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
Biotechnology
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
Switchable Ionic Liquids for Biomass Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis 2014-064
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biomass conversion for biofuels and renewable chemicals ADVANTAGES: Ionic liquid does not need to be removed to saccharify cellulose after pretreatment Efficient “one pot” pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation process ABSTRACT: Industries such as biofuels and renewable chemicals have turned to ionic liquids as … [Read more...] about Switchable Ionic Liquids for Biomass Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis 2014-064
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
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