Advanced Nano-Carrier Chemical Delivery System

Status
Laboratory

Many delivery systems for drugs or chemicals do not allow full access to the material inside, which limits their effectiveness. This technology will improve how medicines, chemicals, or catalysts are delivered by using tiny porous particles.

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The Problem

Many delivery systems for drugs or chemicals do not allow full access to the material inside, which limits their effectiveness. In traditional particles, the core often remains unused because reactants can't reach it. A better way to design these particles is needed to ensure that the entire material is used efficiently, especially when carrying valuable drugs, catalysts, or other active ingredients.

The Solution

This technology will improve how medicines, chemicals, or catalysts are delivered by using tiny porous particles. These particles have nanotubes that allow liquids to move inside and access all parts of the material, making the delivery more efficient and complete. This could help in both healthcare and industrial applications. 

The Opportunity

This technology could be used in the drug delivery, biotechnology, and advanced materials industries. The porous particles with nanotube access points offer a versatile platform for targeted drug delivery, enabling controlled release and enhanced bioavailability of therapeutic agents. In biotechnology, they could be used for enzyme immobilization, protein delivery, or biosensing applications. The particles also hold potential in industrial catalysis, where their structure allows for efficient diffusion of reactants and catalysts. Additionally, specialty chemical manufacturers and materials science companies could leverage this platform for developing advanced coatings, responsive materials, or novel composites.

Meet the Team

Vijay John, Ph.D.
Vijay John, Ph.D.
The Leo S. Weil Professor in Engineering

Headshot portrait of John Scott.
John Scott
Technology Commercialization

Associate Director, Office of Intellectual Property Management
 

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Aileen J. Dingus, MSE

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