Abstract: Cerium oxide and zirconium dioxide for biomanufacturing. More specifically, cerium oxide nanoparticles and/or nanoporous cerium oxide nanoparticle macro-structures and/or zirconium dioxide nanoparticles are provided in a bioreactor for biomanufacturing and/or to promote cellular growth/expansion.

Abstract: The present invention stands directed at the use of nanoporous cerium oxide nanoparticle macro-structures as autoxidation inhibitors of organic compounds susceptible to autoxidation. The nanoporous cerium oxide nanoparticle macrostructures are more specifically employed in combination with a co-antioxidant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanoporous cerium oxide nanoparticle (NCeONP) macro-structures in polymeric elastomers. Such macrostructures can be used to modify the mechanical properties of the polymeric elastomer and influence the response to UV exposure.

Abstract: Protected quantum dots are protected from degradation, particularly in aqueous environments, The system comprises quantum dots, hydrophobic core, and hydrophilic shell. The quantum dots are entrapped in and protected by the hydrophobic core. The core polymer is covalently bonded to a hydrophilic shell polymer or protein. Quantum yield is better maintained than for non-encapsulated quantum dots in an aqueous environment. Optionally, ligands are attached to the hydrophilic shell to target delivery of the protected quantum dots, In an alternative embodiment, quantum dots are entrapped in the hydrophilic shell, or in both the shell and the core.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanoporous cerium oxide nanoparticle (NCeONP) macro-structures in paints and coating formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nanoporous cerium oxide nanoparticle (NCeONP) macro-structure containing a plurality of the cerium oxide nanoparticles which define a plurality of macro-structure pores. The NCeONP macro structure may be used to improve pigment and/or dye performance.

Abstract: Described herein are blood storage containers that can contain a CeONP composition and/or coating on an object surface. In some aspects, the blood storage container can include an insert. In some aspects the inserts can contain a CeONP compositions and/or coating on an object surface. In aspects, the CeONP composition and/or coating on an object surface can be effective to increase the useful storage lifespan of blood, blood product, and/or component thereof stored in the blood storage container. Also described herein are methods of making and using the CeONP compositions, coatings, and devices containing the CeONP compositions and/or coatings described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for coating fluidic channels, particularly millifluidic channels, with a catalyst coating having controlled dimensions and morphology, and methods for preparing such channels, and devices that can be used in combination with the channels. The invention further provides portable, hand-held millifluidic devices applicable for a wide variety of uses including molecular reduction reactions, in situ material characterization, in situ reaction catalysis characterization, in situ reaction mechanism characterization, nanomaterial synthesis, nanostructured metal and metal oxide growth and coating of channels, continuous flow cell culturing, enzymatic catalysis, biomolecular catalysis, combinatorial chemistry, reactions involving homogeneous catalysts bound to channel walls, peptide synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, biofunctionalization of nanomaterials or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for coating fluidic channels, particularly millifluidic channels, with a catalyst coating having controlled dimensions and morphology, and methods for preparing such channels, and devices that can be used in combination with the channels. The invention further provides portable, hand-held millifluidic devices applicable for a wide variety of uses including molecular reduction reactions, in situ material characterization, in situ reaction catalysis characterization, in situ reaction mechanism characterization, nanomaterial synthesis, nanostructured metal and metal oxide growth and coating of channels, continuous flow cell culturing, enzymatic catalysis, biomolecular catalysis, combinatorial chemistry, reactions involving homogeneous catalysts bound to channel walls, peptide synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, biofunctionalization of nanomaterials or a combination thereof.