APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Manufacturers of high-reflectance or “cool” roofing materials Other building materials manufacturers: roofing, siding, windows, facades Environmental testing laboratories Photovoltaics manufacturers Automakers ADVANTAGES: Achieves results quickly to speed new product development Combines simulated soiling and weathering … [Read more...] about Fast Method to Mimic Soiling and Weathering of Cool Roofing and Other Building Materials JIB-3082
Screening-Engineered Field-Effect Photovoltaics for Solar Cells and Electronics IB-3094, IB-3170
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solar cells Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Laser diodes (LDs) for telecommunication, optical storage, and other devices ADVANTAGES: Uses abundant, nontoxic materials Employs a straightforward technology Easily incorporated into current manufacturing processes Yields lower costs and higher efficiencies for solar cells and electronic … [Read more...] about Screening-Engineered Field-Effect Photovoltaics for Solar Cells and Electronics IB-3094, IB-3170
Modular Inorganic Nanocomposites IB-2749
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Battery electrodes Thermoelectrics Photovoltaics Electronic data storage Electrochromics ADVANTAGES: Tunable for any application At least 30 different compositions have been demonstrated Controllable nanoparticle morphology No specialized equipment required for setup Scalable process for mass … [Read more...] about Modular Inorganic Nanocomposites IB-2749
Spectrally-selective Near Infrared Electrochromic Device IB-2938
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Smart windows Vehicle glass Greenhouses Thermal control coatings for satellites Infrared displays ADVANTAGES: Faster switching speed Higher coloration efficiency Highly selective infrared modulation Longer lifetime Inexpensive, non toxic, earth-abundant material Solution processing for low-cost … [Read more...] about Spectrally-selective Near Infrared Electrochromic Device IB-2938
Carbon Dioxide Capture at a Reduced Cost IB-2614
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Carbon dioxide capture and sequestration ADVANTAGES: Lower energy requirement Lower regenerator capital cost Less reagent loss Less equipment corrosion ABSTRACT: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed a method that reduces the expense of capturing carbon dioxide generated by the combustion of fossil fuels. This technology … [Read more...] about Carbon Dioxide Capture at a Reduced Cost IB-2614