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Available Technologies by Category
Integrated Force Sensing for Probe Microscopy	Optimization of the optical detection sensitivity in air or liquid Mini AFM configuration able to form images in very small volumes Multi-tip nanosensors with simultaneous, multifunctional capabilities	3527
Ultrasound Methods for Brain Imaging and Therapy	Cost efficient – fast localization, characterization, and control minimize costs Does not require MRI – high-resolution mapping eliminates need for MRI imaging Fast operation – operation can be performed in minutes	8035
Smart Petri Chip: Electronic-Photonic Cellular Sensing Platform	Large-scale throughput, real-time cellular monitoring, and re- usability with no contamination Easily and inexpensively replaced Modules can be designed for various functions	6864
CECICS - Water Disinfection Device	Low cost - $0.10 per cubic meter of water treated Low health risk Low energy consumption	7981
Infrared-Emitting Quantum Dots	Robust – more stable than current quantum dots Tunable – optical properties are tunable based on size, structure, and composition of the quantum dots Efficient IR-emission – allows for enhanced display definition and multi-band IR scene projection	7893
High-Precision Microphone for Body-Worn Devices	Wearable small form-factor (micro-chip technology) Increased sensitivity (micro-gravity sensitivity) Large bandwidth (DC to 10kHz) and wide dynamic range (120dB)	7891
Multi-Wavelength Microscopy	Groundbreaking - First noninvasive method of assessing the total cell content of a blood bag without breaching the bag and potentially damaging the contents or compromising manufacturing Cheaper - Laser scanning multi-photon microscopy is 5 to 10 times more expensive Improved Imaging – Consistent cross-section of the cells and reduced blurriness	7862
Facile Synthesis of Ultrathin Silver Nanowires	Produces Ag nanowires less than 20 nm in diameter, with high aspect ratios (over 1000), and in high yield (>85%) One pot, quick (< 35 min) synthetic process that is performed under ambient pressure Great mechanical flexibility and can be bent at acute angles without breaking	6791
GPCR-Based Biosensors for Medium-Chain Fatty Acids	Innovative – first medium-chain fatty acid biosensor Cost Saving – enables more rapid production Diverse applications – applications that require different dynamic and linear ranges	6767
Electrically Short Antenna with High Bandwidth	Powerful – Antenna can be operated at high power levels Stealthy – Plasma version can be any length and can be hidden easily; can also be rapidly shut off to prevent radar detection Variable – Most of the design parameters can be rapidly varied, enabling a single antenna to potentially serve multiple purposes	6746
Glucose Regulation Via Electrical Stimulation Of Nerves	Needle-free blood glucose control. Potential to either eliminate or decrease use of blood glucose control medications. First demonstrated use of electrical stimulation to inhibit nerve activity to cause a decrease in measured blood glucose levels	6745
Sampling Interstitial Fluid Using Microneedle Patches	Novel biomarkers – access biomarkers found only in ISF Continuous monitoring – lack of clotting allows continuous ISF collection Minimally invasive – no hypodermic needles or large instrumentation needed	7766
Coating and Scaling of Material Stripes and Patterns	Exceptional flexibility with respect to material selection Highly scalable	7749
Stable and Durable Polymer Materials	Resistant – Processed PIMs last longer in solvents than unprocessed PIMs Increased Stability – Infiltration processing decreases aging time and increases durability Tunable – Broad range of possible interactions with guest molecules	7730
Wearable Technology for Joint Health Assessment	Sensitive bio-markers of knee healing process Can be used outside of clinical settings Provides quantitative measurements as opposed to qualitative ones	7000
Reversible Doping of Semiconductor Films for Electronics	Effective – Reduction in film’s electrical resistance Scalable – Can control doping of large or small-scale bulk materials Simplified – Allows for stacking of organic semiconductor layers without cross-linking the layers	7017
Chemotaxis Bacterial Cell Separation and Preconcentration	Ease-to-use – Sensor design is simple and device is self-powered Versatile – Allows detection of: NOx, SOx, H2S, CH4, CO, CO2, H2O, HCL, NH3, PH3, toluene, and mercaptons Reliable – Design allows analysis with low power consumption at high temperatures	6535
Embedded Wireless Temperature Sensor for Orthopedic Implants	Utilizes temperature as indication of deep tissue infection Deep tissue measurement vs. only reaching skin surface Non-invasive monitoring	7682
Cancer Diagnosis Using Nanotechnology	Can be used with a simple microscope More sensitive and cost-effective Non-toxic	3424
New Imaging Tool to Compare Healthy and Diseased Cells	Discrimination between healthy & diseased cell biology Personalized medicine – specific treatment for an individual Diagnosis of a disease prior to symptoms	6458

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