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Nanostructuring of Polymers and Polymer Composites Using Pressure
A novel procedure for nanostructuring of polymer surfaces for medical implants to resist bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation Institute Reference: INV-14027 Background So far in the medical device community, several techniques have been used to improve the cytocompatibility of polymer surfaces by chemical or physical techniques for tissue engineering...
Published: 10/15/2024   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Webster
Keywords(s): Method, Nanotechnology
Category(s): -Method, -Nanotechnology
Nanostructured Surfaces - joint with Brown University
INV-14052 Background The attachment of bacteria to surfaces, sometimes referred to as biofilm formation, often occurs in two steps. The first step is the initial attachment of the bacteria to the surface and the second is a cell-to-cell proliferation to form multilayered bacterial clusters. The initial attachment of the bacteria to the surface is...
Published: 10/15/2024   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Webster
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Category(s): -Nanotechnology, -Materials, -Biomedical Materials, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Medical Devices
Green-synthesized tellurium nanowires for the growth of metallic nanoparticles on top
INV-18120 Background Traditional physicochemical approaches for the synthesis of compounds, drugs, and nanostructures are developed either as potential solutions for antimicrobial resistance or to fight against cancer. Nevertheless, these approaches have several limitations, such as the use of toxic chemicals and the production of toxic by‑products...
Published: 9/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Webster, Ada Crua, David Medina Cruz
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Category(s): -Cancer, Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Drug Delivery
Aloe Vera-mediated tellurium nanoparticles with antibacterial and anticancer properties
INV-18121 Background Bacterial resistance to antibiotics has emerged as an increasing threat to health in society, due to the misuse of antibiotics and the development of bacterial strains with resistance. Data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicates that at least 2 million people become infected with antibiotic‑resistant bacteria...
Published: 10/15/2024   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Webster, Ada Crua, David Medina Cruz
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science > Biotechnology