APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Production of novel, unnatural bio-active molecules ADVANTAGES: Enables the uptake of artificial cofactor by a host cell and thereby the production of unnatural bio-actives TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW: Numerous complex biomolecules have been produced by natural or engineered organisms, however, the structures that can be afforded are still … [Read more...] about Host cells and methods for producing unnatural terpenoids using a novel artificial metalloenzyme 2020-049
Berkeley Lab Accepting Proposals for COVID-19 Technical Assistance Program
The Intellectual Property Office and Strategic Partnerships Office of Berkeley Lab are accepting proposals from Lab scientists and external partners for the Department of Energy-funded COVID-19 Technical Assistance Program (CTAP). Run by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT), CTAP allows national laboratories to offer short-term, limited assistance to U.S.-based entities … [Read more...] about Berkeley Lab Accepting Proposals for COVID-19 Technical Assistance Program
Berkeley Lab Energy and Environment Projects Receive $1 Million in Technology Commercialization Funding Awards from Department of Energy
Four Berkeley Lab projects were awarded $1 million from the DOE’s Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) to further collaborative research with industry partners on biofuels, bioproducts, energy microgrid technology, and renewable energy technology. Two projects from the Biosciences Area were awarded funding for research to: Enable rapid strain … [Read more...] about Berkeley Lab Energy and Environment Projects Receive $1 Million in Technology Commercialization Funding Awards from Department of Energy
Use of Alkanolamines for Lignin Extraction in the Pretreatment of Biomass 2019-148
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Waste biomass conversion (e.g. agricultural residues, wood/paper/pulping, grasses) into biofuels and/or bioproducts BENEFITS: Less expensive than currently used solvents Can be distilled at low temperatures achieving near complete recovery for reuse … [Read more...] about Use of Alkanolamines for Lignin Extraction in the Pretreatment of Biomass 2019-148
Novel Enzymatic Process for the Production of Hydrogen Peroxide 2019-107
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Paper and pulp industry Production of sodium percarbonate and sodium perborate for laundry detergent Production of propylene oxide Waste water treatment industry ADVANTAGES: Requires less capital-intensive equipment Cost competitive at scale ABSTRACT: Hydrogen peroxide is a commodity chemical produced at 4.5 billion … [Read more...] about Novel Enzymatic Process for the Production of Hydrogen Peroxide 2019-107