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Hydrophobic Papers Via Metal-Ion Induced Wettability Alteration, Application, And Preparation Thereof

Published: 10/18/2023

Inventor(s): Xuefeng Zhang, Oshani Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage

Overview of Technology This technology is a solution to the permeability of conventional paper, by making it hydrophobic through the application of hydrophobic properties. Technology Description This technology uses a metal-ion modification method to convert conventional paper (eg. Newspapers, Copy paper, packing paper, tissue paper and kraft paper)...

Infusion of Food Grade Coatings with Propylene Glycol into Ham Nets to Control Pest Infestations

Published: 6/10/2022

Inventor(s): Mark (Wes) Schilling, Yan Zhao, Yan Campbell, Thomas Phillips, Salehe Abbar, Barbara Amoah

Overview of Technology Food grade, sustainable coating formulations can be combined with nets to protect foods from pests during curing processes. Dry-cured ham is extremely susceptible to mold mite infestations during the aging process due to its moldy surface buildup and high fat and protein composition. Currently, Methyl bromide is the only fumigant...

Utilization of Oleaginous Microorganisms as a Nutritional Supplement for Animals

Published: 10/13/2023

Inventor(s): Janet Donaldson, Jeffery Carroll

Overview of Technology This technology introduces the benefit of the lipid producing Enterobacter sp. bacterium as an additive to livestock feed or water which, when consumed, produces a supplemental energy source for animals. Background The cost of livestock feed attributes the largest economic investment in livestock care, aside from the investment...

Improving Rice (Oryza sativa) Consumer Nutrition by Supplemental Tablets, Candies, Snack Bars, or Bags

Published: 1/13/2023

Inventor(s): Zhaohua Peng, Wei (Helena) He

Overview of Technology This technology solves malnutrition problem associated with heavy rice consumption Background · Rice is the staple food for over half the world’s population and is especially important in developing countries. This equates to approximately 3 billion consume rice on daily basis. Among all cereal crops, rice nutrition...

Fortify Rice (Oryza sativa) Nutrition via Gel Absorption and Grain Coating

Published: 1/13/2023

Inventor(s): Zhaohua Peng, Wei (Helena) He, Vivian Peng

Overview of Technology This technology achieves rice nutrition fortification by shooting the nutrient particles into the rice grains. This introduces a rice coating process that fortifies rice grain. This method improves the nutritional value of rice, contributing to improvement of human diets worldwide. Background Rice is the staple food for over...