APPLICATIONS: Production of renewable dicarboxylic acids and corresponding mono-methyl esters for Nylons and other polymers Fragrances Constituents of cosmetics Acne medications Fuel additives and fuels Lubricants Paints and varnishes ADVANTAGES: Provides an environment for precise compound production control Enables production of diacids of varying … [Read more...] about Production of Dicarboxylic Compounds from Renewable Sources 2014-158
Biotechnology
Single Biorefinery Reactor Vessel for Performing Multiple Pretreatments 2013-047
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biorefineries – all feedstock types Thermochemical pretreatment research ADVANTAGES: Broad process compatibility High solids mixing Improvement of both upstream pretreatment and downstream fermentation process yields Reduction of environmental and safety hazards Reduction of inhibitor production and biomass loss Capable of … [Read more...] about Single Biorefinery Reactor Vessel for Performing Multiple Pretreatments 2013-047
Infant Warmer for Use in Areas Where Electricity is Unavailable or Unreliable 2015-177
APPLICATIONS: In-home use Rural clinics ADVANTAGES: Operates where electricity is not available or reliable Requires only a kettle of water heated by fire or gas stove Maintains near-constant temperature for several hours Includes built-in temperature indicator and pictorial-based instructions ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab and the … [Read more...] about Infant Warmer for Use in Areas Where Electricity is Unavailable or Unreliable 2015-177
Precise, High Throughput Droplet Manipulation 2013-128
APPLICATIONS: Research – pharmaceutical, enzyme, genetics ADVANTAGES: Can screen an extremely large number of biological samples Capable of evaluating multiple experimental conditions at one time Generates droplets quickly and efficiently based on various characteristics Utilizes new and effective droplet mixing and sorting … [Read more...] about Precise, High Throughput Droplet Manipulation 2013-128
Identifying Sources of Microbial Contamination in Environmental Samples WIB-3205
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Water quality testing Health and human safety Environmental cleanup Oil reservoir sulfate optimization Homeland security Diagnosis and treatment of disease ADVANTAGES: Accurately identifies all known bacteria and archaea Accurately quantifies high- and low-abundance taxa Reproducible for multiple replicates Built-in … [Read more...] about Identifying Sources of Microbial Contamination in Environmental Samples WIB-3205