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Vortex-Flow-Induced Microparticle Concentration as an Effective Approach to Remove Microplastics and Other Particles from Contaminated Water

This technology is a physical method for removing microplastics from water using acoustic waves to generate vortices in a flow of water through a pipe or chamber to trap microplastics and other contaminant particles, including sub-micron particles which will be focused at the vortices’ centers. Captured particles can then be removed through sedimentation...

Published: 10/1/2025 | Inventor(s): Qing Hao, Zhenhua Tian

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Air/Water Purification, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Water Resource Efficiency, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Remediation > Water, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering

SonicSurf Manipulator

THE CHALLENGE Developing advanced contactless manipulation technologies lies in creating a solution that is not only technically effective but also scalable, affordable, and easy to integrate into real-world biomedical and chemical workflows. Current methods—like optical tweezers, magnetic actuators, and traditional acoustic systems—are...

Published: 6/25/2025 | Inventor(s): Zhenhua Tian, Teng Li, Jiali Li, Luyu Bo

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomedical, Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials, Technology Classifications > Engineering

Wireless Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor System for Multi-Parameter Monitoring

THE CHALLENGE: Wireless sensing technologies play a crucial role in various sectors, including structural health monitoring, environmental surveillance, healthcare, and industrial automation. Surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors, leveraging the piezoelectric effect, are particularly valued for their ability to detect multiple physical parameters such...

Published: 10/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Zhenhua Tian, Luyu Bo, Jiali Li, Teng Li

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics

Wireless Acoustofluidic System for Remote Manipulation of Nanoparticles and Cells

THE CHALLENGE: Acoustofluidics, the integration of acoustic waves with microfluidic systems, plays a crucial role in manipulating particles and cells for applications in biomedical research, diagnostics, and lab-on-a-chip technologies. This technology enables precise control over fluid flow, particle concentration, and cell alignment without physical...

Published: 10/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Zhenhua Tian, Jiali Li, Luyu Bo, Teng Li

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomedical

Robot-Assisted Acoustic Tweezers

THE CHALLENGE Contactless manipulation of objects is a critical need in various fields, particularly in biomedical applications where non-invasive techniques are essential. Traditional methods often require direct contact with the objects being manipulated, which can lead to unwanted disturbances or damage, especially when dealing with delicate biological...

Published: 6/26/2025 | Inventor(s): Zhenhua Tian, Teng Li, Jiali Li, Luyu Bo

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Robotics

Enhanced Imaging for Quantification of Complex Discontinuity in Plate-like Structures

Reference #: 01325The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for Enhanced Imaging for Quantification of Complex Discontinuity in Plate-like StructuresBackground:Structural health monitoring (SHM) and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) use ultrasonic guided waves (GW) supported by active sensor technology to interrogate structural...

Published: 4/19/2022 | Inventor(s): Lingyu Yu, Zhaoyun Ma, Wenfeng Xiao, Zhenhua Tian

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Category(s): Engineering and Physical Sciences