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3D Printed Auxetic Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Faster cell growth rate- decreases average cell age in the finished product and increases vitality Affordable and timely approach for regenerating tissues and replacing native tissues Continuous entry and circulation of nutrients results in less variability between cells	7335
3D Printed Tissue-Mimicking Phantoms Fabricates patient-specific tissue-mimicking phantoms with accurate biomechanical properties, in addition to accurate geometric properties Associates biomechanical properties with gender, age, and other physiological/pathological conditions of the patient	7339
A Biodegradable Polymer for Medical Applications Adaptive and applicable – mechanical properties can be tailored to the desired medical application Controlled biodegradation- biodegradation profile is easily adjustable	5121
A Process to Chemically Modify Polymeric Materials Cost reduction – cost is reduced due to technique simplification Efficiency – technique has no requirement for repeated cycling Flexibility – VPI can be applied at any stage in production processes	7445
Advance Mobility Improvement for Organic Field Effect Transistors Dramatic increase in mobility: Yields a 2-order-of-magnitude increase in charge transport Fast: Achieves 100-fold improvements after a mere 5 minutes of ultrasound Simple: Requires only low-intensity ultrasound and eliminates the need for dielectric surface modifications or post-deposition treatment of the device	5187
Advanced Manufacturing of Biodegradable Shape Memory Polymers Increases In Vivo Success Faster healing: Improvements catalyze the regeneration of tissue for a faster recovery Increased efficacy: Decreases the likelihood of rejection because the polymers are manufactured in such a way to increase tissue ingrowth and cell attachment Reduced healthcare resource utilization: When initial implantation is successful, it reduces the need for secondary procedures or advanced clinical care for infection	8658
Anodically Coloring Molecular Electrochromics (EC) Improve Contrast, Color, and Transitions True black-to-clear transitions with high contrast and color tuning are now possible with anodically coloring electrochromics. Broad absorption supports color mixing and color tunability in the charged state, and color tuning is enabled by manipulating the oscillator strengths of radical cation transitions. Energy required for practical electrochromic applications is effectively decreased by much lower oxidative potentials, as compared to their corresponding polyamides.	7745
Bio-Inspired Gripper with Shear-Induced Clamping Effective: Assists in lifting/releasing objects when in a shear-activated/disactivated mode Versatile: Works with a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and materials Robust: Does not require high precision in controlling vise jaws, making it easy to implement in an industrial environment	8393
Biodegradable Shape Memory Polymer for 3D-Printed Tissue and Biomedical Devices New synthesis reaction produces novel biomaterials for soft tissue treatment combines shape memory and biodegradability with custom 3D printing for patient-specific, minimally invasive solutions Customizable to patient needs by varying the formulation and molecular architecture to alter the mechanical properties Improves safety and efficacy by providing a much-needed middle range to existing “too hard/too soft” tissue repair options, while also being biodegradable and bioresorbable	8655
Biopolymer Fabricated Materials for Biomaterials Novelty – first technology that enables the formation of biopolymer brushes at interfaces of any thickness Incredibly biocompatible – hyaluronan has many salient features such as being non-fouling, non-immunogenic, and viscoelastic that make it a common polymer used in biomedical applications Potential for regenerative technology – further applied in regenerative interface technology research	7535
Chemically Modified Reduced Graphene Oxides (rGOs) Improve Strength and Qualities of Polymer Composites Chemically modifying rGO creates improved dispersibility and miscibility that can be used in polymer processes as a composite reinforcement or coating material. Easily scalable solution chemistry and purification/filtration makes the process economically feasible, resulting in a commercially viable material for many applications. Melt lamination results in a robust conductive coating that is more durable than comparable polymer-based coatings and enables many electronically active device designs.	8297
Click Hydrogel for Re-Synostosis Therapy Provides a novel delivery vehicle for proteins or other factors for correction of craniosynostosis. Spontaneously polymerizes without producing free radicals. Polymerization can safely take place in-vivo. Allows for tunable mechanical properties and compound release kinetics.	5430
Cluster-Wells: Isolating Aggressive Tumor Cell Clusters for Improved Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment High performing: Demonstrates superior abilities to isolate CTCs without clogging the system or dissociating the clusters Low cost: Shows high potential for large-scale production because it uses simple equipment and a straightforward process Versatile: Isolates CTC clusters of any cancer type and uses hardware that can be modified to accommodate various devices	8203
Crosslinked Membranes for Natural Gas Purification Better separation - achieved better CO2/CH4 separation than commercial polyimide membranes Cheaper Versatile in production - crosslinking can be done in various chemical means depending on application demands and still result in plasticization resistance and improved gas separation performance	6419
Customized 3D-Printed Bioresorbable Heart Valves Resorbable, patient-specific heart valves offer great flexibility for treating a wider range of conditions and patients than traditionally manufactured heart valves. Customizable valves potentially decrease complications due to poor fit and the need for reinterventions. Selecting materials for optimal mechanical properties, thermodynamic properties, chemical properties, and surface chemistry and morphology reduces mismatch between device and tissue, potentially improving performance and patient outcomes.	8893
Durable, Water Repellent Coatings Durable – coating is wear-resistant against many types of damage and retains its water repellent properties over a long period of time Low Cost – production process is simple and straight-forward Functional – can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications	7656
Eco-Method Mordant that Improves Natural Dye Adhesion to Synthetic Fabrics Eco-friendly: An improved industrial dyeing process because it reduces excessive heat and water contamination during manufacturing. Wide applicability: Demonstrated to be successful with other materials beyond polyester, including Kevlar and polyacrylonitrile (PAN). Improved quality: Improving commercial dye methods without losing the desired properties of polyester such as flexibility is beneficial to industries like medical supply.	9048
Efficiently Generating Complex Hydrogel Structures for Tissue/Organ-on-a-Chip Models Faster: Reduces preparation time from several hours to minutes Simplified: Generates complex patterns, including perfusable channels, using light-triggered polymerization of synthetic hydrogels and photomasks rather than current equipment-intensive methods that use laser-based patterning or ablation techniques Lowers regulatory burdens: Using synthetic rather than biological matrices simplifies regulatory hurdles, increases reproducibility from batch to batch, and increases tunability of the mechanical and biochemical properties of the matrix	8838, 8839
Electron Deficient Materials for Use in Electronics Higher electron mobilities	3201
Enhanced Dielectric Epoxy for Electronic Devices Cost Effective – Modified epoxy is lower cost than advanced, high performance polymers Effective – Lowers dielectric constant and loss of the material Non-destructive – Does not deteriorate the mechanical properties of the material	7073
Enhanced Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries Increases efficacy of Li-ion batteries – increases conductivity Product longevity – increased stability during charging and discharging Enables practical implementation – can be applied on a larger scale	7854
Facilitating Ultrasound Penetration of the Skull for Diagnosis and Treatment Portable: Designed to enable imaging of the brain via small, mobile ultrasound devices, which may offer greater convenience compared with MRI and CT machines Affordable: May be a lower cost modality compared with leading techniques, such as MRI, CT, or positron emission tomography (PET) Robust: Demonstrates energy transmission through the skull on par with that of an aqueous medium in preliminary testing	8340
Fast Evaporating Polymers and Copolymers Cross-linking Incorporation of small molecules that are capable of amplification Residue reduction Waste elimination	7472, 7645
Fluid Interface–Supported Printing Process for Stereolithography 3D Printing Reduced costs: Lowers costs by using less resin and requiring less user effort for support removal and post-processing Faster printing: Produces parts more quickly and easily Enhanced creation of complex geometries: Enhances the ability to create more detailed and complex structures using SLA 3D printing	8774
Fuel Cell Membranes That Operate at High Temperature High conductivity at high temperature and low humidity Mechanically stable — PEMs do not tear or deform under normal operating conditions Reduced acid leaching — unique acid doping between layers reduces leaching, which prolongs the life of the fuel cell	4346
High Strength and High Modulus Carbon Fibers Lighter – Carbon fiber is lighter than metals and exhibits significantly higher strength characteristics Stronger and More Thermally Stabile – Process produces stronger fibers by using new processing techniques Lower Energy Manufacturing – Process does not require ultra-high temperature for heat treatment of fibers	6716
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
Highly Efficient Electrically Conductive Adhesives The developed approach offers many advantages such as reduced materials cost Low processing temperature Compatible with low cost, flexible substrates such as paper and PET	5486
Hybrid Molecular Catalysts: A New Blueprint for Catalyst Design, Preparation, and Testing Attachment of molecular catalysts to solid supports can lead to new reactivity not seen under homogeneous conditions At an optimal atomic layer deposition (ALD) layer thickness, the molecular catalyst remains highly active while still being resistant to surface detachment and subsequent deactivation Catalyst separation and recovery achieved via a simple filtering and washing process rather than energy- and time-intensive distillation or re-crystallization processes In addition to the simple filter-and-wash process mentioned above, encapsulation requires only about 10 reaction cycles, making this process technologically and economically viable for large-scale manufacturing	8537
Hybrid Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks for Effective Gas Separation Tunable: Provides a mechanism for adjusting the porosity and functionality of ZIF materials to be used in a range of applications Advanced: Demonstrates significantly higher levels of separation selectivity from molecular mixtures of interest than previous ZIF models Scalable: Holds potential for large-scale CO2 separation in different materials, such as membranes and adsorbents	5925
Hydrogels for Controlled Delivery of Lysostaphin to Treat Staphylococcus aureus Infections Injectable (or surgically applied) hydrogel formulation conforms and adheres to the fracture and surrounding tissue, ensuring efficient, local delivery of lysostaphin Localized treatments enable higher relative doses to be given at the site of infection, and enhanced stability from the hydrogel carrier may reduce the number of overall doses needed Tunable nature of the material provides control over the amount and time over which lysostaphin is delivered	7729
Innovative Draw-based Fabrication of Patterned Structures Beyond Prismatic Geometries Innovative: Pioneers a new method, expanding the applications of drawing lithography for shapes other than sharp point geometry Straightforward: Introduces a simpler procedure that, unlike photolithography, does not require a cleanroom or ultraviolet (UV) curing, making it viable for continuous manufacturing Flexible: Includes parameters that can be tuned to produce patterns of different sizes and shapes	8329
Innovative Polymeric Bipolar Membrane Design Provides Wide Industrial Applications This innovative bipolar membrane design dissociates water at a low voltage and provides a tunable membrane with a green method for large-scale manufacturing. Polyvinyl alcohol-based bipolar membrane designs reduce energy costs, maintenance, and toxic chemical usage. This polymeric bipolar membrane is widely applicable across industries, including fuel cells, hydrogen production, carbon capture/conversion, wastewater treatment, and battery-based technologies.	9044
Joule Heating and Carbon Fibers Energy Efficient – Heat is applied locally rather than to the fibers and the surroundings Conductive Carbon Fibers – Due to the inclusion of CNT materials Versatile – Many carbon materials can be stabilized using this process	6543
Lightweight Porous Materials Using Capillary Foam Easily attainable and economically feasible raw materials- water is used as the primary bulk fluid and air is used as the bubble gas Ability to alter the porosity and strength levels of the foam structure The customization option of adding dye to customize the color of the foam structure	6439
Low-Cost Wearable Mass-Sensitive and Capacitive Bio/Chemical Multi-Sensor Versatile: Customizes MEMS chemical sensors, compatible with a variety of sensing materials, allowing for the detection of numerous gas-phase analytes Easy to manufacture: Uses batch-fabricated sensors compatible with COTS electronics Highly sensitive: Offers sub parts-per-million detection limits for volatile organic compounds	8269
Medical Tubing Solution for Bacteria Prevention Prevent various infections currently impacting patients due to bacteria formation on medical tubes. Solution that can be utilized with existing medical tubes. Does not leach any materials from the tubing surface.	7274
Metal Compounds for Use in Electronics Potential for strong intermolecular overlap Low reorganization energies Tunability of redox potential	3202
Method for Making Thermally Conductive Materials Property tuning capability Improved surface wettability and electrical conductivity which improved alignment of polymer chains Increased thermal capability	6725
Microfluidic Droplet for Drug Delivery and Therapeutic Applications Viable, cellular micro-environments requiring precise control are achieved using hydrogel microspheres with diameter sizes ranging from 10-1000 micrometers A protective, semi-permeable capsule encases the cells and biomolecules Release rates of encapsulated biomolecules or drugs are controlled by adjusting the polymer parameters used to fabricate hydrogel microspheres	6467

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