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Silica-coated polymeric nanoparticles for silicic acid delivery

Novel silica-coated nanoparticles with a stimulus-responsive core that can swell and fracture the surrounding silica shell, leading to the release of silicic acid.

Keratin hydrogels for intravenous embolization

A rapid onset, non-toxic, hybrid hydrogel network for the safe and rapid embolization of blood vessels.

Backbone rearrangement of polyesters and polyurethanes

A novel method to modify polyester and polyurethane backbones to change material properties and introduce a handle for degradation.

Bioderived polymers from dienes for compatibilization and recycling of polyethylene and polypropylene mixed waste

Bioderived block copolymers used for the recycling of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) mixed waste.

Free-standing perovskite oxide membranes

A novel method for the synthesis and deposition of perovskite oxide membranes onto a substrate.

Selective catalytic combustion of hydrocarbons

A novel method for the selective combustion of acetylene in a mixture of other hydrocarbons over a metal oxide catalyst.

Encapsulated supported anaerobic biofilms for enhanced methane production

Encapsulated anaerobic biofilms for treating wastewater and generating desirable products such as methane or hydrogen gas.

Perovskite oxide membrane growth by hybrid molecular beam epitaxy

A novel method to grow freestanding perovskite oxides on 2D materials.

Novel metal-bound heteroarynes for small molecule synthesis

A novel method for the streamlined synthesis of pharmaceutically relevant small molecules via 5-membered metal-bound heteroarynes.

InTERACCT Program: Occupational health and safety training

Training courses for occupational health and safety workers aimed to equip them to handle risks associated with emerging technologies.

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Highly fluorinated compounds for magnetic resonance-based temperature sensing

Novel fluorinated molecules for temperature sensing by MRI thermometry.

Biomass microbeads for personal care consumer products

Biodegradable microbeads made from unmodified biomass for use in personal care products and cosmetics.

Nanoscale carbon dots for PFAS phytoremediation

A method for the phytoremediation of PFAS from contaminated soil using carbon-based nanoparticles.

Phytoremediation of PFAS with ultraporous silica nanoparticles

A method for the phytoremediation of PFAS from contaminated soil using ultraporous mesostructured silica nanoparticles.

Dual use fungi to remediate groundwater oil contamination and/or enhance oil and gas recovery

A method utilizing fungal hyphae to degrade non-aqueous liquid phase in contaminated soil and groundwater systems.

Lentivirus for keratinocyte immortalization and immortalized keratinocyte cell lines

A lentivirus for immortalizing human keratinocytes and immortalized keratinocyte cell lines.

Fixation of nitrogen from renewable resources using non-thermal plasma

A system that fixates nitrogen from air and water to produce nitrate-rich liquids using non-thermal plasma-assisted catalytic reactions.

Engineered bacteria for the synthesis of a biodegradable polymer coating

Genetically modified bacteria for the synthesis of a biodegradable polymer to coat fertilizer pellets, allowing nitrogen to be slowly released over time.

Synthesis and functionalization of polymers from biomass-derived levoglucosan

Synthesis & functionalization of sustainable polymers with tailored properties from levoglucosan via facile cationic ring-opening polymerization (cROP)

A process to make ultra-high purity urea at low cost by using enzymes

Low cost enzyme-processed ultra-high purity urea for high-grade fertilizer, diesel emissions fluid and pharmaceuticals

Method for mass production of high performance magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical applications

Iron nitride nanoparticles are post-processed by applying a wet ball milling method in conjunction with different surface-active media and centrifugation steps to obtain ultra-stable, monodispersed, uniformly sized, surface-functionalized, and sub-100-nm iron nitride nanoparticles suitable for biomedical applications

Epoxy resins with improved toughness

A composite material made of epoxy combined with graphene and block copolymer for improved toughness.

Non-toxic plastics containing salicylates

Sustainable polymers containing salicylic acid moieties and a method for their synthesis, enabling enhanced hydrolytic degradability that can promote biodegradability while maintaining important material properties.

Multi-faceted glue for long-term survival of osseointegrated prosthetic devices

A multi-functional photopolymerizable glue that enhances the physical and biological adhesion between soft skin and a metal prosthetic device.

Detection of toxic small molecules using polymers and Raman scattering

A method to capture one or more analytes using polymers to enable multiplex quantitative detection by surface-enhanced Raman scattering

High Yield Ammonia Production

Organic Photovoltaic Portfolio

Ultrathin Zeolite Production Method

AMSOL 7.1: Software to Calculate Free Energies of Solvation

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Biodegradable Polyester Produced From Non-toxic, Renewable Monomer

Partial Oxidation for Production of Olefins with Intact Alkane Functional Groups

Low pH High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography

Spray Pyrolysis Fabrication of Nanoporous Material

Minnesota Solvation (MNSOL) Database

An extensive and vetted database of free energies of solvation.

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Sustainable triblock copolymers as strong, tunable, and degradable pressure sensitive adhesives

A method to produce strong, tunable, and degradable pressure sensitive adhesives from by-products of the cashew industry.

Nanoparticle bio-pesticide to improve crop health, germination, and overall yield

A material and method of application for improving crop health and yield.

Reduce contamination from grains and powdered food

A method for scalable, non-thermal or low temperature pasteurization of powdered or particulate food.

Simplified Recycling of Multicomponent Polymer Products

Simplified, Single-Vessel Synthesis and Separation of Ammonia

An apparatus and process for simplified, high yield production of ammonia using a single vessel, isothermal reactor.

Click-Chemistry Reagent for Mass Cytometry

Nesocodin: A natural red colorant that’s easily synthesized

A method to synthesize a novel, natural red colorant that is biodegradable and likely non-toxic.

CoFe nanowires for remote heating using an alternating magnetic field

A nanowire material for remote, rapid and uniform heating of biological samples.

Biodegradable lactose-based hydrogel

A method to produce biodegradable lactose-based hydrogel from lactose-containing dairy waste.

Process to Manufacture Branched Caprolactone

Drug Delivery Device for Oral Topical Medicine

Durable, Water Resistant Wood-Based Energy Pellets

Versatile Biocatalyst System for Synthesizing Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Food Ingredients

Ultra-High Yield Para-Xylene from Biomass-Derived 2,5-Dimethylfuran

Solar UV-Induced Skin Cancer Inhibitor

Biomass-derived Butadiene from Tetrahydrofuran

Biomass-Derived Isoprene in High Yield

Efficient Process to Make Biodegradable Polyesters and Green Solvents from Itaconic Acid

Engineered enzymes to disrupt bacterial communication and reduce virulence

Engineered enzymes that inhibit bacterial virulence factors by breaking down bacterial communication molecules.

Engineered enzymes to disrupt and prevent biofilms

Engineered enzymes that inhibit hazardous and infectious biofilms by breaking down bacterial communication molecules.

Environmentally-friendly, enzymatic anticorrosion and antifouling coating

A method to reduce microbial-caused corrosion and biofouling through the use of an enzymatic coating to disrupt bacterial communication

Colorimetric Assay for Microbial Screening

Renewable Chemicals from Furans

Nonsurgical Method for Restoring Tooth Enamel

Isosorbide-based Methacrylate Monomer for High Tg Polymers (20150148, Dr. Marc Hillmyer)

Olefin Synthesis from Biomass (20150116, Dr. Hillmyer, Dr. Tolman)

Biodiesel from Scum Oil and Waste Oil (20150113, Dr. Roger Ruan)

High-efficiency Pyrrole Synthesis (20150075, Dr. Ian Tonks)

Solid Contact Electrochemical Sensor (20140304, Dr. Philippe Buhlmann)

Mesoporous Silica-coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticle (20140249, Dr. Christy Haynes)

High Permeance Separation Membrane Support for Operation under High Pressure Conditions (20140165, Dr. Michael Tsapatsis)

Environmentally Friendly Thermoset from Sugar (20140072, Dr. Marc Hillmyer)

Biosynthetic Pathway to 1,4-Butanediol and other C4-C5 Chemicals (20130128, Dr. Kechun Zhang)

Hydrogen Extraction from Wastewater (20130046, Dr. William Arnold)

Thermodynamic Database Population Software (DBCreate) (20120324, Dr. Martin Saar)

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Liquid-Phase Deposition of Silicon Nanocrystal Films (20120201, Dr. Uwe Kortshagen)

Small Aromatic Molecule Synthesis at Ambient Conditions Using Diels-Alder Reactions and Benzyne Intermediates

Lamellar Zeolites (20110222, Dr. Michael Tsapatsis)

Zeolite Nanosheet Membrane Process (20110221, Dr. Michael Tsapatsis)

Bio-Based, Phthalate-Free Polyvinyl Chloride Plasticizer (20100213)

Nanoporous Polymer Membrane Fabrication (20100133, Dr. Marc Hillmyer)

Fluid Mechanics Simulation Software based on Lattice-Boltzmann Models (20100042, Dr. Martin Saar)

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High Pressure Liquid Chromatography Using Carbon-Coated Silica