APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY:
- Radiolabeling
- Metal separation
- Water treatment
ADVANTAGES:
- Robust chelators
- High selectivity
ABSTRACT:
Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a new class of chelators – molecules that can bind metals – that incorporate peptoids into the chelator backbone, offering more control over the chelator’s structure and ligands. These molecules are tailored to form stable complexes with metal ions(1-4+), facilitating their detection, extraction, or neutralization in various settings. Traditional chelators often lack the selectivity required for efficient metal ion targeting, leading to challenges in applications like environmental remediation, medical diagnostics, and industrial processing. More details of this technology are provided in the published patent application referenced below.
Inventor: Rebecca J Abergel
DEVELOPMENT STAGE: Proven principle
STATUS: Published PCT patent application US2017/048910 (publication #WO 2018/063638). Available for licensing or collaborative research.
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