http://curf.technologypublisher.comBe the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from Clemson University Research Foundationen-USTue, 17 Mar 2026 01:31:48 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2025 07:51:38 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsscontactcurf@clemson.eduCopyright 2026, Clemson University Research Foundation2003-006http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/59148Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:51:38 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/591482007-025http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/58857Elastin is a critical component in all connective tissue and is not readily regenerated by the body. In order to develop or regenerate functional connective tissue, elastogenic cues to synthesize, organize, and stabilize the extracellular matrix are critical.The invention includes novel elastogenic cues for injured or developing connective tissues (i.e. cardiovascular, dermal, pulmonary, and other elastin containing tissue) that will encourage the development of functional and structurally sound tissues. These cues include hyaluronan fragments and oligomers, optionally in conjunction with grow...Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:37:25 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/588572006-055http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/58856Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:36:58 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/588562001-025http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/58855Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:36:40 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/588552021-041http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/46922Semiconductor optical fibers marry the enablement of modern electronic devices of semiconductors with the light-guiding capability of fiber optics. Combining these attributes allows for the desirable material properties of important semiconductor phases in the form of long lengths of fiber. Semiconductor optical fibers are made using one of two approaches: the molten core method and a chemical vapor deposition method. The molten core method melts the semiconductor at a temperature where the glass cladding softens and draws to fiber. Historically, technologically important semiconductors, such ...Mon, 23 May 2022 10:45:27 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/469222021-020http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/46097Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:22:51 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/460972021-023http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/46040This failure methodology utilizes purposeful generation of labeled failure mode datasets via surrogate purposeful failure twin (SPFT) simulations. Machine learning powered performance analysis, predictive maintenance, and production management capable of reducing unexpected failure and unnecessary downtime are enabled via this innovation. This technology revolutionizes the manufacturing operations management (MOM) system market, which currently suffers from a gap in the availability of diagnostic and predictive failure data for manufacturing equipment. Current failure data generation methodolo...Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:54:15 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/460402021-003http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/45902Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:48:04 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/459022021-033http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/45537Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:13:51 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/455372022-008http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/45178Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:52:33 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/451782022-007http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/45166Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:12:39 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/451662020-035http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/43800High-power semiconductor lasers that operate in the fundamental spatial mode are highly desired in a broad number of applications like optical communication, laser surgery, and more. An index-guided ridge waveguide (RW) structure is used to maintain single-mode operation in a transverse direction. Normally, these RW lasers will suppress or cut-off higher-order modes which leads to high power density operation and poor heat dissipation. More so, the maximum available output power from RW lasers is limited and the waveguide structures are susceptible to several degradations. There is a need in t...Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:26:38 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/438002020-021http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42758This robust optical physical unclonable function (PUF) features a novel optical architecture, as well as an integrated form factor, enabling it to achieve true integration and demonstrate stability in a variety of conditions. The global market for cyber security is projected to grow from $113.4 billion in 2019 to $220.2 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 14.2%. PUF is an emerging security factor for modern systems and devices, acting as a tamper-resistant security method. Unlike other types of PUFs, optical PUFs are especially advantageous owing to the large data capacity and wave dominated natur...Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:38:51 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/427582021-015http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42670In the United States alone, more than 11.1 million people have contracted COVID-19. Managing the infection rate relies on symptom tracking of populations. However, most healthcare facilities, which are comprised of multiple providers serving diverse patient populations, do not have the capability to simultaneously monitor individuals and the population at large. This situation makes it difficult to formulate and initiate informed decisions about the safety measures needed to keep the infection rate low. To address this issue, Clemson University researchers have developed software that allows f...Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:29:37 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/426702020-038http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42559High sensitivity distributed sensing method for both dynamic and static measurement is needed for structural health monitoring, seismic wave detection, and in situ underground deformation monitoring for geophysical and geotechnical applications. These systems are immune to electromagnetic interferences, can operate longer, and perform better in harsh environments. Current methods include phase optical time domain reflectometry (phase-OTDR) and optical frequency domain reflectometry (OFDR). Both methods are complicated, time consuming, and have a limited measurement range of around 100m. The di...Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:18:55 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/425592020-026http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42514Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:39:27 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/425142020-015http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42499Due to rising carbon emissions, extreme weather events and other environmental threats, the demand for alternative energy sources is greater than ever. Therefore, businesses and communities are asking for three things: more affordable electricity, more resilient power, and cleaner energy. Fuel cells, electrolysis cells, membrane reactors, and solid-state batteries are the perfect energy source to fulfill those needs, but due to the costly manufacturing process, they remain cost prohibitive. Clemson University inventors have created a novel manufacturing technique, with integrated additive manu...Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:06:36 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/424992019-017http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42485Mon, 30 Nov 2020 09:58:29 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/424852018-004http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42308This encryption method provides the ability for users of cloud storage platforms to retrieve or query encrypted information or data without having to first decrypt the data, reducing the risk of exposing sensitive data. Hackers have broken into preexisting encrypted clouds, accessing the personal data of millions of people worldwide. In 2017, data breaches jumped to 29 percent in the United States alone; hitting a record high. With preexisting encryption technologies, data cannot be searched without decrypting it first, which puts it at a higher risk of being accessed to malicious parties. A C...Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:36:11 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/423082019-004http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42299Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:21:27 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/422992018-031http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42297This novel faceguard test determines the structural stiffness for all newly manufactured facemasks, serving to reduce head injuries among athletes due to the use of inadequately performing protective gear. In response to the high rate of severe traumatic brain injury and skull fracture during football play, in 1974 the National Operating Committee for the Standards of Athletic Equitment (NOCSAE) developed a safety protocol to evualuate football helmets. The standard for assessing the faceguard component of these helmets has been largely unaltered since then. Clemson Headgear Impact Performance...Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:02:44 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/422972019-013http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42289Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:08:21 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/422892019-021http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42270Traditionally, capturing the low frequency response of electrodes involves having to capture the entire frequency range of impedance. The most critical impedance element of an electrode typically involves the low frequency response where the electrode polarization resistance is determined. Depending on the electrode and electrolyte, low frequency impedance measurements may take hours or longer to complete, which limits the utility of impedance monitoring of electrochemically active systems. In order to combat this problem, Clemson University researchers have developed a method that can signifi...Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:55:15 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/422702020-033http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42244Porous Si-based nanomaterials (including elemental Si and silica nanoparticles) can be used in multiple research applications. Currently, they are used in battery anode structures, controlled release of pesticides, and were revealed to be biocompatible and biodegradable. That makes Si-based nanomaterials a prime material to use in biomedical applications such as drug delivery. The global market for nano-silica is projected to grow to $5.14 billion by 2025 with a CAGR of 7.6%. In addition, the global silicon anode battery market is expected to reach $1044.96 million by 2023 with a CAGR of 40.5%...Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:17:44 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/422442020-028http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42197Hypothesis generation is becoming a crucial technique that allows researchers to make connects between concepts. Typically, the systems operate on domain-specific fractions of public medical data. There are many unknown connections in the biomedical sciences. In order to fill the gaps in existing biomedical knowledge, Clemson University researchers have developed MOLIERE, which utilizes information from over 24.5 million historic documents including scientific papers, keywords, genes, proteins, diseases and diagnoses. MOLIERE will propose a possible connection between biomedical objects that a...Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:06:38 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/421972017-004http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42176This crystal growth method utilizes a hydrothermal process to produce single crystals for use in high-power industrial lasers. The global market for industrial lasers is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2015 to $6.3 billion by 2020, reflecting a sustained increase in manufacturing interest. The industry standard, Terbium Gallium Garnet (TGG), is manufactured with a coloring that reduces crystal performance and contains expensive Gallium, making it both commercially and technologically inefficient. Clemson University Researchers have developed a technique to grow Terbium Oxyhydroxide (TbO...Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:24:24 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/421762018-022Ahttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42175This highly rare earth doped optical fiber and heating element is superior to traditional methods, allow for the absorption of light for biomedical and microfluidic applications. According to Allied Market Research, the global optical fiber market was valued at $3,477 million in 2017, and is projected to reach $8,153 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 11.6% from 2018 to 2025. When Ytterbium (Yb) is doped into glass, it can absorb light and then reradiate it, forming the basis for a laser gain medium. With conventional methods, however, there is a limit to how much Yb can be doped into silic...Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:59:18 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/421752019-019http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42172Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:52:48 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/421722019-007http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42164Mon, 26 Oct 2020 08:06:11 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/421642020-012http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42114It is reported that there are 1.7 million new breast cancer diagnoses each year, and reports indicate that when lumpectomy is an option, 64.5% of patients will undergo the surgery. As such, the global breast lesion localization market is projected to reach $877.9M by 2020 with a CAGR of 14.5% 2015-2020. In the U.S. alone, 329,520 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2019, placing the total domestic market value at $263M. However, the current gold standard in breast tumor identification is wire localization, an extremely uncomfortable procedure where a wire is inserted from the surfa...Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:05:34 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/421142020-022http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42050Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) is a versatile and widely used technique for measuring molecular diffusion properties within solutions, cells, tissues, biomaterials and the food and pharmaceutical industries. While it is a standard tool in biomedical and environmental research, all existing FRAP systems can only measure 2D diffusion, providing only diffusion measurement in limited directions. The long-standing goal to create a 3D diffusion tensor has not yet been achieved. The global Light Sheet Microscopy market segment was valued at $101.2 million in 2020 at a CAGR of 10.3%...Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:22:29 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/420502020-056http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42038Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:56:24 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/420382018-050http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/42030Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:48:00 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/420302020-045http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/41981This precision agriculture automation software is designed for intuitive, simple end-user interface and improved control of peanut digger blade depths. In 2017, the global farm management software and services market was valued at $1.5 billion, and is expected to grow at a constant annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% between 2017 and 2021. The U.S. peanut production industry was valued at approximately 1,155 million U.S. dollars in 2018. In conventional peanut farming, the best machinery operator at a farm is often responsible for harvesting, as proper digging setting and operation are critical ...Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:22:24 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/419812019-014http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/41947Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:55:12 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/419472015-066http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/40526This synthetic conopeptide analog, named Miata57, to the noradrenaline (NA) molecule enables antifouling action. This analog could potentially be manufactured and incorporated into commercial epoxy based paints and coatings to deter fouling marine invertebrates from settling, thus preventing biofouling. Marine coatings are used in commercial and military ships, fixed and floating marine structures, and recreational boats and yachts. Both Tributyl tin and copper based antifouling paints are highly toxic to the marine environment and tend to accumulate in the sediments of ports, harbors, and est...Wed, 01 Jul 2020 05:37:12 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/405262018-034http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/40200This artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm quantifies the hidden value embedded in property descriptions using natural language processing (NLP) to more accurately forecast property values. The global NLP market is forecasted to be $16.07 billion in 2021, an increase of $8.44 billion since 2016. The majority of real estate transaction sites use regression models, which are based on property features such as the number of bedrooms, square footage, construction year, etc. to predict listing prices. Unfortunately, this method excludes one major component of data - the unique qualities of a prope...Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:33:02 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/402002018-009http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/40198This wave-guide biosensor comprised of a multilayer porous silicon (pSi) nanomaterial near 100% (unity) confinement of light using a simple inverse processing technique for high performance, low cost porous silicon photonics. The global market for biosensors is projected to reach $20.7 billion USD by 2020, driven by the emergence of new technologies, the growing need to manage health issues such as diabetes, and robust demand from new application areas. Hence, there is a continued need for the development of high performance sensors, featuring improved optical interaction (higher sensitivity a...Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:58:20 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/401982019-026http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/40181The number of data breaches is steadily growing and is prompting the need for new approaches to encrypting data access. Current methods for encrypting data are rapidly reaching the end of their lifespan due to the capabilities and effectiveness of quantum computing. However, the demand for blockchain security is currently growing. Several companies are in dire need of encryption technologies that effectively address the new generation of cyber security threats. Clemson researchers have created a new method managing data encryption that uses blockchain to enable streamlined data and access stor...Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:00:37 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4018107-012http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/39684Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:57:34 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/396842020-002http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/39639Sports are one of the most prominent and profitable forms of entertainment in the United States; 102 million viewers tuned in to watch the Super Bowl this year, and 25.5 million watched the CFP National Championship. Additionally, everyone wants to represent their favorite teams; the sports apparel market is booming, valued at $167.7 billion in 2018, and projected to grow to $248.1 billion by 2026. However, when broadcasting games, brand owners, networks, and fans all face a similar problem with brand color consistency across platforms. Current color-correction solutions adjust the entire fram...Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:10:49 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/396392019-022http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/39485Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:28:33 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/394852018-040http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/37434Computer-controlled embroidery algorithms allow for custom design and control properties of fabrics and woven materials. Embroidery changes the mechanical properties of frabrics, depending on the strength, orientation, and distribution of stitches. The production of fabrics with multiple, distinct properties traditionally requires the assembly of layers of different materials through seaming. As a result, production can only be done at a small scale. Clemson University researchers have developed a computational fabrication system that allows for the customization of material properties of fabr...Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:56:31 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/374342018-041http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/37425FFA-based biomaterials created via this novel crosslinking process have significant opportunity for application in medical device implants. The global market for medical device coatings is expected to reach $7.9 billion in 2021. However, common materials for these coatings, such as stainless steel, titanium, and Teflon, often provoke an aggressive immune response that can cause the implants to degrade and fail. Where FFA based biomaterials have shown promise, the previous methods used to crosslink them yielded materials inherently susceptible to the same pattern of degredation. Clemson researc...Mon, 16 Dec 2019 07:47:32 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/374252019-034http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/37317This technology combines traditional injection molding methods to create a novel injection forming process for hybrid materials. Polymer injection forming is used to produce multi-material hybrid structures consisting of metals, fabrics, and polymers for a wide range of industries, such as automotive and aerospace. Combining different materials improves the mechanical properties, adds to the aesthetic appearance, and allows for more complex design geometries. However, traditional methods are subject to major drawbacks, such as non-uniform deformation and high manufacturing costs. Clemson Unive...Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:04:19 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/373172018-035http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/35524 Scrybe utilizes Lightweight Mining (LWM) which allows the algorithm to depart from the resource-intensive and time-consuming verification approaches that cryptocurrencies use when expanding the blockchain. The clinical trials market size is expected to reach 68.9 billion by 2026, growing with a CAGR of 5.7%. Digitization is rapidly being adapted by securely maintaining patient data records, which lowers cost and reduces process errors. Ensuring that trial data is securely stored is essential to meet stringent regulations from governing bodies like the FDA. Scrybe also prevents malicious...Tue, 20 Aug 2019 08:20:52 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/355242018-006http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/34772 This capillary-channeled polymer (C-CP) fiber technology is a cost efficient and highly selective method to isolate exosomes facilitating widespread use of these cellular fragments for biomarker research, medical diagnostics, and targeted delivery of therapeutics. Exosomes are lipid membrane-derived vesicles secreted by most types of cells, which hold promise for diagnosing disease, as they retain the biomarkers of their parent cell. By analyzing exosomes, the presence of diseased cells may be detected prior to clinical onset of chronic diseases. Currently available methods of exosome isolati...Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:29:16 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/347722018-033http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/34377 These cardiac microtissues mimic the presentation of infarct injuries in individuals with cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack or stroke, allowing for a model to study pathogenesis and drug development for injuries caused by cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death, accounting for more than 17.6 million deaths in 2016. While incidences of cardiovascular disease are on the rise globally, human organoid systems have largely focused on modeling genetic disease, rather than tissue-level pathology, such as heart attack or stroke. This speaks to a ...Wed, 22 May 2019 08:22:17 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/343772011-108http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/31248 This hydrothermal approach to growing single crystal oxide hosts resolves the issues posed by amplified spontaneous emission (ASE). ASE is the result of unwanted internal reflection of photons at the lasing frequency within the laser crystal. The consequences of ASE include induced emission of ions from the excited state and unwanted internal lasing in random directions. These effects take away the needed amount of power from the laser and severely inhibit the performance of the lasers. From an economic standpoint, the global market for solid state lasers is projected to steadily increase, re...Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:00:32 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/3124800-008http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/31229A plant propagation apparatus is disclosed which comprises a flexible transparent enclosure. The enclosure is disposable and could be formed of a polymer such as polyethylene. The enclosure would have at least two walls formed of a flexible material that facilitates transmission of light through the walls. Plant material is sealed within the enclosure, and a nutrient solution is made available within the sealed enclosure for the plant. The enclosure is a low cost and effective method for propagating young plants and transporting them between the laboratory environment and a greenhouse or field...Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:16:53 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/312292018-032http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/30410 Seeding cells within scaffolds or tissues hold great potential for regenerative medicine projects. Until now, cells have been either placed on top of scaffolds, creating multiple layers of superficial cells, or injected manually with a syringe inside the tissues, generating large boluses of cells. None of these approaches generated the homogenous, high cells density constructs with cells distributed in 3D that could be used as tissues for patients. Therefore, there is a need for a device capable of efficiently seeding cells into scaffolds or tissues at multiple locations with high efficacy. C...Mon, 07 Jan 2019 11:05:24 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/304102003-005http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/30394This technology features a biomaterial useful for bioprostheses, such as bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs), in which the fixed tissue has improved elastic properties. The high elastin-containing biomaterial is further characterized by having anisotropic properties wherein the biological material has a greater stiffness in one direction and a greater elasticity in a cross direction. This technology can be used to improve current BHV devices which have a short lifespan due to mechanical deterioration and biological degeneration, due to the lack of elasticity of the tissues. This technology offer...Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:53:45 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/303942015-070http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/28840 This spatial image digitizer (SID) provides not only normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) data with true color imagery but can also indicate soil texture variability. From 2017 to 2018 there is a forecasted nearly twelve percent drop in farming net income in the U.S., making 2018 forecasted to have the lowest net income in over eight years. This decrease in net income will affect over two million farms in the U.S. with over 850,000 employees. Clemson University researchers have developed a spatial image digitizer (SID) to help farmers with growing crops and increase yields. The SID t...Wed, 26 Sep 2018 08:42:20 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/288402017-050http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/28837Wed, 26 Sep 2018 07:15:40 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/288372018-027http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/28833Tue, 25 Sep 2018 12:00:14 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/288332005-042http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/28820Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:18:00 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/288202003-004http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/28813 This aquaculture ecosystem utilizes low RPM paddlewheels to control water flow rate and feed fish waste to algae to reduce eutrophication effects. For every ton of fish produced as much as 66 kilograms of nitrogen waste and 10.5 kilograms of phosphorus waste are produced. The waste feeds plankton and algae, and in excess can lead to blooms and then eutrophication and dead zones. Researchers have developed a method for reducing fish waste output using algal growth basins originally developed for wastewater treatment. In tests the Partitioned Aquaculture System (PAS) farmed catfish as the targe...Mon, 24 Sep 2018 08:25:50 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/288132016-045http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/28777Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:47:09 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/287772012-018http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/28522Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:48:19 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/285222018-011http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/28452Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:07:57 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/284522017-027http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/27353 This novel, self-powered sensor technology enables wireless transmission over a range of tens of meters without a motor or active power supply. The smart sensor market is expected to grow from 18.58 billion USD in 2015 to 57.77 billion USD by 2022, with the wireless sensor market share expected to reach over $940 million by 2020. However, all commercially available wireless sensors in the market require a power source. Clemson University researchers have developed a portable, self-powered wireless sensor that can be adapted to many applications such as smart electrochromic screens, security a...Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:37:19 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/273532016-015http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/27160Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:58:56 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/271602017-025http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/27159 These composites chemically combine abundant agricultural and petrochemical wastes, allowing for practical reduction of inert wastes that can be used to either supplement or replace traditional construction materials. Approximately 7 million tons of waste sulfur and 5 million tons of waste lignocellulose are produced each year. Only a quarter of these sulfur wastes are utilized, while little to none of the lignocellulose wastes are used for other purposes. Clemson University researchers have created a method of using these wastes in a way that not only is environmentally friendly, but also in...Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:10:44 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/271592017-059http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/27096 External fixation is a well-established orthopedic practice in which fractured bones or fusion sites are immobilized for healing by placing wires and/or pins into the bone on either side. Unfortunately, both superficial and deep tissue infections are prevalent with the use of external fixators, particularly Staphylococcal infections. The economic burden caused by treating such infections is expected to reach $1.6B annually by 2020. Though other antimicrobial coatings have been developed for use in orthopedics, the process required to insert the hardware into the patient exerts a tremendous sh...Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:37:17 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/270962017-009http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26889Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:25:30 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/268892017-048http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26856 This method of super-resolution microscopy uses subtracted interleaved solid and doughnut-shaped laser pulses to improve spatial resolution, resulting in real-time imaging of live microscopic organisms. The live cell imaging market has an estimated worth of $3.57 billion and is expected to grow due to increased government funding and the demand for high-content screening microscopy techniques in drug discovery. Conventional super-resolution microscopy requires high light dosage or special dyes to achieve improved spatial resolution, which can lead to damage in live cells during the imaging pr...Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:01:23 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/268562014-127http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26544Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:10:59 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/265442014-099http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26516Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:59:43 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/265162017-002http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/25138Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:09:20 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/251382013-015http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/25051 This cellulose-based film offers a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to silicon for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). To date, silicon has been the material of choice for MEMS devices, with a current market of $14 billion that is expected to grow to $20 billion by 2020. However, silicon MEMS have significant disadvantages. Silicon is facing increasing supply constraints and is generally regarded as expensive and environmentally detrimental due to energy intensive processing with harsh chemicals. To overcome the disadvantages of silicon, Clemson University and A...Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:03:44 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/250512016-031http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/24968 This composite, made of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), provides a safer substitute for silicon in microelectromechanical system (MEMS) devices. The global MEMS market was $11.9 billion in 2015, and is expected to grow to $18 billion by 2020 due to increased interest in wearable technology and the automotive industry. Traditionally MEMS devices are made out of doped-silicon. However, the use of doped-silicon poses safety, economic and environmental hazards due to high energy costs, particle waste left in the air and use of harmful chemicals in the manufa...Mon, 27 Mar 2017 07:31:00 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/2496809-026http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/24562 This osteochondral construct is seeded with mesenchymal stem cells to encourage repair of cartilage and subchondral bone in synovial joints. The global market for tissue engineering and regeneration is expected to grow from $13.6 billion in 2016 to $60.8 billion in 2021, in part due to the 5.4 million patients projected to require joint and cartilage regeneration procedures by 2019 in the United States. Currently, many patients are living with pain caused by osteoarthritis until it progresses to require total joint replacement or they are old enough to become candidates for the surgery. For p...Thu, 09 Mar 2017 07:54:26 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/245622011-026http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/24555Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:07:18 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/245552015-045http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/24531 This approach to molecular analysis and genome sequencing consists of a way to identify small molecules or molecular subunits by taking advantage of changes in the electrical double layer chemical potential and current as well as mobility of the analyte within the nanopore. The global markets for personalized medicine and genomic sequencing are expected to increase in the coming years due to technological and research advancements. The genome sequencing market alone is expected to reach a value of $20 billion by 2020. Current technologies only use ionic current signal to identify molecules; h...Mon, 06 Mar 2017 07:46:44 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/245312013-020http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/24501 This Protein Nano-Object Integrator (ProNOI) software allows for researchers to generate atomic-style geometrical objects in the desired shape and dimensions either from cry-electron photography or user-specified shape. Biomolecular modeling is important to address biological problems at the molecular level and to understand the interactions between molecules to predict behavior. This is especially useful for pharmaceutical development and within the general research community. Biological macromolecules must frequently be modeled in conjunction with nano-objects in order to understand their i...Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:58:05 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/245012016-025http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/23911 This fiber modification uses channels with re-entrant features in the shape of repeating trapezoids to create highly repellent textiles that resist attraction of both water and liquid chemicals, solvents, and oils. The self-cleaning textiles market, which includes hydrophobic, oleophobic, and omniphobic materials, is expected to reach a value of $573 million by 2021. Conventional textile surface chemistries rely on chemicals like fluorocarbons, silicones, and waxes to create omniphobic materials. To reduce the need for chemical modifications, researchers from Clemson and the Natick Solider Re...Wed, 01 Feb 2017 06:25:07 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/239112014-081http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/23849 This software platform, EEGnet, provides researchers with an efficient database to view and interact with electroencephalography (EEG) brain wave data. EEG is an electrophysical monitoring system that records electrical activity in the brain and is used most often to diagnose epilepsy. Traditionally, EEG research has been limited due to a lack of large-scale standardized data and inefficient methods for collecting the opinion of large numbers of EEG experts. It is vital to have significant amounts of information in order to validate algorithms regarding EEG data as well as to train novices ho...Mon, 23 Jan 2017 08:19:38 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/238492016-007http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/23838 This rib fixation device attaches expanded titanium hooks on two or four ribs, improving stability of fixation for safer management of upper thoracic instabilities. With early onset scoliosis (EOS) having an incidence of approximately 1-2 per 1000 births, and with frequent complications of originally untreated individuals, care for severe thoracic deformations exceeds an annual $17 billion in costs. Current treatments involve the use of pedicle screws, of which are fixed to the spine itself. However the pedicle screws fixations are subjected to pull-out failure in the presence of kyphosis for...Fri, 20 Jan 2017 06:40:08 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/238382013-029http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/23826 This cloned soybean cysteine protease inhibitor gene is involved in plant response to biotic stress and its overexpression in plants leads to enhanced insect resistance. Biotic stresses such as destructive pests and plant diseases cause substantial losses in crop yield and quality. In the U.S. alone, pest-related crop losses are estimated at $33 billion annually. While chemical pesticides are used extensively in the United States, use of these pesticides add tremendously to operational costs and raise serious environmental and health concerns. One of the most important targets for enhancing a...Tue, 17 Jan 2017 07:17:14 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/238262014-070http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/23824 Overexpression of the miR396c gene in transgenic creeping bentgrass allows for better control of plant flowering and enhances crop performance under adverse environmental conditions. Abiotic stresses such as drought, salt, and nitrogen deficiency are limiting factors for plant growth, development, and agricultural productivity. Therefore, it is critical to develop reliable procedures to genetically modify plants for improved performance under environmental stresses, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity to meet the ever-growing demands in food production. Clemson University researchers ...Tue, 17 Jan 2017 07:08:27 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/238242014-074http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/23822 This promoter drives constitutive and/or tissue-specific expression of genes in transgenic plants. A promoter is a specific DNA sequence that regulates the expression of downstream coding or other noncoding nucleic acids. As such, promoters are important molecular tools for agricultural biotechnology. There are two main constitutive promoters currently used in transgenic plants, mosaic virus 35S (CaMV 35S) and maize ubiquitin. While strong, these promoters are inefficient in some cases and can cause adverse consequences such as growth suppression. To overcome the shortcomings of current promo...Tue, 17 Jan 2017 06:59:44 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/238222013-065http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/23607 This self-healing polymer coating inhibits corrosion of metal iron substrates while extending the life of coated materials. Self-healing materials are an emerging and promising market, expected to reach a market value of $2.7 billion by 2020. The concept of self-healing materials is to enable materials to repair damage with minimum intervention. Current approaches to achieving self-healing materials are based on encapsulating self-healing agents, which is an expensive and oftentimes impractical endeavor. Clemson University researchers have developed a self-healable polymeric coating that is a...Tue, 06 Dec 2016 06:47:41 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/236072014-096http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22888 This predictive software advises vehicle operators on how to maximize their savings by estimating the return on investment and overall cost savings for dual fuel energy conversion devices. According to Navigant Research, dual fuel engine revenue in the United States is expected to reach $58 million by 2024. Dual fuel energy conversion systems continue to rise in popularity as they can displace diesel at a rate of 40-60 percent depending on the load factor and terrain, lowering costs for vehicle operators. Embracing an opportunity for improvement in the field, Clemson researchers have develope...Thu, 22 Sep 2016 07:58:17 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/228882016-019http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22879 These organic fluorophores have enhanced luminosity in response to ionizing radiation, increasing the efficiency of plastic scintillators and providing greater environmental stability. With increasing investments in radiation monitoring for homeland security, the scintillator market is expected to reach $607.21 Million by 2025. Currently available plastic scintillators use a polystyrene as the matrix due to its high optical transparency, however, more efficient and inexpensive scintillators are needed for detection of radioactive materials in homeland security, nuclear forensics, and nuclear ...Wed, 21 Sep 2016 08:36:42 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/228792016-053http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22856 This handheld metal detector aids surgeons with localizing breast cancers, eliminating the need for invasive procedures. With the increased use of mammographic screening, breast cancer is more frequently detected as a radiographic lesion only rather than a palpable mass. This has made image-directed localization a necessity for surgical excision in a significant proportion of cases. When a patient has an abnormal mammogram, a radiologic breast biopsy is performed and a titanium clip is placed at the biopsy site to mark the site of the cancer. When a patient has a surgical localization procedu...Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:29:23 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/2285609-073http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22818Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:57:50 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/2281800-001http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22817Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:45:27 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/228172015-023http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22789 These artificial implant materials are functionalized with self-regenerating antioxidants which prevent implant degradation. Artificial implants are becoming increasingly popular, with 2 in every 100 Americans having an artificial joint and over 7 million living with total hip or knee replacement. When artificial implants come in contact with the biological tissue, this can trigger an immune response called foreign body reaction (FBR) which results in chemical and mechanical degradation of artificial implants and ultimately implant failure. One method to mitigate the immune response is coatin...Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:53:49 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/227892015-021http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22772 This approach reduces biofouling by using X-ray irradiation and ultraviolet-emitting materials to reduce bacterial growth and biofilms. Biofouling is a critical issue in membrane water and waste water treatment as it greatly compromises the efficiency of the treatment processes. It is difficult to control and results in increased operational costs and poor performance. Current anti-biofouling techniques involve chemical cleaning steps or antimicrobial surfaces which have proven inadequate over long-term operation for many feed waters. In contrast, Clemson University researchers have developed...Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:31:28 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/227722012-076http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22739 These bisbensimidazole derivatives are a new family of modified small molecules that are highly selective and effective in preventing bacterial resistance. The market for antibacterial drugs stood at $43.9 billion in 2014, representing a large market for both animals and humans. New approaches for the discovery of antibacterial drugs and antibacterial coatings are important in the fight against bacterial resistance. Bacterial DNA topoisomerases are one class of enzymes that help in regulating DNA topology and are very good targets for the development of anticancer or antibacterial agents. Cle...Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:06:28 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/227392010-001http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22716 This inhibitor comprises a new strategy for mitigating the growth and spread of HIV. According to the World Health Organization, over 36 million people are living with HIV around the world. Consequently, the global HIV therapeutics market is estimated to reach a value of $15.3 billion by 2023. Most HIV inhibitors currently available are nucleoside or reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Increased resistance to these drugs calls for new approaches to HIV suppression, therefore non-nucleoside HIV inhibitors are in demand. Clemson University researchers have developed a new HIV inhibitor featuring ...Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:27:17 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/227162016-018http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22659Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:17:30 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/226592015-056http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22437Wed, 13 Jul 2016 08:14:20 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/224372009-039http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22436 This resonance frequency detector is capable of detecting a wide variety of parameters affecting resonance through the use of a patented micro-cantilever. This detector modulates electric charge at varying frequencies on a counter electrode until it matches the induced frequency on a cantilever. Current resonance detection devices require piezoelectric or chemically functioned cantilevers or lasers. However these methods require multiple components, are bulky, or have parasitic capacitance. Clemson University researchers have developed a method to detect chemical/biological species and measur...Wed, 13 Jul 2016 07:40:29 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/224362011-072http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22433 This hydrogel can be used for the non-invasive treatment of acute spinal cord injuries by applying topically to the injury site. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 450,000 people in the United States are currently living with a spinal cord injury and 12,000 new cases develop each year. The cost of rehabilitation and on-going care can average in the hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, per patient. Unfortunately, there is often no cure for this type of injury; instead, doctors rely on hypothermia and steroid treatments to mitigate the injury and limit the...Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:01:27 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/224332012-051http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22432 This peptide introduces a new way to accelerate cell growth of neural stem cells in culture. The global stem cell market is expected to grow from $6.7 billion in 2016 to nearly $12.3 billion in 2021, representing a thriving market. Cultured cells, especially stem cells, struggle to effectively proliferate on their own. Currently, peptide chains such as laminin or collagen type IV are used to enhance cell proliferation, but these materials are expensive and can trigger immune responses if utilized in the human body. Clemson University researchers have engineered a new chain of peptides that pe...Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:31:35 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/224322013-056http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22431 This surgical bioadhesive mitigates the complications associated with traditional suturing practices, potentially decreasing surgery and recovery times. By 2017, the market for high strength medical adhesive is projected to reach $800 million. Clinical need for bioadhesives has risen due to the movement to laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery over the last decade. Traditionally, sutures are used to close lacerations and stop soft tissue bleeding. Current sutures, however, lack adequate mechanical strength, compliance, and require additional surgical tools. Clemson University researcher...Tue, 12 Jul 2016 11:48:32 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/224312015-044http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22414 This easy modification creates polymer surfaces with high-density functionality by using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) capillary-channeled polymer (C-CP fibers) as the support material. The low-cost modification provides the capability for fast protein separations for proteomics applications and downstream processing due to the improved binding capacity. Protein therapeutics is experiencing phenomenal growth and is poised to reach a market value of $1,463 million by 2020. While this market has seen much improvement and growth in the last decade, the development of high efficiency, low-cost...Thu, 07 Jul 2016 12:53:55 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/224142014-027http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22297 This multi-functional polymeric micelle nanocarriers serve as a platform technology for combinatorial delivery of multiple bioactive molecules for the treatment of pathological diseases or repair of injured tissues. With a growing population of cancer patients and the increasing quest for an effective cure, gene therapy represents a $100 billion cancer treatment market. The most commonly used treatment for cancer patients is chemotherapy. However, the efficacy of anticancer drugs has been limited by their toxic side effects in normal cells and drug resistance acquired by cancer cells. Current...Wed, 22 Jun 2016 07:49:00 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/222972015-016http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22288Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:51:45 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/222882015-053http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22260 Sim[PLY] is a sustainable construction framing system that utilizes pre-manufactured, CNC-cut plywood components and specialized connection details to enable fast, easy, and safe on-site building construction. The market for green, sustainable building materials and construction is trending and on the rise: the global market is projected to reach $529 billion by 2020. Increased awareness about the benefits of green technologies and stricter government regulations are factors that have contributed to the growing market. However, green building practices are still expensive when compared to tra...Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:28:49 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/222602014-078http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22258 This renewable solvent system consisting of hot acetic acid-water mixtures can simultaneously purify, fractionate, and solvate lignins. This approach to purifying and controlling the molecular weight of lignin improves the pulping process and its output. Previous processes can be expensive and have poorly controlled molecular or chemical properties. Using traditional methods, less than 0.2 percent of the 50 million tons/yr of Kraft lignin is recovered for use in value-added products because of high ash content and poorly controlled molecular and chemical properties. Clemson University researc...Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:11:55 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/222582014-073http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22257 This polymer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries can be used to inhibit thermal hazards associated with large-format and high-power lithium-ion batteries. Batteries and energy storage is an expanding market that is worth tens of billions of dollars annually, with the market for Lithium-Ion batteries expected to hit $30 billion by 2020. Due to this market growth, many research efforts aim to either make lithium-ion batteries larger or designing cells that discharge at faster rates to increase power output. Both these endeavors, however, lead to increased thermal hazards such as fires or expl...Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:44:04 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/222572015-052http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22237 This approach to creating crop yield maps results in better management and increased production efficiency on farms. Yield monitoring technologies have been commercially available for corn and grain crops for at least twenty years and have since become stock equipment for most corn, grain, and cotton harvesters. Growers have grown to depend on yield monitors for making and evaluating management decisions, developing management zones, prescribing variable rate input applications, and for evaluating crop insurance values. Currently, hay is among the only major crops that does not have a widely ...Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:05:21 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/222372013-067http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22218Fri, 10 Jun 2016 07:58:35 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/222182015-030http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22181 Conventus is an orthopedic drill guide accessory that allows surgeons to quickly attach and secure two bone tunnel drill guides to one unit. The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine estimates five million arthroscopic surgeries take place worldwide each year and will continue to increase. The US arthroscopic equipment market accounts for 53 percent of the global market and is estimated at $636 million. With the rise in arthroscopic procedures, surgeons need efficient solutions to reduce surgical time, costs, and number of revision procedures. Many orthopedic procedures require the ...Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:02:45 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/221812012-084http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22172 This design allows patients to selectively lock the knee in full extension for the purposes of ambulation and unlock free rotation when desired. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, over 600,000 total knee replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each year. While total knee replacement (TKR) is a definitive method to restore knee function in most patients, some have trouble with knee function and weakness following surgery. Knee arthrodesis is required when a patient has inadequate muscular control or soft tissue stability to ambulate. This extended positi...Fri, 03 Jun 2016 07:09:31 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/221722015-017http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22135 This circuit breaker naturally distinguishes between a fault on a DC power system and load charges which occur regularly, effectively improving the manufacturing and reliability of DC systems. Many non-traditional energy sources, such as solar panels, fuel cells, and batteries, supply direct-current (DC) power. This has led to development of DC power systems for a number of applications since conversion to alternating-current (AC) can be eliminated. For example, DC distribution is now used for computer data centers, office buildings, and ship power and propulsion. Though the source, loads, an...Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:54:10 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/221352015-048http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22076 This hydrogel scaffold can be used as an early-stage intervention for combatting intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IDD). Lower back pain is a significant burden that affects nearly 85 percent of all people, 40 percent of which are attributed to IDD. IVDs reside between the bones of the spine and contain the nucleus pulposus (NP) which is a resilient hydrogel core that generates intradiscal pressure to support compressive loading. IDD has been shown to initiate in the NP and results in IVD tissue disorganization, loss of intradiscal pressure and IVD height. Current treatments only mitiga...Wed, 25 May 2016 06:58:06 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/220762015-050http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22064 This collagen-based patch is a multi-laminate, ply-angle-ply sheet-based reinforcement used to biologically augment and facilitate repair of the annulus fibrosus (AF) of the intervertebral disc (IVD). Back pain is commonly associated with IVD pathologies including herniation and/or degeneration, resulting in structural defects within the AF. Nearly 500,000 lumbar discectomies are performed annually in the U.S. to aid in alleviating patient pain. During this procedure, a defect is created within the AF to remove herniated/degenerated nucleus pulposus (NP) tissue fragments. The resultant defect...Tue, 24 May 2016 12:26:53 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/220642013-054http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22040Mon, 23 May 2016 09:23:34 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/220402013-060http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22038Mon, 23 May 2016 06:41:21 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/220382010-051http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22008 This alternative approach for growing thin film and co-doped crystals uses hydrothermal techniques that result in optimized crystal qualities, ideal for solid state laser applications. Solid state lasers are used in a wide variety of applications, including the defense, communication, and medical fields. This broad spectrum of uses and the consumer demand for lasers in low-power applications have contributed to a growth in the market, leading to a prediction of a market value of $850 million by 2020. Clemson University researchers created a crystal growth process ideal for solid-state laser a...Thu, 19 May 2016 13:06:19 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/220082011-063http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22007 This hydrothermal approach provides variation in the concentration of selected dopants within the host single crystal lattice, resulting in improved power and beam quality of solid state lasers. The global market for solid state lasers is projected to steadily increase, reaching $850 million by 2020. This steady growth is primarily due to the demand for lasers with operational thresholds that can be reached at relatively low intensities of laser pumping. One way to achieve low intensities of laser pumping includes varying the laser ion dopant concentration. Existing practices of doing this, h...Thu, 19 May 2016 12:35:15 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/220072014-091http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21891 This approach advances the maturation of stem cells or progenitor cells, cells that differentiate like stem cells, to produce functional, biocompatible cardiomyocytes for the repair of damaged cardiac tissue. Cardiomyocytes are specialized cardiac muscle cells essential for cardiac muscle health. Cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, kills one in four Americans annually. A heart attack alone irreversibly destroys one billion cardiomyocytes, which can cause heart failure. Recent research suggests progenitor cells have the potential for regeneration; however attempts to ...Wed, 11 May 2016 12:52:11 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/2189106-005http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/15597This technology features materials and systems useful in determining the existence of radionuclides in an aqueous sample. The materials provide the dual function of both extraction and scintillation to the systems. The systems are both portable and simple to use and, as such, can beneficially be utilized to determine the presence and concentration of radionuclide contamination in an aqueous sample at any desired location and according to a relatively simple process without the necessity of complicated sample handling techniques. These systems include a one-step process, providing simultaneous ...Tue, 22 Jul 2014 06:31:28 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/155972012-053http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/15513This invention will be used to exploit electron-paramagnetic-resonance (EPR) as a new approach for rapid diagnostic tests (RDTS) of malaria. The idea is to use RF interference processes to boost EPR sensor sensitivity by more than 103 times for rapid characterization of malaria pigment hemzoin in a single parasitized red-blood-cell (RBC) in blood-plasma. The proposed idea is unconventional because (i) it is a resonator-less method that boosts EPR sensor sensitivity and time-resolution by orders of magnitude with liquid samples, (ii) it enables multi-frequency EPR scheme to significantly enhanc...Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:41:29 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/1551302-003http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/15494Tue, 08 Jul 2014 07:57:32 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/154942012-082http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/13463Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:05:21 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/134632012-112http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/13461Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:05:19 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/134612012-091http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/13460Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:05:18 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/134602012-111http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/13459 This technology is aimed at better integration and control of renewable power sources into conventional power utilities. With growing concerns over environmental impact of coal and gas power, there is an ever-increasing rise of wind, solar, and geothermal energy generation being brought online. It is expected that by 2023 that about 12% of the total global energy supply will be from renewable energy sources. By 2025 this market is expected to be valued at $1.49 trillion. This technology would help facilitate the increase of these new sources by controlling their unpredictability and managing ...Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:05:17 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/1345909-003http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/13442Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:29:51 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/134422012-094http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/13427 These polymer fibers, used as stationary phases in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), enable a high level of selectivity and throughput, thus increasing efficiency. Chromatography is a method used by scientists to separate organic and inorganic compounds for further analysis. Currently, over 60% of chemical analysis worldwide is done in conjunction with some form of chromatography. The global market for chromatography media was valued at $372.3 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $528.1 million by 2023. Because of the rising role of biopharmaceuticals, there is increasing nee...Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:28:54 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/1342701-002http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/13365Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:57:18 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/133652013-025http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/13364 This composite material decreases energy storage costs compared to current commercially available technologies. The ability to store intermittent energy from sources such as wind and solar power is a major limitation for the commercial deployment of renewable energies in the consumer market. Currently used materials are not suitable for large-format energy storage due to either cost or safety concerns. However, large-scale energy storage is a rapidly growing market; the United States market saw a nine-fold increase between Q1 2016 and Q1 2017 in terms of deployed megawatt-hours of energy stor...Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:57:12 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/133642011-094http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/11858Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:08:12 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/1185804-022http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/9205Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:21:50 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/92052012-024http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/9203 These porous nanofibers are designed to collect extremely small volumes of liquid for analysis, featuring materials that control liquid uptake by a butterfly-type proboscis. The global nanofibers market had an estimated worth of $390.6 million, and is expected to grow at over a 25% CAGR between 2016 and 2024 due to the ever-expanding application space. Sampling of hazardous chemicals or liquids at the cellular level presents a challenge for both safety and sensing capabilities. The ability to deploy, detect, sample, and identify low-volume fluids in a single microfluidics device could be a pr...Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:21:48 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/92032011-061http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/8147Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:32:50 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/814706-026http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/7609Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:34:38 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/760909-035http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6678The US cement industry produces over 41million metric tons (MMT) of process-related CO2 per year1. That total excludes the CO2 released from the burning of fossil fuel to heat the process. This invention provides a method of capturing much of that CO2 for sale or storage.Using several possible methods, the CO2 may be captured and reintroduced into the system before being captured again and extracted from the system. The initial reuse of the gas influences the production of alite and belite. The alite to belite ratio influences the curing and strength properties of the concrete. Using the CO2 i...Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:43:28 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/667809-042http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6677Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:43:27 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/667700-006http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6536Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:57:36 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/653605-017http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6535Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:57:06 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/653507-047http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6467This technology features a robust technique to detect dynamic similarity of two systems based on the statistical properties of their signals. The invention assesses the entire autocorrelation structure of a test and a reference signal series. This is achieved in three steps 1) the test and reference signals are subjected to similar pre-processing to guarantee statistical stationarity; 2) the multivariate periodograms or autocovariance functions are calculated for each series; 3) time- and frequency-domain signal discrimination test statistics are computed and assessed. Equality of the test and...Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:19:47 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/646709-011http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6466This technology features fibrous activated materials that can remove and /or deactivate potentially dangerous agents from a gas or an air stream. This technology also features methods of forming such fibrous activated materials. These materials are multi-layered that includes one or more fibrous nonwoven interceptor layers and one or more active layers immediately adjacent the interceptor layer. The interceptor layer is a fibrous membrane of very low basis weight, small in size and defines a relatively low porosity. The active layer includes a functional chemistry that can collect, adhere, or ...Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:19:45 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/646608-029http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6409Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:36:19 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/640907-052http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6107Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:28:55 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/610706-034http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6106Metal-based nanoparticles and carbon black particles have been used previously as the conducting phase in inks for the printing market due to their high conductivity. Polymeric conductive materials can alleviate the high-cost burden of metals but have had significant problems with solubility and some resulting in lower than desirable conductivities. The technology discussed herein solves both of these barriers. The electrochemical ink in this conducting polymer colloidal nanocomposite invention includes a dispersion of colloidal nanocomposite particles in liquid carrier. The ink can utilize an...Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:28:50 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/610607-024http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6092Replacing fossil fuels with sustainable, renewable fuels is a topic of major research, interest, and investment of late. A promising replacement for petro-diesel fuel (which could in turn replace gasoline in many applications) is bio-diesel fuel made from algae, fungus, or plant material. Of these sources, algae shows the greatest potential, but is restrained by the difficulty of extracting the lipids from the cells. Current methods are energy or solvent intensive, and make algae nonviable economically. They include organic solvent extraction, vacuum distillation, and maceration, all of which ...Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:22:35 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/609209-009http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/6078Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:32:52 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/60782010-074http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/5958Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:45:00 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/595804-026http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/5818 Rust formation on marine archaeological artifacts is a commonly occurring problem. When these artifacts are recovered from a saltwater environment, the high concentration of chloride ions (Cl-) rapidly oxidizes the metal in the presence of highly-oxygenated air. Placing artifacts in solution, even that similar to the conditions from which artifacts were recovered, will not guarantee long-term cessation of the oxidation process. Conventional treatment for corroded cast and wrought iron is a time-intensive operation that often takes many months or even years, requiring large amounts of chemical...Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:20:28 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/581807-036http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/5365Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:44:47 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/536509-033http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4339Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:36:43 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/433908-012http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4324These technologies feature a method for deposition of nano-crystalline calcite plates by specialized epithelial tissue or cells onto metallic surfaces, such as stainless steel or other alloys. This is the first demonstration of a novel crystalline material that is produced by animal tissues which can be produced in a highly controlled process. This material and its process for preparation is potentially applicable for producing novel biomaterials for organ and tissue regeneration, biocompatible implants for tissue repair, and bone and joint implants. These materials may be included in the next...Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:01:58 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/432406-048http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4287This invention is an enhancement to an engineered tissue system that may be used in drug discovery, vaccine development, biomaterial development or developmental cell biology. The enhancement allows biologically relevant tissues to be grown ex vivo. This invention uses lobed/channeled fibers, where lobed/channeled indicates a non-circular cross-section that allows fluid movement along the fiber in a 3-dimensional tissue system to improve transfer of nutrients, waste products and growth factors. The addition of these specialized fibers allows the movement of fluids through a gel environment and...Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:25:30 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/428707-056http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4256This technology presents a novel method of producing a transgenic hybrid plant having no or reduced sexual reproduction. This technology features the use of multiple site-specific recombination systems for use in transgene containment in plants. More specifically, this technology presents coordinated excisional DNA recombination by multiple (e.g. dual) recombinases to achieve excision of unwanted transgenic DNA as well as recombinase-coding sequences themselves by self-excision. Furthermore, the simultaneous use of multiple site-specific recombination systems in combination with controllable t...Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:08:55 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/425607-015http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4255MicroCED is an innovative treatment technology for the containment, detoxification and elimination of chlorinated ethenes (CE) in the environment. MicroCED consists of several novel microorganisms that are new to science. MicroCED rapidly and completely converts CE to non-toxic, safe end products without production or accumulation of toxic by-products. MicroCED can detoxify both saturated and unsaturated CE and is amendable for treatment of mixtures of these pollutants. MicroCED is a sensitive and efficient bio-process for CE. MicroCED is versatile; it can be used as a low cost, low maintenanc...Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:08:54 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/425508-017http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4254This technology features a novel method of deterring biofouling of a surface, the undesirable accumulation of micro-organism, plants, algae and animals on submerged structures or other structures exposed to water or damp environments. Current anti-fouling coatings that have biocidal effects are copper based and there is concern that leached copper is detrimental to the marine environment. This technology features a treatment with noradrenalin (NA) which only disrupts larval settlement and does not harm the organism's growth or survival. Attaching themselves to surfaces, organisms not only impe...Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:50:38 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/425408-014http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4253Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:50:37 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/425308-068http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4247 This technology features novel methods, materials and systems to determine the uranium concentration in water samples. These methods generally include a concentration step and a complexation step. Uranium concentration can be carried out according to an extraction chromatographic process and complexation can chemically bind uranium with a detectable substance such that the formed substance is visually detectable. These methods can detect uranium contamination down to levels even below the maximum contamination level (MCL) as established by the EPA. These systems are relatively simple and cost...Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:08:26 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/424708-049http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4243Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:12:50 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/424308-021http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4241This technology features a novel approach to forming ammonia and/or ammonium that does not use nonrenewable resources as starting or intermediate materials and that does not require the use of any synthetic or hazardous compounds. Also featured are the bioreactors used to carry out these methods. This approach features an environmentally friendly method for producing ammonia and ammonium necessary for many applications, including organic farming. Demand continues to grow for organically grown produce due primarily to the high nutritional quality of the produce and the ability to keep soils and...Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:16:50 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/424109-027http://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4239This technology features an apparatus and a process for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide gases in subsurface aquifers. These novel injection well components and well design promote rapid dissolving of carbon dioxide into water derived from distant extraction well fields. Carbon dioxide has a high solubility in water, and at higher hydrostatic pressure the solubility is increased to a maximum at depths of around 2000 feet below the aquifer surface. Water becomes more dense with higher dissolved carbon dioxide. Greater density makes the water negatively buoyant and a competent cap lock/...Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:58:00 GMTcontactcurf@clemson.eduhttp://curf.technologypublisher.com/technology/4239