APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Enhanced biomass conversion in the enzymatic deconstruction of lignocellulosic biomass using fungal laccases. Pretreatment cocktails and emerging technologies development aimed at converting lignin into bioproducts. BENEFITS: Increased efficiency and reduced costs of lignocellulosic biomass conversion. BACKGROUND: A challenge … [Read more...] about Cellulose and Hemicellulose Degrading Activity in Fungal Laccases: A Method for Biomass Deconstruction 2019-151
Novel Fermentative Production of Precursors for High Energy Biofuels Using Polyketide Synthases 2020-088
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High energy fuels for applications where high energy density is valuable (e.g., aviation, rocketry, drones) Polycyclopropanated molecules for pharmaceuticals BENEFITS: Very high energy density and high heat of combustion BACKGROUND: Kerosene, a petroleum-derivative, is the most widely used aviation fuel. Current renewable … [Read more...] about Novel Fermentative Production of Precursors for High Energy Biofuels Using Polyketide Synthases 2020-088
Dry Polymer Electrolytes with High Elastic Modulus IB-2200
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Li-ion batteries Solid state batteries BENEFITS: High ionic conductivity with the structural properties required for Li electrode stability Non-flammable electrolyte Theoretical energy density of 300 Wh/kg No dead weight and no reduction in potential as Li is depleted BACKGROUND: The mechanical properties of polymer … [Read more...] about Dry Polymer Electrolytes with High Elastic Modulus IB-2200
Introduction of Particles to Electrolytes to Improve Low Temperature Performance 2022-027
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Li-ion batteries (e.g., in vehicles) BENEFITS: Charge transfer resistance at low temperature is reduced significantly Additive can be used with the standard electrolyte at room temperature Electrolyte maintains all of its stability and is able to perform better at low temperatures BACKGROUND: Battery performance at … [Read more...] about Introduction of Particles to Electrolytes to Improve Low Temperature Performance 2022-027
Pitch Competition for Lab Entrepreneurs Coming in October
Want to practice pitching your science-based business idea to partners and funders? Every year, IPO hosts a pitch competition (with training and preparation offered beforehand) to give Lab entrepreneurs an opportunity to hone their skills. To help participants prepare, IPO is offering a training video, followed by practice sessions ahead of the competition. The pitch … [Read more...] about Pitch Competition for Lab Entrepreneurs Coming in October