APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: EcoBOT automates multiple simultaneous sterile biological experiments. It screens novel plant amendments for effectiveness under various conditions and for potential biohazards. It consistently identifies the impact of various amendments on plant root and leaf traits at various stages of growth. It can parse the effects of multiple … [Read more...] about EcoBOT-Automated Platform for EcoFAB Experiments 2022-042
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Chelator-Mediated Fenton (CMF) Process to Transform Lignin into a Water-Soluble Polymer without Need for Separation or Concentration Steps 2019-152, 2019-054, 2021-042
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Generation of polymer products from lignin (e.g., lignosulfonate polymer products) Dispersants, water-purification agents, water-adsorbing materials, and soil amendment BENEFITS: CMF lignin is likely to be produced at lower cost compared to prior approach using polyacrylic based materials Process generates less hazardous waste or … [Read more...] about Chelator-Mediated Fenton (CMF) Process to Transform Lignin into a Water-Soluble Polymer without Need for Separation or Concentration Steps 2019-152, 2019-054, 2021-042
High-Throughput Protein Pull-Down for Mapping Transcription Factors, “Biotin DAP-seq” 2021-071
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Translation of DNA sequences into affinity labeled proteins Protein isolation for downstream characterization For application in transcription factor (TF) binding site discovery methods (e.g., DAP-seq, SELEX), RNA protein-binding site discovery, and protein-protein interaction studies BENEFITS: This method is equally effective, … [Read more...] about High-Throughput Protein Pull-Down for Mapping Transcription Factors, “Biotin DAP-seq” 2021-071
EcoFAB(TM) 2.0 Plant Growth Chambers: Copyrighted Instructions and Production Drawings, and Trademarked Name 2021-163, 2021-177, 2021-172
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Agricultural and academic research ECOFAB BENEFITS: Compatible with automated platforms pervasive in molecular biology laboratories Smaller footprint and price point than existing automated systems Minimizes risk of contamination Adaptive system capable of learning (via machine learning) to operate based … [Read more...] about EcoFAB(TM) 2.0 Plant Growth Chambers: Copyrighted Instructions and Production Drawings, and Trademarked Name 2021-163, 2021-177, 2021-172
Production of PDC in Plants Via Heterologous Expression of Bacterial Genes 2019-069
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Adhesives Biodegradable polyesters Performance-advantaged polymers Antibacterial agents Water decontamination agents Co-product in bioenergy crops BENEFITS: Reduced production costs in comparison to previous methods Adds value to future bioenergy crops (PDC is a co-product) BACKGROUND: 2-pyrone-4-6-dicarboxylic … [Read more...] about Production of PDC in Plants Via Heterologous Expression of Bacterial Genes 2019-069