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Method for analog measurement of input signals using bi-stable digitizing micromechanical switches

Cost-effective, miniaturized switch-based detection method with integrated measurement functionality Institute Reference: INV-21097 Background Battery-powered wireless sensors are of particular interest in sensor networks and internet of things (IoT) applications owing to their ability to be deployed anywhere without the need for any wiring. This...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Matteo Rinaldi, Vageeswar Rajaram, Zhenyun Qian, Sungho Kang, Sila Deniz Calisgan, Antea Risso

Keywords(s): Infrared, IoT, MEMS, Sensor, Zero Power

Category(s): -Devices, -Nanotechnology, -Sensors tech

A Nanopore Device to Discretely Measure Viral Particle Count and Functional Titer with Single-molecule Resolution

INV-21063 Background An effective response to viral infections relies on rapid, selective, and sensitive detection of viruses. However, it is so difficult to quantify the concentration of packaged viruses in a sample that researchers use indirect metrics to assess concentration such as plaque-forming units (PFU). Other methods for viral analysis such...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Sara Rouhanifard, Meni Wanunu

Keywords(s): virus

Category(s): -Biomedical Materials, -Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science

Linearization and Translocation of Single Protein Molecules Through Biological Nanopores

INV-21060 Background Nanopore sensing is a promising technology that detects and sequences biomacromolecules without depending on biomolecule modification, labeling, or surface immobilization. Rapid detection of biomacromolecules revolutionizes the field of proteomics and disease diagnosis. Nanopore technology employs nanoscale pores between two electrolytic...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Meni Wanunu, Luning Yu, Aleksei Aksimentiev, Behzad Mehrafrooz

Keywords(s): Protein sequencing

Category(s): -Biomedical Materials, -Nanotechnology, -Materials, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science

PaCyR Sensors for Point of Care Cytokine Monitoring

INV-21038 Background Cytokine storm is a life-threatening uncontrolled elevation of circulating cytokines, which occurs in various inflammatory conditions such as infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the devastating role of a cytokine storm and brought this immune dysregulation response...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Heather Clark, Kevin Bardon, Nicole Langlois

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Category(s): -Nanotechnology, -Sensors tech, -Biomedical Materials, Technology Classifications > 1. Life Science

Multifunctional Materials derived from Wood and Nanocellulose through Mineralization

INV-21010 Background Today’s booming telecom technology and digital systems bring convenience to human life at the cost of a large amount of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and irradiation. This not only affects information security, but it is also emerging as the source of harmful electromagnetic radiation pollution. To address these electromagnetic...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Hongli Zhu, Nian-Xiang Sun

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Category(s): -Materials, -Nanotechnology, Chemistry

Thermally induced suppression of COVID-19 virus replication and other lung-related viral diseases using aerosol delivered superparamagnetic nanoparticles

INV-20108 Background COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation that compelled researchers from all around the globe to dedicate themselves to finding the best treatment options for the disease. Despite the extensive research and the development of COVID-19 vaccines, people are still struggling with the disease and the incidence rate of the disease...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Parisa Andalib, Vincent Harris

Keywords(s): aerosol drug delivery, magnetic hyperthermia, superparamagnetic ferrite nanoparticles, suppression of virus replication

Category(s): -Nanotechnology, -Magnetics

Generation of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) at the Presence of Additives

INV-20046 Background Generation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) from feedstocks of polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) polymers is challenging, unlike the generation of CNTs from polyolefinic polymers (polyethylene and polypropylene) or from polystyrene polymers. The low yield of gaseous pyrolyzates from PET, particularly the very low content...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Yiannis Levendis, Chuanwei Zhuo, Aidin Panahi

Keywords(s): Carbon nanotubes, Energy Technology

Category(s): -Nanotechnology

Generation of High Yields of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) Using Recycled Metal Catalysts

INV-20045 Background This technology relates to the upcycling of waste plastics to value-added products, in this case carbon nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs). This invention is exemplified in a method where metallic substrates are used as catalysts for the growth of nanotubes. The feedstock consists of polymers or other organic materials,...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Yiannis Levendis, Chuanwei Zhuo, Aidin Panahi

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Category(s): -Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > 2. Physical Science > Environmental/Clean tech

Grayscale photolithography method for graded apertures for electrophysiology and nanopore sensing measurements

INV-20026 Background Lipid membranes are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry and research areas to study the impact of various drugs on protein channels, which are often drug targets. The proposed process to form angled apertures can be used for various applications, such as to make a pillars-on-wedge aperture that supports lipid membranes...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Meni Wanunu, Mohammadamin Alibakhshi, Xinqi Kang

Keywords(s): lipid membranes, Nanopores

Category(s): -Nanotechnology

Nanococktail for combination therapy, compositions, methods, and uses

INV-20007 Background It is difficult to achieve optimal exposure of all agents in combination therapy with drugs that exhibit different properties. Nanoparticle delivery systems are a well-known means to modify the pharmacokinetics and distribution of drugs. Northeastern researchers have demonstrated that through nanoencapsulation, similar pharmacokinetic...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Updated: 3/21/2024 | Inventor(s): Srinivas Sridhar, Paige Baldwin, Bijay Singh

Keywords(s): Combination therapy, Drug Delivery, Nanomedicine, Therapeutic, Treatment

Category(s): -Nanotechnology, -Materials

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