Chemistry & Materials
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation's "Chemistry & Materials" category features innovations such as iridium-based electrodes for hydrogen electrolysis, biodegradable filtration media, methods to inhibit ice re-crystallization in frozen foods, 3D-printed construction systems, and pyrolysis recycling of glass fiber composites. These technologies focus on enhancing sustainability, performance, and efficiency in various industries, from energy and construction to food and materials engineering.
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Click Coupling Biomolecules to Substrates with Cyclooctyne N-Heterocyclic Carbenes
Researchers at the University of Tennessee and the University of Notre Dame have developed novel linkers for a wide variety of applications. The key l ...
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Fiber Impregnated Composite Analysis by Thermal Digitial Image Correlation TDIC
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have developed a novel method of analysis for a variety of pre-impregnated composite parts and materials us ...
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Recycling Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Dr. Ginder has developed a molten-salt assisted pyrolysis recycling method for GFRPs which yields a pristine glass fiber surface by removing carbonace ...
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Coated Fiber Optic Chemical and Radiation Sensors
Researchers at the University of Tennessee in collaboration with the Y-12 Nuclear Security Complex have developed two patented technologies for the in ...
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Process for In-Line Carbon Fiber Intermediates
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have developed methods to reduce the costs producing carbon fiber composites. The solution features the in- ...
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Reward Driven Workflows: Post-Acquisition & Real-Time Analysis
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have developed a machine learning, reward driven workflow for image analysis. Machine learning algorithms a ...
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Reward Driven Optimization: Scanning Probe Microscopy - Imaging & Spectroscopy
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have developed a reward-driven workflow to optimize Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM). The reward function ca ...
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Biodegradable Air Filters
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have developed a new class of nonwoven fabrics made using biodegradable fibers. These biodegradable fibers ...
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Stem Cell Differentiation Directed by Pulp-Waste Carbon Quantum Dots
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have shown that two lignin-derived CQD colloidal suspensions (S1 and S2) trigger responses in hMSCs and pro ...
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Chitin nanocrystals for ice recrystallization inhibition
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have found several groups of amphiphilic materials with ice recrystallization inhibition activities. The ic ...
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Development of Innovative Antibody-Based Immunoassays for Microplastic Analysis
Using an innovative approach, for the first time, researchers at the University of Tennessee generated microplastic-specific antibodies for the develo ...
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Amphiphilic Maleic Acid and Malemide Copolymers (xMAs) with Enhanced Bioactivity for Protein Solubilization
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have developed a new series of modified SMA’s with enhanced protein solubilization. These copolymers exhibi ...
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Novel Method to Manufacture Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Utilizing Textile Grade Carbon Fiber
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have developed an innovative method of preparing low-cost, large tow textile grade carbon fiber for use in ...
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Printing & Patterning with Polyolefins
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have developed new chemistries that facilitate the 3-D printing of polyolefins using a gas phase, polyolefi ...