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Methods of Modifying Cellulose Crystallinity
The use of biomaterials has grown in recent years as applications in the packaging materials, automotive, construction and the biomedical fields has increased. Cellulose, the most widely available natural polymer on earth has significant potential for use in biomaterial applications because it is renewable, more environmentally friendly and less costly...
Published: 3/13/2024
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Inventor(s): Xiao Hu, David Salas de la Cruz, Stacy Love, David Verrill
Keywords(s): Biomaterials, Biorenewable, Cellulose, Chemistry
Category(s): Engineering > Materials
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Neurostimulation Device for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a common, complex, and distressing problem that afflicts more than 20 percent (50 million) of the population in the United States and more than 1.9 billion people worldwide. The condition arises from a series of events or injuries, including but not limited to traumatic injury, obesity, congenital disorders, nerve damage and sports injuries....
Published: 2/13/2024
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Inventor(s): Xue Wei, Jeffrey Hettinger, Xiao Hu, Robert Hirsh
Keywords(s): Biocompatible, Inflammation, Neurostimulation, Pain, Polymers, Protein
Category(s): Human Health Care > Medical Devices
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Electronic Patch for Monitoring Heart Rate
TechnologyIn the 1990s, the concept known as personal health systems arose. The purpose of this concept was to place the individual person in the center of the healthcare delivery process by managing their own health and interacting with care providers. The goal of this concept was to raise interest in personal health status, improve the quality of...
Published: 3/5/2024
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Inventor(s): Xue Wei, Xiao Hu, Jeffrey Hettinger
Keywords(s): Electronics, Heartrate, Monitoring, Physiological, Polymers, Wearable
Category(s): Engineering > Electronics, Human Health Care > Medical Devices
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Fabrication of Air-spun Mori silk-TiO2 Nanofibers for Filtration Applications
TechnologyThe disclosure provides a method, apparatus, and collection to produce micro and nanofibers from an adjustable concentric nozzle. This technique consists of the extrusion of protein solution into an evaporative atmosphere to product nanofibers. Previous solution blow techniques focus on the use and generation of synthetic polymers. This details...
Published: 3/6/2024
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Inventor(s): Xiao Hu, Xiaoyang Mou
Keywords(s): Extrusion, Fabrics, Filtration, Nanofibers, Nonwovens
Category(s): Engineering > Materials
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An innovative and non-invasive method for early detection and diagnosis of skin disorders
BackgroundSkin disease is one of the leading causes of global disease burden, affecting millions worldwide. There are at least 15 categories of skin diseases, with acne, fungal skin disease, and skin and subcutaneous disease being the most prevalent. Skin diseases are not only a detriment to the skin and quality of life, but also spread over time. It...
Published: 3/6/2024
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Inventor(s): Ben Wu, Gina (Ying) Tang, Xiao Hu
Keywords(s): 3D, Diagnosis, Fluorescence, Imaging, Microscopy , Noninvasive, Skin Disease
Category(s): Human Health Care > Biomarkers, Diagnosis and Detection, Research Tools
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Solution blow spun protein-based polymer fibers
TechnologyThe disclosure provides a method, apparatus, and collection to produce micro and nanofibers from an adjustable concentric nozzle. This technique consists of the extrusion of protein solution into an evaporative atmosphere to product nanofibers. Previous solution blow techniques focus on the use and generation of synthetic polymers. This details...
Published: 3/6/2024
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Inventor(s): Xiao Hu, Dave Jao, Xiaoyang Mou
Keywords(s): Extrusion, Fabrics, Nanofibers, Nonwovens
Category(s): Engineering > Materials
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