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Adaptive soft elastomeric material system with programmable functions inspired by venous valves
Programmable soft elastomeric materials, inspired by mammalian venous valves, alter their properties to perform life-like functions including motion, energy storage, logic operations, and signal filtering. Background Materials science and bioengineering aim to replicate the fundamental processes of living organisms through artificial material systems....
Published: 8/8/2024   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Underwood, Wen Song
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Category(s): Life sciences > Therapeutics > Synthetic biology
Direct electrodeposition of Li from Li ions enhanced by electromagnetism
Background Dr. Thomas C. Underwood and his team have developed a technology by which brine phase Li+ ions are converted directly to Li metals through electromagnetic-enhanced electroreduction, which is available for licensing. Dr. Underwood is an assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at UT Austin with...
Published: 12/11/2023   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Underwood, Wen Song
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Environment, Physical sciences > Energy > Batteries/energy storage