APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Fuel cell, such as methanol fuel cells Water electrolysis for hydrogen generation Artificial photosynthesis devices Any device that requires a high performance anion exchange membrane Polyelectrolyte applications ADVANTAGES: Conductivity and permeability comparable to Nafion Uncomplicated synthesis Low water uptake … [Read more...] about High Performance Anion Exchange Membrane for Fuel Cells 2014-151
High-Affinity Specimen Support Film for Electron Microscopy 2015-002
APPLICATIONS: Sample preparation for electron microscopy of biological macromolecules ADVANTAGES: Protective, soluble coating ensures long shelf life, enabling commercial distribution Employs streptavidin monolayer-crystals for a combination of high affinity and specificity when binding macromolecules Affinity binding to the substrate prevents unwanted … [Read more...] about High-Affinity Specimen Support Film for Electron Microscopy 2015-002
Second Genome and Good Gut Health
Berkeley Lab startup Second Genome was highlighted in a KQED Science story about gut bacteria. Second Genome is in Phase 1 clinical trials for a drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For the complete story, go here. … [Read more...] about Second Genome and Good Gut Health
Calibrating Flow Mediated Dilation Measurements to Prevent and Identify Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease 2015-056
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Cardiovascular health care Cardiovascular disease treatment research and clinical trials ADVANTAGES: Relates more accurate cuff-based flow mediated dilation (cFMD) measurements with the ultrasound-based flow mediated dilation (uFMD) measurements used in most research studies Enables more accurate assessments of patients with … [Read more...] about Calibrating Flow Mediated Dilation Measurements to Prevent and Identify Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease 2015-056
NaI:TI-based Inorganic Scintillator with Superior Performance 2014-169
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Gamma-ray radiation detection Security Screening Medical imaging Geological exploration Nuclear physics ADVANTAGES: Higher light yield Improvement in energy resolution – approximately 2% Makes use of mature technology with only minor modifications ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a novel … [Read more...] about NaI:TI-based Inorganic Scintillator with Superior Performance 2014-169