APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Carbon dioxide capture and sequestration ADVANTAGES: Lower energy requirement Lower regenerator capital cost Less reagent loss Less equipment corrosion ABSTRACT: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed a method that reduces the expense of capturing carbon dioxide generated by the combustion of fossil fuels. This technology … [Read more...] about Carbon Dioxide Capture at a Reduced Cost IB-2614
Energy Technologies
First Diode for Thermal Management of Micro and Macro Devices IB-2336
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal management for: microelectronic devices solar cells and solar energy management systems refrigerators hybrid biological/inorganic systems nanoscale calorimeters Information transport and processing Molecular motors ADVANTAGES: First solid state device to direct heat flow Initial tests demonstrate … [Read more...] about First Diode for Thermal Management of Micro and Macro Devices IB-2336
Air-stable Nanomaterials for Efficient OLEDs and Solar Cells IB-2044, IB-2231
Berkeley Lab researchers have developed two approaches for increasing the charge efficiencies of electrodes used to produce flexible organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and solar cells. Both approaches will reduce manufacturing and packaging costs. These technologies have patents pending and are available for licensing or collaborative research. Solvent Processed … [Read more...] about Air-stable Nanomaterials for Efficient OLEDs and Solar Cells IB-2044, IB-2231
EnergyPlus: Energy Simulation Software for Buildings CR-2118
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Modeling building heating, cooling, lighting, ventilating, and other energy flows ADVANTAGES: Simulation capabilities include: time steps of less than an hour modular systems and plant integrated with heat balance-based zone simulation multizone air flow, thermal comfort, and photovoltaic systems ABSTRACT: EnergyPlus … [Read more...] about EnergyPlus: Energy Simulation Software for Buildings CR-2118
Clog-free Atomizing and Spray Drying Nozzle IB-1778
APPLICATIONS: Product dehydration, i.e. converting liquids like milk, drugs, and chemicals, into powders Drying waste streams Atomizing liquids Top view of the Berkeley Lab atomizing spray nozzle ADVANTAGES: Eliminates clogging Combines atomizing and spray drying functions Can be made from standard tube fittings Easily serviced Energy … [Read more...] about Clog-free Atomizing and Spray Drying Nozzle IB-1778