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Novel self-healing commodity copolymers based on 2-ethylhexyl acrylate
NU2023-240
INVENTORS
John Torkelson*
Tong Wang
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This invention describes a new class of random copolymers that exhibit autonomous self-healing behavior at room temperature. The copolymers, derived entirely from commodity comonomers including 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, fully recover their material properties after damage.
BACKGROUND
The...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Materials, Polymer, Smart/Functional materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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A Flexible, Architected Soft Robotic Actuator for Linear, Servo-Driven Motion
A Flexible, Architected Soft Robotic Actuator for Linear, Servo-Driven Motion
NU 2024-095
INVENTORS
Ryan Truby*
Taekyoung Kim
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology introduces a flexible, architected soft robotic actuator designed for linear, servo-driven motion, offering enhanced adaptability and efficiency for various robotic applications.
BACKGROUND
Soft...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Robotics, Smart/Functional materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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Bioresorbable, wireless, and battery-free electrotherapy system for wound healing and monitoring in diabetes
NU 2022-079
INVENTORS
Guillermo Ameer*
John Rogers*
Joseph Woojin Song
Han Jun Ryu
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A revolutionary bioresorbable, wireless, and battery-free electrotherapy system designed for effective wound healing and monitoring in diabetic patients.
BACKGROUND
Diabetes is a highly prevalent disease, affecting 1 in 3 Americans. Diabetes is associated...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Diabetes, Electronics & Circuits, Materials, Medical device, Smart/Functional materials
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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Printable Optoelectronic Inks Based on Two-Dimensional Semiconductors
NU 2018-164
INVENTORS
Jung-Woo Ted Seo
Jian Zhu
Mark C. Hersam*
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Preparation of printable semi-conductor inks for fabrication of high-fidelity optoelectronic devices
ABSTRACT
Northwestern researchers have developed an approach to prepare semiconducting inks that enable the fabrication of optoelectronic devices through inkjet...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Electronics & Circuits, Materials, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Sensors, Smart/Functional materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Conducting Polymer Allograft Tissue Composites for Regeneration
NU 2020-004
INVENTORS
Jonathan Rivnay*
Anthony Petty II
Erin Hsu
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A biomimetic electroactive biomaterial for tissue regeneration
ABSTRACT
Incorporating electroactive components in biomaterials has a significant effect on cellular adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation, as well as allowing for both the possibility of...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Biomaterials, Biomedical, Electronics & Circuits, Polymer, Smart/Functional materials
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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