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
Startup Optokey’s Highly Sensitive “Nose”
A biochemical "nose" with sensitivity to the level of a single molecule, developed by Berkeley Lab startup Optokey, has potential applications in biochemistry, clinical diagnosis, food safety, and environmental monitoring, among others. For the complete story, go here. … [Read more...] about Startup Optokey’s Highly Sensitive “Nose”
Long Alkyl Chain Alcohols as Co-solvent, Precipitant, and Extraction Medium in Ionic Liquid Pretreatment 2013-105
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Precipitating and extracting cellulose dissolved in ionic liquids to produce lignocellulosic biofuels Recycling ionic liquids Fractionating biomass into streams suitable for up-conversion and lignin by-products for recycle ADVANTAGES: Supports the use of recyclable ionic liquids for biomass pretreatment Recycled ionic liquid can … [Read more...] about Long Alkyl Chain Alcohols as Co-solvent, Precipitant, and Extraction Medium in Ionic Liquid Pretreatment 2013-105