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Development of Well-Defined Artificial Eumelanin

BACKGROUND Melanin is a naturally occurring pigment found in many organisms. Eumelanin is the black-brown variety of melanin which is responsible for dark colored eyes, hair, and skin. It acts as a natural photoprotector from the harmful radiation from the sun. Eumelanin is resistant to damage caused by high temperature, chemical stresses, reactive...

Published: 10/19/2022 | Inventor(s): Toby Nelson

Keywords(s): Material Science & Engineering

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biotech & Pharmaceutical, Technology Classifications > Chemistry, Technology Classifications > Material Science & Engr

Melanin-Inspired Antifungal Agents

BACKGROUND Microbial contamination of hydrocarbon fuels is a serious problem that can lead to costly and dangerous operational problems in fuel storage and engine systems. Bacteria and fungi can cause deterioration of fuels through several mechanisms, including an accumulation of biomass, degradation of protective additives, and production of...

Published: 5/31/2023 | Inventor(s): Toby Nelson

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemistry, Technology Classifications > Biotech & Pharmaceutical, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Food Science

Preparation of Conductive Organic Threads as Non-metallic Interconnects

Abstract The preparation of organic conductive threads comprised of highly conjugated polymer/carbon nanotube nanocomposites on a fiber thread like cotton, wool, etc, for electrical interconnects in smart clothing for enhanced reusability and comfort. The organic conductive fiber/thread is unique in that it opens the door for all textile-based devices...

Published: 10/19/2022 | Inventor(s): Santosh Adhikari, Toby Nelson

Keywords(s): Chemistry

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemistry, Technology Classifications > Biotech & Pharmaceutical

Preparation of Melanin-inspired Antimicrobials

BACKGROUND Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a serious worldwide health problem, which presents the risk of increased infection and uncontrolled transmission. Antibiotic resistance due to the misuse of drugs has genetically selected for the survival of resistant bacterial strains. This renders established antibiotic treatments ineffective against...

Published: 10/19/2022 | Inventor(s): Santosh Adhikari, Toby Nelson

Keywords(s): Biotech & Pharmaceutical

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biotech & Pharmaceutical, Technology Classifications > Chemistry