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Improved methods for extracting latex from rubber dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz) roots
TS-063460 — The Need:
In a world driven by innovation and sustainability, the demand for natural rubber (NR) continues to surge across a multitude of industries, including automotive, healthcare, and construction. NR's unparalleled properties, unmatched by synthetic alternatives, make it an indispensable c…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: King-Smith, Nate; Cornish, Katrina
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Improved methods for extracting latex from rubber dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz) roots
TS-063458 — The Need:
In a world driven by innovation and sustainability, the demand for natural rubber (NR) continues to surge across a multitude of industries, including automotive, healthcare, and construction. NR's unparalleled properties, unmatched by synthetic alternatives, make it an indispensable c…
- 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"
High Purity Extraction of Rubber From Taraxacum
TS-059106 — Rubber is a crucial material used worldwide, but it is becoming scarce due to high demand and limited areas to grow rubber trees. New methods and processes are needed to overcome the shortage of this essential material.
The Need: In response to the growing international concerns over the limited supplies of natural rubber, there is a critical need for alternative sources of rubber production. Current methods for extracting rubber from non-Hevea sources have significant drawbacks, including low yield, high impurity …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Michel, Frederick; Ramirez Cadavid, David
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Method to improve natural rubber (hevea/guayule)-toughened poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)(PHBV) for food packaging applications
TS-044688 — The Need:
In today's world, the environmental impact of non-biodegradable petroleum-based polymers has become a growing concern. Industries that heavily rely on such polymers, like packaging, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, are seeking sustainable alternatives that minimize environmental ha…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Vodovotz, Yael; Cornish, Katrina; Koelling, Kurt; Venoor, Varun "varun"; Zhao, Xiaoying "Xiaoying"
- 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"
