A tool from the internet’s early days keeps Microsoft’s users secure while supporting the open-source paradigm. Read the story. … [Read more...] about How Berkeley Lab Helped Develop One of the World’s Most Popular Open-Source Security Monitoring Platforms
Mineral Extraction and Recovery
Metal Extraction using Novel Nanoscale Polyoxometalates 2024-076. Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a polyoxometalate (POM)-based system designed for the selective removal and recovery of critical metals, specifically lithium and magnesium, from nontraditional brine sources. The POM-based system demonstrates a remarkable selectivity ratio for Li+ and Mg2+ … [Read more...] about Mineral Extraction and Recovery
Intellectual Property Office Announces Berkeley Lab Inventors and Developers of the Year for FY2024
Technology transfer is a critical part of the Lab’s mission, “creating science solutions for the world.” On January 22, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) hosted a Lab-wide Innovation Celebration to celebrate the Lab innovators whose inventions and software are making their way into the world. “Across the Lab, many researchers are working on technologies that … [Read more...] about Intellectual Property Office Announces Berkeley Lab Inventors and Developers of the Year for FY2024
Amine-based solvents for single and mixed feedstock pretreatment 2024-152
Applications Efficient pretreatment of a wide range of lignocellulosic feedstocks. Including agricultural residues, wood, and tropical fibers Bio-based chemical and biofuel production, including sustainable aviation fuel from renewable plant materials Advantages/Benefits Higher efficiency of sugar release from diverse feedstocks Improved solvent recovery and … [Read more...] about Amine-based solvents for single and mixed feedstock pretreatment 2024-152
Volatile amine reagents for highly efficient biomass pretreatment 2024-172
Applications Efficient pretreatment of agricultural waste for conversion into fermentable sugars Sustainable bio-products from renewable plant materials Advantages/Benefits High levels of sugar release Cost-effective due to efficient solvent recovery and reuse Lower energy input due to low temperature processing Effective with diverse … [Read more...] about Volatile amine reagents for highly efficient biomass pretreatment 2024-172