Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has a new opening for a Principal Technology Commercialization Associate in the Intellectual Property Office. Assigned to the Biosciences Area, you will play a key role in bringing Berkeley Lab’s science solutions to the world by managing and commercializing the intellectual property (IP) portfolio of Berkeley Lab’s biosciences-related … [Read more...] about Open Position: Principal Technology Commercialization Associate, Biosciences
Efficient Solar-Thermal, Forward Osmosis Desalination of Wastewater and Produced Waters 2019-042
APPLICATIONS: Industrial water treatment for: Oil and gas extraction companies Power production companies Inland wastewater or brine generating companies BACKGROUND: The water-energy co-dependence requires the use of renewable energy sources for wastewater treatment and clean water production. Wastewater (or brine) disposal expenses are substantial and … [Read more...] about Efficient Solar-Thermal, Forward Osmosis Desalination of Wastewater and Produced Waters 2019-042
Improvements in Metal-Supported Solid Oxide Cell Durability 2019-081
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solid oxide fuel cells for vehicles Electrolysis cells Electrochemical reactors Hydrogen electrochemical compression cells BENEFITS: Compared to conventional solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs): Increased power density at lower temperatures Increased durability at a lower material cost High tolerance for thermal and redox … [Read more...] about Improvements in Metal-Supported Solid Oxide Cell Durability 2019-081
Metal Chloride Deep Eutectic Solvents for Economical Biomass Fractionation 2019-092
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Paper/pulping and cellulosic biofuel industry (i.e. delignification and fiber modification) BENEFITS: Capable of producing more than 90% of fermentable sugars Utilizes lignocellulosic biomass to its maximum potential Metal based DESs (mDESs) act as both solvent and catalyst BACKGROUND: Simultaneous conversion of … [Read more...] about Metal Chloride Deep Eutectic Solvents for Economical Biomass Fractionation 2019-092
Synthesis of Biofuels and Chemicals via Triketide Lactones, Engineered Through Polyketide Synthases (PKSs) 2020-057
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Synthesis of biofuels, industrial chemicals, and specialty chemicals (e.g., valuable fragrances) BENEFITS: Promises to be more cost effective than chemical production Product could be labelled as “natural” in some jurisdictions Generation of lactones is of broad industrial utility Biosustainable production of molecules could … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Biofuels and Chemicals via Triketide Lactones, Engineered Through Polyketide Synthases (PKSs) 2020-057