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Material for Enhanced Photoprotection (Case No. 2025-050)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a novel material for enhanced photoprotection in sunscreens. Background: Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun contributes to premature skin aging, sunburn, and increased risk of skin cancer. Traditional UV filters such as zinc oxide and titanium...

Published: 3/20/2025 | Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Ajoa Addae, Yogendra Mishra

Keywords(s): antimicrobial, antiviral, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cosmetic ingredients, dispersion stability, emulsions, flame transport synthesis, Material for Enhanced Photoprotection, Nanocrystal, nanocrystalline metals, nanodispersion, Photodetector, photostability, photostability materials, photothermal materials, skin protection, sunscreen, sunscreen formulation, tocopheryl acetate, UV absorption

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Dermatology

Development of Novel Natural Protein-Based Photo-Crosslinkable Hydrogel (Case No. 2020-440)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Bioengineering have developed a novel protein-based hydrogel that can be crosslinked with light for utility in a wide array of tissue engineering and regenerative applications. Background: Hydrogels are widely used in biomedical applications including 3D bioprinting and regenerative medicine. These...

Published: 2/20/2025 | Inventor(s): Mohammad Ali Darabi, Nureddin Ashammakhi, Ali Khademhosseini

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Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Medical Devices

Aerodynamics-Guided Machine Learning for Design Optimization of Vehicles (Case No. 2024-221)

Summary: UCLA researchers have developed a computational method to rapidly generate vehicle designs with maximum aerodynamic efficiency. Background: The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) has opened new opportunities in automobile design with stylistic and functional benefits. Unlike combustion engine vehicles, EVs lack a large engine...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Kunihiko Taira, Jonathan Tran, Kai Fukami

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Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Programs, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Statistical Models

Modular Synthesis and Facile Hydrogelation of Catechol Functionalized Triblock Copolymers (Case No. 2025-040)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering have developed a novel strategy to synthesize copolymers that can rapidly form robust adhesive hydrogel networks. Background: Wet adhesives provide robust and strong adhesion in moist or submerged environments. These materials are often synthesized using polymers...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Samanvaya Srivastava, Fahed Albreiki

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

A Self-Regenerative Heat Pump (Case No. 2025-042)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed an innovative device designed to optimize heat transport with improved efficiency and flexibility. Background: Heat transfer technologies play a crucial role in a wide range of applications, from thermoelectric coolers to vapor-compression systems, enabling...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Hanxiang Wu, Yuan Zhu, Wenzhong Yan, Sumanjeet Kaur

Keywords(s): Flexible Electronics, heat control, heat controlling devices, Heat Transfer, joule heating, light-to-heat conversion, Virtual Reality Braille Haptic Technology Joule Heating

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Electrical, Electrical > Flexible Electronics, Medical Devices, Mechanical, Mechanical > Heat Transfer

Advanced Materials for Energy Efficiency and Smart Surface Applications

Transparent Semicrystalline Copolymer (Case No. 2024-267) UCLA researchers in the department of materials science and engineering have developed an innovative thermo-responsive, phase-changing copolymer for smart window applications. This transparent, semicrystalline copolymer is composed of a majority highly crystalline co-monomer and a non-compatible...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Aaswath Raman

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Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Construction Materials, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Thermal

Yori Modular Automated Kitchen System (Case No. 2024-110)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed an automated robotic kitchen system capable of performing a wide variety of cooking tasks. Background: Traditional cooking robots have aided the automation of specific kitchen-related tasks, yet existing technologies suffer from several limitations....

Published: 2/20/2025 | Inventor(s): Dennis Hong, Donghun Noh, Kyle Gillespie, Hyunwoo Nam

Keywords(s): appendage-like robot, extendable robotics, integrated robotics, lightweight robotics, modular robotic system, robotic limb, Robotic liquid handling, robotic mechanism, Robotics, robotics control, soft robotics

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics

A Novel “Host-Guest”-Based Supramolecular Hydrogel for Dental Pulp Regeneration (Case No. 2023-154)

Summary: Researchers in the Department of Dentistry at UCLA have developed an innovative hydrogel for a vast array of biomedical and tissue engineering applications. Background: Hydrogels have emerged as powerful tools in biomedical engineering due to their ability to provide a supportive environment for cell growth, tissue repair, and drug delivery....

Published: 3/20/2025 | Inventor(s): Alireza Moshaverinia, Weihao Yuan

Keywords(s): anti-dehydration, Drug Delivery, dynamic identification, hydrogel, Stem Cells / Regenerative Medicine, Targeted Therapy, tissue regeneration

Category(s): Chemical, Materials > Functional Materials, Platforms > Drug Delivery, Platforms > Drug Delivery > Antibody Delivery Platforms, Platforms > Drug Delivery > Nanoparticles, Platforms > Drug Delivery > Viral Delivery Systems, Therapeutics > Cell Therapy, Therapeutics > Medication, Therapeutics > Stem Cells And Regenerative Medicine

A Highly Elastic and Tough Hydrogel for Efficient Hemostasis and Closure of Injured Internal Organs in Emergency Healthcare (UCLA Case No. 2024-001)

A research group at UCLA’s Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering designed a novel, customizable bioadhesive that can stop bleeding quickly and effectively in injured tissue. BACKGROUND: Traumatic injuries that involve excessive bleeding are a significant cause of mortality world-wide and account for as much as 40% of preventable...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Nasim Annabi

Keywords(s): bioadhesives, hemostasis, material science, tissue repair, Wound Healing

Category(s): Chemical > Polymers, Chemical > Coatings, Adhesives & Inks, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Membranes

Steric Hindrance Effect of Additives for Tuning the Perovskite Crystal Orientation (Case No. 2024-023)

Summary: UCLA Researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a method to tune perovskite crystal orientation for increased performance, energy efficiency, and reduced material defect with a variety of field applications, including solar cells and LEDs. Background: Perovskite holds considerable promise as a highly...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Yang Yang, Chunqing Ma, Haoxiang Duan, Dong Meng

Keywords(s): Energy Efficiency, energy-efficient, Imaging, Liquid-Crystal Display, Nanocrystal, OLED, Optoelectronics, organic photo detector, organic photovoltaics, perovskite, perovskite devices, perovskite solar cell, photodetection, Solar Cell, X-ray detectors

Category(s): Chemical > Chemical Processing & Manufacturing, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment, Materials > Composite Materials, Optics & Photonics, Optics & Photonics > Fiber Optics, Materials > Functional Materials

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