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Category: Technologies
New bracing system for telecommunication towers
Telecommunication towers are subject to continuous maintenance, so work operators have to ascent them. These towers have mobile cages that […]
System for optical detection of pathogens by remote sensing
Infectious diseases caused by pathogens can spread very rapidly and are increasingly difficult to treat, causing serious health problems in […]
Plasmid for the expression of genes in microalgae and resistance gene
Genetic engineering of microalgae is considered a promising tool due to its industrial potential in fields such as biofuel production […]
Glass vial with a metal-organic framework (MOF) covering its inner walls for extraction purposes
Analysis of environmental, food, water, and even biomedical samples are challenging and time-consuming. Apart from using a specific analytical methodology […]
Microgrid monitoring and optimization systems
Recent developments in electrical systems, such as distributed generation, renewable energy adoption or microgrid implementation, have allowed providers to build […]
CRISPR-Cas9-based technology for multiple virus detection
Precise virus detection and identification have become a necessity in our society on a global scale. Currently, techniques such as […]
I-SOL: New antiviral drug
The development of broad-spectrum and highly effective antiviral agents is an important goal shared by the fields of virology and […]
BRITE-A: Obesity treatment based on a browning activation system
Obesity is a chronic disease with a multifactorial aetiology that includes genetic, environmental, metabolic, lifestyle, and behavioural components. It is […]
Magnetic wireless device for bidirectional transfer of energy and information
Energy transfer systems in harsh environments show a series of problems to be solved such as damage to devices through […]
Fluorinating reagents for the discovery of new APIs and Ready-to-React kits for their use
Diversity-Oriented-Synthesis (DOS) is the most advantageous synthetic strategy applied in drug discovery to disclose new pharmaceuticals from single precursors. In […]
FowApp – Floating Offshore Wind App
FowApp allows the measurement of relevant parameters for the life cycle assessment of floating wind farms, without requiring any additional […]
Post-quantum cryptographic methods for protection of information and matching of secure information
To this day, the main cybersecurity device used is PUF (Physical Unclonable Function), a physical object such as a chip […]
New photon imaging system and a method for reducing background events
Compton cameras are used to image photons in various applications, from astrophysics to national security and medical imaging research. Researchers […]
Mangostanin hyaluronic acid gels to treat periodontal disease
Periodontal disease is one of the most common oral health conditions, affecting more than 50% of the adult population. Current […]
Spectral shaper illumination device
Within the emerging photovoltaic (PV) technologies, e.g. based on organic or hybrid perovskite materials, many of the breakthroughs achieved in […]
Wide spectrum photosensitive material for energy absorption
Materials able to efficiently absorb electromagnetic radiation are helpful for different applications (e.g., energy harvesting, photothermal energy applications, or mechanical […]
Hybrid nanofibers for tissue and nerve regeneration
Patients with damage suffered to the nervous systems require intensive and costly medical attention, which can lead to substantial economic […]
Communication between a Wi-Fi device and non-Wi-Fi IoT appliances, and energy-saving wake-up mechanism for power-hungry elements
The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming more common in home and industrial applications. This phenomenon has two main challenges: […]
Biomimetic Magnetic Nanoparticles (BMNPs)
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are currently being used in numerous applications, but they present a series of technological disadvantages, for instance, […]
Novel thermal management technology using a Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) actuator
In almost all industrial applications, control of process variables is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the process, […]
Functional polymer material labelling with isotopes
In some environments, the presence of contamination can be critical. For example, in space missions, it is mandatory to identify […]
CAPTAIN – Conservation Area Prioritization Through Artificial Intelligence
Industry and governments face the increasingly difficult challenges of coupling the development of business and societal activities with the preservation […]
New anticancer agents for photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a technique commonly used to treat different types of cancers, especially skin cancers, and other diseases […]
Nanoenabled Hydrogels For Advanced Skin Care
Chronic non-healing wounds require intensive and costly medical attention and constitute a substantial economic burden to the healthcare systems. There […]
Neurocable technology for nerve repair
Existing solutions for nerve repair are based on artificial hollow support tubular structures that work as a nerve sheath but […]
Healthspan automation for C. elegans in standard Petri plates
Caenorhabditis elegans is a widely used model in research due to its simplicity and the existence of a complete molecular […]
Thermochemical-mechanical Energy Storage System
The transformation of the global energy system in line with the Paris Agreement requires rapid uptake of renewable energy sources […]
Novel composition for extracorporeal photopheresis therapy
Several new immunological-based clinical treatments have been appearing to treat diseases such as those associated with T lymphocytes: atopic hypersensitivities, […]
Raltegravir – therapeutic inhibitor of fascin1 in cancer
Tumour metastasis is the leading cause of cancer mortality and requires the formation of cellular protrusions on tumour cells that […]
Venetoclax – new treatment for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the world’s fourth most deadly cancer with almost 900.000 deaths annually and is the third most […]
New Potentiometric Biosensor
Traditionally, potentiometric sensors require that two electrodes, working (WE) and reference electrode (RE), are in contact with the solution where […]
New nanopatterning flexible topology for on-chip photonic metamaterials
By periodically patterning waveguides at the subwavelength scale, a wide range of equivalent refractive indexes can be synthesized lithographically on […]
Screening method to identify compounds with potential pesticidal activity against organisms containing chitin
The present invention provides a new screening method to identify compounds with potential pesticidal activity against pathogenic organisms containing chitin. […]
Method and device for measuring resistances using a direct interface circuit
The number of digital systems that use sensors is growing day by day. These systems require analog-to-digital signals conversion methods. […]
Biofilm-based monitoring system for aquatic ecosystems
The present invention provides a new biofilm-based monitoring system that allows the continuous monitoring of contaminant’s loads on aquatic ecosystem. […]
Autonomous navigation system and robot for agriculture
The present invention provides a method, system, and a robot for the autonomous navigation through rows of plants or trees. […]
Seed coating containing a biocontrol agent and Saragassum Muticum as carbon source
Commercial seeds usually are coated in order to provide protection, resistance against different stresses, improve planting conditions and crop development, […]
Seed coating containing a biocontrol agent and hops cones as carbon source
Commercial seeds usually are coated in order to provide protection, resistance against different stresses, improve planting conditions and crop development, […]
Pharmaceutical combination for ruminants
Macrocyclic lactones are usually secreted into milk during lactation, causing very long suppression times in dairy cattle. To solve this […]
Volatile compounds for plague control of Oxythyrea funesta, Tropinota hirta and Tropinota squalida
The insects Oxythyrea funesta, Tropinota hirta and Tropinota squalida are considered a pest in vines because they feed on buds, […]
Method to protect an object or ornamental surface of rocky origin that is exposed to the elements
Most historical buildings and cultural heritage monuments are exposed to the elements and, therefore subject to different environmental conditions that […]
Method for detecting oxytocin in saliva samples and oxytocin-specific antibodies
Oxytocin (OT) is a peptide hormone and neuropeptide. It is normally produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior […]
Development of a centralised EU corporate reporting repository and new analytical tools combining financial and qualitative data
Currently, most sectors of the economy are undergoing a digital and information technology transformation that has widespread implications for how […]
Small-molecule to treat psoriasis by targeting TREX2
Psoriasis is an inflammatory immune-mediated disease characterized by keratinocyte proliferation and deregulated differentiation and immune cell infiltration. Psoriasis treatments range […]
New family of spiro-heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical applications and its synthesis method
Spiro-heterocyclic compounds are broadly applied in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries as building blocks or grouped in molecular libraries that will […]
Pharmaceutical use of neuropeptides for treating alcohol use disorder
Alcohol consumption is considered a major risk factor for disease and mortality worldwide. Current therapies in alcohol use disorders (AUD) […]
Dry method to obtain coated crystalline silica with reduced toxicity
Crystalline silica comes in several forms, with quartz being the most common. Exposure to tiny particles of airborne silica, primarily […]
Endotracheal dilation and ventilation device for difficult airway cases and improved safety for Covid-19
In the past few weeks, due to the global pandemic generated by COVID-19, the patient’s airway management and healthcare professionals’ […]
Method for detecting and quantifiying senescence in urine samples
The present invention provides a new compound that can be used as a fluorescent probe for measuring the level of […]
New method of Alkalization of Cocoa
Alkalization is a widely used process to improve the taste and reduce the acidity of natural cocoa powder. The present […]
Production method of dsRNA to be used as biopesticide
The present invention provides a new method for producing large quantities of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) using Escherichia coli as a […]
Theranostic nanoparticle for oncology
The presented invention comprises a theragnostic system that includes a carrier nanoparticle, a therapeutic agent of choice, an anti-FOLH1 monoclonal […]
RNA signature for the detection of early <2 years breast cancer recurrence
In breast cancer, patients that experiment an early recurrence (less than 2 years after diagnosis) are related to a more aggressive […]
Improved embryo and egg vitrification device
The present invention provides a new device for long term storage of oocytes and embryos of all stages in liquid […]
Protective covering for newborn babies
Wrap newborns babies could make them develop anatomical problems as they remain with their legs close together for long periods. The […]
Low-power thermoelectric generator module for producing electricity
Because of the environmental problem, people are constantly searching for alternative methods to produce electricity, avoiding the use of fossil fuels. The […]
Portable and foldable appliance to access bathtubs
It is very common that people with limited mobility struggles to access places that have unevenness, especially when traveling. The present […]
Universal socket for light bulbs
It is frequent to see in the market light bulbs that have different socket sizes. The present invention provides a solution […]
Method for modulating gene expression in plants, based on siRNAs
The present invention provides a new method for modulating gene expression in plants by artificial or synthetic trans-acting siRNAs (syn-tasiRNAs). […]
System for the quick deployment of sensor networks
The present invention provides a new system to facilitate and extend the use of wireless sensor networks. This implies the […]
Potentiometric sensor for glucose monitoring
The present invention provides a new technology for selectively and directly determine the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous […]
RNA signature for the assessment of neoadjuvant chemotherapy response in triple-negative breast cancer
The present invention provides an in vitro method for the prediction of response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), or for selecting […]
Method for producing ceramic or carbonous monolithic systems using SLS
The present invention provides a new procedure for the preparation of monolithic systems from ceramic or carbonaceous materials using the […]
