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Biochar - A Sustainable Solution for Soil Amendment and Water Pollution Control

Description: This technology involves the production of biochar through pyrolysis of plum pit waste at 500°C, creating a sustainable material capable of adsorbing toxic dyes such as Crystal Violet, Malachite Green, and Congo Red from contaminated water while enhancing soil quality and supporting healthy plant growth. Key Advantages: Cost-effective...

Published: 9/23/2026 | Updated: 9/23/2026 | Inventor(s): Sujata Mandal

Keywords(s): Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Technology, Sustainability, Sustainable Agriculture, Water

Category(s): Engineering > Environmental Engineering, Water, Sustainability, Chemistry, Agriculture

PdOpDH and Copper-Responsive Pathway in Pseudogymnoascus destructans

Description: The technology investigates the role of the enzyme Opine Dehydrogenase (PdOpDH) in the production of copper-binding metabolites (opine metallophores) by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the causative agent of White Nose Syndrome in bats. This enzyme, along with the copper-responsive pathway, enables the fungus to acquire essential...

Published: 5/27/2026 | Updated: 5/27/2026 | Inventor(s): Ryan Peterson

Keywords(s): Chemistry, Fungal Pathogen Metallophore Biosynthesis, Metal Stress Adaption, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals

Category(s): Life Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals

Novel Anti-MRSA Medicinal Compound with Azo-Functionalized Heterocyclic Structure

Description: This invention introduces a novel medicinal compound based on a heterocyclic system containing azo functionality, synthesized via azo-coupling with 4-amino-benzimidazole. It demonstrates significant efficacy against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 12 µM, coupled with a...

Published: 2/25/2026 | Updated: 11/11/2025 | Inventor(s): Alexander Kornienko, Puppala Sathish, Carson King, Riaz Hossain

Keywords(s): Antibacterial Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals

Category(s): Chemistry, Life Science

Use of Nanoclays for the Removal of Non-Plasmid DNA Components from Cellular Extracts

Description: This technology introduces a groundbreaking method for purifying pDNA through the use of nanoclay particles. By adding these specially formulated nanoclays to a mixture of biomolecular materials, such as cellular extracts, key contaminants and extraneous materials can be selectively bound and removed. This process represents a significant...

Published: 9/23/2026 | Updated: 3/19/2025 | Inventor(s): Lysle Lewis, Drew Sowersby

Keywords(s): Nanoclays, Non-plasmid DNA

Category(s): Nanotechnology, Life Science, Chemistry

Sustainable Superabsorbent Hydrogel for Innovative Farming Practices

Description: The innovation focuses on fabricating hydrogels using natural gums such as guar gum, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, and Tara gum. These hydrogels are produced through a simple and quick method, leveraging the inherent properties of natural polysaccharides to form gels and viscous solutions. Guar gum, a key component, is highlighted for...

Published: 9/23/2026 | Updated: 3/19/2025 | Inventor(s): Sangchul Hwang, Sujata Mandal

Keywords(s): Farming, Hydrogels

Category(s): Agriculture, Materials, Chemistry

Process for Making pure, Blended, and Coaxial Fire-resistant Nanofibers

Description: This technology involves dissolving a flame-resistant polymer in a solvent, such as acetonitrile or dimethyl sulfoxide, and combining it with a solution of a common polymer, like polyacrylonitrile, at various concentrations. Through electrospinning, these solutions are transformed into fibers with controlled diameters and orientations,...

Published: 9/23/2026 | Updated: 3/19/2025 | Inventor(s): Jennifer Irvin, David Irvin

Keywords(s): Fire Resistant Fibers

Category(s): Chemistry, Materials

Sphaeropsidin derivatives to combat aggressive cancers

Description: This technology involves the synthesis of new compounds based on the sphaeropsidin A structure, aimed at improving its potency against drug-resistant cancers. Utilizing a cross-metathesis reaction, these compounds have shown significant growth inhibitory activity in various human cancer cell lines, including glioblastoma, non-small cell...

Published: 9/23/2026 | Updated: 12/19/2024 | Inventor(s): Alexander Kornienko, Sachin Wagh

Keywords(s): Apoptosis, Cancer, Drug Resistance, Natural Products, Sphaeropsidin

Category(s): Cancer, Chemistry

Architected, 3D-Wired Nickel Cathode

Description: This technology describes a microwave-assisted hydrothermal process for nucleating and growing Al-substituted alpha-Ni(OH)2 nanosheets directly onto a carbon nanofiber paper, forming a 3D electrically wired network. This innovative method utilizes mildly acidic conditions, offering a unique approach to creating cathode materials for Ni/Zinc...

Published: 9/23/2026 | Updated: 12/19/2024 | Inventor(s): Christopher Rhodes, Samuel Kimmel

Keywords(s): Batteries, Electrodes, Three-dimensional Architectures

Category(s): Engineering, Chemistry, Materials

Treatment Method for Imparting Self-Healing And Shape Memory Properties To Certain CBDO Copolymers

Description: This technology involves a novel approach to treating amorphous CBDO (cyclobutanediol) copolymers, enabling them to exhibit self-healing and shape memory properties. By heating the copolymer above its glass transition temperature, the material undergoes a transformation that bestows it with these advanced functionalities. The copolymer...

Published: 1/27/2026 | Updated: 7/29/2024 | Inventor(s): Gary Beall, Jesse Hancock, Chad Booth

Keywords(s): CBDO, Chemistry, Depositing and Regrowing Materials

Category(s): Chemistry, Materials

Durable Ceramic Nanocomposite Thermal Barrier Coatings for Metals And Refractories

Description: The technology centers around a unique coating composition comprising a polysilazane resin base, enhanced with various additives such as aluminum silicate nanotubes and ceramic microspheres. This composition, when applied and cured on substrates, forms a ceramic layer that exhibits superior thermal management and durability characteristics....

Published: 9/23/2026 | Updated: 7/29/2024 | Inventor(s): Clois Powell, Ray Cook, Robert Habingreither, John Massingill

Keywords(s): Abrasion Resistance, Ceramic Coating Composition, Chemistry, Thermal Conductivity

Category(s): Engineering, Chemistry, Materials

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