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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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Implantable Multilayer 3D Scaffold Consisting of Highly Aligned Electrospun Fibers for Neuronal Regeneration Applications
RPI ID: 2016-014-401, 2016-014-601Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a 3D scaffold composed of curved, highly aligned electrospun fibers designed to promote neural regeneration. The scaffold mimics natural guidance structures found in peripheral nerve grafts, using polymer fibers arranged in S-shaped or C-shaped conduits. It may incorporate...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/7/2025
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Inventor(s): Ryan Gilbert, Jared Cregg, Bing Wang, Michael Mullins, Martin Oudega, Andres Hurtado
Keywords(s): biocompatible, Biomedical Engineering, Electrospinning, Electrospun Fibers, Implant, Material science, Nerve Regeneration, PLLA, Polymers, scaffold, Spinal Cord Injury
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Combined Plasma-ARGET ATRP Method and Materials For Modifying Poly(ether sulfone) Surface
RPI ID: 2017-007-401Innovation Summary:This invention presents a method for modifying polymeric surfaces using atmospheric pressure plasma followed by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The process activates the surface, attaches an initiator, and then grows polymer chains to tailor surface properties. It enables precise control over surface...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Georges Belfort, Istvan Kocsis, Mirco Sorci, Alexander Lee, John Keating
Keywords(s): Advanced Materials, ARGET ATRP, Biological\Chem Separation\Purification Tech, Biotechnology, Chemistry, coatings/adhesives/composites, Consumer product, Desalination, Design, Devices, Devices/instruments, Energy, Energy efficiency, Environment, Films, Human healthcare, Material science, membrane systems, Membrane Technology, Membranes, Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology (nanocomposites), Organics Recovery, pharmaceutical, plasma, plastics, Polymer Brush, polymer composite, polymer/epoxy resins, polymerization, Polymers, Proteins, research reagents/tools, Sensors, Surface modification, Technology
Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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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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Edge Illumination Photovoltaic Devices
RPI ID: 2006-005-201Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a unique edge-illumination photovoltaic (PV) device architecture that enhances solar energy harvesting by directing light into the edges of photovoltaic materials rather than their top surfaces. The design utilizes light-guiding structures—such as waveguides or optical elements—to collect...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Partha Dutta
Keywords(s): Polymers
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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