APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Plant Physiology Research Ecosystem Management, Forestry Science Agriculture ADVANTAGES: Lower cost than commercially available efflux (Es) measurement systems. Measures Es in real-time compared to static chambers that measure Es indirectly. Provides information on the short-duration growth rates of trees and plants … [Read more...] about Lightweight, Portable, Waterproof, and Low Power Stem Respiration Measurement System for Trees 2023-152
Improved Dopamine Production and Polydopamine Advancements via Plant Genetic Engineering 2023-066
Discovery and application of plant genes for dopamine biosynthesis and polydopamine production. Commercial Applications Abiotic stress-resistant crops Reduced browning in fruits and vegetables Biomaterials Benefits Improved plant resilience Production of dopamine and other catecholamines Biofuel production from cell walls Food … [Read more...] about Improved Dopamine Production and Polydopamine Advancements via Plant Genetic Engineering 2023-066
New low-temperature process for extracting lithium from alpha spodumene 2024-019
Commercial Applications Battery precursor production Electric vehicle batteries Portable electronics batteries Energy storage solutions Renewable energy systems Benefits Lower energy requirements Decreased chemical usage Production of high purity lithium Environmentally friendly approach Potential cost reductions Background Lithium … [Read more...] about New low-temperature process for extracting lithium from alpha spodumene 2024-019
Soil Imaging with Neutrons to Measure Carbon and Other Elements 2021-117
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Ecologically-friendly agriculture Carbon accounting and monitoring BENEFITS: Quick and accurate measurement of carbon and several other key elements in soil samples Rapid soil core measurement and analysis within minutes without the need for sample preparation Cleaner and comprehensive sampling of the soil core for information about key … [Read more...] about Soil Imaging with Neutrons to Measure Carbon and Other Elements 2021-117
Dual Charge Conducting Polymer Binder 2023-034
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Binder for silicon, tin, or graphite-based electrodes in Li-ion or solid state batteries Consumer electronics batteries Electric vehicle batteries BENEFITS: Low cost starting materials Low cost production Conductive binder improves performance relative to conventional binder BACKGROUND: Binders are important … [Read more...] about Dual Charge Conducting Polymer Binder 2023-034