APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Carbon fibers used in high temperature environments or harsh chemical (e.g. oxidative) environments, e.g., aerospace or nuclear industries Non-black color carbon fiber ADVANTAGES: Increased oxidation resistance, from 600°C for raw carbon fibers to almost 1000°C for boron nitride converted fibers Potential for reduced cost No … [Read more...] about Boron Nitride Converted Carbon Fibers IB- 2013-032
Advanced Materials
Scaled Synthesis of Boron Nitride Nanotubes, Nanoribbons, and Nanococoons Using Direct Feedstock Injection into an Extended-Pressure, Inductively-Coupled Thermal Plasma 2014-122
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Scalable production of boron nitride nanomaterials that can be used in high temperature environments or harsh chemical environments, e.g., aerospace or nuclear industries. ABSTRACT: A research team led by Alex Zettl has developed a variable pressure, powder/gas/liquid injection inductively coupled plasma system that is used to produce high … [Read more...] about Scaled Synthesis of Boron Nitride Nanotubes, Nanoribbons, and Nanococoons Using Direct Feedstock Injection into an Extended-Pressure, Inductively-Coupled Thermal Plasma 2014-122
Electrostatic Graphene Loudspeaker IB 2013-030 2013-030
TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY: Alex Zettl and Qin Zhou of Berkeley Lab have developed a miniaturized graphene-based electrostatic audio transducer. The speaker / earphone is straightforward in design and operation and has excellent frequency response across the entire audio frequency range (20 Hz - 20k Hz) with performance matching or surpassing commercially available audio earphones. … [Read more...] about Electrostatic Graphene Loudspeaker IB 2013-030 2013-030
Island Vane Macroparticle Filter for Cathodic Arc Plasma Deposition IB- 2013-071
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electrochromic windows Photovoltaics Touchscreens Data storage devices Coatings for automotive and aerospace industries Other applications where dense metal and metal compound films are needed ADVANTAGES: Delivers macroparticle-free films High deposition rate Broadens range of applications for arc-deposited films … [Read more...] about Island Vane Macroparticle Filter for Cathodic Arc Plasma Deposition IB- 2013-071
Improvements to High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering IB-2473
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductors, superconductors Flat panel displays for computers, cell phones, PDAs Tools and automotive parts Medical implants Solar energy devices ADVANTAGES: Improves the quality of films Produces coatings more efficiently Increases film density, conductivity, durability, and indices of refraction Enables control of film … [Read more...] about Improvements to High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering IB-2473