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Gecko-inspired adhesives Materials Science Gecko-inspired Adhesives

Tulane researchers have developed synthetic gecko-inspired adhesives that exhibit anisotropic adhesion properties—strong when sheared in one direction but non-adherent when sheared in the opposite direction. This scalable photolithography-based…

Modular Quantum-Classical Frameworks Computer Science Modular Quantum-Classical Frameworks for Chemically-Constrained Molecular Graph Synthesis

Tulane researchers have developed a breakthrough modular quantum-classical framework that generates chemically valid molecular structures with 100% validity and >96% uniqueness for drug discovery applications. This system uses quantum-enhanced…

SPARC: Shortest path and antichain Computer Science SPARC: Shortest Path and Antichain for Reliable Communication | Two New Metrics for Secure and Reliable Data Transmission

Tulane researchers have developed breakthrough error-correcting codes using novel mathematical distance measures built on poset structures. These methods enable systematic construction of optimal constant-weight perfect codes that completely…

CO2 Molecule Energy Efficient Catalyst for the Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide

Tulane researchers have developed a novel trimetallic catalyst (YPdCu) that electrochemically converts carbon dioxide into valuable ethanol and other byproducts. Laboratory testing demonstrates superior current density and ethanol conversion…

2022-011 Diagnostics Active Learning Pipeline for Targeted Mass Spectrometry Data Analysis

Mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for diagnosing diseases and discovering biomarkers, but analyzing the data is complicated and often requires expert interpretation. This slows down the process and increases the chance of missing important signs…

2014-036 Energy Sunflower Receiver for Hybrid CPV/T Energy Conversion

Many solar energy systems are not using sunlight to its full potential. Most panels convert sunlight into electricity, but waste the heat that could also be used. This leads to lower efficiency and higher costs, especially in areas where energy…

2023-033 Computer Science High Performance Smart Contract Units

Smart contracts, which power many blockchain applications, often run slowly and inefficiently due to how they are processed on current systems. Tulane researchers are creating a new approach that aims to solve a significant challenge by a…

2024-020 Diagnostics Novel Nucleic Acid Targets to Diagnose PJP

Pneumocystis pneumonia is a serious lung infection that affects people with weakened immune systems. Tulane researchers are creating a new approach that aims to solve a significant challenge by a new and non-invasive diagnostic approach for PJP.

2019-024 Materials Science Needles and Nanotubes in Highly Porous Particles

The technology creates porous catalyst particles with embedded nanotubes or needle-like structures that form direct pathways into the particle, significantly enhancing access and efficiency for chemical reactions in synthesis, petroleum processing,…

2021-014 Oncology AP3 Conjugates for Cancer Treatment in Companion Animals

Cancer treatments can cause serious side effects because drugs are often delivered throughout the entire body, not just to the tumor. This technology is creating a smarter, more targeted way to deliver cancer drugs to companion animals.