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Coatings containing polar additives and their use as ice shedding surfaces.
This invention relates to advanced polyurea-siloxane (PU) coatings modified with natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and co-curing additives to improve ice-shedding performance under real-world conditions. The coating system incorporates choline chloride-glycerol NADES into a moisture-curable polymer matrix, enabling the formation of microphase-separated...
Published: 5/13/2026   |   Updated: 5/13/2026   |   Inventor(s): Dean Webster, Geetisubhra Jena, Olena Shafranska, Emma Nissen
Keywords(s): Anti-icing; Ice Shedding
Category(s): Technologies, Technologies > Chemistry & Materials, Technologies > Paints & Coatings
Multifunctional Fluoropolymer Composite Films and Methods of Preparing the Same
This technology involves the development of multifunctional PVDF-based composite films incorporating two commercial alumina nanoparticle grades—SpectrAl® 81 and SpectrAl® 51—and recycled micronized ground tire rubber (GTR). The films are fabricated using a scalable solution-casting process in which PVDF and selected filler compositions...
Published: 5/13/2026   |   Updated: 5/13/2026   |   Inventor(s): Marcel Roy Domalanta, Eugene Caldona
Keywords(s): Composites, Paints & Coatings
Category(s): Technologies, Technologies > Chemistry & Materials, Technologies > Paints & Coatings
Bio-Based Crosslinked Fluoropolymer Coating Compositions and Methods for Enhanced Substrate Adhesion and Corrosion Protection
This technology introduces a sustainable hybrid coating system that combines hydroxyl-functionalized fluoropolymers with epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) to achieve enhanced adhesion, corrosion resistance, and mechanical performance. The core innovation lies in chemically integrating ESO, a renewable and low-toxicity material, into a fluoropolymer matrix...
Published: 5/13/2026   |   Updated: 4/22/2026   |   Inventor(s): Eugene Caldona, Marcel Roy Domalanta
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology, Chemistry & Materials, Soy based
Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials, Technologies > Paints & Coatings
Biobased Injectable Hydrogel for Controlled Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering
This technology introduces a biobased injectable hydrogel system designed for controlled drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. The hydrogel is composed of soy protein isolate (SPI), modified cellulose nanofibers, and crosslinkers, creating a biocompatible and structurally stable material suitable for biomedical use. The system utilizes...
Published: 4/22/2026   |   Updated: 4/22/2026   |   Inventor(s): Long Jiang, Raj Hazra, Jiha Kim
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology
Category(s): Technologies > Biology & Medicine, Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
Surface-segregating low surface energy coating for mitigating the adhesion of ice and fouling organisms
Consumer demand for eco-friendly products is increasing, and stricter regulations are aimed at reducing VOC emissions. This trend is driving the need for environmentally friendly manufacturing coatings. In response to this shift, North Dakota State University has developed an innovative low-surface-energy compound that can function as a single-component...
Published: 3/9/2026   |   Updated: 3/9/2026   |   Inventor(s): Dean Webster, Ramsharan Pandey, David Guillaume Thomas Boucher
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Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
Engineered Nanoclay-Epoxy Biomimetic Coatings with Enhanced Anti-corrosion, Hardness, and Adhesion Properties
This technology introduces engineered nanoclay-epoxy nanocomposite coatings designed to enhance corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and adhesion performance in protective coatings. The system utilizes montmorillonite nanoclay particles that are chemically modified with specific organic modifiers to improve compatibility with epoxy polymer matrices. The...
Published: 3/6/2026   |   Updated: 3/6/2026   |   Inventor(s): Kalpana Katti, Dinesh Katti, Ying Huang
Keywords(s): Chemistry & Materials, Electronics Coatings, Marine Coatings
Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials, Technologies > Paints & Coatings
Furan-derived compounds and their use in epoxy coatings
Diol compounds derived from furan, along with their epoxy-functional derivatives, can be synthesized and used either individually or in mixtures to create cured coatings. Coatings made from these compounds demonstrate a favorable balance of physical and mechanical properties. Additionally, these coatings are primarily biobased, making them suitable...
Published: 4/14/2026   |   Updated: 1/30/2026   |   Inventor(s): Dean Webster, Mukund Sibi, Hannah Booher, Anna Renner, Sagar Thorat, Prakash Kannaboina
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Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
A heat-resistant coating system
In industries requiring high-temperature protection, such as crude oil transportation, pipeline insulation, and exhaust stacks, conventional organic coatings fall short due to their limited heat resistance, degrading above 750 degrees Fahrenheit. This innovation presents a hybrid coating developed by converting an ambient-cured polysiloxane film into...
Published: 5/8/2026   |   Updated: 1/30/2026   |   Inventor(s): Xiaoning Qi, Joshua Dockter
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Category(s): Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
Corn Based Thermoplastics Reinforces by Lignin and Cellulose Nanofibers
The increasing environmental impacts associated with petroleum-based polymers have intensified interest in renewable materials. Corn-based materials like starch, zein, and polylactic acid (PLA) are notable alternatives. This technology focuses on a corn-based thermoplastic composition that incorporates lignin and cellulose nanofibrils to enhance its...
Published: 4/14/2026   |   Updated: 1/30/2026   |   Inventor(s): Long Jiang, Yanlin Chen
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology
Category(s): Technologies, Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
Soy Protein Based, UV Curable Resin Compositions
Researchers at NDSU have developed a biodegradable and compostable bioplastic, which potentially eliminates the generation of long-lasting microplastics in products where this technology is used. This is a replacement for certain products that are made from high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. The new plastic is an improved Soy Protein Isolate...
Published: 4/14/2026   |   Updated: 1/30/2026   |   Inventor(s): Long Jiang, Qian Ma
Keywords(s): Biobased Technology
Category(s): Technologies, Technologies > Chemistry & Materials
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