The conventional geopolymer is produced through a chemical reaction between high alkaline solution (sodium silicate solution) and aluminosilicate precursor (fly ash or metakaolin). The disclosed invention, MarsCrete, has been designed to be activated just with water without the...

The conventional geopolymer is produced through a chemical reaction between high alkaline solution (sodium silicate…

Engineering & Materials

Using a proprietary genetically modified mouse model, a group of Penn State researchers identified a critical chemokine that regulates the skin’s immune homeostasis. Using various inflammation models, the researchers demonstrated that inactivating this regulator increases...

Using a proprietary genetically modified mouse model, a group of Penn State researchers identified a…

Medical Sciences

Viral infections continue to represent major challenges to public health, and an enhanced mechanistic understanding of the processes that contribute to the viral life cycle is necessary for the development of new therapeutic strategies. Inventors at the Albert Einstein College...

Viral infections continue to represent major challenges to public health, and an enhanced mechanistic understanding…

Medical Sciences

An RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) was developed comprising RT activity for use in producing cDNA from double stranded RNA (dsRNA). The RdRp, which originated from PCV1 virus, contains a domain that is similar to a domain found in RT enzymes. The RdRp functions as a RT...

An RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) was developed comprising RT activity for use in producing…

Engineering & Materials, Medical Sciences

Alcohol abuse exacts a tremendous cost on society. Over $170 billion is lost each year to the effects of excess drinking. The clinical treatment community lacks a reliable test to monitor at-risk populations such as the recovering alcoholics, pregnant women, and critical members...

Alcohol abuse exacts a tremendous cost on society. Over $170 billion is lost each year…

Medical Sciences

This novel invention uses a sacrifical polyelectrolyte layer (PL) to protect membranes used in water filtration and desalination from fouling. Foulants accumulate on the surface of the PL, which can then be detached together with the PL using a simply saline solution flush. The...

This novel invention uses a sacrifical polyelectrolyte layer (PL) to protect membranes used in water…

The present invention, ANITA, includes a method of removing vibration driven noise from a signal in scanning probe microscopes (SPMs). ANITA allows for a SPM itself to remove vibration driven noise by using the signal from an accelerometer to measure the vibration driven noise...

The present invention, ANITA, includes a method of removing vibration driven noise from a signal…

Engineering & Materials, Medical Sciences

The present invention includes a shielding system for an ultra-low field pre-pulse magnetic resonance imaging (PMRI) system that can provide images that distinguish the brain from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The invention can be assembled by hand using routine materials and...

The present invention includes a shielding system for an ultra-low field pre-pulse magnetic resonance imaging…

Medical Sciences

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) and microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) are used in the production of hydrogen and electricity respectively. The proposed invention consists of designs for cathodes in MFCs and MECs that provide quality performance for these systems using lower-cost...

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) and microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) are used in the production of…

Energy & Environment

The present invention pertains to an aluminum alloy that is applicable for additive manufacturing. While the alloy is comprised primarily of aluminum, the alloy also contains traces of copper, silver, magnesium, titanium and/or zirconium. These metals aid in providing the alloy...

The present invention pertains to an aluminum alloy that is applicable for additive manufacturing. While…

Engineering & Materials

Nanostructures have become attractive additives to aluminum due to their unique properties. The technology uses carbon nanotube hybrid as reinforcement in the aluminum. This hybrid allows for an enhanced electrical conductivity, enhanced mechanical properties, enhanced thermal...

Nanostructures have become attractive additives to aluminum due to their unique properties. The technology uses…

Engineering & Materials

A group of Penn State researchers developed a biomimetic channel-based membrane fabrication process using pore-forming membrane proteins packed in block copolymers. The resulting membranes are micron-sized 2D sheets, which can be assembled using layer-by-layer depositions into...

A group of Penn State researchers developed a biomimetic channel-based membrane fabrication process using pore-forming…

Engineering & Materials

The invention comprises a three-step process for treating high-P fluid involving 1) providing a high P containing stream; 2) chemically treating the high P stream such that a majority of dissolved P in the stream is transformed into a solid form via sorption of P onto particles...

The invention comprises a three-step process for treating high-P fluid involving 1) providing a high…

Food & Agriculture

We have developed a sprayable environmentally-friendly coating called the liquid-entrenched smooth surface (LESS). It’s demonstrated excellent anti-fouling properties function against urine, feces and bacterial biofilms, which leads to enhanced cleaning efficiency of surfaces....

We have developed a sprayable environmentally-friendly coating called the liquid-entrenched smooth surface (LESS). It’s demonstrated…

Energy & Environment

Using a proprietary assay, the researchers discovered extra-intestinal E. coli isolates (ExPEC) that carry multiple bacteriocins. Five (5) isolates were sequenced and amplified. Of which, the researchers discovered a non-pathogenic isolate that encodes the molecule responsible...

Using a proprietary assay, the researchers discovered extra-intestinal E. coli isolates (ExPEC) that carry multiple…

Engineering & Materials, Food & Agriculture, Medical Sciences

An assay to identify inhibitors of a conserved bacterial stress response pathway, sigma factor sE, has been developed. The anti-bacterial agents identified will be able to combat highly resistant bacteria. In Escherichia coli, sE is essential to maintain the homeostasis of the...

An assay to identify inhibitors of a conserved bacterial stress response pathway, sigma factor sE,…

Engineering & Materials, Medical Sciences

Most international arbitrations are confidential and information about past cases is treated as proprietary. At the outset of a new international arbitration, however, parties and lawyers need information about others’ past arbitrations. Currently, there is no way to access that...

Most international arbitrations are confidential and information about past cases is treated as proprietary. At…

A cell-free translation and assembly system to study HBV capsid assembly in physiological mammalian cell lysates. Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), which can cause both acute and chronic disease. Currently...

A cell-free translation and assembly system to study HBV capsid assembly in physiological mammalian cell…

Medical Sciences