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Ion-Solvent-Polymer Interactions for Preparing Polymer Networks and Composites of Tunable Structures and Properties (UCLA Case No. 2023-147)

Summary: Researchers in UCLA's Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a solution-based synthesis platform capable of generating micro and nanostructured gels, polymers, and composites with simultaneously improved safety, mechanical and ionic conductivity/transport properties. Background: Pore structure engineering holds...

Published: 11/20/2023 | Inventor(s): Ximin He

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Category(s): Chemical, Chemical > Polymers, Chemical > Synthesis, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Materials, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Composite Materials

Functionalized Materials for Surgical Closure Device (Case No. 2022-270)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Urology have developed a synthetic functionalized adhesive material that can be utilized for various purposes including wound closure. Background: Synthetic materials and adhesive polymers such as poly (glycerol sebacate) or PGS are often used in tissue engineering and medical devices. Such materials...

Published: 9/5/2023 | Inventor(s): Renea Sturm, George Aninwene

Keywords(s): adhesive material, Biomaterial, Composite Material, Composite Materials, Functional Materials, internal suture lines, luminal repairs, Materials, Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Smart medical device, suture line reinforcement, Urology, wearable medical device, Wound closure, Wound Healing

Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Membranes, Chemical, Chemical > Polymers

2023-102 A Dynamic Cholesteric Liquid Crystal for Organoid, Spheroid, 3D Cell Aggregate Manufacturing

Summary: UCLA and University of Connecticut researchers have engineered a novel liquid-crystal-based biomaterial with a simple fabrication process for organoid, spheroid and 3D cell aggregate manufacturing that enables rapid cell growth. Background: The current waiting list for people who need a lifesaving organ transplant is over 100,000 cases...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Amir Nasajpour, Ali Tamayol, Mohamadmahdi Samandari

Keywords(s): 3D biofabrication, 3D Printing, Biocompatibility, biocompatible, Biomaterial 3D Printing, biomedical implantation, Cell and tissue culture, Cell Culture, cell-extracellular matrix (ECM), cellular aggregates, Cellular agriculture, Cholesterol, cholesteryl ester liquid crystals (CLCs), Cultured meat, Electrode 3D Printing, liquid crystal, liquid crystal nanofibers, mesogens, Organ Transplant, organogenesis, scaffolds, self-assemble, Stem Cells / Regenerative Medicine, Tissue Engineering

Category(s): Chemical, Chemical > Polymers, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Life Science Research Tools > Other Reagents, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Stem Cells And Regenerative Medicine > Ips Stem Cells

2021-016 Liquid Crystal-based Scaffolds for Cell-cultured Meat Production

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering have developed a nonwoven CLC (cholesteryl ester liquid crystals) electrospun scaffold to enhance myofibril formation in vitro. Background: Cholesteryl ester liquid crystals (CLCs) are promising biomaterials for the development of dynamic and responsive interfaces...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Amir Nasajpour, Paul Weiss

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Category(s): Chemical > Polymers, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Life Science Research Tools > Other Reagents

2021-218 Hierarchically Structured Hydrogel With Broad-range Tunable Mechanical Properties

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a method to create hydrogels with tunable strength, mechanical strain, toughness, and fatigue resistance. BACKGROUND: Hydrogels are used in a wide range of applications such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, and energy storage devices. But despite...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Ximin He, Mutian Hua, Shuwang Wu

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Category(s): Chemical > Polymers, Medical Devices > Coatings, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease

Devices comprising a liquid crystal layer and uses thereof (UCLA Case No. 2021-117)

SUMMARY UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the California Nano Science Institute have developed a mass manufacturing method to deposit liquid crystal mesogens on the surface of a watch dial to create iridescent surfaces. BACKGROUND Mesogen is the compound that displays liquid crystal (LC) and at distinct temperature...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Amir Nasajpour

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Category(s): Chemical > Polymers

2020-792 Hierarchical Porous Materials With Tunable Behavior Via Cononsolvency Effect

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a method of controlling the micro-porous structure of polymers and thus their diffusion and mechanical properties.Background: Hydrogels hold promise for various applications including solar vapor generation, drug delivery, and energy storage. These materials...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Ximin He, Yousif Alsaid, Shuwang Wu

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Category(s): Materials > Composite Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Materials > Functional Materials, Chemical > Polymers

A Reversible Bioadhesive (Case No. 2021-139)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a reusable bioadhesive that can provide strong adhesion to skin and living tissue when heated to body temperature and easily detached without damage at room temperature. Background: Adhesives have versatile applications to bond biological tissues or skin,...

Published: 2/26/2024 | Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Meng Gao, Hanxiang Wu, Zhixin Xie

Keywords(s): Materials

Category(s): Materials > Functional Materials, Chemical > Polymers

2020-445 Liquid Scintillator Containing High-Z Nanoparticles

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed an organic scintillator for identification of gamma radiation. This scintillator has high loading of high-Z nanoparticles without sacrificing optical transparency for better gamma ray detection. BACKGROUNDInorganic scintillators are widely used for the detection...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Hongxiang Zhao

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Category(s): Materials > Composite Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Chemical > Polymers, Materials > Fabrication Technologies

2020-194 A Device for Extensional Rheology of Small Liquid Samples

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and have developed a device for extensional rheology that can be used to accurately characterize small volumes (μL) of polymers/biopolymers.BACKGROUNDExtensional rheology, or response of a material to a pulling force, is an important part of characterizing polymer solutions....

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Hossein Kavehpour

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Category(s): Chemical > Polymers

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