http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.comBe the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from University of New South Walesen-USFri, 15 May 2026 21:28:24 GMTThu, 13 Mar 2014 15:58:55 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssinfo@nsinnovations.com.auCopyright 2026, University of New South Wales11_2572http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7162Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:58:55 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/716213_2847http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7153Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:15:41 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/715313_2809http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7152Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:15:26 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/715213_2796http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7151Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:15:20 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/715113_2780http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7150Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:15:13 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/715013_2767http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7149Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:15:07 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/714912_2756http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7148Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:15:02 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/714812_2747http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7147Unlocking the self-healing potential of tissues The Invention The ability to boost and direct natural processes to regenerate tissues following injury or disease would have a major impact on modern medicine. Although all tissues have some regenerative capacity, the number and efficiency of the precursor-type cells responsible for self-healing (cells which can develop into any other cell types) is limited and decreases with age. Using a naturally occurring growth factor in combination with an approved anti-cancer compound, our researchers have developed a unique culture protocol that can repr...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:14:57 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/714712_2743http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7146Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:14:54 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/714612_2730http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7145Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:14:49 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/714512_2729http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7144Smart Chemistry to Disperse Biofilms that form in Industrial and Medical Environments The Technology is available under licence for FREE Biofilms are associated with a number of diseases and chronic infections, including cystic fibrosis and chronic wounds. Biofilms also form on medical equipment, catheters as well as cause industrial fouling and corrosion. Biofilm infections are problematic as the bacteria cannot be treated with existing antimicrobial agents. UNSW researchers have demonstrated that nitric oxide plays a key role in the dispersal of biofilms and have developed unique ni...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:14:47 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/714412_2712http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7143 Background Traumatic brain injury is a major medical problem globally and is one of the leading causes of death and disability. There is no known treatment for stroke or ischaemic brain injury. A stroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent brain damage and death. Risk factors for stroke include old age, high blood pressure, previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking and heart attack. Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The Technology This invention has arisen from our discovery of a novel isoform of the TRPC3...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:14:39 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/714312_2690http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7142Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:14:30 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/714212_2686http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7141Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:14:26 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/714111_2677http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7140Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:14:22 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/714011_2652http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7139 A Fuel System developed to increase the energy density and lower the ionisation threshold for hydrogen and hydrocarbon fuel in high speed air breathing engines such as scramjets. The Technology The development of scramjet technologies has suffered from the need to improve reliability and reduce requirements for ignition speeds and minimum operating temperatures. Current fuel systems used for the development of scramjets and other high speed engines require high temperature conditions to ignite and generate a thrust. Research at UNSW’s Australian Defence Force Academy has develope...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:14:16 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/713911_2571http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7138Researchers have developed a novel compound for the treatment of biofilm-related infections and for the prevention of industrial biofilm development. The Opportunity Biofilms are the cause of a number of diseases which are associated with a variety of chronic infections in humans. They typically form on a variety of surfaces within the body, for example, in the respiratory tract and lungs (associated with cystic fibrosis and Legionnaire's disease), on surfaces of the ear (associated with otitis media), and of the heart and heart valves (associated with bacterial endocarditis). This can ...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:13:58 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/713810_2549http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7137 A laser induced ignition system developed for Scramjet engines and other gaseous flows. The Technology The development of scramjet technologies has suffered from the need to improve reliability and reduce ignition speeds and temperatures. Various methods of ignition have been used to overcome these issues, for example high energy electrical arcs, each of which raises new issues such as energy consumption. Research at UNSW’s Australian Defence Force Academy has developed a highly controllable, relatively low energy ignition system for gaseous fuel using a directed laser. Key Benefit...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:13:52 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/713710_2536http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7136Using Meta Data information representing objects motion images and video can be efficiently compressed to maximise bandwidth use while maintaining quality The Technology Efficient use of bandwidth in ever increasingly detailed video streams is a key driver for compression of video. The technology developed at UNSW is based on the JSIV (Jpeg2000 scalable interactive video) system and uses motion meta data to ensure a highly efficient compression focussing detail on objects of interest. This combination system allows for more efficient bandwidth use and image quality maintenance upon v...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:13:48 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/713610_2487http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7135A More Elastic, Conductive Bioactive Hybrid Hydrogel for Medical Implant Devices TheTechnology The technology is a bioactive hybrid conductive hybrid hydrogel (BPCPH) for applications in medical implant devices where a soft electrically active coating is required. The conductive hydrogel is a softer, more elastic material than conducting polymers or metals which are currently used to interface with biological tissue. The major application for BPCPH is in the medical electrodes industry (research and commercial) where a softer interface may reduce scar tissue formation and increase the life ti...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:13:39 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/713510_2474http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7134Current Recycling in Multiple Linear Regulating Power Supplies The Technology Neurostimulation in implanted medical devices requires a high voltage at the implanted electrodes. A new current recycling technology developed at the UNSW for multiple linear regulating power supplies reduces power losses associated with generating internal low-voltage implant supply voltages for powering implant electronics This innovation can deliver extended battery life or alternatively a smaller battery size for comparable battery life. These advantages become more valuable as implantable medical device...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:13:35 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/713410_2468http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7133Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:13:32 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/713309_2354http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7132The Technology Spondyloarthropathies (SpAs) are a family of inflammatory processes associated with HLA B27 polymorphism that develop into a number of conditions such as fusion of the spine or ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Reiter’s syndrome (or reactive arthritis), psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease (a type of IBD) and uveitis. Our researchers believe that they have discovered the mechanism of action for SpAs, based on shared homology of specific peptide sequences that occur in Chlamydia trachomatis and also in a protein called lumican which is preferentially and abundantly expressed in...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:13:14 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/713209_2346http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7131Business Opportunity We have produced a series of monoclonal antibodies that bind to the ubiquitous basement membrane molecule, perlecan. These are useful as research reagents in various techniques such as ELISAs, immunocytochemistry and Western blotting to detect the presence and nature of perlecan produced by various cells. These will also be useful as probes of biological samples and may have utility as diagnostics of diseases like arthritis and cancer. Perlecan (HSPG2) is a multi-functional heparan sulfate proteoglycan, which was originally isolated from Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm (EHS) ...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:13:12 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/713199_0825http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7130Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:12:14 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/713005_1910http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7129 UNSW has developed new dielectric patterning techniques to replace photolithography. Less steps, less and cheaper chemicals for manufacturing high efficiency solar cells. The Technology UNSW holds the world record for the efficiency of single junction silicon solar cell. The record of 25.0% was achieved using photolithography, which is too expensive for large scale commercial implementation. The UNSW patterning techniques, which use inkjet printing or aerosol jet printing, are cheaper than photolithography. They avoid the use of expensive masks and mask aligners. Digital images represe...Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:12:07 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/712999_0114http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7128Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:12:01 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/712802_1725http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7127Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:11:54 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/712703_1795http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7126Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:11:50 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/712606_2020http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7125Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:11:48 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/712598_0453http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7124Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:11:39 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/712405_1894http://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7123Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:11:30 GMTinfo@nsinnovations.com.auhttp://unsw2.testtechnologypublisher.com/technology/7123