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Vulcanized thermoset materials based on intrinsically recyclable polymuconate derivatives
Novel bio-based thermosets are compatible with standard vulcanization processes, offering a scalable and sustainable rubber alternative that can be efficiently depolymerized to recover original monomers.
Catalytic Non-Oxidative Catalytic Conversion of Methane to Hydrocarbons
A stable, non-oxidative catalytic process efficiently converts abundant methane resources into high-selectivity hydrocarbons and hydrogen byproducts for use in plastics and resins.
Methods of Preparation and use of Nickel-containing Molecular Sieve Catalysts for Olefin Oligomerization
A highly selective catalyst technology converts light alkenes from shale gas resources into high-value dimer products and transportation fuels, including premium gasoline and diesel, while minimizing unwanted side reactions.
Development of Industrial Hemp based Biodegradable Superabsorbent
A sustainable, hemp-derived superabsorbent substitute offers high-capacity absorption and adjustable properties for applications ranging from hygiene products to eco-friendly food packaging, drastically reducing global polymer waste.
Binder System Extension for Kraft Paper Laminate using Depolymerized Lignin
A sustainable, formaldehyde-free resin binder utilizes depolymerized lignin from forestry waste to create environmentally friendly composite boards for furniture, flooring, and countertops, meeting global regulatory demands.
Accelerated Microdroplet Synthesis of Benzimidazoles
An accelerated, metal-free, ambient-condition microdroplet method enables high-yield synthesis of benzimidazoles for drug development and pharmaceutical applications.
Partial to Full Esterification of Tannic Acid to Produce Fire Retardant Epoxy Formulations
A new esterification process uses tannic acid to create a non-toxic, renewable, and cost-effective fire retardant that exceeds the performance of highly toxic halogenated alternatives.
Production of Rice Straw Fiber Board using Lignin from Catalytically Depolymerized Rice Straw
A sustainable, low-cost method extracts lignin and cellulose from rice straw to create non-carcinogenic composite board binders that significantly reduce manufacturing costs.
Tannic Acid as a Functional Crosslinker in Polymer Systems
An environmentally friendly and inexpensive thermosetting polymeric composition utilizes tannic acid as a sustainable hardener for high-performance epoxy applications, including fire retardancy.
Scale up of Accelerated Reactions in Solution with Solvent Recycling and Electrostatic Product
A system using microdroplets and pneumatic sprays expedites chemical reactions, reduces solvent waste, and simplifies the production of previously impractical or expensive chemical processes.
Phosphorylation of Natural Products for Flame Retardant Applications
A safe and environmentally responsible method transforms renewable carbon-containing materials into enhanced, non-halogenated flame retardants compatible with various polymer systems.
Applications of dielectric-based sensors in the alcohol refining process and automation integration
An automated system integrates a dielectric-based sensor, leveraging commercial automotive flex fuel technology, to rapidly and accurately determine the optimal time for adsorption column replacement during biobased alcohol purification.
Amine-boranes as bifunctional reagents for direct amidation of carboxylic acids
A refined, dual-purpose chemical process utilizes amine-boranes to efficiently synthesize high-priority pharmaceutical and medicinal amide compounds while reducing waste and avoiding hazardous reagents.
Combination of Solid Adsorbents and Liquid Cosolvents to Increase HMF Yields from Glucose
A novel method significantly increases high-yield production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from glucose, resulting in lower side products for sustainable polymers and chemicals manufacturing.
High Strength Adhesives from Food Components: Zein Protein and Phenolics
A high-performance, nontoxic, and low-cost adhesive derived from readily available biobased components offers structural bonding strength comparable to commercial Super Glue.
Open-Flask Hydroboration of Alkenes Using Ammonia Borane
A novel, open-to-air hydroboration protocol uses stable reagents, eliminating safety risks and the need for inert conditions, while uniquely yielding valuable trialkylborane and aminodialkylborane products for organic synthesis and industrial chemistry.
Liquefied Cellulosic Biomass for Enzyme Production
Liquefaction of sugarcane bagasse enhances endoglucanase production via submerged fermentation, yielding approximately 15 times higher productivity than solid-state methods and reducing power required for mixing.
Biomimetic Adhesives Made from Renewable Feedstocks with Degradability and Biocompatibility
Super-strong, sustainable, and biodegradable adhesives are developed using lactic acid and mussel adhesive chemistry, offering nontoxic, biocompatible solutions for biomedical and electronics applications.
Static Fractionation of Corn Kernels
An enzyme-directed method fractionates corn into components (germ, starch, sugar, pericarp) suitable for chemical building blocks, offering corn biorefineries alternative revenue and adding value to the feedstock.
Bioliquefaction Assisted Heat Transfer for Pretreated Biomass Slurries
A novel method uses an organic catalyst to liquefy semisolid lignocellulosic biomass into a low-viscosity, fermentable slurry, reducing costs and eliminating the need for expensive enzymes in high-yield ethanol production.
Process for Preparing Enriched Glucan Biomass Materials
A novel process uses dicarboxylic acid treatment to efficiently convert lignocellulosic biomass into high-yield ethanol, minimizing degradation and reducing the need for enzymes or yeast purification.
Benzaldehyde Biosynthesis
Purdue researchers have developed a less time-intensive, enzyme-based method for high-yield benzaldehyde synthesis, a key compound for the flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and antifungals industries.
Novel, Plant-Based Wall Materials for Spray-Dry Microencapsulation
Purdue researchers have developed natural, cost-effective, and highly functional sweet corn-based wall materials for superior spray-dry microencapsulation of various food ingredients, outperforming industry-standard materials.
Using of Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica) Mucilage and a Polyol Mixture as Bio-based Film Material for Packaging
A new high-strength, low-permeability edible biofilm made from chia seed byproduct offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative for food and pharmaceutical packaging.
pea protein hydrolysate as fat replacer
A computational method for predicting protein function accelerates drug discovery and research by rapidly determining protein behavior.
Whole-body Voluminous Antiviral and Antibacterial Disinfection of Photodynamic Therapy using Edible Food Dyes
Visible-light activated aerosol disinfection using safe FDA-approved dyes for large indoor spaces and PPE chambers.
Photo-melt-bulk polymerization strategy for recyclable polydiene-derivatives
A solvent- and catalyst-free UV process that produces recyclable, flexible polydiene plastics with efficient depolymerization.
Net-zero Carbon Emissions Technology for Producing Rare Earth Elements (REE) from Waste Magnets
A catalytic hydrothermal process that recovers high-purity rare earths from used magnets with hydrogen byproduct and minimal waste.
Conductive all-polymer gas diffusion electrode
A PEDOT-PTFE gas diffusion layer that resists flooding and extends stability for higher-efficiency fuel cells and electrolyzers.
Metal-free Primary Explosive
A thermally stable, lead-free primary energetic offering greener primer performance with safer combustion behavior.
A New Method of Making 1,2,4-triazolo-[4,3-a]pyrazine
A greener, two-step electro/photochemical synthesis of a versatile N-heterocycle useful for pharma and energetic materials.
Treatment to Improve Formability of Palm Leaf Materials for Foodware Manufacturing
An NaOH treatment that dramatically increases formability of palm-leaf sheets, enabling scalable, lower-force manufacture of compostable foodware.
Optimal Fuel/Core Design for Nuclear Reactors based on Safety and Economics
A numerically validated, AM-manufacturable core design that balances passive heat dissipation with improved operational economics for Gen-IV reactors.
Super Quench
A water-free quench process cools reactor streams while generating electricity.
Heterogeneous Hydroxyl-Directed Hydrogenation over a Pd-M Alloy Catalyst
A recyclable heterogeneous catalyst achieves high stereoselectivity for pharma and specialty chemicals.
A Topochemical Approach towards Tensile-Strained C-C Bond and Recyclable Polymers
New polymers depolymerize cleanly at lower heat, enabling high-purity recycled plastics.
Photovoltaic Structures for Use in Agriculture Farms
Low-profile PV arrays optimize crop growth and solar output for full-scale farming with current equipment.
A New Method of Preparing Sodium Nitrotetrazolate
A cleaner, high-yield route produces stable NaNT for explosives without harmful solvents.
Process to Upgrade Natural Gas Liquids from Shale Gas Using Final Product as Absorbent to Recover C₂+ Hydrocarbons
A simplified loop recycles part of the final liquid to recover C2+ from gas, improving purity and lowering costs.
Laser-induced Color Printing on Nanostructured Plasmonic Films
Large-area, fade-resistant, laser-written color on inexpensive metal films for anti-counterfeit, branding, and decorative uses.
Multi functional biobased dielectric coolant synthesis using intermediates from ozone cracking of lipids
Bio-derived saturated fatty-acid esters form low-cost, biodegradable dielectric coolants with wide thermal windows, strong breakdown strength, and oxidation stability for EVs and data centers.
Biolubricants Synthesis from Oil/Fat Ozonized-derived Products
Bio-based lubricants synthesized from ozonized oils deliver high viscosity index, thermal stability, low-temp liquidity, and oxidation resistance without toxic catalysts.
SOLVENT-DEPENDENT PREPARATION OF AMINE-BORANES VIA WATER-MEDIATED REACTION
Water-mediated, solvent-dependent synthesis of amine-boranes offers a green, low-cost, scalable route for reagents in organic and materials chemistry.
Fluxification: Interfacial Solute Flux Promotes Emulsification at the Water|Oil Interface
Solute flux method enables spontaneous oil–water emulsions without external energy input.
Zein and Tannic acid based bio-inspired adhesives for surgical applications
Bio-inspired zein/tannic acid sealants outperform fibrin glue for surgical wet-tissue repair.
Underwater Bonding with a Biobased Adhesive
Zein/tannic acid adhesive bonds strongly underwater and is biodegradable for marine and industrial use.
Thermodynamic Model of Urea Inclusion Fractionation
Thermodynamic model predicts biodiesel fractionation for optimized feedstocks with lower cloud points.
Physical Modification of Starches Using Small Molecules for Enhanced Gelatinization, Viscosity, and Stability
Small-molecule, hydrothermal treatments physically tune starch gelatinization and viscosity (no reagents), yielding clean-label functionality and stability.
Soy-based Cationic Surfactants
Biobased and biodegradable soy-derived cationic surfactants offer a cost-effective, high-performing replacement for petroleum-based alternatives in personal care and industrial applications, supporting sustainability goals.