APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: • Point-of-care clinical diagnostics • Remote sensing of hazardous materials • Toxic gas leak detection • Physical incorporation into cell phones or small devices for remote detection, e.g., drones ADVANTAGES: • High specificity in analyte identification • Small in size for field portability • Low power requirement and cost • … [Read more...] about PUMA: Ultrasensitive Detection of Biological and Chemical Agents 2017-054
Nanoparticle Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide Reduction 2017-003
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: CO2 Reduction Electrolysis Ethanol or formate oxidation Nitrogen fixation ADVANTAGES: Plasticity Effective simplified integration process Reduced overpotential for CO2 reduction ABSTRACT: A team of Berkeley Lab Researchers led by Peidong Yang has developed a technology for controllably depositing nanoparticle … [Read more...] about Nanoparticle Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide Reduction 2017-003
Modular Vapor Phase Photo-Electrochemical Water Splitting 2018-007
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Energy storage and distribution On-site generation of chemical precursors and hydrocarbon-based fuels Chemical transportation ADVANTAGES: Minimizes system losses Serves as a preexisting framework for different catalyst and light absorber systems Enables front side illumination of cathode and light absorber systems Enables … [Read more...] about Modular Vapor Phase Photo-Electrochemical Water Splitting 2018-007
Startup Whisker Labs Launches Fire Prevention Device
Berkeley Lab startup Whisker Labs has introduced Ting, which monitors home electrical systems and alerts homeowners of potential fire hazards such as micro-arcs and sparks that develop over time in wiring and electrical cords. Ting also monitors changes in power voltage or frequency that can damage electrical devices and appliances. Unlike competitive devices that require an … [Read more...] about Startup Whisker Labs Launches Fire Prevention Device
Startup Lygos Tops $50M
Lygos, a startup developing bio-based delivery of high value specialty chemicals, has raised over $41M in equity financing and over $10M in non-equity government funding from the DOE and other agencies. The latest investment from LG Technology Ventures -- $5M in January 2019 -- emphasizes the startup's potential to introduce more sustainable, non-toxic production processes to … [Read more...] about Startup Lygos Tops $50M