APPLICATIONS: High efficiency solar cells ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers led by Wladek Walukiewicz have developed a photovoltaic (PV) device having three-dimensional (3D) charge separation and collection where charge separation occurs in 3D depletion regions formed between p-type doped group III-nitride materials in the PV device and intrinsic structural … [Read more...] about Photovoltaic Device with 3D Charge Separation and Collection 2016-163
Hybrid Photo-electrochemical and Photovoltaic (HPEV) Cells 2016-177
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solar cells Solar fuel systems Electricity production ADVANTAGES: Increases overall system efficiency Enables on-demand fuel or electricity production Decouples the photovoltaic performance from the cell’s chemical reaction ABSTRACT: Solar water splitting may yield a production method of clean renewable fuels. However, … [Read more...] about Hybrid Photo-electrochemical and Photovoltaic (HPEV) Cells 2016-177
WEF Names Second Genome a 2017 Technology Pioneer
The World Economic Forum has named Berkeley Lab startup Second Genome one of its Technology Pioneers for 2017. WEF's Technology Pioneers are early stage companies anticipated to have a significant effect on business and society. Second Genome, based in South San Francisco, applies its proprietary microbiome platform to drug discovery and development. The startup's current … [Read more...] about WEF Names Second Genome a 2017 Technology Pioneer
IPO Publishes FY16 Annual Report
Berkeley Lab's Innovation and Partnerships Office (IPO) has released its first annual report highlighting technology transfer accomplishments and key IPO activities for FY16. The annual report is available online, as a pdf, or in print to share with Lab staff and potential industry partners. Contact ipo@lbl.gov for hard copies. IPO's guide to industry partnerships, published … [Read more...] about IPO Publishes FY16 Annual Report
Small Businesses to Access Berkeley Lab Expertise and Resources
The Department of Energy (DOE) selected 38 small businesses to access scientific expertise and technical resources available at DOE national labs and take steps to advance their energy-related products for the marketplace. DOE's Small Business Voucher (SBV) pilot program makes this collaboration possible, creating 114 partnerships between U. S. small businesses and the national … [Read more...] about Small Businesses to Access Berkeley Lab Expertise and Resources