Rubber Cultivation for Increased Yield and Sustainability-The "Golf" advanced population
TS-065462 — The Need
In the rubber industry, optimizing latex production while ensuring the sustainability of rubber-producing plants is essential. Rubber farmers face challenges such as fluctuating market demands, environmental pressures, and the need for consistent yield levels. To meet these challenges, the…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Cornish, Katrina; Fresnedo Ramirez, Jonathan; Wheeler, Brandon "Brandon"
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Efficient and High Purity Extraction from Rubber Dandelions
TS-063458 — The Need:
Natural rubber sourced from the Para rubber tree faces a plethora of challenges including price instability, geopolitical trade complexities, deforestation restrictions, and disease vulnerabilities. A convenient solution lies in the rubber root dandelion which produces natural rubber com…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Cornish, Katrina; Blakeslee, Joshua; King-Smith, Nate
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Isolated Compounds for Controlling Pests
TS-062422 — The Need
In modern agriculture and pest management practices, there is a growing demand for effective insecticides that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. Conventional synthetic insecticides can have adverse effects on ecosystems, non-target species, and human health. Therefore, there is…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Piermarini, Peter; Canas, Luis; Rakotondraibe, Harinantenaina Liva
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Plasticized biopolymer compositions and their methods of production
TS-062230 — The Need
The need for this technology arises from the limitations of existing bioplastics. While bioplastics show promise due to their renewable and biodegradable properties, they are often brittle and difficult to process, which restricts their use in various industrial applications. Despite effor…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Vodovotz, Yael; Chatzakis, Emmanouil; Williamson, Kathryn; Zhao, Xiaoying "Xiaoying"
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Efficient and High Purity Extraction from Rubber Dandelions
TS-059106 — The Need:
Natural rubber sourced from the Para rubber tree faces a plethora of challenges including price instability, geopolitical trade complexities, deforestation restrictions, and disease vulnerabilities. A convenient solution lies in the rubber root dandelion which produces natural rubber comp…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Michel, Frederick; Ramirez Cadavid, David
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Medical radiation attenuation glove
TS-037860 — Natural rubber gloves that protect medical personnel against radiation without sacrificing physical performance.
The Need
The medical industry faces a critical challenge in protecting healthcare professionals (HCP) from occupational exposure to ionizing radiation during various procedures, such as diagnostic arteriography, orthopedic procedures, and interventional cardiovascular interventions. The cumulative …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Cornish, Katrina; Li, Zhenyu
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"