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Vapor Phase Removal and Recovery System (VaPRRS)

The University's Vapor Phase Removal and Recovery System (VaPRRS) is a patented long-lasting filter that effectively removes dilute volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and...

Non-Refractory Microstructured Metals for High Temperature Applications

Dr. Krogstad from the University of IL has developed a high surface area to volume nickel foam that is structurally stable at extremely high temperatures. 
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Enantioselective Separation of Racemic Mixtures Using Carbon Nanoparticles

Dr. Pan from the University of IL has developed chirally active carbon nanoparticles that have shown to be highly enantioselective adsorbants. This technology is very...

Chirally active Carbon Nanoparticles for Enantioselective Separation of Racemic Mixtures

 

 

Dr. Dipanjan Pan from the University of Illinois has...

Rapid, predictable curing of composites

 

Professors Jeffrey Moore, Nancy Sotos, and Scott White from the University of Illinois has developed a novel method to create composites that allows for much easier...

Methods for Simultaneous Sugar Utilization in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

 

 

Dr. Yong Su Jin from the University of IL has engineered new Saccharomyces strains to bypass the preferential consumption of glucose. These strains allow...

Vacuum Stripping Fermentation Technology to Improve Productivity in Dry Grind Corn Process for Bioethanol Production

Dr. Singh from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has developed an ethanol vacuum stripping process compatible with the dry grind corn process. In contrast to...

Shape Memory Polymer Reusable Dry Adhesive

Dr. Seok Kim from the University of IL has developed a removable and reusable dry adhesive for wall hanging applications. This invention uses a shape memory polymer and...

3D Printing of High Quality Materials

Dr. Moore from the University of Illinois has developed a new method of 3D printing which enables the use of high quality components. This printing method cures materials...

Polymer Microcolumns for Gas or Vapor Separation

Dr. Suslick has developed a method to form polymer microcolumns for portable and disposable gas chromatography. Using sacrificial materials as a template, 2D and 3D...

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