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Biodegradable Plastic Made from Plant Materials
Uses Byproduct of Paper Production for Cost-Competitive Production of Synthetic Fibers, Food and Beverage Containers, Films and ResinsThis cost-competitive bioplastic is more environmentally friendly than plastics made from petrochemicals. Most plastics are produced from crude oil or natural gas, disappearing resources that will continue to rise in...
Published: 6/27/2021
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Inventor(s): Stephen Miller, Laurent Mialon
Keywords(s): Biodegradable, Lignin, Polyethylene Terephthalate, polymer, Syringaldehyde, Vanillin
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical
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Polymeric Chromogenic Sensor to Analyze Ethanol Concentration in Gasoline, Drugs and Other Liquid Products
Changes Color upon Contact with Chemical Analytes to Detect and Quantify the Presence of a Liquid in Commercial Liquid ProductsThis chromogenic sensor uses shape memory polymer gratings to detect the concentration of ethanol in gasoline and other commercial liquid products. One of the most common uses of ethanol is as a fuel additive to reduce air pollution,...
Published: 6/27/2021
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Inventor(s): Peng Jiang, Zhuxiao Gu, Sin-Yen Leo
Keywords(s): optical discs, optics, polymer, Sensors, shape memory polymer
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Environmental > Water
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Polymer for Use in Degradable Packaging Applications
Plastic Alternative Disintegrates Rapidly, Uses Biorenewable Itaconic Acid, and Exhibits High Level of Thermal ResistanceThis water-degradable polyester made from biorenewable itaconic acid represents an environmentally-friendly alternative to the non-degradable plastics used in the short-term packaging industry. The commercial plastics industry relies...
Published: 7/18/2023
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Inventor(s): Pengxu Qi, Stephen Miller
Keywords(s): aminoalcohols, biorenewable, Degradable, diamines, itaconic acid, polymer
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Environmental > Solid
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pH-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles for Controlled Delivery and Release in Agriculture
Release Encapsulated Pesticides Only Upon Contact with Increased Concentrations of Sugars or Elevated pH LevelsThese nanoparticles release pesticides into the plant only upon contact with elevated concentrations of sugars or elevated pH levels found in the phloem. Citrus greening disease is one of the most serious citrus plant diseases in the world....
Published: 6/27/2021
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Inventor(s): Gloria Moore, Zhenli He, Brent Sumerlin, Megan Hill, Mingsheng Chen, Shaun Jensen, Sangwoo Park
Keywords(s): Agriculture and Food Sciences, Citrus Greening Disease, controlled, Nanoparticle, polymer, Release
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agricultural > Insect Control, Technology Classifications > Agricultural > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
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pH-Sensitive Packaging Films for Detecting Food Spoilage
Polymeric Film Monitors Food Spoilage via pH Levels to Increase Overall Food Safety This polymeric film uses a pH-sensitive dye to detect spoilage in packaged food products to monitor food spoilage and thereby enhance safety. Food spoilage represents a major problem worldwide; more than one third of all food produced for consumption is wasted or spoiled....
Published: 2/22/2024
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Inventor(s): Zhaohui Tong, Suguna Jairam, Hanxi Bao, Guanghui Lan, Karyn Moses
Keywords(s): Diagnostic, Food Safety, Food Spoilage Detection, Glycerol-based Film, pH-sensitive, polymer
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
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Ceramic-Polymer Composite for More Durable Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Surface Coating
Liquid Solution Is Easily Applied to Make a Variety of Substrates Repel Water, Oil, and DirtWhen applied to a surface, this ceramic-polymer composite results in articles with more durable superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings. Surface cleaning and repainting of buildings, vehicles and energy collection devices can be costly and time consuming. For...
Published: 6/27/2021
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Inventor(s): Wolfgang Sigmund, Shu-Hau Hsu, Ravi Vasudevan
Keywords(s): ceramic materials and powders, ceramic-polymer, Coating, Composites, Oleophobic, Paint, polymer, Superhydrophobic, thermoplastic, thermoset
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
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Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Surface Treatment that Outlasts Available Coatings
Wear-Resistant Coating Repels Water and Oil, Making Surfaces Truly Self-CleaningThis surface treatment far exceeds the durability of available self-cleaning superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings, increasing the lifetime of the coating and providing a significant marketing advantage. This water and oil repellent coating could be applied to surfaces...
Published: 6/27/2021
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Inventor(s): Wolfgang Sigmund, Shu-Hau Hsu, Ravi Vasudevan
Keywords(s): Coatings, Composite, polymer, Superhydrophobic, thermoplastic, thermoset, wear resistant
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
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