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Nanofilled Polymeric Nanocomposites with Tunable Index of Refraction
RPI ID: 2010-037-401Innovation Summary:This invention introduces polymeric nanocomposites filled with surface-modified nanoparticles to enhance mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. The nanoparticles are uniformly dispersed and chemically bonded to the polymer matrix. The resulting materials are lightweight, durable, and suitable for high-performance...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/7/2025
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Inventor(s): Brian Benicewicz, Yu Li, Linda Schadler Feist, Richard Siegel, Peng Tao, Anand Viswanath
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Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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Internalization of Proteins into Hollowed Gold Nanostructures
RPI ID: 2014-017-201 Innovation Summary:This invention enables the controlled delivery of proteins and biomolecules using hollow gold nanostructures. These nanocages are synthesized through a galvanic replacement process and functionalized with charged ligands. Payloads are adsorbed onto internal surfaces via electrostatic interactions. The method allows...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jonathan Dordick, Jennifer Gagner, Xi Qian, Richard Siegel
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Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Tunable Refractive Index nano-porous thin films on polymer substrates
RPI ID: 2010-072-401Innovation Summary:RPI researchers created a method for fabricating tunable nanoporous thin films on flexible polymer substrates, enabling the creation of lightweight, conformal, and optically functional surfaces. The process involves oblique angle deposition (OAD) of materials such as metal oxides onto temperature-sensitive polymers,...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Frank Mont, David Poxson, E. Fred Schubert, Richard Siegel
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Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Controlling the Self-Assembly, Structure, and Properties of Copolymers with Nanoscale Fillers
RPI ID: 2003-076-201Innovation Summary:This invention presents a method for fabricating nanostructured surfaces that significantly enhance biosensing capabilities. By combining lithographic patterning with chemical surface modification, the technology creates surfaces with high sensitivity and specificity for detecting biological and chemical agents....
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): RAHMI OZISIK, Richard Siegel, Junrong Zheng
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Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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