Hydroxyphenyl-Pyranoanthocyanin Formulations for Dynamic and Adaptive Color Expression in Clean-Label Applications
TS-070018 — This innovation approach enhances the color retention
of natural colorants, making them suitable for a wide range
of
environmental conditions
and consumer product industrial uses.
Background
Natural colorants are increasingly prioritized in the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries to support clean-label and plant-based product development. However, many existing natural pigments suffer from limited solubility, poor chromatic stability, and incompatibility with complex ma…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Voss, Danielle; Giusti, M. Monica
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
European Corn Borer mating Cage
TS-065465 — The Need: The agricultural sector faces persistent challenges in controlling pests like the European Corn Borer (ECB), which can devastate corn crops, leading to significant economic losses. Traditional methods often prove inadequate, necessitating innovative solutions to combat these destructive in…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Michel, Andrew; Basnagala, Suranga
- 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: Panic, Ana
3-D Printed Small Insect Aspirator
TS-062360 — The Need: In modern research, entomologists, biologists, and other scientific professionals often encounter the challenge of efficiently collecting small insects for study and analysis. Traditional methods are time-consuming, potentially damaging specimens, and can lead to inaccurate results. There …
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Haller, Angel; Basnagala, Suranga; Lewis, Maggie; Michel, Andrew
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FROM ELECTROSPUN FLEXIBLE FIBER MATS
TS-062224 — The Need: Advancing Nonwoven Fibrous Webs for Personal Protective Equipment
The demand for high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE) has been escalating rapidly, necessitating improved nonwoven materials that can meet stringent safety requirements. Traditional nonwoven fibrous webs lack …
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Puskas, Judit
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Novel use of deodorizing compounds as mosquito repellents
TS-062210 — The Need
Insect-borne diseases, such as dengue fever, chikungunya fever, malaria, yellow fever, and Zika virus, continue to pose significant health risks worldwide. With the drawbacks of existing repellents, there is a pressing commercial need for innovative and effective compounds and compositions…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Piermarini, Peter; Marr, William Lyndon
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana