Silk-Based Textile Platforms of Semiconductor Photocatalysis Using Light Localization
- Summary
- Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technology that utilizes native silk fibers and cocoons produced by silkworms to make optical biomaterials for implantable optical devices and their components. Compared to current technology that is restricted by material toxicity and incompatibility, biomaterials using silk fibers and cocoons are more economical and eco-friendly. This new technology presents the possibility of countless applications, including scalable production, embedded devices, and biosensors.
- Technology Benefits
- More economical and eco-friendly than current alternatives Not restricted by material toxicity or biocompatibility
- Technology Application
- Biocompatible optical components Implantable optical devices
- Detailed Technology Description
- Young L. KimPurdue Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical Phontonics Laboratory
- Countries
- United States
- Application No.
- None
- *Abstract
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- *Background
- Strong light scattering in a partially heterogeneous medium is a primary means for efficient energy transport and a direct consequence of the constructive or destructive interference of lightwaves. Currently, roughly all experimental studies for realizing strong light scattering in the optical ranges use densely assembled nanostructures that rely on semiconductor material that has extremely high refractive-indices.
- *IP Issue Date
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- *IP Type
- Utility
- *Stage of Development
- Concept Developed
- *Web Links
- Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdue Innovation and EntrepreneurshipYoung L. KimPurdue Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical Phontonics Laboratory
- Country/Region
- USA
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