APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Development of high-performance Li-ion cathodes BENEFITS: Enables a nearly zero-strain operation upon high-capacity cycling BACKGROUND: Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries of high energy and power density are in increasing demand, with the market expected to reach $5B by 2024. There is a need for the cathode material to … [Read more...] about Layered/Rock Salt Intergrown Electrodes for Rechargeable Batteries 2018-142
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A Novel D-Xylose Isomerase for Efficient Lignocellulosic Hydrolysate Fermentation 2019-132
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Genetic modification of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for pentose fermentation and glucose-fructose isomerization Improved lignocellulose hydrolysate fermentation BENEFITS: Relative to current enzymes, this novel xylose isomerase shows: More than 2.5 times higher specific activity Almost 40% lower Km for D-xylose Higher activity … [Read more...] about A Novel D-Xylose Isomerase for Efficient Lignocellulosic Hydrolysate Fermentation 2019-132
Tomographic Electrical Rhizosphere Imager (TERI) for Efficient Quantification of Plant Root Traits 2020-001
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Plant breeding Subsurface plant health and forestry tree health Crop and drought management BENEFITS: Enables quick quantification of underground root parameters in real time Permits imaging of subsurface root structure without disrupting roots BACKGROUND: The development and testing of new chemicals, … [Read more...] about Tomographic Electrical Rhizosphere Imager (TERI) for Efficient Quantification of Plant Root Traits 2020-001
Economical “In Situ” Ionic Liquid and Deep Eutectic Solvent Synthesis 2019-104
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lignocellulosic biomass conversion BENEFITS: Less expensive route to synthesizing ILs Minimizes impurity formation and the need for IL purification When using choline-based ILs, the water produced during the synthesis does not need to be removed and is a component of the pretreatment solvent Minimizes IL losses due to transfer … [Read more...] about Economical “In Situ” Ionic Liquid and Deep Eutectic Solvent Synthesis 2019-104
Ensiled Biomass to Increase Ionic Liquid Pretreatment Efficiency 2019-102
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lignocellulosic biomass conversion BENEFITS: Reduced feedstock recalcitrance to enzymatic hydrolysis Reduced IL loading required for effective pretreatment Higher sugar conversion efficiencies Elimination of several previously required critical steps (e.g. pH adjustment) BACKGROUND: While silage has been investigated as a … [Read more...] about Ensiled Biomass to Increase Ionic Liquid Pretreatment Efficiency 2019-102