Berkeley Lab and PNNL's Sensor Suitcase team was recognized by the Federal Lab Consortium (FLC) as a recipient of the 2020 FLC Excellence in Technology Transfer Award. The Retro-commissioning Sensor Suitcase — an “expert in a suitcase” — is a portable case containing 16 matchbox-sized, battery-powered sensors designed for use in commercial buildings of 50,000 … [Read more...] about Sensor Suitcase Team Receives FLC Excellence in Technology Transfer Award
Open Position: Principal Technology Commercialization Associate, Biosciences
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