Production of Biodegradable Co-Polymers from Biodiesel Glycerol and Levulinic Acid
This technology presents an innovative microbial fermentation process to produce biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) using biodiesel-derived glycerol as a cost-effective carbon source.
Background:
Traditional plastics pose significant environmental challenges due to their persistence and non-biodegradability. There has been increasing demand...
Published: 7/10/2026
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Inventor(s): James Nakas, Joseph Perrotta, Christopher Nomura, Chengjin Zhu
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Category(s): Campus > SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry, Technology Classifications > Environment
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Removal and Destruction of mixtures of PFAS by Coupling Magnetic Modified Clay and Photoreductive Degradation
A special magnetic clay adsorbs and then destroys PFAS pollutants upon exposure to UV light and chemicals, offering nearly complete removal, reusability, and a more sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional water treatment methods.
Background:
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic chemicals widely used in...
Published: 7/7/2026
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Inventor(s): Yanna Liang
Keywords(s): PFAS, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Environment, Campus > University at Albany
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ALD-enabled High-Performance Membranes for Gas Separation
Polymer-based membranes developed with high H2/CO2 selectivity using facile surface nanoengineering for higher energy efficiency and lower cost production.
Background:
Isolation of CO2 from mixtures containing H2 is a critical gas separation, producing 94 million metric tons of H2 worldwide and valued at $170 billion in 2021. This market will continue...
Published: 6/19/2026
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Inventor(s): Haiqing Lin, Won-IL Lee, Chang-Yong Nam, Leiqing Hu, Kim Kisslinger, Vinh Bui, Ashwanth Subramanian
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Environment
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Nanoporous Materials for Direct Air Capture
An amine-based ultrathin polyamide coating for direct carbon dioxide capture from air and point sources with low carbon dioxide concentrations.
Background:
Direct air capture (DAC) technologies allow extraction of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storage or conversion to value-added chemicals through catalysis. DAC materials must demonstrate...
Published: 6/19/2026
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Inventor(s): Miao Yu, Kaleb Friedman
Keywords(s): Chemistry, Energy, Materials & Chemicals, Research Tool, Surface Research, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Environment
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Large-Scale Hydrogen Storage for Facile Release On-Demand
050-9438 Large-Scale Hydrogen Storage for Facile Release On-Demand
A hybrid hydrogen storage system combining a liquid energy carrier with a solid metal alloy absorbent to enable both storage and delivery
Background:
Hydrogen is a critical energy carrier for global decarbonization, yet its widespread adoption is hindered by significant storage...
Published: 5/4/2026
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Inventor(s): Devinder Mahajan
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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Environment, Campus > Stony Brook University
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Simulation-Based Wildfire Spread Modeling Tool for Community-Scale Risk Assessment (SWUIFT)
This technology enables community-scale wildfire risk assessment using a simulation-based model that predicts fire spread and damage wihtin the wildland-urban interface, supporting proactive mitigation and emergency planning.
BACKGROUND:
Communities and infrastructure owners currently lack effective tools to estimate wildfire spread and resulting...
Published: 6/19/2026
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Inventor(s): Negar Elhami - Khorasani, Fernando Szasdi-Bardales, Nima Masoudvaziri
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Agriculture, Technology Classifications > Environment
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Determining the Percentage of Recycled Plastic Content in a Plastic Product
A device to determine the percentage of recycled plastic content in a manufactured plastic product.
BACKGROUND:
As global plastic waste continues to rise, accurately identifying and quantifying recycled content in plastic products is critical for developing a circular economy. At present, there is no method that can accurately determine the percentage...
Published: 6/19/2026
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Inventor(s): Amit Goyal, Thomas Thundat, Yaoli Zhao, Charuvahan Adhivarahan, Karthik Dantu, Chandra Lekha Jyothula
Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Environment, Technology Classifications > Instrumentation, Technology Classifications > Sensors
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Bio-polyol fractionation and formulation strategies for bio-based polyurethane materials
This technology uses a room-temperature solvent process to separate and blend lignin and other bio-polyols, enabling the production of customizable, high-performance, bio-based polyurethane foams, coatings, and adhesives as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials.
Background:
The field of polyurethane production has traditionally relied...
Published: 5/14/2026
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Inventor(s): Chang Geun Yoo, Soyeon Jeong, Charles Cai, Xianzhi Meng, Arthur Ragauskas, Mairui Zhang
Keywords(s): biorefining, green chemistry, Sustainability, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry, Technology Classifications > Environment
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A Low Fouling Superhydrophilic Hybrid Membrane from Lignocellulose for Wastewater Treatment
050-9273 A Low Fouling Superhydrophilic Hybrid Membrane from Lignocellulose for Wastewater Treatment
The membrane is biodegradable with comparable or superior permeate flux and separation efficiency to fossil-fuel based membranes
Background:
Effective wastewater treatment, particularly through ultrafiltration, faces significant challenges due...
Published: 5/4/2026
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Inventor(s): Ritika Joshi, Benjamin Hsiao, Tom Lindstrom
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Environment, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Campus, Campus > Stony Brook University
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Ambient-Temperature Direct Air Capture of Carbon Dioxide
Novel amine-based sorbents for carbon dioxide capture with enhanced oxidative and thermal stability
BACKGROUND:
Anthropogenic climate change presents an urgent threat to ecosystems, public health and economic stability. Even single degree increases in global temperatures can trigger irreversible impacts, ranging from biodiversity loss and food insecurity...
Published: 6/19/2026
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Inventor(s): Miao Yu, Kaleb Friedman
Keywords(s): Chemistry, Energy, Environment, Featured, Materials & Chemicals, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Environment, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Research Tools and Reagents
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