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Synthetic Binders of Breast Cancer Stem Cells

In recent decades, abundant research data has indicated the existence of cancer stem cells (CSCs), which represent a small, but significant, population among all cells within tumor tissues. These CSCs are mostly responsible for resistance to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, thereby becoming a root of tumor recurrence and metastasis. Several known...

Published: 4/26/2019 | Inventor(s): Jiyong Lee, Luxi Chen, Chao Long

Keywords(s): Assay, Biomarkers, Healthcare, Imaging, Life Sciences, Medical, Molecular Biology, Polymers, Research Tools, Therapeutics

Category(s): Biomedical, Diagnostics

Entering the Fourth Dimension - Manufacturing Responsive Liquid Crystal Elastomer Structures

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking companies interested in commercializing an innovative method for fabricating Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE) structures that undergo reversible actuation in a wide variety of environments. This method uses direct-write additive manufacturing to locally-control the molecular orientation of LCEs, thereby programming...

Published: 4/26/2019 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Chemistry, Devices, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Industrial & Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Microfluidics, Polymers, Processes, Robotics

Category(s): Materials

Intelligent Textiles Prepared from Nanofiber Yarns and Polymer Fiber Actuators

While there has always been a desire for smart textiles, including fabrics which adapt depending on environmental stimuli, it has yet to be effectively accomplished due to the lack of suitable materials. These polymer fiber actuators have enabled the creation of fabrics that can reversibly change properties such as porosity, shape, color and texture....

Published: 4/22/2021 | Inventor(s): Ray Baughman, Ozer Goktepe, Fatma Goktepe, Na Li, Marcio Lima, Carter Haines, Shaoli Fang

Keywords(s): Engineering & Physical Sciences, Industrial & Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Polymers, Textiles

Category(s): Materials

Compatibilized Immiscible Polymer Blends and Molecular Sieve Membranes

Non-Confidential Description: This invention describes novel nanostructured membranes for gas separations, comprising compatibilized, immiscible high performance co-polyimide (PI)/polybenzimidazole (PBI) blends. The compatibilizer used in this invention is a commercially available and inexpensive imidazole-based small molecule (SM). SEM images...

Published: 4/26/2019 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Chemistry, Energy Storage & Battery, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Fuel Cells, Industrial & Manufacturing, Membrane, Polymers

Category(s): Materials

Sheath-Core Fibers for Superelastic Electronics, Sensors, and Muscles

Summary:From fitness trackers to smart clothing, wearables are in high demand. Researchers at UT Dallas have invented a new class of elastic wires that can be woven into clothing or made into super-stretchy charger cords. Lighter-than-air, electrically conductive sheets of tiny carbon nanotubes are wrapped around a long rubber core to create conducting...

Published: 4/26/2019 | Inventor(s): Ray Baughman, Shaoli Fang, Carter Haines, Hongbing Lu, Dong Qian

Keywords(s): Biomaterials, Industrial & Manufacturing, Mechanical Systems, Medical Devices, Motors, Nanotechnology, Polymers, Robotics, Sensors & Controls, Textiles

Category(s): Materials, Electronics

Novel Nitric Oxide Releasing Surgical Sutures, Bandages and Fabrics

Non-Confidential DescriptionThe technology is novel nitric oxide (NO) releasing acrylonitrile-based copolymer and terpolymer fibers that can be used as surgical sutures or non-woven bandages and fabrics that enhance wound healing. These copolymers have a higher NO loading capacity per gram than other known NO releasing acrylonitrile polymers. In addition,...

Published: 4/26/2019 | Inventor(s): Kenneth Balkus, Alysia Lowe, Dennis Smith, Wenjin Deng

Keywords(s): Biocompatible, Drug Delivery, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Materials, Medical, Medical Devices, Polymers, Textiles, Therapeutics

Category(s): Healthcare