APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: LEDs Lasers Solar Cells Semiconductor emitters and detectors ADVANTAGES: Quantum yield enhancement to near-unit values Surface recombination velocity reduction Improved Voc in solar cells PL peak intensity increase ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers led by Ali Javey used chemical treatments utilizing an organic … [Read more...] about Enhancing Photoluminescence Quantum Yield for High Performance Optoelectrics 2015-159
Physical Sciences
Graphene Oxide / Metal Nanocrystal Multilaminates for Safe, Selective Hydrogen Storage 2015-017
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Hydrogen storage Fuel cells ADVANTAGES: Exceeds DOE 2017 gravimetric and ultimate full-fleet volumetric targets for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) Minimal added mass with enhanced hydrogen absorption/desorption Scalable synthesis ABSTRACT: A team of Berkeley Lab researchers led by Jeff Urban has developed an … [Read more...] about Graphene Oxide / Metal Nanocrystal Multilaminates for Safe, Selective Hydrogen Storage 2015-017
Boron Nitride Nanopores for DNA Sequencing, Water Desalination and Gas / Liquid Separation 2015-045
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: DNA sequencing for large scale clinical applications Molecular analysis for chemical manufacturing Water desalination Gas / liquid separation for manufacturing of batteries, air filtration devices, and alcohol ADVANTAGES: More scalable than biological nanopores Repeatable shape and size (as small as a single … [Read more...] about Boron Nitride Nanopores for DNA Sequencing, Water Desalination and Gas / Liquid Separation 2015-045
Optimized Nanostructures for Flexible, Scalable Thermoelectric Materials 2015-091
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
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