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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: 1/13/2026
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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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Fabrication of Air-spun Mori silk-TiO2 Nanofibers for Filtration Applications
The 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 techniques...
Published: 1/13/2026
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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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Noninvasive Three-Dimensional Fluorescence Microscopy for Skin Disease Detection
Background
Skin 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....
Published: 1/13/2026
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Inventor(s): Ben Wu, Gina 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
The 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 techniques...
Published: 1/13/2026
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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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