Formable Magnesium Alloys for High‑Speed Extrusion Applications
TS-073740 —
Magnesium is the lightest structural metal and offers compelling weight‑reduction potential for transportation and other markets. However, broader adoption has been limited by the poor room‑temperature formability, modest strength, and narrow processing windows of conventional magnesium extrus…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Luo, Alan; Avey, Thomas
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Hybrid Joining Method for High‑Strength Densified Wood Structures
TS-073602 —
Lightweighting and sustainability goals in transportation and advanced manufacturing are driving interest in bio‑based structural materials. Densified wood (“superwood”) offers metal‑like strength with a renewable feedstock, but its adoption is limited by the lack of robust, manufacturable…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Luo, Alan; Hartsfield, Matt
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Advanced Thermomechanical Processing for Bioresorbable Magnesium Alloys
TS-071787 — The Need
Current bone fixation devices are typically made from stainless steel or titanium, which are significantly stiffer than bone and often require surgical removal. Magnesium alloys offer a promising alternative due to their bone-like mechanical properties and bioresorbability. However, commerc…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Luo, Alan; Avey, Thomas
- Licensing Officer: Zinn, Ryan