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
Distillable Ionic Liquids for Feedstock Agnostic Pretreatment 2024-157
Applications Production of biofuels, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and bioproducts in commercial biorefineries Advantages/Benefits Easier and more efficient processing of diverse biomass feedstocks, including agricultural residues, hardwood sawdust, and tropical fibers Cost-effective and reusable solvents for sustainable operations Higher sugar recovery … [Read more...] about Distillable Ionic Liquids for Feedstock Agnostic Pretreatment 2024-157
Mobiliti Transportation Software 2023-104
APPLICATIONS Transportation network simulation BENEFITS allows large scale simulations efficient with computational resources TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW Mobiliti v.1.0 is a software platform designed to emulate the dynamics of a regional transportation road network. It is built on open-source software that provides parallel discrete-event simulation. The software … [Read more...] about Mobiliti Transportation Software 2023-104