APPLICATIONS: Sample preparation for electron microscopy of biological macromolecules ADVANTAGES: Protective, soluble coating ensures long shelf life, enabling commercial distribution Employs streptavidin monolayer-crystals for a combination of high affinity and specificity when binding macromolecules Affinity binding to the substrate prevents unwanted … [Read more...] about High-Affinity Specimen Support Film for Electron Microscopy 2015-002
Physical Sciences
NaI:TI-based Inorganic Scintillator with Superior Performance 2014-169
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Gamma-ray radiation detection Security Screening Medical imaging Geological exploration Nuclear physics ADVANTAGES: Higher light yield Improvement in energy resolution – approximately 2% Makes use of mature technology with only minor modifications ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a novel … [Read more...] about NaI:TI-based Inorganic Scintillator with Superior Performance 2014-169
Ultrasonic Radio 2015-076
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Communication Ultrasonic wave emission and reception Distance measurement tool ADVANTAGES: Reliable, highly directional Wide equalized frequency response and high sensitivity No interference with voice communication Low cost fabrication method ABSTRACT: A research team led by Berkeley Lab's Alex Zettl has invented a … [Read more...] about Ultrasonic Radio 2015-076
Nanocrystal Solar Cells Processed from Solution IB-2116
APPLICATIONS: Photovoltaic devices ADVANTAGES: Promises good efficiency and reliable stability compared to earlier nanocrystal solar cells Nanocrystal films exhibit extremely low carrier concentrations and high trap densities as well as confined excitations that can migrate between crystals ABSTRACT: A solar cell having a first electrode layer, a high … [Read more...] about Nanocrystal Solar Cells Processed from Solution IB-2116
Artificial Photosynthesis: Chemical Synthesis Powered by Sunlight 2015-068
ABSTRACT: For the researchers' complete publication ACS NanoLetters, go here. Direct solar-powered production of value-added chemicals from CO2 and H2O, a process that mimics natural photosynthesis, is of fundamental and practical interest. In natural photosynthesis, CO2 is first reduced to common biochemical building blocks using solar energy, which are subsequently used … [Read more...] about Artificial Photosynthesis: Chemical Synthesis Powered by Sunlight 2015-068