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"
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"