Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Laboratory Fume Hoods ADVANTAGES: Up to 75% energy savings over current fume hood systems Allows use of small HVAC systems Avoids expensive control systems required by VAV fume hoods ABSTRACT: Fume hoods, used to protect the user from breathing harmful chemical vapors, … [Read more...] about Cost Effective and Energy Efficient Laboratory Fume Hood IB-1205
Available Technologies
Low Cost, Stable Switchable Mirrors: Lithium Ion Mirrors with Improved Stability IB-1817
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Architectural glass Sunroofs and rear view mirrors Aerospace insolation controls Optical switching elements Thin film displays ADVANTAGES: Active components are more stable than metal hydrides over time Low material and fabrication costs ABSTRACT: Switchable mirrors are a new generation of electrochromic windows … [Read more...] about Low Cost, Stable Switchable Mirrors: Lithium Ion Mirrors with Improved Stability IB-1817
Processing Iron Pyrite Nanocrystals for Use in Solar Cells IB-2636
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solar cell manufacturing ADVANTAGES: Abundant, non-toxic material supply Good absorption qualities Lower cost than silicon ABSTRACT: For solar energy to become an economically viable energy source, alternative semiconductor materials to be used in solar cells must be found. Silicon, the longtime standard for solar cells, is … [Read more...] about Processing Iron Pyrite Nanocrystals for Use in Solar Cells IB-2636
EIO-2667
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Hydrolysis of pretreated biomass for biofuels production Paper recycling and pulp processing for paper manufacturing Any application involving recovery of sugars from biomass ADVANTAGES: Compatible with ionic liquid pretreatment More efficient than naturally occurring enzymes More stable than commercially available … [Read more...] about EIO-2667
Halophilic and Thermostable Cellulases Tolerant to Ionic Liquids EJIB-3028
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lignocellulosic biofuel production Pulp, paper and textile applications Detergent additive ADVANTAGES: Increases monomeric sugar yield from biomass pretreatment Can tolerate high salt levels and ionic liquids better than current fungal CBH enzymes Supports the use of recyclable ionic liquids for biomass pretreatment May … [Read more...] about Halophilic and Thermostable Cellulases Tolerant to Ionic Liquids EJIB-3028