APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High-performance barrier coatings for packaging Electron barriers for use as dielectric capacitors in electronics BENEFITS: Competitive performance with much thicker barrier layers made of fewer layers; ability to manufacture smaller electronics components Enhanced lifespan Recyclable BACKGROUND: Two-dimensional nanosheets … [Read more...] about High-Performance Nanocomposite Barrier Materials for Packaging and Electronics 2023-121
Available Technologies
Looped Electrochemical CO2 Reduction System for Production of Value Added Fuels and Chemicals 2023-128
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Integration into (photo)-electrochemical devices for improved efficiency Storage of solar energy as fuel and valuable chemicals Production of carbon-neutral plastics when connected to an ethylene polymerization reactor BENEFITS: Higher CO2 conversion rates without dropping gas flow rate through the system Concentrated CO2 … [Read more...] about Looped Electrochemical CO2 Reduction System for Production of Value Added Fuels and Chemicals 2023-128
Dual Charge Conducting Polymer Binder 2023-034
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Binder for silicon, tin, or graphite-based electrodes in Li-ion or solid state batteries Consumer electronics batteries Electric vehicle batteries BENEFITS: Low cost starting materials Low cost production Conductive binder improves performance relative to conventional binder BACKGROUND: Binders are important … [Read more...] about Dual Charge Conducting Polymer Binder 2023-034
Genetically Modified Host Cells for Improved Polyketide Production 2022-152
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High-value products using methylmalonyl-CoA as substrate: Erythromycin (antibiotic) and spinosyn (insecticide) Germicidin, which has significant inhibitory activity on hexokinase which is expressed at a high level in cancer cells Novel recyclable materials Flavors and fragrances Commodity or specialty chemicals ADVANTAGES: … [Read more...] about Genetically Modified Host Cells for Improved Polyketide Production 2022-152
Metabolic engineering of Issatchenkia orientalis for citramalate production used in PMMA Acrylic Glass 2023-056
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Production of citramalate, a precursor for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) polymers. PMMA is used in electronic device screens, automotive plastics, glazing, building piping, and insulation ADVANTAGES: Increases the achievable carbon yields of select organic acids Consumes less energy and generates less toxic waste than current … [Read more...] about Metabolic engineering of Issatchenkia orientalis for citramalate production used in PMMA Acrylic Glass 2023-056