The smart window technology behind Heliotrope, featured recently in MIT Technology Review, made its lab-to-market move with a $100,000 Innovation Grant managed by the Innovation and Partnerships Office. Berkeley Lab researchers used the grant to fabricate a solid state prototype of their electrochromic window material, and the positive demonstration led to $1.2M in private seed … [Read more...] about Heliotrope – The “Cool” Smart Window Startup
Quantitative Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometer Cell 2014-102
APPLICATIONS: Mass spectrometry Fuel cell development ADVANTAGES: Enables quantitative real time analysis of gaseous or volatile electrochemical reaction products Rapid response time (~1 s) High product collection efficiency Parallel electrode geometry ensures uniform potential applied across the working electrode surface Ion-conducting membrane separates … [Read more...] about Quantitative Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometer Cell 2014-102
Laser Accelerator-Driven Particle Brachytherapy 2014-175
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Tumor treatment through brachytherapy ADVANTAGES: Turns radiation source on/off at will with no remaining radioactive isotopes Permits instant feedback through radiation dosimeters Provides real time updates through treatment planning software Offers reduced damage to healthy/critical tissues ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab … [Read more...] about Laser Accelerator-Driven Particle Brachytherapy 2014-175
Self-Regulating, Nonflammable Rechargeable Lithium Batteries IB-2628
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Safe, cost-effective, solid-state rechargeable batteries for Automobiles Laptops and computer peripherals Digital cameras and camcorders Cell phones Portable media players (MP3, DVD) Other portable devices, such as hearing aids ADVANTAGES: Automatic shutoff mechanism prevents lithium from melting and avoids explosive chemical … [Read more...] about Self-Regulating, Nonflammable Rechargeable Lithium Batteries IB-2628
Consistent, Reliable Preparation of Cryo-EM Specimens 2015-108
APPLICATIONS: Preparation of biological samples for electron microscopy ADVANTAGES: Enables consistent and reliable production of samples Thickness of cryo-EM specimens is uniform across the grid Facilitates the production of extremely thin samples Potentially damaging sample evaporation not required ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have … [Read more...] about Consistent, Reliable Preparation of Cryo-EM Specimens 2015-108