APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biological production of a vitrimer precursor, β-keto-δ-lactones (BKDLs), for use in the field of fragrance and pharmaceuticals Usage in libraries for lactone compounds screening due to the synthesis of diversified BKDLs BENEFITS: Higher purity of BKDLs products with specific and well controlled biosynthesis by Type I modular … [Read more...] about Microbial Production of Monomers for Recycling of Plastic Polymers 2022-001
Infinitely Reusable Plastics using Chemical Recycling 2022-019
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Specialty polymer resin production for single-use plastics, multi-layer film, textiles, and coatings, automotive, and consumer electronics BENEFITS: Infinitely recyclable at low cost and low carbon footprint due to chemical process BACKGROUND: Traditional plastics are unsustainable and harmful to the environment, and … [Read more...] about Infinitely Reusable Plastics using Chemical Recycling 2022-019
Register for DOE Tech Talks: Interactive Workshops for Innovation Training and Professional Development
Are you interested in innovation training but don't have a lot of time? The DOE Tech Talks ‘22 program, run by FedTech and sponsored by DOE-OTT and NNSA, consist of interactive virtual workshops which kick off on June 22. They are designed to be a very light lift for researchers who want to further their innovation skills, offering interactive sessions but no "homework." … [Read more...] about Register for DOE Tech Talks: Interactive Workshops for Innovation Training and Professional Development
Single Photon Color Image Sensor 2022-003
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Scientific imaging (e.g., biological, medical, astronomical) BENEFITS: Increased spectral information with lower light intensity or lower exposure time relative to current devices Operation in a practical temperature range for use in biological/medical equipment and most telescopes BACKGROUND: Current state of the art imagers … [Read more...] about Single Photon Color Image Sensor 2022-003
EcoBOT-Automated Platform for EcoFAB Experiments 2022-042
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: EcoBOT automates multiple simultaneous sterile biological experiments. It screens novel plant amendments for effectiveness under various conditions and for potential biohazards. It consistently identifies the impact of various amendments on plant root and leaf traits at various stages of growth. It can parse the effects of multiple … [Read more...] about EcoBOT-Automated Platform for EcoFAB Experiments 2022-042