Transition Metal Asymmetric Hydrogenation Catalysts

This invention is to develop novel transition metal catalysts for the practical synthesis of important chiral molecules. This invention covers several new families of chiral amine oxazolinylligands and related ligands for asymmetric catalysis. Specially, a direct asymmetric hydrogenation system ...

Removal of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals from Wastewater

This invention describes a bioremediation technique that is capable for removing endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from wastewater using a novel process. The active agents used in this process are naturally occurring and are capable of degrading a wide range of compounds including EDCs.

Miniature Oxygen Concentrator

This innovative and intelligent miniature oxygen concentrator can fit into medical, energy, national defense and lifestyle areas. It can be used for patients on respiratory therapy and in distributed oxygen supply in hospitals to replace the centralized source of supply, in air travelling, fo...

Radio-Opaque Polyphosphazenes for Biostable and Bioerodible Applications

This disclosure details the synthesis of a polyphosphazene polymers containing 4-iodophenoxy, 4-iodophenyl alanine ethyl ester, or 3,5-diiodo tyrosine ethyl ester side groups. These polymers can be formed into films through solution casting or thermal processing methods. These films were radio o...

Biomemetic Nanotopographic Biofilms for Enhancing Musculoskeletal Regeneration

The disclosed invention offers a process to resurface processed bone grafts with biomimetic coatings with nanoscale topographies. This process increases the effectiveness of graft material in regenerating bone lost to disease, injury or ageing.

Crack Arrest in Brittle Materials Using Residual Stresses

This invention uses residual compressive stresses to induce crack stabilization in brittle materials – a novel alternative means of enhancing mechanical reliability. These compressive residual stresses increase the difficulty of crack propagation.

Multi Functional Translational Rotary Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor

The subject invention is a multiple function piezoelectric device.

Biomimetic, Signal-Responsive Plastics

The subject invention represents a novel class of biomimetic plastics that are both sensitive and specific in their responses. The invention consists of polymers that depolymerize autonomously in response to specific chemical signals in the environment. Once depolymerization is initiated, no fur...

Insulin-Like Growth Factor-2 (IGF2) as a Neurotrophic Treatment for Retinal Diseases

We have demonstrated that IGF2 has neurotrophic properties in the mammalian retina. We have also found that applying this hormone directly to the eye leads to enhanced survival of retinal cells and helps maintain vision.

Eliminating Membrane Fouling Through Reversible Cation Exchange Process

Reversible cation-exchange membrane desalination (RCIX-MEM) is a useful technology that offers significant benefits for any company/industry involved in desalination of saline water. Reverse osmosis (RO) is the most common technology used for desalination of saline water but there are major p...