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UCF’s discoveries and innovative technologies create opportunities for a wide variety of industries. We encourage you to browse our list of available technologies and invite you to partner with us in bringing real-world applications to the marketplace.

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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

PCR-Based Blood Test for Detecting Mycobacterium Infection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

30555 – Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a diagnostic test for detecting Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP). MAP infections are linked to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn’s disease. The exact cause of IBD is not known, and there are likely multiple etiologies for IBD in addition to MAP infection. Antibiotics are frequently... Read More

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