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Heavy Metal Sensing

VALUE PROPOSITION Heavy metal pollution in soils is widespread in the world, resulting from both natural sources and human activities (e.g., mining and smelting, industrial emission, fossil fuel combustion, etc.). Due to their toxicity, bioaccumulation, and environmental persistence, elevated levels of heavy metals in the environment pose major threats...
Published: 11/14/2024   |   Inventor(s): Wen Li, Hasan Banna, James Siegenthaler
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Agriculture, Analytical Instruments, Environment, Test and Measurement

Implantable Neural Microelectrodes and Fabrication Method

Executive SummaryMicroelectrodes have become vital in the current-day attempt to map and understand the human brain, as well as delivering unique therapeutic solutions. These microelectrodes are able to work as biosensors, picking up changes in potential and electrophysiology. In particular, extracellular sensors can record data on neurotransmitter...
Published: 2/17/2023   |   Inventor(s): Wen Li, Yue Guo, Thomas Schuelke, Michael Becker, Robert Rechenberg, Cory Rusinek
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, Devices

Flexible Hybrid Diamond Biosensor

Executive SummaryA unique fabrication method creates a new flexible and implantable thin film sensor for the biochemical, medical and neural engineering fields. This diamond-polymer hybrid demonstrates improved biocompatibility, durability and chemical sensing capabilities. Description of TechnologyThe rigidness and attachment incompatibilities of...
Published: 6/8/2021   |   Inventor(s): Wen Li, Bin Fan, Michael Becker, Robert Rechenberg
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Advanced Materials, Devices

Wireless Intraocular Pressure Sensor to Monitor Glaucoma Patients

Executive SummaryGlaucoma is a leading cause of blindness that affects up to 3 million people in American. It can remain undetected until permanent vision loss is present. Measuring eye pressure during an office visit is a standard diagnostic tool. However, this measurement can only report on pressure during a brief time sample. Patients with variable...
Published: 6/15/2023   |   Inventor(s): Wen Li, Arthur Weber, Mohammad Hossein Kouhani
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Medical, Biotechnology, Test and Measurement

Transparent Electrode Array for Optogenetics

Executive SummaryThe development of brain-machine interface technologies offer a host of opportunities for basic research, real-time therapeutic devices, and neural prosthetics. Our bi-directional communication channel provides for a more robust brain-machine interface with greater accuracy. The bi-directional communication channel is also critical...
Published: 6/15/2023   |   Inventor(s): Wen Li, Ki Yong Kwon
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Medical, Biotechnology, Devices