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Phase contrast micrograph with DiI fluorescent image overlaid, demonstrating the cell morphology surrounding the (a) Co20Cr20Fe20Ni20Mn20 and (b) SS 304 samples after 96 hours of direct contact in the cell culture. The metal samples are black, cells are red.

CoCrFeNi-Based Multi-Principal Element Alloys (MPEAs) Ideal for Biomedical Applications

33866 – New Alloy Materials Enable Stronger, More Ductile and Corrosion-Resistant Orthopedic Implants UCF researchers have developed CoCrFeNi-based alloy compositions for creating biomedical implant materials with improved corrosion resistance, strength and ductility. The UCF compositions are the first MPEAs tested in vitro to be both non-cytotoxic and able to support fibroblast cell growth in... Read More

Soldiers training with a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES). Laser emitters are attached to the rifles' barrels, and laser receptors are on the soldiers' helmets and harnesses.

Novel Diffused Channel Semiconductor Light Sources Improve the Speed and Performance of Optical Data Networks

33264 – New semiconductor light source boosts the laser signal strength and quality of optical data networks in military tactical engagement systems UCF researchers have invented technologies that enable manufacturers to create faster, more efficient semiconductor light sources than those currently used in optical data networks and other data communication systems. Besides boosting the speed and... Read More

Example use of the UCF Tactile-Visual Wound Simulation Unit in a military combat situation. Image courtesy of the United States Department of Defense.

Tactile-Visual Wound Simulation Unit for Realistic Hands-On Training

33827 – Multi-Sensory, Interactive Training Unit Lets Combat Medics See, Feel and Treat Lifelike, 3D Wounds UCF researchers have invented an innovative, multi-sensory, interactive training system that realistically mimics wounds and provides constant, dynamic feedback to medical trainees as they treat the wounds. Almost like a video game in real-life, the Tactile-Visual Wound (TVW) Simulation Unit... Read More

New Local Anesthetic Solution Minimizes Injection-Related Pain and Extends Limited Lidocaine Supplies

33832 – Improved Lidocaine Formulation Minimizes Pain at Injection Site While Maintaining Effectiveness Administered in more than 1 million cutaneous surgeries per year, local anesthesia injections are viewed as a very painful part of minor surgery. Additionally, the lidocaine for such formulations is in short supply. In response to these issues, UCF researchers have developed a new... Read More

The new hexagonal OsB2 can be used to create ceramic coatings for machine parts.

Mechanochemically Synthesized Hexagonal Osmium Diboride (OsB2) Ideal for Industrial Applications

32894 – Hexagonal OsB: New low-cost, ultra-hard ceramic material increases the stability and reliability of cutting tools and machinery parts UCF researchers have created hexagonal osmium diboride (OsB), a new, ultra-hard ceramic compound that, until now, had only existed in the form of a mathematical calculation. With its superior mechanical and functional properties, hexagonal OsB is ideal for... Read More

The new UCF AMTS/NMTS System safely removes PCB-contaminated building materials and leaves structures intact.

New Formulation for Removing PCB-Contaminated Materials

33844 – Safe, Odor-Neutral Paste Removes Toxins from Paint and Concrete While Leaving Structures Intact A UCF researcher has developed a new formulation for remediating halogenated compounds, such as toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), that maintains a paste structure without requiring a covering or sealant and excludes offensive odor materials. This new formulation still maintains an... Read More

Example of the solar-powered “Anywhere Fan.”

Solar-Powered Portable Fan Generates Greater Airflow while Saving Energy

30736 – Low-cost, portable, solar-powered “Anywhere Fan” enables disaster relief teams to cool and ventilate homes during power outages caused by natural disasters. A UCF researcher has invented a portable, solar-powered fan that requires less power than existing personal and ventilation fans and generates about 30 percent more airflow. Besides being energy-efficient, the new “Anywhere Fan” is... Read More

As shown in the example, the PV-Assisted Heat Pump Water Heater system has a residential compressor-refrigerant-based storage type water heating system with (A) PV modules and microinverters, (B) a programmable smart controller, and (C) a resistance heating circuitry that allows the resistance heater to work with varying levels of electrical power.

Photovoltaic-Assisted Heat Pump Water Heater Integrates Use of Solar and Conventional Energy Sources

33803 – Energy-Saving System Provides Steady, Reliable Supply of Hot Water by Dynamically Switching Between Solar Energy and Electricity from a Power Grid UCF researchers have developed a heat pump water heater (HPWH) system that enables homes and businesses to maintain a steady supply of hot water while optimizing energy usage from both solar panels and conventional power sources. Cost-efficient... Read More

UCF’s Young Adult and Adolescent Male Health Behavior Indicators Scale enables health organizations to gain deeper insight into the health-related attitudes, perceptions and experiences of YAAM populations and the health disparities that they encounter.

Assessment Tool Identifies Male Behavior and Attitudes Toward Healthcare

33783 – Survey Tool Enables Researchers to Capture Critical Data about Promoting Health Services to Young Adult Males UCF researchers have developed a valuable survey tool that can help organizations improve their healthcare service and delivery systems aimed at young adult and adolescent males (YAAMs). With the Young Adult and Adolescent Male Health Behavior Indicators Scale, health... Read More

Decision Support System Helps Hospitals Prevent Heart Failure Readmissions

33648 – Low-cost, innovative support tool enables care managers to implement interventions that prevent readmissions and improve the health outcomes of patients with heart failure UCF researchers have invented a decision support tool for enhancing patient care and reducing hospital readmissions related to heart failure (HF). The innovative support tool identifies and analyzes patient-centric human... Read More

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