APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lignocellulosic biofuel production Paper manufacturing and recycling Improvements in efficiency of existing enzymes while decreasing complexity of enzyme “cocktails” ADVANTAGES: Reduced enzyme loading for lower operating cost Reduces number of enzymes to liberate C5/C6 sugars from biomass ABSTRACT: Researchers at the DOE … [Read more...] about Multi-functional Enzymes for Hydrolysis of Glucan, Mannan and Xylan EJIB-3057
Biotechnology
FlexBone: Osteo-mimetic Composites IB-2104
Berkeley Lab's flexible hydrogel-HA composite, FlexBone, has a mineral-to-organic matrix ratio approximating that of human bone. The material can be bent, compressed, and further processed to create products with a wide range of mechanical properties. APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Bone implants Dental implants Bio-cements Flexible composites with magnetic … [Read more...] about FlexBone: Osteo-mimetic Composites IB-2104
Injectable Hydrogel-Based Biodegradable Bone Replacement Materials IB-2398
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Bone implants Dental implants Injectable bone cements Drug delivery Scaffolds for bone tissue engineering ADVANTAGES: Promotes natural bone growth as it biodegrades Improves mechanical performance and tissue-implant interactions of orthopedic materials Simplifies application with injectable slurry that solidifies at target … [Read more...] about Injectable Hydrogel-Based Biodegradable Bone Replacement Materials IB-2398
OpenMSI – Advanced Visualization, Analysis and Management of Mass Spectrometry Imaging Data via the Web 2013-004
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: For mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) data Web-based management and storage Visualiztion of hyper-dimensional contents Statistical analysis ADVANTAGES: Combines biotechnology expertise with high performance computing ABSTRACT: OpenMSI's goal is to make the most high-performance, advanced data management, model building, … [Read more...] about OpenMSI – Advanced Visualization, Analysis and Management of Mass Spectrometry Imaging Data via the Web 2013-004
Channelized Filter Inlets or Strippers for Improved Real-Time Formaldehyde Measurement IB-3035
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Formaldehyde measurement devices Air pollution monitoring/industrial hygiene Medical research, e.g., monitoring breath for biomarkers of disease Microelectronic sensors Demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) ADVANTAGES: Compact and portable Improves real time formaldehyde measurement accuracy Scalable Adaptable for … [Read more...] about Channelized Filter Inlets or Strippers for Improved Real-Time Formaldehyde Measurement IB-3035