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The Amine Functionalization of Nanocellulose and its Application for PFAS Removal as Adsorbent-based Coagulant

Surface functionalization of cellulose with hyperbranched polyamide for efficient adsorption of organic dyes and heavy metals RSS.HDBackground> Background: < Water shortages threaten the sustainability of human society and the efficient treatment of wastewater is required for recycling and discharge purposes. Wastewater released from textile...

Published: 7/25/2025 | Inventor(s): Duning Li, Benjamin Hsiao

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Environment, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Campus > Stony Brook University

Development of All-Cellulose Ultrafiltration Membranes for High-performance Wastewater Treatment

Low cost, sustainable, and water‑resistant all‑cellulose membrane for wastewater treatment with superior filtration performance.RSS.HDBackground> Background: <Previous studies on the membranes for wastewater treatment have predominantly involved the use of synthetic polymers such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyethersulfone (PES), polysulfone...

Published: 7/28/2025 | Inventor(s): Mengying Yang, Benjamin Hsiao

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Environment, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Campus > Stony Brook University

Nanostructured Fibrous Membranes for Efficient Membrane Distillation

Nano-fibrous mats with tunable pore sizes and interconnected pores for integrated liquid and vapor phase membrane transition Background: Membrane distillation is a separation process in which separation occurs due to phase change across a barrier formed by hydrophobic membrane for liquid phase, allowing the vapor phase to pass through the pores....

Published: 9/4/2024 | Inventor(s): Benjamin Chu, Benjamin Hsiao

Keywords(s): surface modifications, switching of hydrophobicity to increase throughput, Technologies, ultra-thin nanofibers, vapor-liquid phase transitions on molecular/nano scales

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology

Hydrophobic Sponges for Oil

An oil recovery sponge with a natural absorbent substrate that is reusable up to 20 times, making it ideal for responding to oil spills Background: Oil recovery systems that use a sponge to soak up the contaminated oil may be reused and then may be disposed of because they become less efficient with subsequent re-use. Technology Overview: Researchers...

Published: 9/6/2024 | Inventor(s): Benjamin Chu, Benjamin Hsiao, Zhe Wang

Keywords(s): 3-dimensional pores, Hydrophobic porous materials, oil removal, Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Environment

Highly Porous Fibrous Network Materials for Gas Filtration

A nanofibrous gas filtration membrane with tunable pore size and low pressure drop ideal for filtering fumes, viruses and particulate matter Background: Filtration is used to separate one substance from another by entrapment within or on a filter medium. Air filtration can be important in both industrial and personal applications, especially as pollution...

Published: 7/25/2025 | Inventor(s): Benjamin Chu, Benjamin Hsiao, Hongyang Ma

Keywords(s): 3-dimantional network structure, air filtration, Cellulose nanofibers, chemically cross-linking, gas filtration, membrane, polysaccharide nanofibers, Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Research Tools and Reagents

Porous Graphene Based Composite Membranes for Nanofiltration, Desalination and Pervaporation

An ultra-thin barrier from a single atomic layer of graphene-based materials with adjustable pore size Background: For membrane separation technology, preparing a very thin barrier layer with high selectivity, high throughput, low fouling, and long lasting properties forms the ultimate set of goals, which the widely used polymeric materials...

Published: 4/3/2025 | Inventor(s): Benjamin (1) Chu, Benjamin Hsiao, Hongyang Ma, Zhe Wang

Keywords(s): chemically cross-linking, desalination, electrospun scaffold, membrane, nanofiltration, pervaporation, Porous graphene oxide, Technologies, water channels

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Education and Training, Technology Classifications > Drug Delivery, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Elastic Membrane-based Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) with High-Efficiency for Fouling Control

A flat sheet elastic microfiltration membrane that improves fouling removal in bioreactors without the use of harsh chemicals Background: Membrane bioreactors are designed to remove contaminants from wastewater. This wastewater can come from residences, businesses, industries, and runoff water from rainfall and/or flooding. A membrane bioreactor...

Published: 8/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Benjamin Chu, Ying Su, Benjamin Hsiao

Keywords(s): Backwash, Elastic membrane, Flat sheet, Fouling control, Hydrophilic, Membrane Bioreactor (MBR), Microfiltration, Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Research Tools and Reagents

Removal Process of Negatively Charged Impurities Using Metal-Cellulose Fiber Composite

Using a stable, predominantly positively charged, composite structure to separate negatively charged impurities from water Background: The process of removing negatively charged impurities such as fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, sulfate, and other ions from water is necessary in order to effectively make cleaner water. There have been...

Published: 5/6/2025 | Inventor(s): Benjamin Hsiao, Sunil Sharma, Priyanka Sharma, Ken Johnson

Keywords(s): Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Environment, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology

Removal of Toxic Impurities via Metal Oxide Nanocrystals and a Cellulose Substrate

Using positively charged metal oxide nanocrystals anchored to a cellulose substrate to extract negatively charged impurities from water Background: The process of removing negatively charged impurities such as fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, sulfate, and other ions from water is necessary in order to effectively make cleaner water. There have...

Published: 1/22/2025 | Inventor(s): Benjamin Hsiao, Sunil Sharma, Priyanka Sharma

Keywords(s): Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Environment, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology

Nanofibrous Materials for Heavy Metal Absorption

Water filtration membranes with polysaccharide fibers that allow for binding of heavy metal ions Background: Agriculture and manufacturing methods have caused large-scale heavy metal ion (lead, arsenic, mercury, etc.) pollution. This is a major public safety issue for drinking water, since these pollutants can contaminate rivers and lakes. Public...

Published: 7/25/2025 | Inventor(s): Benjamin Chu, Benjamin Hsiao, Robert Grubbs, Rui Yang

Keywords(s): Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology

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