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Polymeric Prodrug, David A. Puleo, Thomas D. Dziubla, Theodora Asafo-Adjei
Polymeric Prodrug, David A. Puleo, Thomas D. Dziubla, Theodora Asafo-Adjei
Biomedical Engineering Faculty Patents
The presently-disclosed subject matter includes compounds that comprise an initiator and an active agent that is covalently bonded to the initiator through a ring-opening polymerization process, an atom-transfer radical polymerization process, a Michael addition reaction, or a ring-opening metathesis polymerization process. In some embodiments the active agent includes simvastatin. The presently-disclosed subject matter also includes methods for making the compositions and methods for using the compositions to treat tissue wounds.
Cementitious Compositions, Peter Shelley Mills, Thomas L. Robl, Robert Rathbone, Robert Benjamin Jewell
Cementitious Compositions, Peter Shelley Mills, Thomas L. Robl, Robert Rathbone, Robert Benjamin Jewell
Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty Patents
The invention provides a cementitious composition comprising a cement component comprising (i) an accelerant, (ii) a calcium sulphate source and (iii) an ettringite forming cement; an aggregate; and optionally water; wherein the cement has a minimum unconfined compressive strength of 1500 psi when tested in accordance with ASTM C1140 and/or C1604 at 15 minutes after placement; methods for its use and concrete formed from it.