APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Ultra-low emissions burners for residential and commercial gas appliances Carbon fuels (e.g., natural gas) Any technology requiring stability of natural draft lean premixed flames for heat Heat and power applications that require ultra-low emissions BENEFITS: This low-cost technology provides enhanced stability … [Read more...] about Flame Stabilizer for Natural Draft Lean Premixed Burners 2019-156
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Layered/Rock Salt Intergrown Electrodes for Rechargeable Batteries 2018-142
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Development of high-performance Li-ion cathodes BENEFITS: Enables a nearly zero-strain operation upon high-capacity cycling BACKGROUND: Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries of high energy and power density are in increasing demand, with the market expected to reach $5B by 2024. There is a need for the cathode material to … [Read more...] about Layered/Rock Salt Intergrown Electrodes for Rechargeable Batteries 2018-142
A Novel D-Xylose Isomerase for Efficient Lignocellulosic Hydrolysate Fermentation 2019-132
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Genetic modification of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for pentose sugar fermentation Improved lignocellulose hydrolysate fermentation BENEFITS: Increases maximal xylose isomerase (XI) velocity by three-fold Promotes lignocellulose hydrolysis and deconstruction and colony subsistence BACKGROUND: Carbohydrate rich substrates such … [Read more...] about A Novel D-Xylose Isomerase for Efficient Lignocellulosic Hydrolysate Fermentation 2019-132
Tomographic Electrical Rhizosphere Imager (TERI) for Efficient Quantification of Plant Root Traits 2020-001
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Plant breeding Subsurface plant health and forestry tree health Crop and drought management BENEFITS: Enables quick quantification of underground root parameters in real time Permits imaging of subsurface root structure without disrupting roots BACKGROUND: The development and testing of new chemicals, … [Read more...] about Tomographic Electrical Rhizosphere Imager (TERI) for Efficient Quantification of Plant Root Traits 2020-001
Economical “In Situ” Ionic Liquid and Deep Eutectic Solvent Synthesis 2019-104
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lignocellulosic biomass conversion BENEFITS: Less expensive route to synthesizing ILs Minimizes impurity formation and the need for IL purification When using choline-based ILs, the water produced during the synthesis does not need to be removed and is a component of the pretreatment solvent Minimizes IL losses due to transfer … [Read more...] about Economical “In Situ” Ionic Liquid and Deep Eutectic Solvent Synthesis 2019-104
