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NanoChitinase: A Truncated-Enzyme, Polymer-Nanoparticle Biocoating for Preventing Post-Harvest Fungal Spoilage
TS-072614 — A highly stable, edible, nano-engineered chitinase formulation that provides superior antifungal protection for fruits, vegetables, and seeds by combining an enhanced chitinase variant with biodegradable polymer nanoparticles for extended shelf life and reduced post-harvest losses.
Post-harvest fungal spoilage remains one of the most costly challenges in global food supply chains, with up to 40–50% losses in onions and strawberries reported in major producing regions. Conventional chemical fungicides face increasing regulatory pressure, safety concerns, and resistance …
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Wood, David; Deeba, Farah; Rappleye, Chad; Watkins, Davita
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Modular UV Smart Lid System for Enhanced Food Preservation
TS-071056 — The Need
Food waste remains a significant global issue, with the average American discarding over 100 pounds of food annually, amounting to nearly $2,800 in losses per household. A substantial portion of this waste results from premature spoilage due to microbial contamination and suboptimal storage…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Wisniewski, Dan; Jacovsky, Matt; Lewis, Tim; Nance, Steven; Remedios, Xavier; Sweet, Joe
- Licensing Officer: Sharick, Joe
Scalable Microbial Electrochemical Systems: Maximizing Food Waste Valorization into Biofuels
TS-070156 — This advanced electro-fermentation technology efficiently transforms diverse food waste streams into high-value biofuels, offering a sustainable and scalable solution for industrial applications.
Background
Food waste, with 2.5 billion tons discarded globally each year, drives pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional disposal methods like landfilling and incineration are unsustainable and risky. This technology leverages microbial electrochemical systems (MES) to transfor…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Saba, Beenish "bina"; Cornish, Katrina
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
