http://ua.testtechnologypublisher.comBe the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from The University of Alabamaen-USWed, 20 May 2026 23:12:57 GMTWed, 10 Aug 2022 13:44:34 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssskinn001@ua.eduCopyright 2026, The University of Alabama21-0009https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18358Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:44:34 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1835819-0036https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18357 The Problem: While demand for renewable energy sources has grown, the adoption rate of these energy sources is low because many are more difficult to harvest/convert to useful energy than fossil fuel sources. Biofuel is an effective and environmentally friendly source of energy. Currently, biofuel is created from the by-products of other processes, such as agriculture harvesting. The current problem with biofuel creation revolves around its high oxygen content, creating thermal instability, affinity for water, corrosivity, high viscosity, and low heating values. The Solution: Researchers ...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:43:00 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1835719-0026https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18356 The Problem: Monitoring and mapping inland water quality is critical for sustainability of water supplies for human consumption, agriculture, industry, and other economic activities. In previous studies, empirical models have been widely used to map water quality parameters for inland waters using remotely sensed imagery. Due to the complex optical properties of inland waters, empirical models often have limited performances and they cannot be extended or reused across space and time. The Solution: Researchers at the University of Alabama have developed a method of utilizing a set of hete...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:42:40 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1835618-0041https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18355 The Problem: Current chemical sensors (which are used to help detect toxic materials and explosives) are not highly selective or sensitive to detecting the target compounds. This is largely due to non-selective methodologies like DC resistivity. Additionally, they typically weigh more than forty pounds and cost over a hundred thousand dollars. Therefore, these sensors are not versatile nor efficient for the industry. The Solution: The invention is an airborne chemical sensor designed to target explosives. Unlike other chemical sensors, this one is AC impedance-based and targets in a sensi...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:41:39 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1835518-0026https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18354 The Problem: As more homes are fitted with solar panels or other renewable energy sources, the network of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) becomes large and more complex. Due to irregularities in the power supplied by these resources, the power grid needs a mechanism to ensure it is always producing a voltage within a pre-specified range. The Solution: Researchers at The University of Alabama have developed a technology where the voltage supplied by the invented system is monitored by an artificial neural network which controls smart inverters and banks of capacitors. The artificial neu...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:41:14 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1835417-0042https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18353 The Problem: Photocatalysis of carbon dioxide (CO2) to carbon monoxide (CO) is shown to not be very selective in current studies. Due to the unreactive nature of CO2, the compound requires large amounts of energy to break its chemical bonds, leading to a limited chemical use of CO2 in renewable energy processes. Solar or photoelectric powered catalytic conversion of CO2 to usable fuel precursors (CO) would allow for the storage of solar energy for usage in the dark and for transportation. The Solution: Researchers at the University of Alabama have developed a durable, robust transition me...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:40:03 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1835317-0041https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18352 The Problem: Current technology for methods of forming catalysts on conductive or semiconductive substrates utilizes precious metals such as platinum to catalyze the reaction. This is a very expensive way to complete the reaction. Additionally, current methods are highly energy intensive, which is an undesirable trait. The Solution: The technology displays a MoX2 catalytic electrode formation method which affects alternative energy creation such as hydrogen from water by solar energy. Types of Moly Sulfides with good solubility are utilized to form a catalytic molybdenum sulfide (MoSx) co...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:40:00 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1835217-0029https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18351Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:39:37 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1835117-0007https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18350Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:39:03 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1835017-0003https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18349Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:38:56 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1834916-0003https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18348 The Problem: Powder-based electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM) utilizes a high-energy electron beam, as a moving heat source, to melt and fuse metallic powders and produce parts in a layer-wise fashion. If a part has overhang geometry, such as a cantilevered overhang or undercut portion, defects such as curling may occur due to the thermal gradient cycles that lead to high thermal stresses and geometric deformation. Current practices for encountering curling are laborious, time consuming, and degrade the surface quality of the cantilevered portion. The Solution: Researchers at the ...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:37:43 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1834815-0032https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18347 The Problem: Current nano-machining technology utilizes only a plowing action for cutting where the tool is forced into the surface to be shaped and uses bending to provide the force to the cutting tip. The current technology only allows for thin grooves and requires an indentation into the surface. There is a need for technology with increased accuracy to speed up the overall machining process and potentially reduce number of necessary adjustments. The Solution: Researchers at the University of Alabama have developed a tool for machining (cutting and shaping) and manufacturing surfaces a...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:37:15 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1834715-0023https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18346 The Problem: Due to the need for movement in the location of the device, the current active child safety devices require the child to be present over a sensor that is placed beneath the child and a car safety seat. As such, it has been found that the current technology experiences false positives due to the requirement of movement in the child car seat. The Solution: Researchers at The University of Alabama have developed a vehicle occupant detection and warning device that is retrofit technology to save children and pets that become unattended in vehicles by measuring the carbon dioxide ...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:36:55 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1834614-0027https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18345 The Problem: Currently, gasoline-powered generators are releasing unsafe levels of CO to confined spaces. Incomplete oxidation during combustion in gas ranges and unvented gas or kerosene heaters may cause high concentrations of CO in indoor air. To solve this problem, a generator that will release the lowest possible CO emissions must be developed. The Solution: Researchers at The University of Alabama have developed a new technology which is an improvement of the confined engine operation detection strategy. It does not need the us of CO sensors, but uses information already generated i...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:35:34 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1834513-0024https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18344 The Problem: Various wireless communication services, including AM/FM radio, satellite radio, cellular phone communications, and intelligent transportation systems, are increasingly demanded because handheld electronic devices and automotive multimedia are rapidly advancing. A large number of antennas are required/need to be embedded in the wireless communication system, so antenna miniaturization, compact design, and easy integration are important factors. Current antennas with dielectric substrate material are limited in performance capabilities including miniaturization, gain, and bandwi...Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:34:08 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1834410-0024https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18343Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:31:49 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1834315-0029https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18341 The Problem: Currently, multi-hop wireless routing searches for the shortest single path using only one beam of the multi-beam antenna, which wastes the throughput of the other beams. Due to complicated communication conditions created by the use of the multiple beams, some of the beams in the current technology indefinitely remain in a listening mode, which leads to the detection of unproductive data traffic. The Solution: Researchers at The University of Alabama have developed a technology that is a novel protocol for wireless mesh networks with multi-beam antennas that utilizes artific...Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:56:57 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1834113-0020https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18340 The Problem: The existing products use EEP schemes instead of UEP schemes as well as different raptor codes and algorithms. The problems associated with these products lie in video distortion and inability to produce a clear video over certain connections. The advantage of UEP schemes give a more reliable and clear video feed over a broader range of connections. The Solution: Researchers at The University of Alabama have developed an invention to increase the quality of video transmitted over a wireless connection. The main difference is the cross-layer application UEP schemes. This means...Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:49:44 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1834020-0005https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18339 The Problem: The traditional approach of using uniform linear array are expensive. In order to reduce costs that are associated with grating lobe issues, researchers and industrial companies are using prediction and interpolation. However, these methods only work to a certain extent while the proposed algorithm can complete missing elements in more irregular and sparse arrays. The Solution: This technology is a high-resolution imaging radar approach that uses spares linear array synthesized with multiple input multiple output (MIMO) radar technology. The missing elements in the sparse lin...Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:39:28 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1833914-0038https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18338Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:20:48 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1833817-0019https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18337 The Problem: Current UAV/UGV networks need a transport layer for end-to-end reliability and congestion control. TCP is the most popular transmission layer protocol; however, it has serios limitation due to its saw-like sending rate control. The Solution: Researchers at The University of Alabama have developed an invention which pertains to novel routing or transport layer protocols. The technology targets routing design in directional hierarchical airborne networks with two characteristics: two-level architecture and hybrid direction antennas. This enables high-throughput node-to-node dat...Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:05:26 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1833715-0030https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18336 The Problem: MRAM currently utilizing ferromagnetic materials does not incorporate Heusler alloys in a superlattice configuration. The absence of this configuration limits the spin polarization which leads to the need for a larger power supply. Additionally, this effectively limits the scalability of the memory. The Solution: The novel technology utilizes two or more Heusler alloys (ferromagnetic alloys based on intermetallics with a particular composition and structure) and stacks them to form a superlattice (two or more alternating layers of superconducting materials. The layering of th...Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:43:30 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1833612-0019https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18335Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:28:59 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1833513-0039https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18334Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:17:15 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1833418-0005https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18333 The Problem: Microgrids are localized grids that can either be connected to the main grid or operate alone to provide electricity. Because of their ability to function without connection to the main grid, they are becoming increasingly important as a method of strengthening the main grid and providing faster recovery time if the main grid goes down. Additionally, microgrids allow for the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. The integration of several sources of renewable energy requires a method of voltage control that can maintain stability despite the variety of...Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:08:02 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1833317-0040https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18332 The Problem: Electric vehicles (EVs) represent one of the most promising pathways to increased energy security because they can tap into electricity as a power source that is domestic and relatively inexpensive. However, EV charging infrastructure continues to be one of the key limitations impacting the growth of EV adoption at a larger scale. It represents one of the key upfront costs that deter acquisition and use of electric vehicles. The lack of charging infrastructure results in concerns about range limitation and poses a handicap towards true utilization of EV The Solution: Research...Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:58:43 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1833220-0004https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18322 The Problem: Currently laser scanning technology has been used in the Engineering and Transportation industries to survey roads and monitor surface conditions. However, existing software that scans for road cracking requires a time-consuming pre-filtering of each data point to cut out false-identification of cracks. Also, current technology does not account for special cases such as sudden changes in elevation and man-made grooving. Additionally, existing practices involve manual labor, making them more time-consuming and subjective. The Solution: Researchers at the University of Alabama ...Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:39:32 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1832220-0001https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18321 The Problem: Currently laser scanning technology has been used in the Engineering and Transportation industries to survey roads and monitor surface conditions. However, existing software that scans for road cracking requires a time-consuming pre-filtering of each data point to cut out false-identification of cracks. Also, current technology does not account for special cases such as sudden changes in elevation and man-made grooving. Additionally, existing practices involve manual labor, making them more time-consuming and subjective. The Solution: Researchers at the University of Alabama ...Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:39:24 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1832118-0030https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18320Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:37:32 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1832018-0008https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18319 The Problem: Traditional synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) requires the use of hazardous organic solvents, high pressure, and heat or microwaves. This process, however, lacks a higher degree of control and the MOF crystals that are synthesized appear in a bulk state which is less desirable. Surfactants can be introduced to reduce the size of MOF crystals, but such additives are problematic to eliminate. Additionally, this process takes over twenty minutes to complete. The Solution: The discovered technology is a novel method to synthesizing Metal-Organic Frameworks. The method ...Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:36:48 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1831917-0051https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18318 The Problem: For injuries to the hamstring, assisted rehabilitation via brace or other supportive device is not currently available. This is problematic because every time a person with an injured hamstring moves, the hamstring is expanded and contracted without support. This puts a strain on the muscle group and impedes the healing process. Conventional rehabilitation involves wrapping the entire thigh with an elastic wrap to provide compression and increase blood flow; however, it does not reduce stress when the hamstring contracts. Furthermore, the tension of the wrap is perpendicular to...Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:36:32 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1831815-0013https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18317 The Problem: Traditionally a micro-cantilever sensor and a laser are used to make measurements of nanoscale motions. The laser must be aligned and optimized to ensure an accurate measurement. This proves to be time consuming and expensive. Furthermore, measures were taken to overcome this problem by introducing a piezoelectric layer. However, this was problematic, as when failures occurred it was not possible to determine where within the single layer the failure was. The Solution: This technology utilizes multiple piezoelectric sensors to provide the same precision as the laser. A softwa...Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:33:10 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1831715-0008https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18316Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:32:57 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1831614-0040https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18315 The Problem: Today wireless transmissions are one of the most important information sharing methods due to their cableless, anywhere radio propagation nature. Today, so many cell phone companies cannot find a low-overhead, ultra-fast, high-accuracy spectrum sensing scheme for cognitive radio communications. It is always difficult to achieve both sensing accuracy and low-complexity at the same time. Some spectrum sensing schemes are fast, but they are not accurate in terms of describing the spectrum map; or they may be accurate in seeking free spectrum, but they take a complex computation an...Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:32:19 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1831520-0003https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18237 The Problem: Energy consumption is one of the most important challenges facing UAVs. Usually, UAVs are battery powered; the batteries are used for UAV hovering, wireless communications, data processing and image analysis. In some SAR operations, UAVs need to be operated for extended periods of time over disaster stricken regions. Due to high battery consumption, average flight time for existing drones is only 20-30 minutes, and current UAS do not charge autonomously. Longer flight times are necessary to withstand increasing payloads and provide accurate real-time data and image analysis. T...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:15:45 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1823719-0040https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18236 The Problem: There has been an increased interest in cryogenic quantum computing devices because of their fast-computing speeds and their ability to solve complex problems. These devices are unique because of their superconducting junctions, which must operate at very extreme temperature conditions. Currently, in these quantum computing systems, the external control units are connected to the q-bits, which are located on the quantum chips, by manual connection. As the technology market continues to expand, it is expected that manual connection will become incredibly difficult, and these sys...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:15:32 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1823618-0017https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18235The Problem: Traditionally, the IPM motor drive is controlled by combining a flux weakening plus maximum torque per ampere (MTPA) block, a lookup table block, and a current controller block. However, the reference commands generated from currently available methods are inaccurate, which causes reduced motor efficiency. Thus, the neural networks (NN) allow for the optimal performance of internal permanent magnetic (IPM) motors. The Solution: Researchers at The University of Alabama have developed neural networks and adaptive dynamic programming as a means of improving the efficiency of elect...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:13:37 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1823517-0049https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18234 The Problem: To prevent traffic accidents, U.S Department of Transportation plans to enforce future automobiles to incorporate dedicated short-range communication devices (DSRC), which accommodates vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications. To date, there has not been an antenna small or efficient enough to transmit at the necessary frequencies to communicate from V2V or V2I. DSRC provides various safety features in the vehicle, but it is not suitable to accommodate the mobile entertainment system and autonomous driving systems that can be realized by 5G ne...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:13:02 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1823417-0025https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18233 The Problem: Skin simulants have been developed for burnt skin replacements and for medical training, such as for phlebotomical and surgical practice. Skin simulants are also useful in a variety of design and testing applications. For instance, skin simulants are employed during the development of ballistic munitions, especially in the context of non-lethal projectiles. Due to ethical and biosafety issues, many tissues, such as vaginal tissues, are difficult to procure and test in a laboratory setting. The difficult procurement of such tissues makes testing and simulating urogynocological t...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:12:24 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1823316-0023https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18232 The Problem: Around 34.2 million Americans are fighting a daily battle against diabetes, a disease which ranks seventh among US causes of death. Diabetic foot ulcers are a common medical complication of patients with diabetes, with 15% of the diabetic population having an ulcer. The current treatment options for diabetic pressure ulcers are offloading boots and total contact casts. Both of these options require the user to purchase large and bulky footwear to offload the pressure on the wounded area. These options can be expensive and prevent the user from wearing their normal footwear. Th...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:11:12 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1823215-0041https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18231Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:10:37 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1823114-0010https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18230 The Problem: Automotive infotainment is becoming a mainstream feature in all automobiles. In addition, the field of commercial telematics (e.g., fleet tracking) and Intelligent Vehicle Systems (IVS) is growing rapidly. Automotive telematic communication technologies (antennas) are used to support automotive infotainment; commercial telematics and IVS include AM/FM/satellite radio, GPS, WiFi, mobile cellular tech. and some proprietary wireless technologies. Current antennas for automobiles are perpendicular to the vehicle (straight up and down) due to inference of the antenna with the metal ...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:08:31 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1823013-0038https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18229Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:07:53 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1822913-0005https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18228 The Problem: Antenna material plays an important role in antenna performance, and is an ongoing area of research. Ferrite antennas have found limited use in the wireless application areas of interest, primarily because of their poor radiation efficiency, propensity to thermal damage due to overheating, and their poor frequency response at high carrier frequencies. The ferrite antenna is attractive for use however due to its advantage of miniaturization and its properties of permeability and permittivity. If the relatively high magnetic loss of ferrite substrate can be lowered to sustain the...Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:06:59 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1822821-0031https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18227 The Problem: Concrete consists of a cement paste matrix and various reinforcements. An interface transition zone (ITZ) exists between the cement paste and the reinforcement, which can greatly affect the strength and durability of the concrete. Currently, the Sol-gel method is used to produce nano silica coating on reinforcements, however, this proves to be expensive and demands a long reaction time making it economically unfeasible for large scale application in concrete. The Solution: Concrete reinforcement is soaked into a diluted solution of water-soluble polymer. The polymer mimics th...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:20:29 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1822720-0007https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18226 The Problem: Obesity and other diseases are growing in the US and to combat these diseases fitness trackers are used to monitor both dietary aspects as well as physical exercises. However, contact with skin or teeth is typically required for these sensors. Some non-contact sensors measure the motion of the jaw, which is not the best indicator of food intake. Other sensors normally consume very high power The Solution: Researchers at the University of Alabama invented a non-contact optical chewing sensor ready to be integrated into existing wearable technology. This optical proximity senso...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:18:53 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1822619-0024https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18225Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:18:10 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1822518-0045https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18224 The Problem: Current extraction techniques are used to obtain cyclopeptides from the amanita phalloides mushroom to be examined for its cancer treating potential. However, the current extraction process is not exhaustive (as it does not recover all of the toxins containing a-amanitin), and the amount extracted has to be approximated. Additionally, the extraction process is time consuming as it takes anywhere from one to two days. The Solution: The invention is an extraction procedure that efficiently and exhaustively recovers cyclopeptide toxins from amanita phalloides mushrooms, as well ...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:17:21 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1822418-0001https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18223 The Problem: Current nanorod materials on the market have relatively bad thermal stability, particularly with higher temperature applications. A high oxygen storage capacity (OSC) is hard to achieve and maintain at the 500 degrees Celsius threshold, yet CeO2 nanorods are only stable up to 450 degrees Celsius. It is apparent there is a temperature disconnect between the two necessary factors: nanorod stability and oxygen storage capacity. The Solution: This invention introduces aluminum oxide into the nanorod structure in order to increase thermal stability as well as improve reducibility....Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:16:09 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1822317-0050https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18222 The Problem: Current antennas on the market allow for either circular polarization or wide bandwidth range, but not both. Also, if the technologies available today were combined the resulting antenna would be too large for its intended applications in auto, aviation and telecommunications. CubeSat antenna development specifically faces several challenges, including restrictions on size, mass, and transmitting power, while demanding high gain, wide bandwidth, and circular polarization. The Solution: Researchers at the University of Alabama have developed a novel antenna design to achieve b...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:16:00 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1822217-0017https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18221Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:15:10 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1822116-0049https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18220Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:14:45 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1822015-0036https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18219 The Problem: Polyethyleneimine (PEI) is a unique polymer that has a wide range of commercial and research applications. It is most commonly formed by the cationic ring-opening polymerization (CROP) method, which creates a highly branched polymeric structure. The high degree of branching is the result of secondary amines along an existing PEI chain inducing the ring-opening of unreacted aziridine monomers. However, the CROP of aziridine to form branched PEI is difficult to control and reproduction between batches is problematic. The Solution: Researchers have produced a method for the prod...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:13:25 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1821914-0052https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18218 The Problem: Current magnetic inductor technology utilizes the single phase, hard or soft, ferromagnetic materials or an air-core. They both have difficulty in achieving high permeability and ferromagnetic resonance frequency, because the soft phase has a higher saturation magnetization and smaller magnetic anisotropy field than the hard phase. Furthermore, the conventional magnetic inductors suffer from magnetic loss of the magnetic materials used in the inductor, thereby causing a decrease in quality (Q) factor. The Solution: Researchers at the University of Alabama have developed a nov...Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:12:09 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1821819-0034https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18213Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:21:46 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1821318-0048https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18212 The Problem: Chemical Looping Reactions (CLRs) are advantageous in the energy industry due to the desirable ability to recycle gases in energy production processes. Current chemical looping reactions are capable of achieving carbon capture sequestration (CCS); however, they cannot do so at low, desirable temperatures. Additionally, attempts to perform CLRs at lower temperatures have not produced high yields, which is inefficient. The Solution: The invention is a process that applies low power non-equilibrium plasma on nano-catalysts to create CLRs. The temperature threshold is effectively...Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:20:51 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1821218-0038https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18211 The Problem: Existing methods to assess infant nutritive sucking patterns are limited to modified bottle apparatuses or videotape analyses with trained observers determining the number of sucks during a meal. Limitations of these methods preclude their use across different settings, including the home environment, and in large cohorts. The Solution: To address the need for a method to efficiently assess meal and sucking patterns of infants across different settings, researchers at The University of Alabama have developed an unobtrusive Instrumented Bottle (IB). The IB contains a pressure ...Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:20:35 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1821118-0028https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18210Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:20:20 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1821017-0044https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18209 The Problem: Perovskite solar cells (PVSCs) have continued to evolve greatly to become more appealing as a way to harness energy. However, they still have low efficiency, instability, and a long annealing time that holds them back from low-cost manufacturing. PVSC uses metal oxides as charge transport layers. These oxides must be formed into the desired crystallinity and the current method for this transition is hot plate annealing. A large drawback with this process is that the hot plates heat all the deposited layers simultaneously, which is destructive to the flexible substrates and pero...Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:19:18 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1820917-0031https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18208 The Problem: Cold spray deposition is used in a variety of industries for corrosion-prevention coatings. The majority of feedstock powder for cold spray deposition is made through rapid solidification methods (such as gas atomization) which produce powders possessing microstructures distinctly different from the desirable microstructure found in wrought material forms. The deleterious characteristic of the powder microstructure is a network of intermetallics that cause several problems, including limited deposition efficiency (the fraction of powder that sticks to the substrate), degraded c...Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:18:56 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1820816-0011https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18207Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:17:15 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1820715-0024https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18206 The Problem: Catalysts are used throughout many industries and can be extremely expensive. In the petrochemical refining industry, many different catalysts are utilized, however, they each have substantial drawbacks. AlCl3 is used, but it requires expensive deacidification in the process. HF is used, but it is extremely volatile, corrosive, toxic, and overall undesirable. Lastly, zeolites are also used, and they are safer than both predecessors, however, they are much less efficient. The Solution: This technology involves new materials of matter based on mixed metallate double salt ionic ...Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:16:33 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1820614-0012https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18205 The Problem: The previous technology for inducing electron-transfer catalysis of chemical reactions had many drawbacks. The product had to be a stronger oxidant than the reactant to enable a chain reaction. The applicable reactions had to run at higher temperatures, and therefore, were less efficient to induce. Additionally, redox-auxiliary reactions could not be triggered electronically. The Solution: The technology is a new approach to doing electron-transfer catalysis of chemical reactions. It operates by first appending a redox unit (arylamines for example) to a reaction site and then...Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:14:58 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1820513-0035https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18204Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:14:14 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1820418-0009https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18203Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:52:42 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1820321-0030https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18189HOT PRESSED SPEED SOLAR CELL FABRICATION Producing High-Quality Carbon-Based Perovskite Solar Cells In Minutes THE PROBLEM As solar energy becomes an increasingly sought-after global commodity, solar panels production must increase to meet demand. Unfortunately, current manufacturing methods take hours to produce efficient products. Additionally, the high temperatures during fabrication can create stability issues that lead to poor performance. OUR SOLUTION Researchers at The University of Alabama have developed a fast method of producing highly efficient carbon-based perovskite thin-film...Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:41:06 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1818921-0025https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18188Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:40:56 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1818821-0022https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18187Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:40:51 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1818721-0021https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18186SCALABLE CORE-SHEEL PARTICLE FABRICATION WITH PISTON-CRANK AGITATION Mass Producing High-Quality Uniform Powder Coatings More Effectively THE PROBLEM Core-shell structures have gradually attracted increased attention for their ability to modify and improve the properties and performance of a composite. Because of the shell material coating, properties of the core particle, like thermal stability or reactivity, can be changed to suit the needs of the application. Unfortunately, current methods of dispersing the shell around the core have not been scalable. Attempts at mass production have yi...Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:40:48 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1818621-0008https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18185Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:40:28 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1818521-0004https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18184High Shear Continuous Deposition Without Solid-Liquid-Solid Phase Changes THE PROBLEM As manufacturing moves further away from subtractive methods and into additive procedures such as 3D printing, significant players in critical industries like aerospace, automotive, nuclear, and defense seek processes that yield higher quality products at lower costs in shorter timeframes. Due to the vast array of additive manufacturing processes based on materials types, there is an excellent opportunity to improve techniques by eliminating the need for phase changes to the feedstock. OUR SOLUTION Resear...Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:40:20 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1818420-0037https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18183Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:40:07 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1818319-0032https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18182Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:38:54 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1818219-0020https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18181Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:38:36 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1818118-0050https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18180CRISPR-ENGINEERED THERANOSTIC FOR DRUG-RESISTANT STAPH INFECTIONS Using Smart Wound Dressing To Treat Without Antibiotics THE PROBLEM Drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections, such as MRSA, result from decades of antibiotic overuse. For years, physicians prescribed antibiotics for a wide variety of ailments, many of which were viral infections not affected by the drugs given. Even when used appropriately, antibiotics contribute to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria due to the evolutionary process of surviving germs becoming stronger and overcoming treatments. Infections like MRSA ar...Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:38:10 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1818018-0024https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18179Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:37:34 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1817918-0022https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18178Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:37:30 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1817818-0019https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18177Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:37:23 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1817718-0016https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18176Protecting The Body From Free Radicals One Chew At A Time THE PROBLEM The connection between oral health and overall health and well-being is undeniable. Additionally, the benefits of antioxidants are well established. Touted for combating free radicals, strengthening the immune system, and decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, antioxidants are a viable option to bolster the overall health of the population; however, many people do not have access to the best sources, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Given that in the U.S. nearly 1/3 of all adults have untreated tooth dec...Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:37:17 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1817618-0002https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18175HIGH ALTITUDE BROADCAST SYSTEM Reducing Interference To Improve Communication To A Wider Radius THE PROBLEM There will always be a need for large-scale communication capable of reaching a wide area. Current methods face difficulties due to interference, which occurs when sound bounces off of buildings. This issue reduces comprehension of the content, damaging the effectiveness of the message. This can yield dire consequences, especially during an emergency. OUR SOLUTION Researchers at The University of Alabama have developed a method of increasing the elevation of a speaker to reduce the ...Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:36:57 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1817517-0034https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18174Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:36:30 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1817415-0022https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18173Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:34:16 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1817314-0005https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18172Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:32:40 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1817214-0003https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18171Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:32:36 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1817113-0042https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18170Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:32:18 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1817012-0016https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18169CARBON DIOXIDE FILTER FOR GAS STREAMS Efficiently Capturing CO2 Via Imidazole Polymer Membranes THE PROBLEM Amid growing concerns over the billions of tons of annual CO2 emissions contributing to the global climate change crisis, significant efforts are underway to curb emissions. Energy-efficient capture of CO2 is an incredibly challenging process due to the low concentrations, and partial pressures of CO2 typically encountered at power plants and other point sources of CO2 emissions. While many solvent-based technologies exist, there is still an urgent need to achieve a long-term, energy-...Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:30:59 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/1816910-0028https://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18168ULTRA-THIN NANOPARTICLE SYNTHESIS A New More Efficient Way To Create Diversely Shaped Magnetic Nanoparticles THE PROBLEM Nanoparticles are used in everything from material coatings to electronic components to diagnostic testing - they are essentially everywhere. Due to this high demand, there is a great need for efficient and cost-effective ways to manufacture nanoparticles. Unfortunately, the process can be time-intensive, depending on the required type and shape. Furthermore, there is no one-shape-fits-all solution due to the widespread usage, so scientists must engineer the precise form ...Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:29:51 GMTskinn001@ua.eduhttps://ua.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/18168