APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: New materials development, e.g., polymers, resins, adhesives, foams ADVANTAGES: Low-cost, sustainable material platform Superior recyclability Low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Tunable mechanical and transport properties (thermal, electrical, mass, charge) ABSTRACT: The recycling of plastics is key to a sustainable … [Read more...] about Recyclable and Reconfigurable High-Performance Polymers and Networks 2017-190
Available Technologies
Inorganic Halide Perovskite Phase Transition Photovoltaic for Smart Windows 2017-015
APPLICATIONS: Buildings Automobiles E-displays ABSTRACT: Smart photovoltaic windows represent a promising green technology featuring tunable transparency and electrical power generation under external stimuli to control the light transmission and manage the solar energy. Berkeley Lab researchers led by Peidong Yang have demonstrated a thermochromic solar cell … [Read more...] about Inorganic Halide Perovskite Phase Transition Photovoltaic for Smart Windows 2017-015
Solid Perfluoropolyether Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries 2016-018
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium batteries ABSTRACT: Perfluoropolyethers (PFPE) are commercially available non-flammable short chain polymeric liquids. End-functionalized PFPE chains solvate lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) salt and these mixtures can be used as electrolytes for lithium (Li) batteries. Here we synthesize and characterize a new … [Read more...] about Solid Perfluoropolyether Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries 2016-018
Sensor for Low-Noise Force Detection in Liquids 2017-184
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY: Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) characterization of materials in a liquid environment ADVANTAGE: Mitigates water condensation issues in an earlier design for improved performance ABSTRACT: A low damping force sensor for operation in liquid, intended for use with atomic force microscopes (AFMs) or other mechanical sensors in liquid, … [Read more...] about Sensor for Low-Noise Force Detection in Liquids 2017-184
HOPO Ligands to Separate and Purify Metal Ions including Lanthanides and Actinides 2017-106
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Nuclear energy or nuclear fuel reprocessing plants Pharmaceutical isotope production Pharmaceutical companies using lanthanide or actinide drugs Chemical industry ADVANTAGES: Greater separation efficacy Robust chelators Highly versatile method Simplified process ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers Rebecca Abergel … [Read more...] about HOPO Ligands to Separate and Purify Metal Ions including Lanthanides and Actinides 2017-106
