MAR-9128-22
University of Cambridge Enterprise
The H2Upgrade technology helps industrial companies that produce waste carbon containing compounds through manufacturing process to valorize their waste into high value products, save costs on waste disposal, and decrease their carbon footprint, by providing a system that converts waste gases into H2 and food grade CO2. Unlike other methods of generating H2, this solution is based on thermochemical water splitting using abundant iron and manganese containing materials and zero cost waste streams. The technology is a low cost, ‘plug and play' solution that can be integrated into existing manufacturing capabilities.
BAR-8876-21
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Developed by surgeon-scientist Dr Damiano Barone, Professor George Malliaras and Ben Woodington at the University of Cambridge, this technology concerns a recording/stimulating circumferential device that bypasses brain-peripheral nerve and spinal cord injuries, restoring the function of those organs. This device can use closed-loop control signals and is able to access the ventral spinal cord, which translates to an increased target area, higher efficiency for motor activation and selectivity. It also addresses further limitations in the field by using materials that don’t cause iatrogenic injury and by expanding the spinal cord areas that can be targeted.
13109
Oxford University Innovation
Cost-effective, reliable and noiseless power generation from wind or water. Gearless electrical generator is compatible with existing induction motors without need of rare earth metals and custom small volume components.
7793 8716
Imperial College London
ArterioWave is a novel ultrasound-based tool for screening and monitoring those at risk of, or suffering from, heart failure. It can be used by non-specialists. It can be implemented on ultrafast scanners, conventional scanners or handheld devices.
BON-7603-20
University of Cambridge Enterprise
A new wireless vital signs monitoring system for use in neonatal intensive care units has been developed by Dr Kathryn Beardsall and Dr Oliver Donner at the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospital. Preterm babies may be in hospital for many months and parents and staff frequently report that the wired sensors limit physical contact and create physical and psychological barrier to care.<br><br>Wireless monitoring reduces these barriers, allowing increased physical contact between parent and child which has been shown to increase breastfeeding rates, reduce length of stay and improve neurodevelopmental outcomes. The system has been successfully tested on 30 babies.
10482
Imperial College London
MyoLoop is a device that simulates the synchronised mechanical and electrical events that occur in the heart inside the body (in vivo), on an in vitro heart model known as myocardial slice (MS). The system is self-contained, and designed for chronic experiments, that is culture of myocardial slices. MyoLoop can simulate pathological conditions (e.g. hypertension), to study their progression, and the effects of therapeutic interventions on them.
16879 17132
Oxford University Innovation
Fast and accurate ECG interpretation improves detection of heart disease. Lowers misdiagnosis rates, informs better treatment sooner, low cost and does not require specialised knowledge. Continuous improvement of models over time by integrating new patient data (i.e., wearables).
15929
Oxford University Innovation
This method can be utilised for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's Disease, where symptom-related oscillations have already been identified. Alternatively, the system could be used to aid control of or feedback from prosthetic devices.
11073
Imperial College London
A new method to change the state of individual magnetic nanoparticles within a dense array using a low cost, low-power laser for data storage technology and potential application in neuromorphic in-memory' computing.
10536
Imperial College London
DyeRecycle has developed a technology solution that offers a unique low-cost circular model for the extraction, recovery and recycling of dyes from textile waste.
A green chemical solvent selectively extracts the dyes from waste fibres, leaving a decoloured fibre as a clean, dye-free input appropriate for mechanical and chemical fibre recyclers.
Uniquely, the dye-rich chemical (following extraction) can be used as a dye bath to recolour new fabrics, or the dye can be extracted and sold on. This is the first technology to introduce the concept of recycled synthetic dyes.
A green chemical solvent selectively extracts the dyes from waste fibres, leaving a decoloured fibre as a clean, dye-free input appropriate for mechanical and chemical fibre recyclers.
Uniquely, the dye-rich chemical (following extraction) can be used as a dye bath to recolour new fabrics, or the dye can be extracted and sold on. This is the first technology to introduce the concept of recycled synthetic dyes.
7929
Imperial College London
The Acoustic Sub-Aperture Imaging (ASAP) technology is developed by a team led by Prof. Mengxing Tang. ASAP enhances vascular imaging by reducing noise and increasing the strength of Doppler signal.
ASAP generates better ultrasound images by adjusting the signal processing chain. Specifically, the ASAP method splits the signal received by the ultrasound transducer into two sets before image reconstruction. Signals in both sets are then compared to reduce the uncorrelated noise. As a result, the ASAP process boosts the contrast of the reconstructed vascular structures.
ASAP generates better ultrasound images by adjusting the signal processing chain. Specifically, the ASAP method splits the signal received by the ultrasound transducer into two sets before image reconstruction. Signals in both sets are then compared to reduce the uncorrelated noise. As a result, the ASAP process boosts the contrast of the reconstructed vascular structures.
MEY-9382-22
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Video-microscopy of blood vessels in the eye is difficult due to their movement out of the plane in which they are being analysed. Quick manual microscope refocusing is required to follow them but this is a skill which typically takes many years to master.
By introducing an automated refocussing process, the need for manual input is avoided and vascular flow can be readily studied over much longer time periods than has traditionally been convenient.
By introducing an automated refocussing process, the need for manual input is avoided and vascular flow can be readily studied over much longer time periods than has traditionally been convenient.
SCH-9753-23
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) e.g. molybdenum disulfide, are a class of 2D materials whose metallic forms are ideal candidates for next-generation device applications such as field effect transistors or hydrogen evolution reaction catalysts. This technology concerns a route to achieve the phase transition using safer chemicals, lower temperatures and which is orders of magnitude faster than the conventional approach creating a milder, safer, greener, higher-yielding reaction.
15628
Oxford University Innovation
An efficient, high rate catalyst for generating hydrogen from water by visible light irradiation. Suitable for industrial-scale hydrogen fuel production. Also applicable for carbon dioxide recycling and ammonia synthesis.
GRE-7694-20
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Degradation of active cathode materials such as NMC-811 is a major cause of capacity fade in modern Li-ion batteries. Techniques to mitigate this deterioration at scale by protective coating are hindered by damaging reaction conditions. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a scalable method for coating NMC materials using molecular single source precursors, avoiding high temperatures and aqueous conditions that are damaging to the active material. Dramatically improved battery longevity without compromising capacity is therefore enabled, as well as opening the possibility of new coating chemistry not possible with traditional techniques.
11363
Imperial College London
This novel technology can upcycle polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste into high-quality building block terephthalic acid (TPA) while co-generating green hydrogen. The technology comprises the prototype and process to achieve full conversion of plastic waste with > 95% yield to terephthalic acid, and generates hydrogen with 50% less electricity consumption than the state-of-the-art water electrolyser technology. The high purity terephthalic acid can be reused to produce virgin PET plastic, and the clean H2 can be used as reactant or high energy carrier in chemical industry to help in decarbonising the sector.
16385
Oxford University Innovation
Improved patient risk stratification for proactive rather than reactive healthcare. A framework for accurate patient risk prediction from sparse and varied patient data, including from wearable health monitors.
17051
Oxford University Innovation
Increased battery life and power output using iron fluoride nanorods. Reduces charge time, withstands power surges, safer than conventional organic electrolytes and integrates with current renewable energy sources.
10729
Imperial College London
The “Hyperfoods” technology takes a radically different approach by harnessing the power of network AI, huge volumes of biomolecular data and super-computing to identify unique properties of food biomolecules against development of diseases such as cancer or COVID-19.
It explores the “dark matter” of nutrition beyond the traditional analysis of five major nutrition categories (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals).
It explores the “dark matter” of nutrition beyond the traditional analysis of five major nutrition categories (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals).
30-085
University College London
A novel multi-purpose surgical technology for intra-operative organ imaging and safe organ manipulation
SHA-8374-21
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Researchers in the Centre for Natural Material Innovation use design-led approaches to realise applications for renewable, energy-efficient and plant-based natural materials, in areas spanning construction to consumer goods, interior design solutions to sporting equipment. Aiming to optimise the functional properties of natural materials, the researchers aspire to change the way we use these materials at scale in our everyday environment. The exhibit will feature various projects conducted in the Centre, including sustainable cricket equipment, flexible wooden partition, and wooden kits of parts.
TOR-8523-21
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Developed by Professor Laura Torrente and Dr Collin Smith at the University of Cambridge, this technology concerns a new radial reactor design for the Haber-Bosch production of ammonia. Concentric chambers enable ammonia to first be absorbed then released in a controlled fashion with heat transfer efficiencies closely approaching thermodynamic limits. The technology may be of particular relevance to small scale (including containerized) ammonia production facilities, where it could offer significantly improved operational safety.
01-002
University College London
Credit tool developed into a new Ethnographic Driven Risk Analysis Framework (EDRAF) tool to help manage risks in social lending.
7577
Imperial College London
A novel device that can be fitted to home-care appliances to generate hydrogen peroxide or bleach, effectively producing a ‘self-cleaning’ appliance.
MAL-7401-20
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Developed by Professor George Malliaras and Tobias E. Naegele at the University of Cambridge, this technology concerns a drug delivery device based on an electrophoretic pump and designed to adapt to the needs of the brain tumour field. The device is able to deliver a high concentration of charged molecules into the brain with negligible local pressure increase, an important advantage over direct injection of cancer drugs into tumours (convection enhanced delivery). It also enables modulation of the dosing regimen tailored to the profile of the therapeutic compound and can sense and monitor informative parameters. The device characteristics can be adapted for other types of solid tumours.
MAL-9285-22
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Developed by Professor George Malliaras and Dr Eleni Mitoudi Vagourdi at the University of Cambridge, this technology concerns cup electrodes for long-term recording. These electrodes outperform commercial electrodes and they stay hydrated for an extended period of time. Furthermore, they are biocompatible, easy and cheap to fabricate. The cup electrodes are very versatile and can be included in a range of wearable and clinical devices.
30-091
University College London
A capsule robotic system that propels itself through the GI tract by means of a series of continuously everting elastic tracks
39-052
University College London
A fluoro-oxygen metathesis reaction that can upcycle the fluorine from waste PTFE into useful metal fluorides
10971
Imperial College London
A silica-based supplementary cementitious material (SCM) produced from naturally abundant magnesium silicates such as olivine. The production process is carbon negative through the incorporation of CO2 mineralisation.
GUO-9117-22
University of Cambridge Enterprise
The plastics industry highlights recycling as the principal solution to the growing problem of plastic waste. However, recent reports highlighting the microplastic waste formed at even modern recycling plants indicates that other solutions are still needed. At IP4U we will present a single reactor technology that allows for the enzymatic regeneration of monomers from polyesters, and their subsequent conversion into hydrogen and high value liquid by-products.
15629
Oxford University Innovation
A breakthrough in hydrogen production: Morphologically-controlled silver nanoparticles replace platinum, lowering costs and increasing efficiency.
8959
Imperial College London
GluNet is a framework that leverages deep neural networks for accurate blood glucose forecasting through the utilisation of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and routinely collected diabetes management data, such as glucose measurements, meal intake and insulin dosage information. It also allows the utilisation of additional information collected through wearable technologies such as physical activity bands.
GAT-9046-22
University of Cambridge Enterprise
The partitions are made entirely of wood using a technique called kerfing, so will generate little carbon during their life cycle. The wooden partitions could be retrofitted to offices and houses meaning they would no longer have to be completely gutted every time the space is to be changed. Instead of throwing partitions away they can be easily stored unlike traditional material. This will of course dramatically reduce waste.
The partitions are not expensive to make, so if adopted on mass they should make housing more affordable.
The partitions are light weight, flexible and easy to store. Hence, using these instead of traditional materials makes housing far more adaptable.
The partitions are not expensive to make, so if adopted on mass they should make housing more affordable.
The partitions are light weight, flexible and easy to store. Hence, using these instead of traditional materials makes housing far more adaptable.
42-041
University College London
A carbon negative material with potential for use in the construction industry, architecture applications, or for passive carbon capture
11333
Imperial College London
The architecture of the system is based on the use of more reliable, longer-lifetime diode-pumped solid-state fibre pump lasers. Through nonlinear mixing of the input light, mid-infrared pulses at 2.94µm is achieved, which have been optimised for precise ablation of tissue at the single-cell level.
10778
Imperial College London
The invention is a new generation of ion exchange membranes with high ion conductivity, high ion selectivity, that can be scaled up at low cost. The membranes are designed to maximise the performance and durability of redox flow batteries, proton exchange membranes (PEM) and anion exchange membranes (AEM) water electrolyzers and fuel cells, and electrochemical reactors.
CHH-8141-21
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Researchers at the University of Cambridge has developed a new, high-performance cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries – an emerging technology that enables high-capacity, light weight batteries. This could allow electrification of current weight-critical technologies, and opens up new applications such as powered flight. This latest advance gives exceptional capacities both per weight and per volume by combining several key functionalities in one material.
17149 9883 11705
Oxford University Innovation
Maximised electrode performance, including greater power density, longer battery life and greater energy density. Tailorable electrode thickness by varying porosity. Can be manufactured from existing materials. Software available to suggest optimal arrangement of electrodes.
7005
Imperial College London
A novel endoscopic device for the acquisition of high resolution, polarization-resolved images of tissue allowing improved cancer detection.
11302
Imperial College London
This relates to materials for interface layers for metal halide perovskite solar cells and a photovoltaic cell comprising an interface layer.
Metal halide perovskites are cheap, and simple to manufacture via a range of different fabrication process and techniques. Metal halide perovskites are commonly used as light absorbing layers in thin film solar cells, leading to the provision of low-cost, lightweight solar cells. Such metal halide perovskite solar cells (metal halide PVSCs) have emerged as a ground-breaking photovoltaic technology, with power conversion efficiencies (PCE) of 25.5% being realised for single-junction PVSCs. PVSCs have now surpassed the efficiency of commercialised thin-film solar cells (such as cadmium telluride, CdTe, or copper indium gallium selenide, CIGS) and approach the efficiency of state-of-the-art crystalline-silicon solar cells.
Metal halide perovskites are cheap, and simple to manufacture via a range of different fabrication process and techniques. Metal halide perovskites are commonly used as light absorbing layers in thin film solar cells, leading to the provision of low-cost, lightweight solar cells. Such metal halide perovskite solar cells (metal halide PVSCs) have emerged as a ground-breaking photovoltaic technology, with power conversion efficiencies (PCE) of 25.5% being realised for single-junction PVSCs. PVSCs have now surpassed the efficiency of commercialised thin-film solar cells (such as cadmium telluride, CdTe, or copper indium gallium selenide, CIGS) and approach the efficiency of state-of-the-art crystalline-silicon solar cells.
17232
Oxford University Innovation
A minimally invasive alternative to vaginal mesh surgery for stress urinary incontinence. Needle allows for targeted delivery of T-bar sutures, allowing shorter surgery and recovery times with no permanent material left behind.
10915 - 11332
Imperial College London
Lignin is a low-cost and renewable alternative precursor, as it is a readily available by-product of paper making and biorefining. Lignin is attractive for its sustainable origin, low cost and relatively high fibre yield after carbonisation. Over 70 million tonnes of lignin are extracted each year during paper and pulp manufacture. Extracted lignin is currently mostly burned for generating heat and electricity rather than value-added products.
18452
Oxford University Innovation
A scalable method using microwaves and catalysts to efficiently recycle difficult plastics into valuable molecules.
07-004
University College London
Ground-Ẋ aims to support local people from all landscapes to share their knowledge of their land and monitor the Earth from the ground.
15739 15740
Oxford University Innovation
Identification of patient groups at risk of disease progression and complications using a deep clustering network. This will improve patient risk stratification for intervention, medication and predication of comorbidities.
JEN-8978-22
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Starting radiotherapy promptly improves cancer survival rates and reduces anxiety in newly diagnosed patients. But before any radiotherapy can take place, the oncologist must spend a significant amount of time – one or two hours per patient – making sure the radiation will be delivered to the correct part of the body without damaging any healthy tissue.<br><br>Osairis is a cloud-based, open-source, machine learning tool for automatic segmentation of radiotherapy images which can carry out this preparation as well as an expert clinician in just a few minutes. This means the doctor's time is freed up, enabling them to get patients onto treatment more quickly.<br><br>The tool has been helping cancer patients in Cambridge since 2018.
97-349
University College London
Reading aid for people living with brain-related visual impairment.
10429
Oxford University Innovation
Affordable device to enable epi-fluorescence, dark-field imaging and interference microscopy in bright-field microscopes. Compatible with DIC slot of standard bright-field microscopes. Backscattering dark field allows nanometre scale detail. Reflection imaging for surface analysis and fluorescence imaging without additional filters. Enables malaria diagnostics
12808 10073 15506
Oxford University Innovation
More accurate methods to measure breathing rate to improve patient monitoring. Corrects for noise using probabilistic framework and faster than manual measurements recorded by clinicians. Data can be constantly collected for consistent monitoring. Applicable to clinical and consumer settings (e.g. wrist-worn wearable accelerometers).
39-069
University College London
Techniques based on acoustics and ultrasound to measure the properties of complex mixtures
17935
Oxford University Innovation
Prevents diaphragm muscle atrophy in patients using ventilators in ICU, Shortens patients' stay and improves patient recovery. Non-invasive electrode is faster, easier to use and safer than existing invasive electrodes. Closed loop monitoring of mechanical and electrical processes including airway pressure, diaphragm EMG and lung sound.
9258
Imperial College London
This technology uses a monolayer of sub-wavelength plasmonic nanoparticles on top of a conventional LED chip, which act as a ‘meta-grid’, placed within the chip’s usual encapsulating packaging. This process significantly improved light extraction across the LED chip/encapsulant interface by reducing the Fresnel loss, improving the overall performance of the device. By localizing the surface-plasmon-enhanced light transmission through this nanoparticle meta grid, LED light extraction efficiency is increased by 15-18%, which also then reduces internal heating of the LED chip caused by reabsorption of the reflected light.
15654
Oxford University Innovation
MRI technique that compensates for heart rate and breathing to produce accurate and high resolution images. Improves identification of cardiovascular disease symptoms without affecting the BOLD magnitude. Also applicable for liver and kidney imaging.
17319
Oxford University Innovation
Specific activation and controlled release of drugs by radio-waves. Facilitates activation and release profiles for drug combinations. Ideal for targeted chemotherapy as well as other preventative and therapeutic treatments.
39-061
University College London
An SE material with high ionic conductivity and stability against lithium which doesn't require expensive vacuum deposition methods
CRSD
University of Cambridge Enterprise
At CRSD we bring together leaders from the public, private and third sectors with academic thought leaders to create robust new, workable solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges. We use tools and innovative techniques which cut across systems, organisational and behavioural science. Together we can co-create sustainable and resilient solutions in the following areas:
Sustainable Investment – bringing together Investors, Investees and Regulators to share best practice and cut to the heart of issues to drive investment to improve sustainability
Good Governance – the golden thread which transcends resilience. We identify power relationships and work across stakeholder groups to test intended and unintended consequences to improve outcomes
Responsible Innovation – we help to support and accelerate leadership and business models which support key transitional initiatives across the ESG spectrum to ensure policy and financing is in lockstep with new technologies and techniques
Our action based research seeks to deliver actionable insights based on evidence and consensus
Sustainable Investment – bringing together Investors, Investees and Regulators to share best practice and cut to the heart of issues to drive investment to improve sustainability
Good Governance – the golden thread which transcends resilience. We identify power relationships and work across stakeholder groups to test intended and unintended consequences to improve outcomes
Responsible Innovation – we help to support and accelerate leadership and business models which support key transitional initiatives across the ESG spectrum to ensure policy and financing is in lockstep with new technologies and techniques
Our action based research seeks to deliver actionable insights based on evidence and consensus
WHI-9462-22
University of Cambridge Enterprise
The “electronic nose” is inspired by the human olfactory system, aiming to emulate our sense of smell by combining sensor technology and molecular recognition. Single sensor devices are limited in detecting complex chemical environments and therefore sensor arrays have been developed, each specialized in detecting specific molecular species, for analysis using pattern recognition algorithms.
The electronic nose is not limited by chemical specificity, form factor or cost; complex chemical environments can be analysed in compact and low-price devices.
The electronic nose is not limited by chemical specificity, form factor or cost; complex chemical environments can be analysed in compact and low-price devices.
44-160
University College London
A novel solution capable of safely guiding an inserted needle through the ear canal to inject a therapeutic into the tympanic cavity
16514
Oxford University Innovation
A photocatalyst that enables sustainable, decentralised ammonia production to address the challenge of feeding a growing population. Highly efficient, minimally energy intensive and atomically economical, this technology offers an alternative to the Haber-Bosch process.
28-040
University College London
An AI system with two innovative components that can address the lack of labels
39-056
University College London
UCL’s concept of chemical recycling (Advanced Plastic Recycling, or APR) is targeted toward “end-of-life plastic” that can’t be mechanically recycled. Chemical recycling can complement mechanical recycling by diverting plastic waste from landfill or incineration, creating a full circular economy of plastics. <br><br>The APR core unit is a fluidised bed reactor containing spherical beads of different sizes. Larger beads “A” are made of porous alumina-silicate materials and represent the carrier material. Smaller particles “B” are FCC catalysts and will be needed for the actual catalytic conversion. Both materials are fluidised inside the APR reactor with a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen gases. Superficial gas velocity is selected to keep the bed fully segregated (Particles A in the bottom, Particle B on top). Particles A are continuously extracted from the bottom of the APR reactor, heated, and sent to a separate unit in which A and shredded plastic are mixed together. At these conditions plastic melts and gets impregnated into A, which is then sent back to the core APR fluidised bed reactor with a simple flow tube (no sophisticate plastic feeding systems required). The additional hydrogen that is required by APR will ensure the product oil is of extremely high quality (no separate hydrocracking required). This can be produced conveniently from renewable electricity via water electrolysis providing an efficient and effective way of chemical storage.
21045
Oxford University Innovation
Efficient carbon dioxide fixation by rhodopsin photosynthesis in engineered bacteria. Sustainable means of reducing carbon emissions, producing biofuels and other biological products, and treating water.
33-043
University College London
Re-usable and self-poled piezoelectric nanocomposite films with exceptional energy harvesting and water remediation capability
The need for sustainable and efficient technologies to address environmental pollution and energy crisis has led to a surge in ongoing research of advanced multifunctional materials for these applications. Herein, we present a novel multifunctional nanocomposite, free standing films by combining piezoelectric molybdenum sulphide (MoS2) nanoflower with poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) polymer, which can harness wasted mechanical energy from ultrasound vibrations for useful energy generation or water purification. The unique MoS2 nanoflower morphology is exploited to render the whole nanocomposite piezo active. A number of features are demonstrated to establish potential practical usage. Firstly, the nanocomposite is piezoelectric and piezocatalytic simultaneously without requiring any poling step (i.e. self-poled). Secondly, the self-poled piezoelectricity is exploited to make a nanogenerator to produce electrical power. The nanogenerator produced a maximum of 84 V under human finger tapping with a remarkable power density, reaching 47.14 mW cm-3. This is the highest reported power density among previously for MoS2-PVDF based nanogenerators and is achieved through simple solution casting technique. The device is able to power up 25 commercial LEDs and charge a capacitor by finger tapping. Last but not the least, the developed films show efficient, fast and stable piezocatalytic dye degradation efficiency (>90% within 20 minutes) against four different toxic and carcinogenic dyes under dark condition using only ultrasonic vibration. Reusability of at least 10 times is also demonstrated without any loss of catalytic activity. The nanocomposite thus has dual functionality – energy harvesting and environmental remediation –with clear potential for use in self-powered energy harvesters and environmental remediation systems and are potentially deployable as a surface mounted functional films in process engineering, industrial effluent management and healthcare devices systems.
18642
Oxford University Innovation
Improved battery performance by predicting and diagnosing faults. Accurate health estimation and maintenance planning for large fleets of off-grid batteries. No service interruptions during data collection ensures that vital or inaccessible batteries do not need isolating from the system.
33-062
University College London
Sensorized gloves
The technology developed is a triboelectric nanocomposite coating, with both sensing and energy harvesting capabilities, which can be applied directly onto surgical gloves with printed electrodes. These sensorised gloves could potentially help save costs to the NHS by detecting injuries beforehand due to their ability to complement proprioceptive feedback for clinicians.
The coating is based on a polymer blend mixed with zinc oxide nanoparticles, which enables antifouling and antibacterial properties. Additionally, the nanocomposite is superhydrophobic (self-cleaning) and is not cytotoxic.
The sensorised gloves obtained enable mechanical energy harvesting, force sensing and detection of materials stiffness changes directly from fingertip, which may complement proprioceptive feedback for clinicians. Just as importantly, the sensors also work with a second glove on top offering better reassurance regarding sterility in interventional procedures. Furthermore, the electrical outputs of the proposed glove-based health monitors will not suffer from fluctuations upon changes in environmental conditions such as temperature and air humidity which will lead to maintained accurate sensing.
The coating is based on a polymer blend mixed with zinc oxide nanoparticles, which enables antifouling and antibacterial properties. Additionally, the nanocomposite is superhydrophobic (self-cleaning) and is not cytotoxic.
The sensorised gloves obtained enable mechanical energy harvesting, force sensing and detection of materials stiffness changes directly from fingertip, which may complement proprioceptive feedback for clinicians. Just as importantly, the sensors also work with a second glove on top offering better reassurance regarding sterility in interventional procedures. Furthermore, the electrical outputs of the proposed glove-based health monitors will not suffer from fluctuations upon changes in environmental conditions such as temperature and air humidity which will lead to maintained accurate sensing.
11979
Oxford University Innovation
Assesses movement patterns instead of stand-alone, static images for dynamic imaging of joint movement in real time. Fast and convenient testing with ultrasound. Bone segmentation algorithm reduces false probability responses and integrates with kinematics descriptor proposed by the International Society of Biomechanics.
P2018-0214
University of Cambridge Enterprise
An AI-guided solution for early dementia detection and for robust prediction of individualised disease progression using patient information and MRI scans. <br><br>Our tool allows to:<br><br>•support clinicians in early diagnosis and patient management decisions, <br><br>•plan tailored interventions to individual needs, <br><br>•inform patient selection for clinical trials.<br><br>We have a working prototype validated across multiple international cohorts (e.g. NIMROD, BACS) and successfully tested on retrospective real-world patient data from UK memory clinics.
P2018-0183
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Mental ill-health is a global concern that costs the UK economy £117.9 billion annually. Our tool utilizes innovative computerized adaptive testing technology to select a bespoke selection of the most informative questions for personalized, brief (under a minute) and precise assessment of mental distress. No more cumbersome and hours-long tests, no more choosing among a myriad of assessment tools with results hard to compare. The tool comes with an easy and accessible dashboard to help you distribute assessments, collate responses and organize reports.
7227
Imperial College London
EndoDrone is a novel robotic optical biopsy scanning framework designed to improve the sensitivity of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy by automated scanning and real-time classification of wide tissue areas based on optical data. A “hot-spot” map is generated to highlight dysplastic or cancerous lesions for further scrutiny or concurrent resection. The device uses hyperspectral (HS) optical biopsy and works as an accessory to a conventional endoscope. The device is compatible with the anatomical dimensions of the colon and the oesophagus.
44-104
University College London
Navigator software for planning epilepsy neurosurgery
FOR-9148-22
University of Cambridge Enterprise
The capture of CO2 from industrial emissions or directly from the atmosphere generally uses solid or liquid absorbents such as metal hydroxides or monethanolamine. In a fundamentally novel approach to CO2 capture, Dr Alex Forse and co-workers from the University of Cambridge have developed a class of sorbent materials in which the ability to absorb and desorb CO2 is controlled by electrochemistry. Traditional absorbents have been chosen because of their ability to strongly attract CO2 - but they also do not release it easily and often<br><br>require heating to several hundred degrees Celsius. In contrast, the charged sorbents release CO2 at <100°C.
JUN-8433-21
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Developed by Professor Matthew Juniper and Alexandros Kontogiannis at the University of Cambridge, this technology relates to a method for analysing magnetic resonance velocimetry (MRV) flow data obtained from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The method is able to convert sparse signal MRV data into a noiseless simulation that represents the original image, reducing the amount of input MRV data required. The technology has the potential to reduce MRI scan times, and also enables an accurate estimation of wall shear stress which could in turn allow new diagnoses.
10547-10709-11670
Imperial College London
To address real-time anatomical mapping during surgical resection, we are developing a bioimpedance-based high-resolution tumor identification probe combined with a unique computation for constructing an intraoperative impedance map of the surgical field.
14419
Oxford University Innovation
Accurate biomedical imaging and advanced quantitative analysis. Creates custom data analysis pipelines, makes spatially resolved measurements of physical and physiological processes for enhanced medical imaging and kinetic modelling.
18623/21136
Oxford University Innovation
A nano generator that simply and affordably converts kinetic energy to electricity. Broad applications across various industries, including transport, digital health and electronics. Ferroelectric generator harvests kinetic energy from vibrations from rigid materials. Triboelectric generator harvests kinetic energy from friction and compression of pliable materials.
15840
Oxford University Innovation
Algorithm-assisted prediction of patient risk levels and care pathways, admission numbers and staffing levels to optimise use of resources. This will improve patient flow, supply proactive healthcare and increase staff availability.
ROB-8515-21
University of Cambridge Enterprise
The loss of 6.9 million lives in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that there is a critical need for simple, affordable, and scalable tools to detect new emerging infectious disease outbreaks as early as possible. Bloodcounts! Is a novel tool that uses artificial intelligence to detect new disease outbreaks. A “Tsunami-like” early warning system which uses the world's most common medical laboratory test, routine full blood count. The tool scans for abnormal changes in the blood of large populations alerting public health agencies to potential outbreaks of infections without prior knowledge of the pathogen.
6687
Imperial College London
This technology relates to a new minimally invasive surgical instrument – a rotative surgical clip and applicator that allows the clamping of large anatomical areas for use in minimally invasive surgery.
8859
Imperial College London
A novel high-strength clogging resistant permeable pavement (CRP) has been developed at Imperial College London. The key innovations of this pavement are:<br><br><br>- A new engineered pore structure with low tortuosity, which increases the permeability, reducing the probability of sediment clogging, improves freeze-thaw resistance and increases the strength.<br><br>- It utilises a higher strength self-compacting cementitious mix, which also improves the freeze-thaw durability.
