APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermoelectric power generators Peltier coolers Thin film transistors Light emitting devices Solar cells Electrical, electronic, and optoelectronic devices Switches (electronic and thermal) Automobile waste heat recovery Power source for small electronics (Internet of Things, sensors, etc.) Wearables, personal thermal … [Read more...] about Optimized Nanostructures for Flexible, Scalable Thermoelectric Materials 2015-091
Available Technologies
Identifying Sources of Microbial Contamination in Environmental Samples WIB-3205
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Water quality testing Health and human safety Environmental cleanup Oil reservoir sulfate optimization Homeland security Diagnosis and treatment of disease ADVANTAGES: Accurately identifies all known bacteria and archaea Accurately quantifies high- and low-abundance taxa Reproducible for multiple replicates Built-in … [Read more...] about Identifying Sources of Microbial Contamination in Environmental Samples WIB-3205
Quantitative Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometer Cell 2014-102
APPLICATIONS: Mass spectrometry Fuel cell development ADVANTAGES: Enables quantitative real time analysis of gaseous or volatile electrochemical reaction products Rapid response time (~1 s) High product collection efficiency Parallel electrode geometry ensures uniform potential applied across the working electrode surface Ion-conducting membrane separates … [Read more...] about Quantitative Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometer Cell 2014-102
Self-Regulating, Nonflammable Rechargeable Lithium Batteries IB-2628
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Safe, cost-effective, solid-state rechargeable batteries for Automobiles Laptops and computer peripherals Digital cameras and camcorders Cell phones Portable media players (MP3, DVD) Other portable devices, such as hearing aids ADVANTAGES: Automatic shutoff mechanism prevents lithium from melting and avoids explosive chemical … [Read more...] about Self-Regulating, Nonflammable Rechargeable Lithium Batteries IB-2628
Consistent, Reliable Preparation of Cryo-EM Specimens 2015-108
APPLICATIONS: Preparation of biological samples for electron microscopy ADVANTAGES: Enables consistent and reliable production of samples Thickness of cryo-EM specimens is uniform across the grid Facilitates the production of extremely thin samples Potentially damaging sample evaporation not required ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have … [Read more...] about Consistent, Reliable Preparation of Cryo-EM Specimens 2015-108