Chemical Modifications of Substrates Using Zwitterionic-Functionalized Dendrimers
Novel platform for biomaterials development with advanced physiological properties
BACKGROUND:
The need for improved biomaterials is a continuous challenge in the clinical field. Extended physiological circulation times, reduced immune responses, and lowered cytotoxicity are a few parameters crucial for therapeutic and diagnostic biomaterials. ...
Published: 3/31/2026
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Inventor(s): Chong Cheng, Mingxuan Zhang, Yun Wu, Ziwen Zhang
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Biological Materials, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Drug Delivery, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Research Tools and Reagents
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Functionalized Dendrimers with Regioselective Reactivity
Novel compositions of zwitterionic dendrimers and derived polymers
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There is a strong need for new classes of reactive reagents for the generation of novel materials with pre-defined characteristics. Here, new compounds can be generated employing properties associated with zwitterions, dendrimers, or combination materials.
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Published: 3/31/2026
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Inventor(s): Chong Cheng, Mingxuan Zhang, Yun Wu, Ziwen Zhang
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Biomedical Science and Engineering, Technology Classifications > Drug Delivery, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Research Tools and Reagents, Technology Classifications > Biological Materials, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics
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Site-Specific Synthesis of 2D TMDs for High-Performance Nanoelectronic Devices
A lithographically defined, transfer-free CVD process enables site-specific growth of MoS₂ directly on CMOS-compatible SiO₂/Si substrates using patterned MoO₃ as both precursor and high-k dielectric. The approach delivers tunable crystallinity, improved interface quality, and enhanced FET performance while eliminating post-growth transfer and etching...
Published: 3/30/2026
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Inventor(s): Huamin Li, Fei Yao, Gabriel Lee, Keith Wong, Ajay Yadav, Chu-Te Chen, Anthony Cabanillas
Keywords(s): Materials & Chemicals, Semiconductor and Microprocessing, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals
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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
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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: 3/30/2026
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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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In Vitro Dental Plaque Culture Model for Biofilm Structural Analyses
This technology provides a valuable tool for studying the molecular and cellular basis of dental plaque-mediated diseases.
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In vitro oral microcosm communities, seeded with mixed communities of human dental plaque, have proven to be essential tools for studying the taxonomic composition of dental plaque communities and changes in community...
Published: 10/29/2025
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Inventor(s): Alex Valm
Keywords(s): biofilm control, dental, dental materials, structural biology, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Albany, Technology Classifications > Biological Materials, Technology Classifications > Biomedical Science and Engineering, Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Research Tools and Reagents
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Glycosyltransferase Mutation-Activity Landscape
A streamlined high-throughput platform for engineering glycosyltransferases and glucosidases
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Glycosyltransferases are enzymes that commonly transfer monosaccharides to proteins and lipid scaffolds. These enzymes constitute ~2% of the coding human genome, representing over 200 proteins. Mutations in glycosyltransferases lead to disease;...
Published: 3/30/2026
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Inventor(s): Sriram Neelamegham, Ryoma Hombu
Keywords(s): Biotechnology, Diagnostic, Featured, Pharmaceutical, Technologies, Therapeutic and Vaccines
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Biological Materials, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Screens and Assays, Technology Classifications > Research Tools and Reagents, Technology Classifications > Biomedical Science and Engineering
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One-Pot Wonder. Precision-Crafted Nanocrystals, The Power of Platinum Without the Price.
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One-Pot Wonder. Precision-Crafted Nanocrystals, The Power of Platinum Without the Price.
This invention introduces a one-pot synthesis of Mn-based spinel nanocrystals with {101} facets, delivering high ORR efficiency and durability as a cost-effective, non-platinum catalyst for fuel cells.
Background:
Platinum-based catalysts dominate proton...
Published: 11/19/2025
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Inventor(s): Jiye Fang, Ming Zhou
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > Binghamton University, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals
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Self-Sustained Hydrogen Production
A self-sustained compact reactor for continuous hydrogen gas production from ammonia decomposition.
Background:
Hydrogen offers advantages as a clean and safe fuel for broad applications, but its storage and transport are expensive. Conversely, ammonia is an effective hydrogen carrier, as it contains 17.6% hydrogen by weight and can be economically...
Published: 2/19/2026
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Inventor(s): Amr Ibrahim, Miao Yu, Sung Hwan Park, Saman Emami Gerami
Keywords(s): Chemistry, Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Instrumentation, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals
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Flattening and Smoothing Metal Wafers and Plates for Flexible Electronics
This technology is a novel method for fabricating metal substrates for flexible electronics, producing improved components at lower cost.
Background:
Flexible electronics comprise an emerging technology that has gained considerable attention in recent years due to its potential applications in wearable devices, biomedical sensors, and other flexible...
Published: 1/29/2026
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Inventor(s): Haralabos Efstathiadis, Iulian Gherasoiu, Yamini Kumaran
Keywords(s): flexible electronics, flexible electronics substrates, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Albany, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals
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Resist Stochastics Control by Thermal Variations
This technology uses thermal control to spin-coat resists with less molecular segregation for improved roughness and defectivity.
Background:
A resist (also called a photoresist) is a type of photosensitive material that undergoes chemical change when exposed to light. They are widely used in the manufacture of microcircuits. One problem with resist...
Published: 5/22/2025
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Inventor(s): Gregory Denbeaux
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Albany, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals
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