APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Low-level light imaging (Astronomical research, Raman Spectroscopy) ADVANTAGES: Back illuminated High near-IR quantum efficiency without fringing Excellent broadband wavelength response Fully depleted for improved spatial resolution Simplified fabrication Superior radiation hardness ABSTRACT: Stephen Holland at Berkeley … [Read more...] about High Quantum Efficiency Charge-Coupled Device IB-1204a
Nanometer Resolution TEM Imaging of Biological Samples in Liquid 2013-165
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for Pharmaceuticals Biomedical research ADVANTAGES: Enables imaging of label free, near-native-state biological samples Nanometer resolution imaging capability Compatible with existing, industry standard TEM instruments and equipment Controllable, adjustable liquid layer thickness … [Read more...] about Nanometer Resolution TEM Imaging of Biological Samples in Liquid 2013-165
Green Wave: Energy-Efficient HPC Design Optimized for Seismic Imaging IB-3089, JIB-3153, IB-3162
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High Performance Computing (HPC) for Seismic modeling for oil exploration Climate modeling Computational fluid dynamics Other big data analysis ADVANTAGES: Major reduction in CPU energy consumption Application optimized Requires less space Makes shipboard (real time) seismic analysis feasible ABSTRACT: A … [Read more...] about Green Wave: Energy-Efficient HPC Design Optimized for Seismic Imaging IB-3089, JIB-3153, IB-3162
Cost-effective Recovery of Uranium and Vanadium from Contaminated Water and Sediments IB-2572
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Remediation of contaminated groundwater or sediments Remediation of mining discharge ADVANTAGES: Cost effective Suitable for ex-situ “pump and treat” and in-situ remediation No long-term maintenance Uranium and vanadium solids recovered for reuse Meets U.S. EPA standards for drinking water for uranium ABSTRACT: Tetsu … [Read more...] about Cost-effective Recovery of Uranium and Vanadium from Contaminated Water and Sediments IB-2572
ECAR: Low Cost Electrochemical Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water Supplies IB-2126
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Point-of-use remediation Small community drinking water systems ADVANTAGES: Low initial cost Low operating cost Easily maintained and operated No corrosive or toxic chemicals needed for maintenance Highly effective ABSTRACT: Tens of millions of people worldwide must obtain drinking water from sources with high … [Read more...] about ECAR: Low Cost Electrochemical Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water Supplies IB-2126