Equi-biaxial stretcher of a thin membrane
- Technology Benefits
- Value PropositionThe approach:ΓÇóEffectively transfers a vertical load for a horizontal displacementΓÇóIs highly efficient and cost effective as compared to conventional approachesΓÇóDoesnΓÇÖt require adherence of membrane samples onto substrates as required for conventional techniquesΓÇóAvoids variation in quality of results due to substrate variation as observed with conventional techniquesΓÇóAllows for stretching of the membrane into 8 directions as compared to 4 directions in the case of prior-art approachesΓÇóWould be commercially useful for the following applications:o Assessment of bio-membranes such as in skin, lenses, and heart valves as in the case of the pharmaceutical and biotech industrieso Food service industryo Other industries
- Detailed Technology Description
- None
- *Abstract
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Current methods for characterization of thin membranes involve an application of tensile forces in 4 orthogonal directions using synchronized linear actuators. Such methods are extremely expensive and allow for a limited stretching with creation of a minimal uniformly stretched area. This approach allows for the development and use of a novel system for application of equally distributed forces, enabling greater, uniform and equal stretching of the membrane as compared to conventional approaches.
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Burak Cesme
Department:
Name: Peter Furth
Department:
Name: Vincent Harris
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- Country/Region
- USA
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