Abstract: Disclosed are passive NOx adsorbers and methods for synthesizing the same. Small-pore zeolitic materials with practical loadings of transition metals atomically dispersed in the micropores are described herein. Also demonstrated are simple and scalable synthesis routes to high loadings of atomically dispersed transition metals in the micropores of a small-pore zeolite.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 21, 2019
Publication date:
February 27, 2020
Applicants:
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Inventors:
Konstantin Khivantsev, Janos Szanyi, Nicholas R. Jaegers, Libor Kovarik, Feng Gao, Yong Wang
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for anaerobic digestion of waste fibrous material and the recovery of nutrients are provided. Methods, systems, and apparatuses disclosed herein provide mechanisms to release dissolved gases from anaerobic digester effluent. Methods, systems and apparatuses disclosed herein can recover one or more nutrients from anaerobic digested effluent using a range of temperatures, aeration rates, aeration times, pH ranges, and settling times.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 18, 2013
Date of Patent:
February 11, 2020
Assignees:
DVO, INC., WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, ANDGAR CORPORATION
Inventors:
Quanbao Zhao, Stephen W. Dvorak, Shulin Chen, Craig Frear, Bryan J. VanLoo
Abstract: Methods of controlling the maturation of plants and/or plant products (e.g. fruit, vegetable, ornamentals, etc.) by manipulating Alternative Oxidase (AOX) activity. An increase in activity hastens the maturation process while a decrease in activity slows or stops maturation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 10, 2017
Date of Patent:
February 4, 2020
Assignee:
Washington State University
Inventors:
Amit Dhingra, Christopher Hendrickson, Seanna Hewitt
Abstract: Lanthionine ketimine phosphonate (LK-P), lanthionine ketimine ester phosphonate (LKE-P), other lanthionine ketimine, lanthionine ketimine phosphonate, and lanthionine ketimine ester derivatives, and methods of making and using the same, are described.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 16, 2018
Publication date:
January 9, 2020
Applicants:
The University of Toledo, Washington State University
Abstract: Air filters formed from mats of protein-containing nanowires are provided. The nanowires are formed into a mat with pores that allow air to pass through while physically filtering particulate matter. The protein in the protein-containing nanowires also serves to chemically filter polluted air passed through the filter. Specifically, chemical functional groups from the many amino acids that comprise the protein of the protein-containing nanowire react with certain chemical pollutants (e.g., carbon monoxide and formaldehyde) in order to capture or otherwise neutralize the pollutant. Accordingly, the single nanofiber mat performs two filtering functions. Methods of filtering air using the provided air filters are also disclosed, as well as methods for making the air filters from protein-containing nanofibers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 29, 2018
Date of Patent:
January 7, 2020
Assignee:
Washington State University
Inventors:
Wei-hong Zhong, Hamid Souzandeh, Yu Wang
Abstract: Reactive sulfur species have been recognized as an important regulator in redox biology, wherein the reactive sulfur species have been shown to be active in tumor suppressors, ion channels, and transcription factors. The disclosed invention is a novel composition of matter that allows for the detection of H2S and H2Sn species in living cells. These novel compositions represent significant progress in the field of chemical, H2S and H2Sn probes as they have both been successfully applied in the visualization sulfur species in living systems.
Abstract: The present embodiments herein generally relate to thermoset resins that are derived from vegetable oil based sources, including fibrous plant sources. The utilization of plant based oil as starting materials makes the technology a green alternative to currently available solutions. This, coupled with the novel synthetic methods that are utilized, results in a transformation of the plant based oils into useful, durable, and resilient thermoset resins.
Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of red raspberry plant (Rubus idaeus L.) named ‘WSU 2166’ adapted to the raspberry production area of the Pacific Northwest. ‘WSU 2166’ is primarily characterized by suitability for machine harvestability, tolerance to root rot, early season production and large, conical fruit that is longer than it is broad.
Abstract: A novel tank cryogenic-compatible composite pressure vessel that beneficially utilizes Vapor Cooled Shielding (VCS) is introduced to minimize thermal gradients along support structures and reduces heat loads on cryogenic systems. In particular, the configurations and mechanisms to be utilized herein include: providing for a desired number of passageways and a given thickness of the VCS, reducing the thermal conductivity of the VCS material, and increasing the cooling capacitance of the hydrogen vapors.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 11, 2017
Date of Patent:
September 24, 2019
Assignee:
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Inventors:
Jacob William Leachman, Patrick Marshall Adam
Abstract: Described herein are liquid crystalline elastomer compositions comprising aromatic epoxy units crosslinked with alkylene diacid units having alkylene segments containing at least one methylene unit, and/or aromatic epoxy units crosslinked with polyphenolic units, wherein the aromatic epoxy units and alkylene diacid units and/or polyphenolic units are in a molar ratio that results in the liquid crystalline elastomer composition exhibiting a glass transition temperature (Tg) and a thermal stability of the liquid crystalline phase (Tlc) that make them particularly suitable as shape memory materials and for use in methods of additive manufacturing. Methods for producing these compositions and their use in additive manufacturing processes are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 5, 2016
Date of Patent:
September 10, 2019
Assignees:
UT-BATTELLE, LLC, Washington State University
Inventors:
Yuzhan Li, Orlando Rios, Alexander Johs, Michael Richard Kessler
Abstract: Materials and methods are described for forming self-assembled peptoid structures that are extremely stable, crystalline, free-standing and self-repairing are described. Based on the peptoid design, peptoid membranes in a 2D arrangement were able to roll into single-walled nanotubes with tunable sizes, diameters, thicknesses and stiffnesses as well as tailorable functions result. Crystalline nanomaterials made through this facile solution crystallization and anisotropic formation process are highly tailorable and exhibit a number of properties advantageous for applications such as water decontamination, cellular adhesion, imaging, surface coating, biosensing, energy conversion, biocatalysis or other applications.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 8, 2019
Publication date:
August 29, 2019
Applicants:
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Inventors:
Chunlong Chen, Mingming Wang, Teng-Yue Jian, Haibao Jin, Yuehe Lin, Yang Song, Dan Du
Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for detecting and diagnosing sexually transmitted infections using a string of epitopes (SOE) specific for detection of causative microorganisms. The antigenic epitopes may be single epitope sequences, a plurality of epitope sequences joined by repeats of glycine (-GG-) and/or lysine (-KK-) to form a series of epitopes (SOE), or nucleotide sequences encoding one or more SOEs and host cells harboring said SOE nucleotide sequences. SOEs specific for highly immunogenic regions of proteins from Trichomonas, Treponema and Neisseria species are provided. SOEs to detect the presence of trichomonas species comprise regions from Trichomonas-sptciric aldolase, GAPDH, a-enolase and a-actinin proteins. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising SOEs can also be used as vaccines or to elicit an immune response to specific microorganisms.
Abstract: A novel acid labile linker for targeted delivery and/or controlled release of agents is introduced herein. There is further disclosed a method of developing a therapeutic or diagnostic conjugate for targeted cell-specific delivery. More specifically, the invention is focused on linkers used to deliver anticancer agents to specific tumor cells.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 17, 2015
Date of Patent:
August 20, 2019
Assignee:
Washington State University
Inventors:
Clifford E. Berkman, Corinne Ley, Jonathan Geruntho, Cindy Choy
Abstract: Block copolymer nanostructures such as nanosheets, nanoribbons, and nanotubes, are provided. The nanotructures are formed by the self-assembly of block copolymers during evaporation of solvent from a sol that has been “disturbed”, either i) internally by the introduction of relief (e.g. curvature) and/or the inclusion of nanoparticles in the sol; or ii) externally, e.g. by physical deformation of a semi-solid form of the sol, or a combination of internal and external disturbance. The nanostructures have uses in, for example, energy devices, electronics, sensors and drug delivery applications.
Abstract: Biosensor and method of using the biosensors for the detection of prostate cancer are provided. The biosensors include a dual ionophore ion selective electrode for detecting very low levels of prostate cancer antigens at early stages of prostate cancer development.
Abstract: The amino acid and nucleic acid sequences of a ?5-desaturase enzyme and a ?8-desaturase enzyme are disclosed. The nucleic acid sequences can be used to design recombinant DNA constructs and vectors. These vectors can then be used to transform various organisms, including for example, plants and yeast. The transformed organisms will then produce polyunsaturated fatty acids. The amino acid sequences are useful for generating enzyme-specific antibodies that are useful for identifying the desaturases.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 13, 2017
Date of Patent:
July 16, 2019
Assignee:
Washington State University
Inventors:
John A. Browse, James G. Wallis, Jennifer L. Watts
Abstract: Various embodiments of binder compositions, electrodes incorporating the binder compositions, fabrication methods for the binder compositions, and energy storage devices having the electrodes are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a binder composition includes an electrolyte solution that is ionically conductive, a polymeric material having a plurality of molecules mixed with the electrolyte solution, and a filler having a plurality of electrically conductive particles suspended in the adhesive matrix. The electrolyte solution plasticizing the polymeric material forming an adhesive matrix having the molecules of the polymeric material in an amorphous state.
Abstract: Soil penetrometers capable of measuring soil reflectance along the direction of insertion of the penetrometer are provided. The penetrometer can house an array of sensors, such as, for example, a Vis-NIR reflectance sensor, a load cell, a displacement sensor, and a moisture sensor. The reflectance data collected using the penetrometer can allow the interpretation and quantification of soil constituents and contaminants at high vertical resolution, such as 3 cm or more.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 23, 2017
Date of Patent:
July 2, 2019
Assignees:
The Texas A&M University System, Washington State University
Inventors:
Cristine Morgan, Yufeng Ge, David Brown, Ross Bricklemyer
Abstract: A light scattering-based solar concentrator (LSSC) uses high refractive index nanoparticles (NPs) as dopants to selectively scatter photons across the solar spectrum without spectroscopic conversion by different sized nanoparticles. The LSSCs are limited by a single parameter: the surface photon losses, which can be addressed by nanofabrication to implement anti-reflective and light trapping structures into LSSC designs. The LSSC design provides solar concentrator techniques for photovoltaic (PV) applications.
Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of red raspberry plant (Rubus idaeus L.) named ‘WSU 2166’ adapted to the raspberry production area of the Pacific Northwest. ‘WSU 2166’ is primarily characterized by suitability for machine harvestability, tolerance to root rot, early season production and large, conical fruit that is longer than it is broad.