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ElectroFuel‑MES
TS-074315 — Pre‑Launch Start‑Up Opportunity
ElectroFuel‑MES offers an electrified bioprocess that turns heterogeneous food and agricultural waste streams into higher‑value fuels and chemicals, providing an energy‑efficient alternative to anaerobic digestion and thermochemical treatment.
Technology Overview
Organic waste streams are an underutilized carbon resource but are difficult to upgrade efficiently with conventional biological or thermochemical processes due to high energy inputs, long residence times, and limited product selectivity. ElectroFuel‑MES overcomes these co…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Saba, Beenish "bina"; Cornish, Katrina
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Bioremediation for Sustainable Plastic Waste Reduction
TS-074040 — Unlocking a low‑energy, scalable biological platform for degrading for reducing bioplastic and microplastic accumulation.
Overview
Plastic and bioplastic residues continue to build up in water, soil, and composting systems, creating long‑term environmental and regulatory challenges. Althoug…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Somasundaram, Sripoorna; Ghosh, Rinky; Vodovotz, Yael; Yu, Zhongtang
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Upcycling Blueberry Pomace into Clean Label Natural Colorants: Single‑step fermentation platform for stable pyranoanthocyanins
TS-073174 — The Need
The global move away from petroleum‑based synthetic dyes and the known instability of conventional anthocyanins are creating urgent demand for more robust, clean‑label color solutions, particularly in heat‑processed, vitamin C–fortified, and mid‑pH foods and beverages. At the…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Giusti, M. Monica; Porras Guardado, Carlos
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Pure Flavor, Pure Potential: Next-Generation Fermentation for Plant-Based Foods
TS-072087 — Unlock exceptional taste, transparency, and market growth in plant protein products with this breakthrough fermentation solution.
Overview
The challenge of off-odors in plant proteins limits their broader adoption across the plant-based food market, despite strong consumer demand for sustainable, allergen-friendly options. Ohio State University’s innovative natural, two-stage microbial fermentation platform replaces c…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Kaur, Manpreet; Barringer, Sheryl
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Waste-Valorized Nutrition: Functional Feed Ingredients from Dairy and Seafood Byproducts
TS-071371 — Convert dairy and seafood byproducts into high-performance aquafeed ingredients that enhance profitability, sustainability, and feed quality.
Overview
Dairy and seafood processing industries generate significant volumes of nutrient-rich byproducts each year, yet managing this waste remains costly and inefficient. This technology from Ohio State University converts these byproducts into stable, functional feed additives—providing a …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Kuo, Chih Chun; Campanella, Osvaldo; Dabrowski, Konrad
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Sustainable Plastic Engineered to Rapidly Decompose in Landfill Conditions
TS-070312 —
The accumulation of plastic waste in the environment threatens ecosystems and public health, as traditional plastics resist degradation. This innovative approach offers a way to turn current plastics into sustainable alternatives by significantly accelerating breakdown of the material, even in chal…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Pascall, Melvin; Ezeji, Thaddeus; Yousef, Ahmed
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Enhancing Phosphorus Availability in Greenhouse Cultivation with Phosphorus-Solubilizing Bacteria
TS-067292 —
Phosphorus (P) is a critical nutrient essential for plant growth, yet it often remains inaccessible in soils due to its tendency to form insoluble complexes with metal cations. This issue is particularly acute in soilless cultivation systems used in greenhouse production, where phosphorus deficien…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Jones, Michelle; Chapin, Laura; Naik, Sachin
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Sustainable Phosphorus Management: Enhancing Greenhouse Efficiency with Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
TS-067291 —
The greenhouse industry is increasingly concerned with the environmental impact and economic volatility associated with the use of synthetic fertilizers in soilless substrates. With growing awareness of water contamination risks and fluctuating fertilizer prices, there is a pressing demand for al…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Jones, Michelle; Chapin, Laura; Nordstedt, Nathan; Quijia Pillajo, Juan
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Identification of Bacteria That Promote Plant Growth with Low Fertilizer Inputs.
TS-062225 — The Need: Enhancing Greenhouse Ornamental Crop Production with Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
In the competitive and environmentally-conscious market of greenhouse ornamental crop production, the need for sustainable and efficient cultivation methods has become increasingly paramount. …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Jones, Michelle; Chapin, Laura; Nordstedt, Nathan; South, Kaylee
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
