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Electrospun fibers with altered drug release profiles resulting from changes in polymer crystallinity
RPI ID: 2016-017-401 and 2016-017-601
Innovation Summary:
This invention presents a drug delivery platform based on electrospun polymeric fibers that enable controlled, localized, and sustained release of therapeutic agents. The system uses biodegradable polymers to encapsulate drugs within nanofibers, allowing for precise tuning of release kinetics...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/7/2025
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Inventor(s): Anthony D'Amato, Andrew Fiumara, Paul Troiano, Jesus Cardenas, Ryan Gilbert, Nicholas Schaub
Keywords(s): Biomedical Engineering, Delivery, Drug Delivery, Materials, Polymers
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Accurate Surface Profile of Photonic Structures in Photovoltaic Materials
RPI ID: 2016-055-601Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a photovoltaic material enhanced with photonic crystal structures to increase light absorption. The surface features inverse conical structures with Gaussian-shaped sidewalls that trap and redirect light into the active layer. This design significantly improves the efficiency of solar...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/7/2025
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Inventor(s): Shawn Lin, Anthony Post, Sajeev John, Sergey Eyderman, Mei-Li Hsieh, Ping Kuang
Keywords(s): antireflection, Design, Energy, light trapping, Materials, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Photonic crystals, Photonics, Semiconductors, Solar Technology, thin-film photovoltaics, ultra-thin silicon
Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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Method of directed self-assembly using diamagnetic levitation
RPI ID: 2015-021-403Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a novel system for directed self-assembly of microscopic electronic components using diamagnetic levitation. Unlike traditional 'pick-and-place' robotics used in electronic assembly, this approach allows components to position themselves using magnetic repulsion. A magnetic stage...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jian-Qiang "James" Lu, Anton Tkachenko
Keywords(s): 2D arrays, Automation, Biomedical Engineering, Diamagnetic Levitation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic components, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Integrated Chips, LED, LED dies, Lighting / Illumination, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Optoelectronic Functionalities, Photonics, Self Assembly, Semiconductors, sparse arrays
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Stable Quaternary Ammonium-containing Styrene Block Copolymer for Anion Exchange Membranes
RPI ID: 2015-006-401, 2015-006-601, 2015-006-602 Innovation Summary:This invention presents a class of anion exchange membranes (AEMs) made from functionalized styrene block copolymers. These polymers are engineered to possess high ion conductivity, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. A specific polymer formulation enables improved phase separation,...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Chulsung Bae, Angela Mohanty
Keywords(s): cellulose, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Materials, Nanoparticle, Nanotechnology & Science, RTIL's, Wet Electrospinning
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Hydrophobic Brush Membranes for Filtration Based on Solution-Diffusion Mechanism with Applications to Pervaporation (PV) & Reverse Osmosis (RO)
RPI ID: 2015-029-401, 2015-029-601, 2015-029-602, 2015-029-603Innovation Summary:This invention describes a synthetic membrane system designed to purify water and isolate volatile organic compounds. The membrane includes a hydrophobic polymer layer supported by a polymeric substrate, allowing for selective pervaporation or reverse osmosis. The technology...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Georges Belfort, Joseph Grimaldi, Joseph Imbrogno, James Kilduff
Keywords(s): Chemical Engineering, Energy, Energy Management, Material Sciences\Engineering, Materials, Monomers, Polymers, Purification, Small Molecule
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Scattered-photon Extraction Based Light Fixtures
RPI ID: 2006-012-201Innovation Summary:This invention presents a high-efficiency LED-based light engine that optimizes the integration of LEDs with optical, thermal, and electronic components to deliver superior luminous performance. The design incorporates advanced optical mixing chambers, reflective surfaces, and thermal management strategies to maximize...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jean Paul Freyssinier, Yimin Gu, Nadarajah Narendran
Keywords(s): Coatings, defense, Materials, terahertz, Terahertz Technology, THz
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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