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Advanced multi-channel controlled pneumatic printheads for 3D printing and particle fabrication
MAGIC printheads are customizable multi-channel pneumatic systems for 3D printing that create precise pharmaceutical and biological micro-particles. They enable controlled mixing and extrusion, accommodate various materials, and enhance drug delivery and biomedical applications. Background Producing micro- and nanoparticles for pharmaceutical and...
Published: 1/7/2025   |   Inventor(s): Mohammed Maniruzzaman, Yu Zhang, Faez Alkadi
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Category(s): Life sciences > Therapeutics > Manufacturing platform
Safe Explicable Robot Planning
Background Effective human-robot interaction must be informed by human expectations and knowledge of the world, including how robots are expected to act/interact in various situations. However, knowledge about the robot may be inconsistent with the ground truth, which can result in the robot not meeting expectations, and the interaction integrity being...
Published: 12/13/2024   |   Inventor(s): Yu Zhang, Akkamahadevi Hanni, Andrew Boateng
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Category(s): Physical Science, Applied Technologies, Wireless & Networking, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Self-Sustained Hydrogen Production
A self-sustained compact reactor for continuous hydrogen gas production from ammonia decomposition.­ Background: Hydrogen offers advantages as a clean and safe fuel for broad applications, but its storage and transport are expensive. Conversely, ammonia is an effective hydrogen carrier, as it contains 17.6% hydrogen by weight and can be economically...
Published: 11/18/2024   |   Inventor(s): Amr Ibrahim, Miao Yu, Sung Hwan Park, Saman Emami Gerami
Keywords(s): Chemistry, Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Instrumentation, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals
3D-printed biosensors for high-sensitivity molecular detection
This invention describes the creation of highly sensitive biosensors through 3D printing using stereolithography (SLA). These biosensors, made from a biopolymer blend with specific monomers and a photoinitiator, are functionalized with recognition molecules to detect small and large analytes, including disease markers, in commercial well plates. Background Additive...
Published: 7/26/2024   |   Inventor(s): Mohammed Maniruzzaman, Yu Zhang
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Category(s): Life sciences > Research tools > Tool/assay/screening platform, Life sciences > Diagnostic
“Bio-Flex”: advanced formulation for sustainable stereolithography (SLA)
Background/problem Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing has transformed the biomedical field with creation of highly accurate, patient-specific medical devices such as tissue scaffolds, implants, and surgical tools. This technology leverages computer-aided design and medical imaging data to produce structures with precise geometries at submicron scales....
Published: 7/26/2024   |   Inventor(s): Mohammed Maniruzzaman, Yu Zhang, Anqi Lu
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology > Medical devices, Life sciences > Therapeutics > Drug delivery
Modified Graphene Oxide-based Membranes for Mixture Separations
A facile method for developing membranes for hydrocarbon mixture separations by depositing graphene oxide flakes on a commercial porous substrate. Background: Molecular separations in mixtures account for approximately 50% of industrial energy use in the US alone, so there is high demand for alternate separation technologies, particularly for liquid...
Published: 4/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Miao Yu, Bratin Sengupta
Keywords(s): Chemistry, Featured, Materials & Chemicals, Research Tool, Surface Research, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Research Tools and Reagents
Nanoporous Materials for Direct Air Capture
An amine-based ultrathin polyamide coating for direct carbon dioxide capture from air and point sources with low carbon dioxide concentrations. Background: Direct air capture (DAC) technologies allow extraction of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storage or conversion to value-added chemicals through catalysis. DAC materials must demonstrate...
Published: 3/6/2024   |   Inventor(s): Miao Yu, Kaleb Friedman
Keywords(s): Chemistry, Energy, Featured, Materials & Chemicals, Research Tool, Surface Research, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Environment
Thermal Control During Additive Manufacturing
THE CHALLENGE Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a powerful tool within engineering. Many AM and coating processes rely on thermal input to soften or melt the materials involved in processing. However, this melting or softening typically results in a higher thermal gradient between deposited material and the workpiece, commonly resulting in...
Published: 12/20/2023   |   Inventor(s): Robert Griffiths, David Garcia, Hang Yu
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Category(s): EXPERIMENT--DO NOT USE, Technology Classifications > Additive Manufacturing
Stable Micelle Drug Formulations
Method for producing stable, concentrated drug micelles that reduce or eliminate surfactants from drug formulations. Background: Hydrophobic drugs comprise a substantial proportion of all pharmaceutical compounds in use today. These drugs have limited solubility in water. There are numerous strategies for addressing solubility; however, for many...
Published: 5/23/2024   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Lovell, Wentao Song, Yumiao Zhang
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Drug Delivery, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Campus > University at Buffalo
FIBP Knockout Potentiates Therapeutic Effects of T-cell Based Therapies in Solid Tumors
Abstract: Despite recent breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy, T-cell based therapies achieve limited efficacy in solid tumors. Immunosuppression, antigen escape and physical barriers to entry into solid tumors are issues faced. Identifying regulators in T-cell dysfunction remains challenging due to limitations of current screening platforms.  Using...
Published: 12/17/2024   |   Inventor(s): Peng Jiang, Yu Zhang
Keywords(s): adoptive cell therapy, Cancer Immunotherapy, cholesterol metabolism, Computational Model, FGF1 Intracellular Binding Protein, FIBP, Jiang, solid tumors, T-Cell based Therapy, T-Cell Resilience
Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration, Collaboration Sought > Licensing, TherapeuticArea > Oncology, Application > Therapeutics
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