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Ultra-Stable Deep-Dyed Perovskite-Polymer Composites as Tunable Downconverters

34381 – The University of Central Florida invention comprises a low cost, simple deep‐dyeing method that can convert a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer matrix into ultra‐stable luminescent perovskite‐polymer composites (PPCs) which have excellent color tunability, color purity, and water‐/photo‐stability. The achieved PPCs can be used in displays, solid‐state lighting or other... Read More

Method of Synthesizing High-Efficiency Bifunctional Electrocatalysts

34352 – The University of Central Florida invention comprises a method to produce efficient, cost-effective, and bifunctional (that is, anodic and cathodic) catalysts for water electrolysis applications. For example, hydrogen and oxygen generation from alkaline solutions, deionized water, and seawater. Current hydrogen production results from steam methane reforming and coal gasification,... Read More

An Efficient, Accurate, Powerful, and Cost-Effective Genetic Genealogical Discovery System

34368 – The University of Central Florida and the University of Texas Health Science Center have developed technologies for genetic genealogical discovery in genotype databases: 33799

Aqua Factorem: Low Energy Lunar Ice Extraction System

11539 – The University of Central Florida invention describes a method to extract lunar water, drastically reducing the energy and complexity of lunar mining operations helping to establish this industry. The process consists of robot mining of the regolith (loose, heterogeneous superficial deposits covering solid rock), transferring the mined material to a conveyer and passing the soil... Read More

Improving Cancer Therapy by Silencing Stemness Genes

34329 – The University of Central Florida invention relates to methods for inhibiting the expression of the “stemness” genes, NANOG/P8 and OCT4 in Glioblastoma Multiforme cancer stem cells. Short hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) were specifically designed to inhibit the expression of NANOG/P8 or OCT4 and were delivered by lentiviral transduction. Exosomal delivery of the shRNAs is currently in... Read More

Transmitter Identification Using Adversarial Networks and IQ Data

34396 – The invention relates to an adversarial learning technique for identifying rogue RF transmitters and classifying trusted ones by designing and implementing generative adversarial nets (GAN). Understanding and analyzing the radio frequency (RF) environment have become indispensable for various autonomous wireless deployments. Machine learning techniques have become popular as they can... Read More

Optical images of the Hypo-Rig after printing and assembly: (A) shows the assembled rig and release stamp. (B) demonstrates the assembly working together for release. (C) demonstrates the assembly in practice, for alignment with a custom culture well no larger than 16mm in diameter. The device is scalable for larger devices, and the density of dispensing needles can also increase.

Makerspace Fabrication Technology for Faster, Precise Production of 3D Metal Microelectrode Arrays (MEAs)

34429 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a simple, inexpensive solution for fabricating 3D metal microelectrode arrays (MEAs) and microneedle platforms. Compared to current technologies, the UCF makerspace technology overcomes issues such as brittleness, high expense, complexity, and unrepeatable processes. As a result, the invention offers cost-... Read More

Generating Energy Transmission Properties in Voxel Data Structures Using Texture Maps for Additive Manufacturing

34374 – The University of Central Florida invention is a novel way of generating optical properties within and at the surface of a voxel data structure. The structure is derived from mesh-based 3D models, controlled by standard UV texture mapping, and a combination of texture types for use in additive manufacturing. The purpose of the invention is to alter the makeup of a 3D-printed model... Read More

Frozen Films, Highly Porous Thin Films

34371 – The University of Central Florida invention relates to the development of biomaterial substrates known as frozen films. The frozen films are highly porous thin films with micron-scale porosity and fibrous struts. The frozen films are expected to be compatible with high-throughput screening systems used by pharmaceutical companies and biotech companies for pre-clinical drug... Read More

Dynamically Tunable, Single Pixel Full-Color Plasmonic Display

33838 – The University of Central Florida invention demonstrates a liquid crystal-plasmonic system that covers the full red-green-blue (RGB) color basis set, only as a function of voltage, for the first time. Nematic liquid crystals are long rod‐shaped molecules that have extraordinary properties, most importantly: long-range order and alignment with an electric field. This allows liquid... Read More

High Brightness Narrow-Ridge and Broad-Ridge Quantum Cascade Lasers with InP Spacers

34353 – The University of Central Florida invention is an optimized mid-infrared quantum cascade laser (QCL) design capable of delivering multi-watt continuous wave (CW) power in a high-quality output beam. The design comprises InP spacers whose thickness, as well as other design parameters, is adjusted to simultaneously achieve a high CW power and high beam quality. The design method... Read More

3D Microelectrode Array for Optical and Electrical Probing of Electrogenic Cells

34513 – The University of Central Florida invention describes the microfabrication and assembly of a three-dimensional microelectrode array (3D MEA) based on a glass-stainless steel platform. The technique involves the use of non-traditional “Makerspace Microfabrication” techniques, which allows cost effective fabrication of the device using biocompatible materials.

Exosomal NANOG DNA as a Diagnostic Cancer Marker

34174 – The University of Central Florida invention relates to the use of NANOG exosomal DNA as a diagnostic cancer marker.  Specifically, the marker is a 22bp insert in the 3’UTR of the NANOG pseudogene, NANOGP8. Exosomes are extracellular microvesicles (30-100 nm) released by almost all types of cells upon fusion of the multi-vesicular body with the plasma membrane. Known for their role in... Read More

Phytotoxicity test on Meyer lemon plants treated with 300ppm TSOL.

T-SOL™: A Combination Biocide and Therapeutic Nutrient for Plant Protection and Growth

33356 – University of Central Florida researchers have invented T-SOL™, a chelate-based therapeutic nutrient that promotes plant growth and minimizes the threat of microbial infection. Unlike other biocides, which only destroy microorganisms, T-SOL™ simultaneously enhances plant growth, increases crop yields, and protects plants from bacterial and fungal diseases (including citrus canker,... Read More

Storing Energy in the Carbon Fiber-Based Electric Vehicle Body Panel

34545 – The University of Central Florida invention is a hierarchical architecture‐based carbon fiber for storing energy. The CASE electrode invention has an unprecedented 100,000 charge‐discharge cycles with less performance degradation. Currently, the electric vehicle industry is targeting to achieve more than 500 miles/charge. To increase the miles/charge of the electric vehicles, more... Read More

Method to Evaluate Chronic Condition Diagnoses in Electronic Medical Records

34565 – The University of Central Florida invention describes a scoring algorithm called Chronic Condition Mapping Package (CCMP). The invention can track chronic condition diagnoses in terms of completeness, consistency, and accuracy relative to established guidelines. There is a need to track chronic condition diagnoses and appropriately determine the staging and management of conditions.... Read More

Illustration of the cooperative motion capture (COMOCAP) concept: (a) Depicts body-relative signaling in a multi-person setup. Each person wears components that can send/receive intra-user signals (red dashed) between a reference body point, the head or torso, and the moving limbs. A centralized global system (green dashed) tracks each person's body to the environment. (b) Depicts the cooperative motion capture approach where transceivers (transmitter-receiver units) worn on each person's body send/receive signals (red dashed) to/from the transceivers of other people in a peer-to-peer fashion. As people get closer to each other, the inter-user signals increase in strength and robustness, compared to conventional non-inertial approaches.

Relative Pose Data Augmentation and Other Tracked Devices in Virtual Environments

34272 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented a better way to track objects like head-mounted displays (HMDs) and handheld controllers of multiple users as they interact in shared space. Virtual environment systems today encounter some amount of error (static or dynamic) that can affect the system's usefulness. If two or more users are tracked close to each other... Read More

Direct Reprogramming of Mesenchymal Stems Cells to Neural Stem Cell-Like Cells

34445 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a xeno-free and transgene-free method for reprogramming mesenchymal stem cells to neural stem cell-like cells. Neural stem cells are difficult to obtain for therapeutic use due to their location in the brain. As an alternative, multipotent mesenchymal stem cells are a potential source of neural stem cells, but must... Read More

Polyamine Transport Inhibitors as Antiviral Agents

34459 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and Boston University are developing polyamine transport inhibitors for use as antiviral compounds. Polyamines are required for a variety of viral processes including replication, protein synthesis, and virus-host interactions. Many viruses, including coronaviruses, have been shown to be sensitive to polyamine depletion. While... Read More

Example depiction of a bridge inspection using an AI-powered mixed reality system.

Collective Intelligence Framework Can Fast Track Inspection and Accuracy

34286 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a method for reducing the time and cost of inspecting civil structures like bridges and buildings. Conventional methods for visually assessing civil infrastructures use subjectivity and may require long inspection time and high labor costs. Although some technologies (such as robotic techniques, augmented reality, and... Read More

Crash Recovery Improvements in Non-Volatile Main Memory (NVMM)

34234 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and North Carolina State University have developed a way to reduce the execution time and write amplification associated with restoring data from non-volatile main memory (NVMM). Current crash recovery solutions use logging or checkpointing to provide failure safety to applications. However, these solutions are for volatile main... Read More

Figure 1. Diagram of the UCF dynamically tunable cavity-coupled plasmonic system. As shown, it includes a complementary gold hole/disk array, a tri-layered cavity spacer and a reflective back mirror.

Actively Tunable Photonic Device Enables Multispectral Infrared Camouflage

34066 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed an innovative adaptive infrared (IR) camouflage system that can operate at any wavelength in the technologically relevant, midwave IR (3–5 µm) and longwave IR (8–12 µm) bands. The plasmonic nanostructured system design offers a faster, more efficient way to encode information and provides spectral selectivity, which is... Read More

Fungus-Derived Compounds to Fight Drug-Resistant Malaria

34250 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and the University of Oklahoma have identified fungus-derived compounds for developing treatments against drug-resistant species of Plasmodium. Compounds collected from a large library of diverse fungi (including pure compounds and extracts) may enable scientists to target new cellular structures of malaria-causing parasites such as... Read More

Conformal Visible Light Communication (VLC) Receiver with Efficient Optical Signal Reception

34238 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a mobile visible light communication (VLC) receiver that overcomes the signal quality and efficiency issues that hamper the widespread use of VLC systems. With the ability to provide secure, high-throughput indoor wireless networking, VLCs are ideal for multi-use office environments and Li-Fi (light fidelity)... Read More

Graphene-Carbon Fiber Electrodes for Robust Supercapacitors

34229 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a simple, low-cost method of creating electrodes for flexible, robust supercapacitors. The UCF invention resolves the performance and safety issues associated with producing supercapacitors for wearable electronic devices. It also offers a way to build commercially available supercapacitors with high specific... Read More

Virtual Humans May Increase Trust in Autonomous Control Systems

34507 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a method of using dynamic, realistic simulations to facilitate real human awareness and trust in an autonomous control system like a self-driving vehicle. The method employs online virtual humans that dynamically perform behaviors, such as gestures, poses, and verbal interactions based on the real-time input and... Read More

Phototransistor Mimics the Synaptic Behavior of Neurons

34446 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a phototransistor device that can act as an artificial photonic synapse for neuromorphic computing. Ultrathin and highly efficient, the device comprises a superstructure with the fast charge transport capability of graphene (G) and the efficient photogeneration features of perovskite quantum dots (PQDs). The UCF team... Read More

Low‐Cost Biopolymer-Metal Sensor for Onsite Detection of Heavy Metal Ions

34204 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an inexpensive, reliable sensor that can rapidly and simultaneously detect traces of multiple heavy metals in water. With its unique biopolymer-metal composite thin film, the device provides improved sensitivity for identifying toxins in situ, including mercury, cadmium, arsenic, chromium, thallium, lead and zinc. ... Read More

Novel Carbapenems to Combat Drug-Resistant Mycobacteria

33910 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and Southern Methodist University have developed novel carbapenem antibiotics that exhibit enhanced activity against drug-resistant strains of mycobacterial species, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and Micobacterium abscessus (Mabs). The narrow-spectrum carbapenems selectively target mycobacterial L, D-transpeptidases. In... Read More

Produce Additive-Manufactured Objects with Easily Removable Support Structures

34451 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed two technologies that help lower the cost and minimize the time associated with using support structures in additive manufacturing. One invention (Patent ID 34451) provides a cost- and time-saving method of printing additive manufactured objects and their support structures together. The other invention (Patent ID... Read More

Energy-Efficient, Real-Time Variable Stiffness Ankle-Foot Prosthesis

34461 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an innovative, bio-inspired ankle-foot prosthesis that can automatically adjust its ankle stiffness to accommodate different activities. For example, the device can quickly adapt to walking conditions such as inclines, declines, and uneven soft or hard surfaces. The novel prosthesis uses a highly efficient energy... Read More

Convenient, Self-Sterilizing Rollable Face Mask for Everyday Use

34460 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed a face mask that conveniently rolls into a necklace-like device that also sterilizes the mask when not in use. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommend wearing a mask to prevent infections and to mitigate the spread of contagious diseases... Read More

Low-Cost, Multi-Input, Single Resonant Tank LLC Converters

34179 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a new multi-input power DC-DC converter that uses a single LLC resonant tank to transfer energy and perform power conversion from multiple sources. With other technologies, the number of switches and circuit components increases with each added power source, thus raising total costs and reducing reliability. In... Read More

Reconfigurable and Scalable Slot-Ring Antenna Arrays

33753 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a reconfigurable modular antenna array that can be programmed to operate over several different frequency bands while still using a common antenna aperture. The antenna and transmitter design work as a mix-and-match antenna array that is easily configurable and scalable to specific applications. This simplicity allows... Read More

Method for Growing Perovskite Quantum Dots on Any Material

34410 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have invented a unique method of creating structures for ultra-thin, highly efficient optoelectronic devices.  Current methods (such as depositing PQDs onto a graphene substrate or applying them via spin-coating or dipping) produce structures that offer limited carrier mobility and photoresponsivity. In contrast, the UCF method... Read More

Solar Energy Device Boosts Optical Absorption of Thin-Film PV Cells

34405 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a way to increase the broadband optical absorption of thin-film solar cells regardless of their thickness or intrinsic absorption. Thin-film technologies (less than 10 μm) reduce the material cost of solar cells and provide added flexibility. However, their reduced light absorption capacity results in lower cell... Read More

Mode Demultiplexing Hybrid Simplifies Coherent Optical Front End

34398 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have designed a single device that integrates mode demultiplexing, local oscillator power splitting, and optical 90-degree phase deconstruction using a multi-plane light converter (MPLC). As a result, the invention enables more reliable and robust coherent optical signals for communications systems. Today’s current optical front... Read More

Low-Temperature Catalysts for Effective Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Emissions

34359 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and BASF Corporation have developed a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology that can efficiently remove nitrogen oxide (NO) emissions at temperatures less than 200 degrees Celsius. Nitrogen oxides are major pollutants emitted from internal combustion engines. Examples include gasoline and diesel vehicles and stationary... Read More

CRISPR-Based Imaging System Detects Target Gene Loci in Live Cells

34082 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida and the University of Massachusetts have developed a CRISPR-based system for detecting DNA repeat expansion sequences—genetic mutations that cause diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The CRISPR Arrayed Repeat Detection System (CARDS) can detect multiple mutated genes simultaneously in a single assay.... Read More

Scalable Approach for Fabricating Thermally Stable, Low-Temperature Catalysts

34292 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a low-cost, scalable approach for using any reducible metal oxide or mixed metal oxide materials to fabricate thermally stable, low-temperature catalysts. The UCF invention offers a solution for automakers tasked with meeting increasingly stringent emissions standards. For example, future catalytic systems will need... Read More

Digital Scheme for Cryptocurrency Wallet Backup and Recovery

34225 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a digital mechanism that provides a secure, convenient way for cryptocurrency users to back up the private keys in their hardware wallets and restore them when needed. A crypto hardware wallet (such as a USB stick, Bluetooth device or smartcard) generates private keys for a user to protect crypto assets, like... Read More

As illustrated, the new UCF technology may be implemented using planar arrays such as an organic light-emitting diode array.

Imaging-Based Transmitter and Receiver for Free-Space Optical Communications

34131 – Key points: Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a robust and cost-effective solution for line-of-site control (LOS)—also known as beam steering—in emerging free-space optical communications (FOC) systems. Instead of using conventional radio frequencies, FOC systems employ optical domain carrier frequencies to establish direct LOS data links between... Read More

As shown in the example, at least a portion of the precious metal (PGM–platinum group metal) encapsulated between the base material and the irreducible metal oxides may be shuttled to the surface of the metal oxide to form stable, catalytically active sites that can resist sintering at high temperatures.

Low-Cost Method for Producing Highly Stable, Active Precious Metal Catalysts

34303 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a novel universal technique for fabricating precious metal catalysts that exhibit both high catalytic activity and excellent thermal stability. UCF’s Reverse Loading and Metal Shuttling Strategy offers a low-cost solution to traditional fabrication methods, such as those that require complex preparation procedures or... Read More

The images compare the flight of respiratory droplets after a simulated sneeze (horizontal velocity versus vertical velocity). Shown are instantaneous velocity contours of saliva, cornstarch and saliva, and mask test cases 185ms after the event starts.

Edible Confections to Reduce Cough- or Sneeze-Induced Pathogen Transmission

34433 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a composition of edible ingredients that may reduce the transmissibility of airborne pathogens from person to person. Airborne-transmitted pathogens often spread through close contact between humans via respiratory functions. This includes sneezing, coughing, talking and breathing. For example, coughing causes a... Read More

Example prototype of the UCF 3D-printed fingertip pediatric laryngoscope-intubation device.

3D-Printed Fingertip Pediatric Laryngoscope for Safer, Faster Intubation

34054 – New flexible device can be custom-printed to fit a child’s respiratory tract and minimize intubation trauma from surgical procedures. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a combined pediatric laryngoscope and intubation medical device that facilitates tracheal intubation while reducing patient trauma. The low-cost, 3D-printed innovation is more flexible and... Read More

Schematic illustration of the UCF nano-coating.

Nano-Coating Captures and Kills Viruses on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

34370 – Polymer-based, antiviral coating may kill pathogens on face masks and gloves to prevent surface-to-surface contamination Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an innovative nano-coating designed to capture and kill viruses on PPEs and other medical equipment. For example, the invention may be used to target SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease.... Read More

Low-Cost Mechanisms for Managing Secure Persistent Memory

34140 – Novel systems for encrypting, restoring and auditing secure persistent memory can significantly improve performance and safeguard systems against data remanence cyber attacks. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed low-cost solutions for effectively managing secure persistent memory devices (PMDs) in computer systems. One invention (Patent ID34140) provides... Read More

COVID-19 Training Cards Offer Easy Access to Key Safety Information

34378 – New training cards provide CDC-recommended steps for fighting the spread of COVID-19 Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed educational training cards about COVID-19 and ways to stay safe from the disease. The deck of 52 cards provides key information including how the disease spreads and CDC-recommended instructions for preventing and transmitting the disease... Read More

Capsule-Based System for Object Segmentation Offers Accuracy at Less Cost

34138 – New SegCaps deep learning architecture enables more cost-effective segmentation of medical images. Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an innovative capsule-based deep learning system that requires far less parameterization to perform object segmentation more accurately and efficiently than state-of-the-art convolutional neural networks (CNNs) such as U-Net. The... Read More

The UCF invention delivers iron to targeted tumor cells to enable ferroptosis-assisted chemodynamic therapy. Image reprinted with permission from Molecular Pharmaceutics 2019, 16, 4852−4866, DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.9b00737. American Chemical Society.

Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles for Targeted Anticancer Chemodynamic Therapy

34364 – Tumor-targeting nanoparticles induce ferroptosis in cancer cells without need for external activation Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a tumor-targeting nanoparticle system for chemodynamic therapy (CDT). The conjugated polymer nanoparticles (CPNPs) deliver iron for CDT at the targeted tumor site. In contrast to photodynamic therapy, which requires external... Read More

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