http://uwyo.technologypublisher.comBe the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from University of Wyomingen-USFri, 10 Apr 2026 02:38:19 GMTThu, 12 Mar 2026 13:43:51 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssnsanche4@uwyo.eduCopyright 2026, University of Wyoming14-055https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Strategy_to_Manage_ObesityBackground Obesity is on the rise in western countries due to sedentary lifestyles and poor diet. Traditional solutions, such as diet, exercise, and medical procedures, are imperfect to address obesity and often suffer from efficacy impacting patient non-compliance and health risks for patients whose poor physical condition subjects them to complications. Moreover, the ability to address specific areas of the body for fat reduction for aesthetic purposes remains elusive. Technology Overview This solution is at a TRL (Technology Readiness Level) rating of 3. TRPV1 protein agonists are a prom...Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:43:51 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Strategy_to_Manage_Obesity22-020https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Wood-Derived_Monolithic_Cathodes_for_High-Performance_BatteriesThis technology is a novel, low-cost process to manufacture high-performance, monolithic battery cathodes from woody biomass, enabling next-generation lithium-sulfur batteries with higher energy density and a secure domestic supply chain. The Problem: The mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is hindered by the high cost and limited range of current lithium-ion batteries. These batteries rely on expensive, geopolitically sensitive materials like cobalt and nickel for their cathodes, which account for over 35% of the total cell cost and face supply chain risks. The Solution: This technolog...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:11:47 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Wood-Derived_Monolithic_Cathodes_for_High-Performance_Batteries23-041https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Thermogravimetric_Quantification_of_Porous_MaterialsA high throughput method utilizing thermogravimetric analysis to accurately quantify the specific surface area and pore size distribution of porous solids using application relevant adsorbates at elevated temperatures. The Problem Conventional cryogenic physisorption techniques suffer from slow kinetic diffusion rates, making equilibrium isotherms difficult to measure accurately. Furthermore, standard methods rely on cryogenic gases like nitrogen or argon, which often poorly predict how a porous solid will interact with other chemicals relevant to its actual commercial application. The Solut...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:11:11 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Thermogravimetric_Quantification_of_Porous_Materials23-015https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Reflective_Assay_Wells_for_Luminescent_Signal_AmplificationThe novel design amplifies fluorescent and luminescent signals, dramatically increasing measurement sensitivity for a range of tests. Problem Improving the sensitivity of diagnostic and research assays, which are crucial for detecting diseases and performing biological research, often requires expensive, complex detectors or cumbersome sample preparation steps. Standard assay wells, like those in microplates, are inefficient as they fail to capture a significant portion of the light emitted from a sample, leading to weaker signals and higher, less sensitive limits of detection. Solution This...Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:46:32 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Reflective_Assay_Wells_for_Luminescent_Signal_Amplification19-004https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Non-Intrusive_Laser_System_for_Rapid_Protein_DenaturationA non-intrusive, laser-based system that continuously monitors and controls the thermal digestion of biological samples to precisely determine the conclusion of digestion for mass spectrometry imaging. The Problem: Traditional enzymatic digestion of biological samples is a slow process that takes hours and can lead to the delocalization of targeted products. Alternative thermal digestion methods lack non-intrusive monitoring, which creates uncertainty regarding the necessary duration of thermal treatment and requires extensive trial and error. The Solution: This technology provides a non-int...Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:18:15 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Non-Intrusive_Laser_System_for_Rapid_Protein_Denaturation24-024https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Mobile_%e2%80%9cDrive_Around%e2%80%9d_Methane_Leak_Detection_SystemWed, 18 Feb 2026 12:36:38 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Mobile_%e2%80%9cDrive_Around%e2%80%9d_Methane_Leak_Detection_System26-004https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=A_Low-Cost%2c_Portable_Method_for_Measuring_Iron_Oxidation_StateMon, 16 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=A_Low-Cost%2c_Portable_Method_for_Measuring_Iron_Oxidation_State24-020https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Injectable_Clay_Suspension_for_Underground_Hydrogen_StorageAn injectable, time-dependent clay suspension creates robust, self-strengthening barriers for large-scale underground hydrogen storage, transforming porous rock formations into secure, geographically flexible reservoirs. The Problem Large-scale underground storage is essential for a hydrogen-based economy, but current options like salt caverns are geographically limited and prone to leaks. Hydrogen, the smallest molecule, easily escapes through porous rock. Conventional polymer-based sealants often degrade at typical subsurface temperatures and are difficult to inject due to high viscosity a...Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:28:46 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Injectable_Clay_Suspension_for_Underground_Hydrogen_Storage24-021https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Low-Cost_Sensor_for_Magnetic_Nanoparticle_DetectionA highly stable and low-cost electronic sensor detects the presence and concentration of magnetic nanoparticles in solution by measuring the frequency shift they induce in a custom-designed oscillator circuit. The Problem Detecting magnetic nanoparticles is crucial for applications in subsurface monitoring and biomedicine, but current technologies like giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensors are often complex and expensive. This high cost limits their scalability and widespread adoption, particularly for large-scale field applications like monitoring CO₂ sequestration. The Solution This tech...Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:27:35 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Low-Cost_Sensor_for_Magnetic_Nanoparticle_Detection14-109https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/High-Efficiency_Catalyst_for_Low-Temperature_Carbon_CaptureMon, 16 Feb 2026 12:53:28 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/High-Efficiency_Catalyst_for_Low-Temperature_Carbon_Capture24-030https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/High-Value_Advanced_Materials_from_Mixed_Plastic_WasteThis technology is an integrated pyrolysis-reforming process that converts unsorted mixed waste plastics into three distinct and high-value product streams to unlock value from the entire waste stream while enhancing energy storage and solar cell efficiency. The Problem Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic waste are landfilled or incinerated annually because most current valorization technologies are unsustainable, costly, or inefficient. Conventional methods often fail to utilize the entire waste stream, targeting only single plastic types, which necessitates complex and expensive sorting...Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:43:38 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/High-Value_Advanced_Materials_from_Mixed_Plastic_Waste24-013https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electrochemically-Assisted_Solvent_ExtractionThu, 05 Feb 2026 15:40:14 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electrochemically-Assisted_Solvent_Extraction25-003https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Sustainable_Bioactive_Biopolymers_from_Sugar_Beet_MolassesA sustainable, cost-effective process for isolating high-value biopolymers from sugar beet molasses that deliver potent antioxidant and antimicrobial protection for biomedical and cosmetic applications. The Problem: Sugar beet molasses is a high-volume agricultural byproduct currently undervalued and sold cheaply as an animal feed additive, or road de-icer despite containing complex organic compounds. Simultaneously, the biomedical and cosmetic industries face a critical need for natural, non-toxic materials that can effectively prevent biofouling and infection on medical devices without caus...Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:28:48 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Sustainable_Bioactive_Biopolymers_from_Sugar_Beet_Molasses17-090https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Ultra-Sensitive_Microfluidic_ELISA_PlatformThu, 15 Jan 2026 15:04:08 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Ultra-Sensitive_Microfluidic_ELISA_Platform25-026https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Automated_Organ_Health_Scoring_for_Beef_ProcessingA machine learning system for real-time imaging in processing plants that scores beef organ health, flags disease, and provides digital traceability from carcass to feedlot. The Problem Post-harvest organ inspection in the beef industry relies on manual, subjective grading by human inspectors. This process leads to inconsistent scoring, lacks digital records, and fails to provide feedlots with timely, actionable data on costly conditions like liver abscesses or heart failure. The Solution BOHID (Bovine Organ Health Image Diagnostics) replaces manual inspection with an automated, AI-driven sy...Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:54:15 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Automated_Organ_Health_Scoring_for_Beef_Processing25-029https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/High-Precision_Modular_Behavioral_Research_ChamberThu, 15 Jan 2026 14:48:28 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/High-Precision_Modular_Behavioral_Research_Chamber20-030https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Supercritical_CO%e2%82%82_Extraction_of_Rare_Earth_Elements_from_Coal_AshThu, 15 Jan 2026 14:38:34 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Supercritical_CO%e2%82%82_Extraction_of_Rare_Earth_Elements_from_Coal_Ash23-039https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electrochemical_Rare_Earth_Element_Extraction_Using_Novel_Metal_Organic_FrameworksThu, 15 Jan 2026 14:12:50 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Electrochemical_Rare_Earth_Element_Extraction_Using_Novel_Metal_Organic_Frameworks19-010https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Novel_Isochoric_Measurement_of_the_Onset_of_Vapor%e2%80%93Liquid_Phase_Transition_in_Bulk_and_Nanopores_Using_Differential_Scanning_CalorimetryWed, 14 Jan 2026 14:05:18 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Novel_Isochoric_Measurement_of_the_Onset_of_Vapor%e2%80%93Liquid_Phase_Transition_in_Bulk_and_Nanopores_Using_Differential_Scanning_Calorimetry17-069https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Materials_Derived_from_Coal_Using_Environmentally_Friendly_SolventsWed, 14 Jan 2026 13:34:44 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Materials_Derived_from_Coal_Using_Environmentally_Friendly_Solvents16-068https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Fuel_Cell_Catalyst%3a_Methods%2c_Catalysts%2c_and_Supports_for_Electrochemical_DevicesTechnology Title: Fuel Cell Catalyst: Methods, Catalysts, and Supports for Electrochemical Devices Summary: A high-durability, low-platinum cathode catalyst uses corrosion-resistant molybdenum carbide (Mo₂C) nanotubes conformally coated with atomic layer deposition (ALD) platinum to achieve superior performance and longevity in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. The Problem: PEM fuel cells remain commercially challenging due to high platinum loading requirements at the cathode, which drives up system costs and slows market adoption in automotive and stationary power applications. Con...Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:27:19 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech?title=Fuel_Cell_Catalyst%3a_Methods%2c_Catalysts%2c_and_Supports_for_Electrochemical_Devices25-019https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Sugar-Based_Stabilization_of_RNA_in_the_Dry_StateWed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:11 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Sugar-Based_Stabilization_of_RNA_in_the_Dry_State20-073https://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Supercritical_CO2_Depolymerization_of_PET_PlasticTue, 13 Jan 2026 12:09:44 GMTnsanche4@uwyo.eduhttps://uwyo.technologypublisher.com/tech/Supercritical_CO2_Depolymerization_of_PET_Plastic