Hierarchical silicone grooves for oil/water pinning and squeeze-flow drainage
Molded silicone coupons with hierarchical surface textures that control liquid retention, drainage, and lubricated friction. Larger grooves direct drainage while smaller recesses and edges regulate retention and release....
Imaging interfacial transport to control migration in multiphase confectionery
An integrated imaging and modeling platform that quantifies interfacial transport in multiphase confectionery. It combines temperature-controlled capillary imaging, selective fluorescent labeling, and fluorescence recove...
Supercritical CO2 composite foams as durable alternatives to melamine foams
Supercritical CO2 foaming technology for producing low-density composite foams from synthetic and biodegradable polymers with tunable mechanical and wetting properties. Targets replacement of melamine foams with enhanced...
Shear flow assay platform for quantifying molecular surface interactions in alginate capsules
A scalable, flow-based assay that measures how molecules encapsulated in alginate gels interact with polymer surfaces. By applying controlled shear stress in millifluidic capillary devices, the platform quantifies adhesi...
Piezoelectric shear wave sensors for high frequency inline viscosity monitoring
Innovative piezoelectric shear wave sensors enable real-time, high-frequency viscosity monitoring of polymer melts during injection molding, enhancing precision and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Nanoemulsion gels for personalized delivery of immiscible actives
A thermally responsive nanoemulsion gel platform for personalized co-delivery of immiscible actives using GRAS components, enabling customization of release rates and dosage forms via 3D printing.
Metabolic barrier assay and genome model for microbial corrosion evaluation
A cutting-edge assay and genome-scale metabolic model designed to evaluate and predict microbial corrosion processes, linking metabolite composition to surface degradation for improved corrosion resistance analysis.
Silica-alginate microgel capsules for tunable hydrophobic delivery
Innovative microgel capsules utilizing silica-alginate shells encapsulate oil-in-water nanoemulsions for controlled hydrophobic delivery. These capsules offer tunable release through adjustable alginate crosslinking, ide...
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