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Sensitive Point-of-Care miRNA Detection Using a One-Pot, Isothermal Assay
Rapid, RNA Extraction-Free Detection of miRNAs Biomarkers for Accurate Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis This CRISPR-Cas12a-based assay allows for the rapid, sensitive detection of microRNAs using a one-pot, isothermal process. MicroRNAs(miRNAs) are endogenous and short, non-coding single-stranded RNAs. They participate in various biological functions...
Published: 3/4/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yong Zeng, He Yan
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Human Health Care > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Veterinary > Diagnostics
Steric Hindrance Effect of Additives for Tuning the Perovskite Crystal Orientation (Case No. 2024-023)
Summary: UCLA Researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a method to tune perovskite crystal orientation for increased performance, energy efficiency, and reduced material defect with a variety of field applications, including solar cells and LEDs. Background: Perovskite holds considerable promise as a highly...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yang Yang, Chunqing Ma, Haoxiang Duan, Dong Meng
Keywords(s): Energy Efficiency, energy-efficient, Imaging, Liquid-Crystal Display, Nanocrystal, OLED, Optoelectronics, organic photo detector, organic photovoltaics, perovskite, perovskite devices, perovskite solar cell, photodetection, Solar Cell, X-ray detectors
Category(s): Chemical > Chemical Processing & Manufacturing, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment, Materials > Composite Materials, Optics & Photonics, Optics & Photonics > Fiber Optics, Materials > Functional Materials
2023-087 Thiophene Configurable Amorphous Small Molecular Hole Transporting Material for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cell
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have invented a series of hole transporting materials that have enabled among the highest recorded power conversion efficiencies for perovskite solar cells while maintaining high device stability and low cost. Background: Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are an emerging...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yang Yang, Dong Meng
Keywords(s): buffer layer, charge collection, charge collection efficiency, charge extraction, charge-transfer, device architectures, device stability, hole transporting material, hydrophobicity, interfacial layer, ion-migration, n-i-p device, perovskite, Perovskite Lead(II) Iodide, perovskite solar cell, photostability, p-i-n device, power conversion efficiency, radiosurgery, Silicon Working Electrode Perovskite (Structure), spinal surgery, thermal stability
Category(s): Chemical, Electrical, Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Solar, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors
Intermetallic Fe Based Catalysts for Light Olefin Production
­Advantages: High Selectivity: Up to 45% light olefin selectivity with CO2 included. Exceptional Stability: Maintains performance over a 72-hour run. Customizable Reactivity: Fe:In ratios tune surface composition for optimized olefin production and reduced by-products. Summary: This technology addresses a critical need in the chemical industry...
Published: 8/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): John Kuhn, Babu Joseph, Yang He
Keywords(s): Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Material Science
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Chemistry, Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering
Transperineal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy
Abstract: Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in the United States, and the third most common worldwide. Prostate biopsies are often performed to confirm a cancer diagnosis and examine suspect tissue. Prostate biopsies are most often performed under transrectal ultrasound imaging (TRUS) guidance. TRUS images in real-time, at relatively low...
Published: 4/8/2024   |   Inventor(s): Bradford Wood, Sheng Xu, Reza Seifabadi
Keywords(s): guided biopsy, Prostate biopsy, Sensorless, transperineal 3-D ultrasound imaging, ultrasound-fusion image, WOOD
Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration, Collaboration Sought > Licensing, Application > Non-Medical Devices, Application > Medical Devices, TherapeuticArea > Oncology
AngleNav: Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMs) Trackers to Facilitate Computed Topography (CT)-Guided Needle Puncture
Abstract: Conventional free-hand needle puncture procedures for biopsy and other procedures, often rely on unguided manual movements to guide a needle to its destination. Freehand procedures risk missing the tumor, or accidental injury, such as puncturing a vital organ. Needle guidance systems may improve accuracy and reduce risks but available guidance...
Published: 4/8/2024   |   Inventor(s): Sheng Xu, Bradford Wood, Tsz Ho “Zion” Tse
Keywords(s): Angular Tracking, Computed Topography, CT, CT Guided Needle Puncture, Gyroscope, MEMS sensor, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems, Surgical Biopsy System, Xu
Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration, Collaboration Sought > Licensing, Application > Medical Devices, Application > Non-Medical Devices
New Small Molecules for Stable and Efficient Organic Photovoltaics (UCLA Case No. 2023-086)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a novel molecule for organic photovoltaics, photodetectors, organic field effect transistors, and other relevant applications. Background: Among all competing photovoltaic technologies, the organic photovoltaics (OPVs) market is likely to grow the fastest,...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yang Yang, Dong Meng
Keywords(s): Concentrated Solar Power, Concentrated Solar Power Chemical Engineering, energy conversion, energy conversion applications, energy recycle, interfacial layer, Methods Of Detecting Extrasolar Planets, multi-junction tandem devices, near-infrared, organic field effect transistors, organic photo detector, organic photovoltaics, Organic Solar Cell, perovskite devices, perovskite solar cell, Polymer Solar Cell, rganic light-emitting diodes, Solar Cell, Solar Cell Metamaterial, Solar Cell Molecular Electronics, Solar Energy, Thin Film Solar Cell, transparent OPVs, ultra-narrow bandgap
Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Materials > Functional Materials, Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Solar
High-speed tuning soliton microcomb: Method and device to tune comb lines and repetition rate of on-chip soliton microcomb at extremely fast speed.
­Background Spectrally pure microwaves are essential for many applications ranging from wireless communication to radar, clocks, and high-speed electronics. Soliton microcombs—phase-locked Kerr frequency combs produced on a monolithic chip—have recently come to light as a promising technique for synthesizing microwaves owing to their...
Published: 5/7/2024   |   Inventor(s): Qiang Lin, Yang He
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Category(s): Optics
2022-216 Electrode for Rechargeable Batteries that Resists Dendrite Growth
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Material Science and Engineering have developed electrodes for rechargeable batteries which resist dendrite growth. Background: Rechargeable batteries have attracted attention due to their wide array of applications and environmental benefits. Rechargeable metal-ion batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries,...
Published: 3/19/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yang Yang, Xiaochun Li
Keywords(s): Alloy, Dendrite, Electrode, Lithium Battery, Lithium-Ion Battery, Nanoelectronics, Nanoparticle, Rechargeable Battery, Rechargeable Battery Thermal Conductivity
Category(s): Materials > Semiconducting Materials, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries
2019-994 Targeted Drug Delivery with Near-IR Light
SUMMARY UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a targeted drug delivery platform that can release drugs upon exposure to near-infrared light. BACKGROUND Stimuli-responsive delivery of drugs is an effective way to achieve spatially and temporally controlled drug release. Various stimuli-responsive...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yang Yang, Dong Meng
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Category(s): Electrical, Chemical, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Platforms > Drug Delivery, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > Fluorescence, Chemical > Chemical Sensors, Optics & Photonics
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