Keratin-based barrier coatings for sustainable fiber-based packaging
A novel bio-based coating technology using keratin proteins to create recyclable, biodegradable barrier coatings for fiber-based food packaging. Keratin extracted from wool, hair, hooves, and nails is formulated with cro...
Porous plastic packaging via dispersed air bubble technology
A lightweight plastic packaging concept that introduces dispersed air bubbles into melted plastic before blow molding to reduce material weight while maintaining packaging functionality. This approach aims to lower packa...
UV LED photocatalytic air purification device for pathogen inactivation and chemical pollutant oxidation
A UV-A LED photocatalytic device designed to inactivate airborne pathogens and oxidize chemical air pollutants with greater than 99% efficiency. Built on a validated platform originally developed for automotive evaporati...
Chicken feather keratin and PHA bio-based biodegradable polymer films
A novel bio-based and biodegradable polymer film made from chicken feather keratin blended with polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). This sustainable material converts poultry waste into high-performance protective films with e...
Photocatalytic antimicrobial cleaning solution for visible-light surface disinfection
A non-toxic, environmentally friendly photocatalytic cleaning solution designed to rapidly disinfect surfaces when exposed to visible light. The technology uses advanced oxidation to produce hydroxyl radicals that degrad...
Selective adsorption of organic molecules from coconut water using metal-organic frameworks
Research platform leveraging metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to selectively remove organic compounds from coconut water while preserving sugars and electrolytes. Potential applications in food and beverage processing, wa...
Photo-fenton reagent for residential surface disinfection
A two-part spray disinfection system using dilute hydrogen peroxide and iron ion solutions that combine at the nozzle to generate hydroxyl radicals via the photo-Fenton reaction. Light enhances reactivity, enabling rapid...
Economic assessment of waste separation processes for the pulp and paper industry
Economic assessment of commercially available, turnkey waste separation processes for pulp and paper operations. The work evaluates methods to recover fibers, metals, and plastics from ragtails and other waste streams, w...
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