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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

Electrically Gated Solid-State Molecular Thermal Transistor (Case No. 2024-099)

Summary: UCLA researchers have introduced a solid-state thermal transistor that achieves groundbreaking performance and facilitates improved heat flow manipulation. Background: The forefront of thermal management is marked by the exploration of molecular thermal transistors, driven by the quest for more efficient electronic devices. Researchers are...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Yongjie Hu, Paul Weiss, Man Li

Keywords(s): ; self-assembled molecule, Composite Material, Doping (Semiconductor), Elastic Modulus Thermal Grease, Electronics & Semiconductors, field-effect transistors (FETs), Functional Materials, heat control, heat controlling devices, infrared thermal imaging, Microelectronics Semiconductor Device Fabrication, molecular design, molecular engineering, molecular junction, Nanomaterials, Optoelectronic materials, Optomechanical Thermal Imaging Transducer, organic field effect transistors, Organic Semiconductor, phase change materials, Rechargeable Battery Thermal Conductivity, self-assembled molecule, Semiconductor, semiconductor chip foundries, Semiconductor Device, Semiconductor Device Fabrication, Semiconductor Ohmic Contact, Semiconductor Risk Assessment, Semiconductor Sapphire, Semiconductors, solid-state thermal transistor, strength-thermal stability, switching reversibility, thermal circuit, thermal compression bonding, thermal conductance, Thermal Energy Storage, thermal fusion, thermal imaging, thermal management systems, thermal stability, thermal switching speed, thermal switching speeds, thermal transistor, Thin-Film Transistor, Transistor, transistors, zzsemiconducting materials

Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Generation, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Energy & Environment > Thermal, Electrical > Instrumentation, Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology

Surgical Mesh Permanent Implant (Case No. 2023-109)

Summary: UCLA Researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) that exhibits promising biocompatibility and mechanical properties that can be used as a long-term treatment for medical conditions requiring surgical mesh devices. Background: Surgical mesh devices are medical devices used to...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Melina Mastrodimos, Maryam Badv

Keywords(s): Biologic Medical Product, Biomedical Engineering, biomedical implantation, Implant (Medicine), Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Prosthesis, Prosthetics, Smart medical device, Surgical Instrument, surgical mesh, Surgical Tools, wearable medical device

Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Gastroenterology, Therapeutics > Urology, Therapeutics > Transplant

Molecular Quantum Random Access Memory (Case No. 2023-182)

Summary: UCLA Researchers have developed a molecular quantum information system, showcasing its potential for room-temperature operation and scalability compared to current quantum random access memory (qRAM). Background: Quantum computing stands as an emerging technology with immense market significance. Leveraging the unique properties of quantum...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Prineha Narang, Paul Weiss, Tianhan Liu, Peng Xiong, Yuwaraj Adhikari

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Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Quantum Computing, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Communication & Networking, Electrical > Signal Processing

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: 2/14/2025 | 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: 2/14/2025 | 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

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: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Amir Nasajpour

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Category(s): Chemical > Polymers

Determining Oil Well Connectivity Using Nanoparticles

Determining Oil Well Connectivity and Contents Using NanoparticlesUC Case Nos. 2014-866 and 2018-586SUMMARY:UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry have developed a method of using nanowires to detect underground fluid reservoir interconnectivities and reservoir contents with high accuracy.BACKGROUND:Most conventional systems for studying the...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Andrea Bertozzi, Stanley Osher, Anne Andrews

Keywords(s): Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Energy & Water, Image Processing, Software & Algorithms

Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Water Monitoring & Treatment, Chemical > Chemical Sensors, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals

Silicon Nanovolcanos for Gene Delivery with High Efficiency and Cell Viability

INTRO SENTENCE: UCLA researchers in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a novel technique of intracellular cargo delivery using nanovolcanos with high efficiency and cell viability.BACKGROUND: Intracellular cargo delivery facilitates cellular reprogramming and development of next generation gene and cellular therapies....

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Hsian-Rong Tseng, Qing Yang, Xiaobin Xu, Shuang Hou, Steven Jonas

Keywords(s): Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Drug Delivery, Gene Therapy, Other Polymers

Category(s): Platforms > Drug Delivery, Platforms > Drug Delivery > Other Polymers, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals, Therapeutics > Gene Therapy And Editing

2017-109 High-Throughput Microfluidic Gene-Editing Via Cell Deformability within Microchannels

High-Throughput Microfluidic Gene-Editing via Cell Deformability within MicrochannelsSUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Departments of Pediatrics and Chemistry & Biochemistry have developed a microfluidic device for delivery of biomolecules into living cells using mechanical deformation, without the fouling issues in current systems.BACKGROUNDGene therapy...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Steven Jonas, Paul Weiss, Ali Khademhosseini, Joanna Aizenberg, Xu Hou

Keywords(s): Drug Delivery, Gene Editing Systems, Gene Therapy, Genetic Disease, Life Science Research Tools, Microfluidics And Mem's, Therapeutics & Vaccines

Category(s): Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Microfluidics And Mems, Platforms > Drug Delivery, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Gene Therapy And Editing

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