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Novel heat stable protein ingredients for clear beverage products and delivery of bioactive compounds
The TechnologyResearchers at the University of Tennessee have discovered novel methods to stabilize whey proteins while simultaneously instilling transparency after thermal pasteurization and sterilization. The transparent property encourages marketability and shelf-life storage stability for popular clear food and beverage products. Thermo-stable proteins...
Published: 6/13/2013   |   Updated: 6/12/2013   |   Inventor(s): Qixin Zhong
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Category(s): Agriculture
Suppression of feline herpes virus replication by RNA interference with siRNAs
The Technology:Researchers at the University of Tennessee have discovered a novel method to suppress feline herpesvirus replication. In the United States at least 71% of cats are seropositive for feline herpesvirus. The symptoms may be severe and can persist throughout the cat’s life despite the availability of vaccines and treatment. Vaccines do not...
Published: 6/13/2013   |   Updated: 6/12/2013   |   Inventor(s): Rebecca Wilkes, Stephen Kania
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Category(s): Agriculture
Wood adhesives containing reinforced fillers for structural engineering products
Reference: 07054-01The TechnologyResearchers at the University of Tennessee have engineered high quality composite wood materials by incorporating the use of novel adhesives into the manufacturing processes. This innovation improves wood adhesive composition for various wood composite products, for example, oriented strand board (OSB), particleboard,...
Published: 6/13/2013   |   Updated: 6/12/2013   |   Inventor(s): Siqun Wang
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Category(s): Agriculture
English ivy nanoparticle production system
The Technology Nanoparticles have grown increasing popular for their industrial, health care, and cosmetic applications. Unfortunately, many of the methods of synthesis produce highly toxic byproducts. Researchers at the University of Tennessee initially discovered that English ivy rootlets produce nanoparticles that help the plants adhere to surfaces...
Published: 6/4/2013   |   Updated: 6/2/2013   |   Inventor(s): C. Neal Stewart, Jason Burris, Mingjun Zhang, Scott Lenaghan
Keywords(s): Agriculture
Category(s): Agriculture, Chemistry & Materials