APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Search, storage, and management of databases of biological parts and associated sequences Visualisation of biological part sequences BENEFITS: Efficient sourcing and management of data Facilitates data sharing and exchange TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW: ICE and Web of Registries The Inventory of Composable Elements (ICE) is an open … [Read more...] about Registries of Biological Parts: Inventory of Composable Elements (ICE) and Web of Registries, Bioparts Search Portal 2639
Novel Device for Preparing Thin Layers of Vitreous Ice for Cryo-EM 2020-118
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Sample preparation for transmission electron cryomicroscopy (cryo-EM) BENEFITS: Takes the guesswork out of cryoEM sample preparation Increases sample prep success rate, and decreases the need to screen repeated trials Reduces protein degradation by preventing exposure to air or the air-liquid interface when very thin samples are … [Read more...] about Novel Device for Preparing Thin Layers of Vitreous Ice for Cryo-EM 2020-118
Berkeley Lab Director’s Awards for Tech Transfer Presented to PHENIX Team, Center for X-Ray Optics Team, and Michael Tucker
Berkeley Lab’s annual Director’s Awards recognize the significant achievements of Lab employees. In 2021, three technology transfer awards were given, for exemplary efforts in entrepreneurism, building relationships with industry or intellectual property achievements that have an impact on society’s health and economy. The Python-based Hierarchical ENvironment for Integrated … [Read more...] about Berkeley Lab Director’s Awards for Tech Transfer Presented to PHENIX Team, Center for X-Ray Optics Team, and Michael Tucker
Light-driven Ultrafast Electric Gating 2021-079
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Method to explore and test material properties under ultrafast external fields Light-driven novel device applications that combine photonic and electronic processes (e.g., photo-transistors and spin-transistors) BENEFITS: Minimizes lithography Enables complex operations across an integrated wafer without intricate arrangements of … [Read more...] about Light-driven Ultrafast Electric Gating 2021-079
Chelator-Mediated Fenton (CMF) Process to Transform Lignin into a Water-Soluble Polymer without Need for Separation or Concentration Steps 2019-152, 2019-054, 2021-042
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Generation of polymer products from lignin (e.g., lignosulfonate polymer products) Dispersants, water-purification agents, water-adsorbing materials, and soil amendment BENEFITS: CMF lignin is likely to be produced at lower cost compared to prior approach using polyacrylic based materials Process generates less hazardous waste or … [Read more...] about Chelator-Mediated Fenton (CMF) Process to Transform Lignin into a Water-Soluble Polymer without Need for Separation or Concentration Steps 2019-152, 2019-054, 2021-042