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Method to improve durability of polymer networks of crosslinked elastomers

Method to improve durability of polymer networks of crosslinked elastomers

Unmet Need The lifespan of polymer materials is limited by premature failure due to poor mechanical properties such as toughness. Increased polymer toughness enhances material performance by improving its ability to absorb stress before breaking,…

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Sugar-based polymers with easily tuned mechanical properties that range from plastic to elastomeric

Sugar-based polymers with easily tuned mechanical properties that range from plastic to elastomeric

Unmet Need The production of plastics from renewable sources is one of the fastest-growing materials sectors. Bioplastics offer an alternative to the use of petroleum as a feedstock, which suffers from a variety of disadvantages…

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Biodegradable, elastomeric copolymers that can be used in continuous digital light processing 3D printing applications

Biodegradable, elastomeric copolymers that can be used in continuous digital light processing 3D printing applications

Unmet Need The global market for 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is growing rapidly with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 22.0% predicted to occur until 2024. Medical and dental products account for about…

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A rapid and low-cost method for benchtop microfabrication of thermoplastic microdevices using UV light and miniaturization

A rapid and low-cost method for benchtop microfabrication of thermoplastic microdevices using UV light and miniaturization

Unmet Need Microfluidics has shown considerable promise for advancing biomedical research and improving diagnostics. Various methods for fabricating channels for microfluidic devices have been developed. However, the majority of micropatterning techniques are costly, time-consuming, and…

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Bioresorbable lactone-based elastomers that can be used in continuous digital light processing 3D printing applications

Bioresorbable lactone-based elastomers that can be used in continuous digital light processing 3D printing applications

Unmet Need The global market for 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is growing rapidly with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 21% predicted to occur until 2027. Medical and dental products account for the…

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A method to increase the durability and lifespan of commercially available soft polymer networks

A method to increase the durability and lifespan of commercially available soft polymer networks

Unmet Need Soft polymers are used for a variety of products including biomedical implants, footwear, and tires. Having a more durable polymer product will increase not only the lifespan of the product but also the…

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Method to produce durable synthetic rubbers that exhibit strain-induced crystallization (SIC) at ambient temperature

Method to produce durable synthetic rubbers that exhibit strain-induced crystallization (SIC) at ambient temperature

Unmet Need Polybutadiene is a synthetic rubber with high elasticity, resistance to wear, and robust ability to return to its original shape following deformation. These desirable characteristics have led to widespread use within manufacturing, namely…

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Line-scan phase-resolved synthetic wavelength LiDAR using an off-axis holographic approach

Line-scan phase-resolved synthetic wavelength LiDAR using an off-axis holographic approach

Unmet Need High-resolution three-dimensional (3D) imaging techniques have seen widespread adoption as a means by which to develop a real-time map of the world around us, such as is needed by a variety of autonomous…

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Pulsating ventilation through a single port

Pulsating ventilation through a single port

Unmet Need Ventilation is a necessity in any enclosed space that requires high air quality and sufficient air flow. Whether for larger spaces, such as buildings, or smaller spaces, such as airplanes, air ventilation provides…

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A room temperature method for producing noble-metal coated copper nanowires that maintains the optoelectronic properties of noble-metal wire at a lower cost

A room temperature method for producing noble-metal coated copper nanowires that maintains the optoelectronic properties of noble-metal wire at a lower cost

Unmet Need Transparent conductors are necessary components for smartphones, organic photovoltaics (OPVs), organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), flat panel displays, and touch sensors. Indium tin oxide (ITO) is the chief material utilized for this purpose…

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A green and efficient free radical initiator system for producing hydrogels

A green and efficient free radical initiator system for producing hydrogels

Unmet Need Hydrogels are heavily employed in agriculture, commercial wound dressings, and hygienic products, with more recent development in biomedical applications, including drug delivery, bioelectronics, bioimaging, and tissue engineering. Free radical polymerization is one of…

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A system for depositing blended thin films to improve the fabrication of organic solar cells

A system for depositing blended thin films to improve the fabrication of organic solar cells

Unmet Need Many modern technology applications benefit from the use of organic-based functional thin films, including organic solar cells. The superior functionality of these materials is often achieved through the combination of components rather than…

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