TS-076602 — The Bio-inspired MOF Advantage

TS-076338 — PCL has been a key material in modern medicine and advanced medical device manufacturing. Able to degrade away slowly in the body without producing toxic residues, PCL has been used for medical implants and controlled drug release over time. However, PCL is inherently hydrophobic and has set degra…

TS-075519 — A galactose-based RAFT chain transfer agent (Gal-RAFT) that incorporates a sugar moiety at the polymer terminus, enabling the synthesis of well-defined polymers with an integrated carbohydrate handle for subsequent biological applications.

TS-074864 — Modern structural systems increasingly demand integrated sensing, actuation, and health monitoring capabilities, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing. However, current approaches rely on separately fabricated sensors that are later attached to structures, introducing r…

TS-074344 — Air conditioning is a major driver of global electricity demand, peak load stress, and greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in hot and humid climates. Conventional vapor-compression systems rely on electricity-intensive compressors, struggle with efficient humidity control, and are poorly matche…

TS-074223 — Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a self‑regulating manufacturing platform for porous polymer meshes that integrates mesh formation and drug loading in a single step, enabling controlled local delivery from implantable materials.

TS-074143 — Across desalination, water reuse, and other separation markets, operators continue to face a fundamental tradeoff between membrane permeability and selectivity. Existing commercial polyamide membranes often sacrifice water flux to achieve high salt rejection, driving higher energy consumption, inc…

TS-073620 — Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a highly toxic and corrosive impurity in syngas, natural gas, biogas, and sulfur plant tail gas. Its removal is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and downstream processing such as carbon capture and sulfur recovery. However, H₂S is typically present with la…

TS-073586 — The transition to low-carbon energy and chemicals requires efficient separation of CO₂ from hydrogen-rich gas streams, particularly in high-pressure syngas environments such as coal or natural gas gasification. Existing separation technologies (e.g., solvent absorption or conventional membranes)…

TS-073557 — Advanced polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs) and nanocomposites promise exceptional thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance, but commercial adoption is limited by poor nanoparticle dispersion and process complexity. Conventional nanoparticle syntheses rely on small-molecule ligands that are in…

TS-073184 — Direct air capture (DAC) technologies are essential for meeting global carbon‑reduction goals, yet most current systems remain limited by high energy demand, high cost, and materials with insufficient stability. Traditional solid‑sorbent DAC approaches require significant thermal input for reg…

TS-072990 — Amine solvent systems for post‑combustion capture remain costly and energy‑intensive, typically increasing the cost of electricity 70–80% and imposing a 25–40% energy penalty when retrofitted to coal plants. Membrane alternatives often lack the combination of very high CO₂ flux, high CO…

TS-072615 — The Need Efficient carbon dioxide (CO₂) utilization and separation remain critical challenges in energy, chemical, and environmental sectors. Existing processes for CO₂ conversion to carbon monoxide (CO) and for separating CO₂/CO mixtures are energy-intensive, costly, and often lack selectivit…

TS-072578 — The Need Current lightweight conductors, such as copper and aluminum, face limitations in specific electrical conductivity, flexibility, and thermal management, especially for demanding applications in electrified transportation and aerospace. There is a critical need for conductors that combine hig…

TS-071805 — The Need Hydrogen production from coal-derived syngas is a promising route for cleaner energy, but current CO₂/H₂ separation technologies struggle with efficiency, selectivity, and stability at high pressures. Existing membranes often suffer from reduced CO₂ permeance and compaction under indu…

TS-071745 — The Need Current two-way shape memory polymers (SMPs) require expensive, crystalline or liquid crystalline monomers and complex synthesis, limiting their use in cost-sensitive and biocompatible applications. Widely used amorphous polymers (e.g., polystyrene, PMMA) are inexpensive and common in con…

TS-068081 — These RAFT agents enable synthesis of novel polymer materials with enhanced biocompatibility and tailored functionality, suited for a wide range of biomedical applications.

TS-064268 — Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is a widely used plastic, but its inherent limitations—brittleness, thermal instability, and poor shear strength—pose significant challenges for diverse applications, from medical packaging to construction. Conventional PVC modification relies on high loadings o…

TS-063135 — A liquid crystal infused porous surface for diagnosing and treating wastewater.

TS-042066 — Single-Component, Contact-Pressure Activated Adhesive

TS-041856 — Novel membrane technology utilizing active transport for carbon dioxide/nitrogen separation. The membrane exhibits high permeance and selectivity

TS-037943 — A new way to make a liquid-impregnated porous polypropylene surfaces, that is more durable and cost effective.

TS-037495 — A technique to entrap SiO2 particles in polycarboante, creating a superoleophobic surface.

TS-015004 — Modified zeolite Y membranes for high-performance CO2 separation.