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Electrostatics-Guided Protein Variant Prioritization with TKSA-MC
A computational workflow that uses physics-based electrostatics calculations to prioritize enzyme variants for stability and function, reducing experimental library sizes and focusing resources on the most promising cand...
Nanoporous covalent organic frameworks for high-capacity adsorbents with photocatalytic degradation
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) that adsorb chemical contaminants and degrade them under visible or UV light. The technology can be integrated into textiles, fibers, membranes, and HEPA filtration systems, with tunabl...
Long-acting injectable antibody delivery system for chronic inflammation treatment
An injectable peptide hydrogel depot that uses dynamic covalent bonding to slowly release therapeutic antibodies such as anti-TNF-alpha for six months or longer, aiming to treat chronic inflammatory diseases with fewer i...
Sensitive Endotoxin Detection Using Organic Electrochemical Transistors
Disposable OECT-based biosensors for rapid, low-cost endotoxin detection. Targets sub-0.03 EU/mL sensitivity with results in under 15 minutes, enabling continuous monitoring for pharmaceutical, clinical, and water qualit...
Machine learning prediction of onion storability and marketability
AI-driven model that augments traditional mechanistic approaches to predict onion bulb quality and storability. Combines preharvest and postharvest data to deliver more accurate, interpretable predictions for growers and...
Light-activated photocatalyst for chemical-free air pathogen and odor destruction
Hydrophobic photocatalytic composite material that adsorbs and degrades airborne contaminants using only ambient air and light. Eliminates pathogens and odor-causing chemicals without chemical additives, outperforming Ti...
AI-Enhanced Plasmonic Sensor for Rapid Acrylamide Detection in Water
A nanotechnology-based detection platform combining gold nanoparticle Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) with a few-shot machine learning algorithm to identify and quantify acrylamide in wastewater in real time, ...
Membrane-Free Desalination Technology Using Resonant Energy Exchange
A modular, stackable desalination system that eliminates membranes by using resonant heat recovery between countercurrent air and water flows. Compatible with waste heat or solar energy, it targets a localized cost of wa...
Form factor-enabled 3D printing for food-safe containers using plane-extrusion nozzle technology
Novel 3D printing approach using line-cross-section nozzles to rapidly extrude material planes directly onto or as food containers, enabling versatile structures and coatings on complex geometries such as cans and bottle...
Biodegradable Multilayer Coatings and Films for Sustainable Food Packaging
Bio-based, biodegradable multilayer coatings and films for food packaging using animal- and plant-derived adhesive glues combined with flexible PHA polymers. Crosslinking and layer-by-layer design improve barrier propert...
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