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: 7/31/2025
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Inventor(s): Haiqing Lin, Won-IL Lee, Chang-Yong Nam, Leiqing Hu, Kim Kisslinger, Vinh Bui, Ashwanth Subramanian
Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Environment
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Benzodiazepinone-derived Inhibitors of EGFR and HER2
A class of benzodiazepinone-derived molecules, inhibitors of both triple mutant EGFR and HER2, for cancer therapeutics or biochemical research tools.
Background:
Inhibition of epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR) as a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) therapeutic is not a new concept, but 75% of patients die within five years of diagnosis. As...
Published: 7/31/2025
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Inventor(s): David Heppner, Stefan Laufer, Florian Wittlinger, Blessing Ogboo, Calvin Pham, Alexander Rasch
Keywords(s): Featured, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > University at Buffalo, Technology Classifications > Therapeutics and Vaccines, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals
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Sub-5 nm Pitch Lamellar Microdomains by Chemical Transformations
A method of fabricating microphase separated block copolymer thin films with ordered, sub-5 down to sub-3 nm full pitch lamellar microdomains.
Background:
Current photolithographic processes are generally unable to achieve size scale features in the single nanometer range, which is highly desirable for microelectronic and storage devices. While...
Published: 12/1/2020
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Inventor(s): Javid Rzayev (UB), Thomas Russell (non-UB), Duk Man Yu (non-UB), Jose Kenneth Mapas(UB)
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Block Copolymer Thin Films
Compositions and methods of making biofouling-resistant, ultrahigh molecular weight polymer thin films applicable to water purification as well as drug delivery.
Background:
At present, the utilization of block copolymer (BCP) derived filtration membranes has been limited due to issues and challenges relating to, for example, synthesis, cost,...
Published: 12/8/2020
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Inventor(s): Javid Rzayev (UB), Jose Kenneth Mapas(UB), Haiqing Lin(UB)
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Technology Classifications > Drug Delivery, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Infrared-switched Nanomaterial
Nanomaterial compositions that undergo phase transitions from infrared transmissive at low temperatures to infrared reflective at higher temperatures.
Background:
One of the major hurdles in energy efficient buildings is excess heat gain from solar light. Current technologies designed to address this problem, also block visible light, thereby,...
Published: 12/1/2020
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Inventor(s): Sarbajit Banerjee (non-ub), Gregory Horrocks (non-UB)
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Solid Supported Metal-Scavenging Agents
Compositions and methods for sequestration and removal of transition metal complexes (e.g. catalysts) from solution.
Background:
Despite the wide use of transition metal catalysts in chemical processes across a variety of industries, their removal and recovery from post-reaction mixtures remains a major challenge. Traditional removal methods...
Published: 12/8/2020
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Inventor(s): Steven Diver, Jonathan French
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Nanoformulated Tetrapyrroles as Biophotonic Contrast Agents
Researchers at The University at Buffalo have developed a unique method to prepare GI tract imaging contrast agents. This innovation is a breakthrough for GI tract imaging and can be used to effectively treat patients. The patented method can be used to prepare optical imaging contrast dye that is not readily absorbed by the GI tract. It achieves this...
Published: 11/18/2020
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Inventor(s): Jonathan Lovell, Chulhong Kim, Yumiao Zhang, Mansik Jeon
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Technology Classifications > Dental > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Oxyfluoropolymers Having Chemically Reactive Surface Functionality and Increased Surface Energies
The surface of fluoropolymers has been treated in such a way as to confer certain reactivities while retaining hydrophobicity. The uses are myriad and include: preparing the surface to receive metal, ceramic or plastic coating; attachment of biomolecules with preferential retention of orientation; sequestering monoclonal antibodies so as to render them...
Published: 11/18/2020
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Inventor(s): Joseph Gardella, Terrence Vargo
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Materials and Chemicals, Campus > University at Buffalo
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