APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal management for: microelectronic devices solar cells and solar energy management systems refrigerators hybrid biological/inorganic systems nanoscale calorimeters Information transport and processing Molecular motors ADVANTAGES: First solid state device to direct heat flow Initial tests demonstrate … [Read more...] about First Diode for Thermal Management of Micro and Macro Devices IB-2336
Tunable Thermal Link IB-2337
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electronic and thermal circuit design and operation Solar energy collection Heat pumps and internal combustion engines Hybrid biological/inorganic systems Phononic information processing Energy-efficient buildings and appliances, such as refrigerators ADVANTAGES: Provides adjustable thermal conduction, a thermal analog to … [Read more...] about Tunable Thermal Link IB-2337
Air-stable Nanomaterials for Efficient OLEDs and Solar Cells IB-2044, IB-2231
Berkeley Lab researchers have developed two approaches for increasing the charge efficiencies of electrodes used to produce flexible organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and solar cells. Both approaches will reduce manufacturing and packaging costs. These technologies have patents pending and are available for licensing or collaborative research. Solvent Processed … [Read more...] about Air-stable Nanomaterials for Efficient OLEDs and Solar Cells IB-2044, IB-2231
EnergyPlus: Energy Simulation Software for Buildings CR-2118
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Modeling building heating, cooling, lighting, ventilating, and other energy flows ADVANTAGES: Simulation capabilities include: time steps of less than an hour modular systems and plant integrated with heat balance-based zone simulation multizone air flow, thermal comfort, and photovoltaic systems ABSTRACT: EnergyPlus … [Read more...] about EnergyPlus: Energy Simulation Software for Buildings CR-2118
Novel Electrochromic Device Controlled by Sunlight IB-1235
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: 'Smart' windows Photochromic ophthalmic lenses Tunable neutral density filters Photosensitive mirrors Displays Light detectors Optical switches Light-intensity … [Read more...] about Novel Electrochromic Device Controlled by Sunlight IB-1235