles that are chemically modified with specific organic modifiers to improve compatibility with epoxy polymer matrices. The...
Published: 3/6/2026   |   Updated: 3/6/2026   |   Inventor(s): Kalpana Katti, Dinesh Katti, Ying Huang
Keywords(s): Chemistry & Materials, Electronics Coatings, Marine Coatings
Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials, Technologies > Paints & Coatings
Furan-derived compounds and their use in epoxy coatings
Diol compounds derived from furan, along with their epoxy-functional derivatives, can be synthesized and used either individually or in mixtures to create cured coatings. Coatings made from these compounds demonstrate a favorable balance of physical and mechanical properties. Additionally, these coatings are primarily biobased, making them suitable...
Published: 4/14/2026   |   Updated: 1/30/2026   |   Inventor(s): Dean Webster, Mukund Sibi, Hannah Booher, Anna Renner, Sagar Thorat, Prakash Kannaboina
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Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
Corn Based Thermoplastics Reinforces by Lignin and Cellulose Nanofibers
The increasing environmental impacts associated with petroleum-based polymers have intensified interest in renewable materials. Corn-based materials like starch, zein, and polylactic acid (PLA) are notable alternatives. This technology focuses on a corn-based thermoplastic composition that incorporates lignin and cellulose nanofibrils to enhance its...
Published: 4/14/2026   |   Updated: 1/30/2026   |   Inventor(s): Long Jiang, Yanlin Chen
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology
Category(s): Technologies, Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
Soy Protein Based, UV Curable Resin Compositions
Researchers at NDSU have developed a biodegradable and compostable bioplastic, which potentially eliminates the generation of long-lasting microplastics in products where this technology is used. This is a replacement for certain products that are made from high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. The new plastic is an improved Soy Protein Isolate...
Published: 4/14/2026   |   Updated: 1/30/2026   |   Inventor(s): Long Jiang, Qian Ma
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology
Category(s): Technologies, Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
Polymers Derived from Bio-diesel Waste for Road Dust Control
Scientists at NDSU have developed a new material that can be applied to gravel roads for the suppression of road dust. The material is made from the huge waste stream that is generated during the production of biodiesel, which is primarily glycerol and biodegradable or bio-derived fatty acid esters. The new material is made up of mono- and di-glycerides...
Published: 4/14/2026   |   Updated: 1/30/2026   |   Inventor(s): James Bahr
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology, Chemistry & Materials
Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
Bio-based Monomers for Polymers and Plastics
-name: TableNormal;border-collapse: collapse; } This technology introduces novel monomers synthesized from biomass, particularly lignin and cellulose. The disclosed monomers include functionalized derivatives of lignin-based phenolic compounds such as vanillin, eugenol, and syringaldehyde, as well as furan-based monomers derived from cellulose. These...
Published: 4/14/2026   |   Updated: 1/30/2026   |   Inventor(s): Mukund Sibi, Selvakumar Sermadurai, Nicolas Zimmermann, Eric Serum, Gaoyuan Ma, Ramkumar Moorthy, Krystal (Kalliokoski) Grieger
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology
Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials, Technologies > Paints & Coatings
Synthesis of Plant Oil-Based Acrylamide or (meth)acrylamide Monofunctional Monomers
Scientists at NDSU have developed an efficient and cost-effective one-step method to convert plant oils into acrylic monomers that can be used to produce latexes, latex adhesives, surfactants, emulsifiers, rheology modifiers, sizing agents, resins, binders, and other products that utilize acrylic polymers. Incorporating relatively small amounts of these...
Published: 4/14/2026   |   Updated: 1/30/2026   |   Inventor(s): Andriy Voronov, Ihor Tarnavchyk
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology
Category(s): Technologies, Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
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