The University of New Mexico

University of Florida Research Foundation Inc

Sandia Corporation

Elizabeth LeBleu Dirk

Kirsten Nicole Cicotte

Shawn Matthew Dirk

David G Whitten

Kirk S Schanze

Thomas S Corbitt

Anand Parthasarathy

Eunkyung Ji

Dimitri Dascier

Xuzhi Zhu

Stephen Buerger

Greg Reece

Patrick Lin

The invention provides methods and materials for decontamination of surfaces and fabrics, such as non-woven fabrics, that are contaminated with infestations of microorganisms such as bacteria. Biocidal oligomers having conjugated oligo-(aryl/heteroaryl ethynyl) structures and comprising at least one cationic group can be used to decontaminate infested surfaces in the presence of oxygen and, optionally, illumination. Fibers incorporating biocidal oligomers having conjugated oligo-(aryl/heteroaryl ethynyl) structures and comprising at least one cationic group, wherein the oligomer is physically associated with or covalently bonded to, or both, the fiber-forming polymer can be used to form non-woven mats. Biocidal non-woven mats prepared by methods of the invention, incorporating the biocidal oligomers, can be used to suppress bacterial growth in wound and surgical dressings and personal hygiene products.

Antimicrobial materials and methods

Methods and apparatus for forming non-woven fiber mats from polymers and monomers that are traditionally difficult to use for fiber formation are shown and described. Applicable techniques include electrospinning and other traditional fiber formation methods. Suitable polymers and monomers include those having low molecular weight, a low melting point, and/or a low glass transition temperature.

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The present invention is related to methods of fabricating neural interfaces using 3D projection micro-stereolithography.

Fabrication of neural interfaces using 3D projection micro-stereolithography

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Albuquerque, NM, United States of America

Elizabeth LeBleu Dirk