Medical & Biotech – TechConnect Briefs

Novel pretreatment strategies of algal biomass for the production of bioethanol

, Qatar University, QA

Bioethanol is a liquid biofuel that is sustainable and environmentally friendly [19]. However, the production and commercialization of bioethanol is primarily focused on first-generation food crops such as sugarcane, maize and beet, which can lead [...]

Therapeutic nanoparticle treatment for acute kidney injury

Hughes E., Van Keuren E., Houser B., Gong J., Kang P., Georgetown University, US

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common surgery complication caused by an overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), primarily hydrogen peroxide, in the body. Despite the prevalence and severity of this condition, there is currently [...]

Maldivian traditional medicine: sarubath

Naila A., The Maldives National University, MV

Maldivian traditional medicine has been used since ancient times in the Maldives. The purpose of the medicine use include to cure the common cold and other ailments. However, no studies to date has been conducted [...]

Novel Nanoparticle Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Van Keuren E., Stoll S., Dahanayake V., Lyons T., Glaser P., Albanese C., Rodriguez O., Fricke S., Georgetown University, US

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important diagnostic tool in both clinical and research environments. In order to improve sensitivity, contrast agents (CAs) are often administered prior to or during imaging sessions. We have been [...]

Increase ACE2 Concentrations Embedded in the Memristive Electrochemical Sensor Membranes Promote Direct Reagent-free Sensing S1 Antigen of SARS-Cov2 Virus

Chen E.T., Thornton J.T., Duh S-H, Advanced Biomimetic Sensors, Inc., US

Fast and precise detection of the presence of a single SARS-Cov2 virus particle is a very challenging topic because of protein interference. We developed new types of memristive electrochemical sensors with embedded angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 [...]

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Flexible Microfluidics-Integrated Organic Transistor as Biofeedback for Advanced Wound Healing

Heidrich J., Oh K.W., The State University of New York at Buffalo, US

This paper will discuss how incorporating a biofeedback sensor into an electrical stimulation bandage used on chronic ulcers will improve the healing process. Current wound healing devices, and specifically wearable ones, are an open loop [...]

HTL Derived Biochar for Supercapacitor Electrodes

Huynh K., Maddipudi B.K., Amar V.S., Houck J.D., Shende R.V., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, US

In this study, biochar samples were prepared by conversion of biomass feedstock (corn stover) via catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) and later used as electrode material in conjunction with sol-gel derived perovskite based mixed (Mn,Ti)-oxides (Mn:Ti [...]

So, You’ve Set Sustainability Goals, Now What? The Growing While Shrinking Paradox

Gebolys G., Murray N., Trunfio E., World Energy, US

Climate change has emerged as the world’s greatest challenge,and pressure is coming from multiple angles for companies to reduce their carbon impact. The integrity of today’s brands is on the line, leaving businesses with the [...]

Establishing rubber dandelions and guayule in the United States via premium markets to secure essential supplies

Cornish. J. Cardina K., Fresnedo J., Michel_Jr. F.C., Cornish. J. Cardina K., Fresnedo J., Michel_Jr. F.C., The Ohio State University, US

Natural rubber and latex are imported, critical, agricultural raw materials essential to all sectors of the US economy and cannot be replaced by unsustainable petroleum-derived synthetic rubbers due to their performance deficiencies. National security is [...]