Glass Composite Materials Containing Alkoxosilane Derivative Having Alterable Charge, Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Groups
Project Leader: Bakul Dave
Unit: College of Science, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Brief Description:
This invention involves the design and synthesis of a novel class of materials that undergo changes in structure with respect to temperature, pH, solvents, NA, mechanical pressure, electrical potential, and other environmental factors. The materials are prepared by the sol-gel method using organically modified precursors. The unique properties of these materials are derived from the specific composition of the precursor.
Patent Status:
U.S. Patent No. 6,756,217, issued June 29, 2004. Additional patents pending.
Potential Commercial Uses:
This sol-gel derived material may have multiple commercial uses, including:
- Chromatographic separation, including separation of proteins, enzymes, and other biomolecules.
- Controlled drug delivery and controlled catalysis.
- Novel shape memory materials, possibly for robotic use.
- Biosensors and biotransducers.
- Fabrication of micromechanical and microelectromechanical devices.
- Hydrophobic or hydrophilic coatings for industrial uses such as anti-icing for aircraft.
- Water repellancy and anti-wrinkle coatings for textiles.
Contact:
Jeff Myers, Senior Technology Transfer Specialist, (618) 453-4543, fax: (618) 453-8038
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