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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

2021-295 Protected Ultrafine Catalysts, Including Pt-Based Catalysts for Fuel Cell Applications

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering developed a strategy to synthesize ultrafine carbon layers to protect nanocatalysts which are essential for the development of fuel cell technology. BACKGROUND: Platinum catalysts are essential for use in hydrogen fuel cell technologies to cleanly and efficiently produce...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Yu Huang, Zipeng Zhao, Xiangfeng Duan, Zeyan Liu

Keywords(s): Carbon Nanotube, Catalysts, Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation, Transmission, or Storage, Fuel Cell, Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assembly, Nanomaterials, Platinum

Category(s): Materials > Membranes, Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Chemical > Catalysts, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Fuel Cells

2022-005-METAL PARTICLE/GRAPHENE EXTRACELLUAR MATRIX FOR ENHANCED CHARGE TRANSFER EFFICIENCY IN MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a method that boosts the electron extraction efficiency and enables high-performance microbial fuel cells (MFCs) with record-high power output. BACKGROUND:: Fuel cells have garnered increased attention as a means of obtaining green energy. They are capable...

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

Keywords(s): Biofilm, Electron, Fuel Cell, Materials, Microbiology, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles, Power Transmission

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Membranes, Materials > Metals, Materials > Nanotechnology, Chemical, Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Biofuels

2019-713 ENGINEERING A NATURALLY-DERIVED ADHESIVE AND CONDUCTIVE CARDIOPATCH

SUMMARY UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering have developed a novel material to aid in the recovery of heart attack patients. BACKGROUND Heart disease is one of the major causes of death and disability in developed countries. Incidents such as heart attacks can result in partial or complete blockage of a coronary...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Nasim Annabi, Brian Walker

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Category(s): Materials > Membranes, Therapeutics > Cardiovascular

2020-944 A Phase-Changing Polymer Film for Thermochromic Smart Windows Applications

SUMMARY UCLA researchers in the Department of Material Sciences and Engineering have developed energy-efficient, smart window coatings with wide light bandwidth, high degrees of modularity and high stability towards repeated cycling. BACKGROUND Utilizing smart windows’ tunable opacity to control both the timing and amount of light transmission...

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

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Category(s): Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Construction Materials, Materials > Membranes, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Thermal, Optics & Photonics

2020-747 Multi-Functional Anti-Icing Hydrogel Technique for Controlling Ice Nucleation, Growth, and Adhesion

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed an anti-icing coating that is the first to incorporate a trifold approach by lowering the ice formation temperature, making the surface difficult for ice to stick to and delaying ice crystal growth. Background: Undesired icing/frosting on various surfaces...

Published: 9/26/2023 | Inventor(s): Ximin He

Keywords(s): adhesion, anti-freeze, anti-icing, ceramic, Ceramics, Coating, Coatings, Adhesives, & Inks, General Device Coatings, glass, hydrogel, ice, ice prevention, mechanical durability, nucleation, organo hydrogel, spin coat, temperature control

Category(s): Chemical > Coatings, Adhesives & Inks, Materials > Membranes, Chemical > Polymers, Energy & Environment > Thermal

2019-810 SYNTHETIC POLYPEPTIDE HYDROGELS AS NEXT-GENERATION DERMAL FILLERS

INTRODUCTION: UCLA researchers reported a novel polypeptide-based dermal filler material that reduces the risk of vascular occlusion when injected into the upper face for aesthetic facial rejuvenation. BACKGROUND:Dermal fillers are implantable medical devices injected into the skin to help fill in facial wrinkles, restoring a smoother appearance. In...

Published: 9/5/2023 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Cns, Medical Devices and Materials

Category(s): Materials > Membranes

2018-850 IMMUNO MODULATORY MATERIAL FOR BRAIN REPAIR

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the department of chemical and biomolecular engineering have developed a novel material of hyaluronic hydrogel scaffold with heparin nanoparticles to promote brain regeneration and recovery after stroke.BACKGROUND: Stroke is the leading cause of disabilities in adults and more than 6 million Americans are living with...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Tatiana Segura, Stanley Carmichael, Lina Nih

Keywords(s): Cns, Medical Devices and Materials, Therapeutics & Vaccines

Category(s): Materials > Membranes, Therapeutics > CNS and Neurology, Therapeutics > Stem Cells And Regenerative Medicine