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Available Technologies by Category
Polymer-Based Removal of Pollutants from Contact Lenses	Effective: Removes large-particle pollutants as effectively as traditional cleaning solutions, and removes smaller pollutants and microplastics with significantly higher efficacy Robust: Utilizes an elastic polymer that enables contact force between two elastic materials to do the work of removing particles of any size Safe: Eliminates the need for soaking and rubbing removal methods that may tear or damage contact lenses	8398
Assessment of Soluble Cancer Biomarkers for Focused Ultrasound Therapy	Simple: Avoids reliance on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based methods of monitoring and optimizing FUS therapy Safe: Relies on a small amount of fluid collected before/after FUS-targeted drug delivery Robust: Enables a range of new therapeutic interventions for cancerous tumors as well as both delivery and monitoring/optimizing of those therapies	8473
Streamlined Hematology Analysis for Point-of-Care Settings	Streamlined: Enables testing in point-of-care settings without complex procedures and specially trained personnel Highly accurate: Offers a spatial resolution higher than current methods due to the shorter wavelength of UV light Cost-effective: Saves on reagents, complex equipment costs, and time-intensive processes without compromising diagnostic quality	8303
Technique Improves Printing Quality for 3D Nanoprinting	High-performance: Enables a powerful process for high-throughput 3D printing of micro- and nanoscale structures Efficient: Reduces defects during printing to improve yield and decrease excess printing commonly observed with FP-TPL Improved: Broadens the applicability of FP-TPL to printing of functional micro- and nanoscale structures	8478
Low-Voltage Nanowire-Assisted Electroporation for Water Disinfection	Efficient: Achieves rapid and universal pathogen inactivation with low power consumption Flexible: Features a configurable structure that can be placed easily into existing pipeline systems Chemical-free: Permits disinfection without the addition of chemicals that generate harmful and carcinogenic byproducts	8099
Unique Processing Method for Highly Durable Bismaleimide Plastic	Highly durable: Demonstrates an impact strength of up to 69 kilo joules per square meter—a 392% increase over BMI that did not undergo HSSM processing High-fidelity: Overcomes the typical limitations of BMI without the use of chemical additives Straightforward: Requires only simple, conventional equipment for development	7994
Super-Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Beads for Collection of Biofluid Samples	Fast: Accommodates preloading of specimen collection tubes and completes absorption of analytical targets within a few minutes of fluid collection Low cost: Employs economical materials and eliminates the need for refrigeration of samples while also lowering the weight of samples for transport Easy to use: Avoids the need for filtration, centrifugation, or pipetting and the associated equipment for such tasks	7907
Novel Chemical Compounds Support Excess Copper Removal in Biological Systems	Powerful: Displays an affinity for copper that is unprecedented among synthetic ligands, with a complex stability constant of logK = 20.0 Specific: Functions without interference by other metals in the body Effective: Possesses a strong copper coordinating ability, even in the complex chemical environments of different biological systems	8151
LogicFuzzer Cybersecurity Framework	Accurate: Demonstrates high reliability in identifying the presence of malicious code and programs Robust: Identifies malware even if the attacker hides the malicious behavior (e.g., by using a logic bomb), since it is agnostic to large timer or counter values set to hide malicious code segments Easy to use: Eliminates the need for a training stage and requires only the binary program rather than source code	8372
Novel Wireless Network Architecture with Frame Aggregation Scheme	Innovative: Addresses increased latency in the power-saving geophone relay scheme using an optimized frame aggregation analytical model High efficiency: Saves power with a carefully designed FA-PSGR scheme for extended survey duration Intelligent: Maintains real-time data acquisition by turning geophones on “sleep mode” during idle periods, reducing channel bandwidth	8404
Smart Device Control of Robot Swarms in a Changing Environment	Intelligent: Minimizes the driving distance for each robot automatically and adapts to changes in the environment Efficient: Covers a large area more efficiently than one single, large robot Robust: Builds in collision avoidance and self-corrects to changes in the swarm, such as individual robot failures	6691, 6692
Airy-beam Tomographic Microscopy for Biological Imaging	Streamlined: Offers a scan-free method of obtaining 3D-resolution images Volumetric imaging: Generates and resolves images of tissues and cells in the 3D space High resolution and image depth: Provides 3D diffraction-limited resolution	8381
High-Caliber 3D and Aerosol Jet Printing with Regenerated Silk Fibroin (RSF)	High fidelity: Preserves silk fibroin’s advantageous mechanical properties by creating a printable RSF solution without the need for chemical additives High quality: Identifies the optimum parameters for producing printed patterns with minimal flaws Efficient: Reduces obstacles (e.g., clogged nozzle and overspray) normally encountered in other processes, like inkjet printing	8386
Vapor Modification Method for Wood Product Preservation	Water repellant: Manages moisture content by facilitating deep penetration and coating of metal oxide throughout the wood structure Fungal resistant: Withstands mold growth in humid and moist environments Thermally insulating: Reduces thermal bridging in wood studs used in building materials	8391
Root-Inspired Ground Anchor	Improved performance: Provides higher capacity with shorter installation length, as compared with linear ground anchors or foundations piles Robust: Increases resistance to mechanical shearing in the soil around the anchor Increased stability: Resists axial, torsional, and moment loads	8424
A Semiconductor Particle Detector Based on Work Function Modulation	Small: Can be used as a portable radiation detector Versatile: Can be implemented in current particle detectors for accuracy testing and experimental verification Scalable: Offers the potential to be used in creating an array of devices for implementation in larger research experiments	8410
High-Precision Cell Membrane Tracking for Automated Electrophysiology	Highly accurate: Overcomes the challenges of tissue interference and movement for precise membrane tracking that can be used for automation Instantaneous: Surpasses earlier attempts at automating this process by effectively identifying and tracking cell boundaries in real time High fidelity: Operates efficiently and precisely even in dynamic, high-interference environments	7467
Voice-Activated Robotic Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation and Assistance	Voice-activated movement controlled by the patient Integrated smartphone application to recommend exercises and schedules Quantitative performance metrics and analysis sent to the physical therapist	8130
Recovery Strategy for Carbon Dioxide and Solvents	High quality - superior quality lignin produced that is sufficient for chemicals, pulp, and paper Useful - aids in isolating lignin and recovering and concentrating carbon dioxide	8234
Non-Aqueous 2D Material-Based Hydrogen Isotope Separation	Increased efficiency - reduction of mechanical issues found in existing proton conductors Increased performance - solid state proton conductor is rigid eliminating concern of flexibility of polymer membranes in existing devices	8043