Applications Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production of mevalonate Fragrance production from syngas or industrial off-gases Advantages/Benefits Increased energy efficiency from utilizing an aerobic host for bioconversion Improved facilitation of synthesis of complex molecules Versatile usage in various industries, including biofuels and … [Read more...] about Host Cell for Production of Mevalonate (Precursor for Sustainable Aviation Fuel) from Syngas 2024-043
Industrial Heating and Energy Efficiency
Innovative Cathode Configuration for Enhanced Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 into Chemical Products 2024-042
Applications Production of valuable chemicals like formic acid, hydrogen, and methanol Production of carbon-based fuels Biotechnology and bioenergy applications, including microbial electrosynthesis Advantages/Benefits Enhanced efficiency and selectivity conversion rate of CO2 to formic acid Better mass transfer and reduced electrocatalyst loss to improve … [Read more...] about Innovative Cathode Configuration for Enhanced Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 into Chemical Products 2024-042
Ionocaloric Cooling for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 2022-072
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Air conditioning, refrigeration, and other cooling Food preservation BENEFITS: Avoids the use of environmentally damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Potential to be more efficient than vapor-compression systems BACKGROUND: Cooling technologies have been dominated by the vapor-compression thermodynamic cycle for several … [Read more...] about Ionocaloric Cooling for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 2022-072
A Photonic Near Infrared Heater for Efficiency and Comfort 2017-045
APPLICATIONS: Radiation heaters Industrial process heating, e.g., curing Food processing BACKGROUND: Radiative heaters such as infrared (IR) heaters are readily available in the market; however, they suffer from two fundamental problems: The visible appearance of IR heaters greatly impacts the aesthetics of building interiors. As a result, these heaters … [Read more...] about A Photonic Near Infrared Heater for Efficiency and Comfort 2017-045
Nanoparticle-Based Super Insulation 2019-080
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal insulation in the building sector ADVANTAGES: R-value/inch 2-4 times higher than competing technologies Mechanically robust Hydrophobic Flexible to take the shape of any object Thermal contact resistance of nanoparticles Low-cost ABSTRACT: A Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory team led by Ravi Prasher has … [Read more...] about Nanoparticle-Based Super Insulation 2019-080