APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Ecologically-friendly agriculture Carbon accounting and monitoring BENEFITS: Quick and accurate measurement of carbon and several other key elements in soil samples Rapid soil core measurement and analysis within minutes without the need for sample preparation Cleaner and comprehensive sampling of the soil core for information about key … [Read more...] about Soil Imaging with Neutrons to Measure Carbon and Other Elements 2021-117
Physical Sciences
High-Performance Nanocomposite Barrier Materials for Packaging and Electronics 2023-121
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High-performance barrier coatings for packaging Electron barriers for use as dielectric capacitors in electronics BENEFITS: Competitive performance with much thicker barrier layers made of fewer layers; ability to manufacture smaller electronics components Enhanced lifespan Recyclable BACKGROUND: Two-dimensional nanosheets … [Read more...] about High-Performance Nanocomposite Barrier Materials for Packaging and Electronics 2023-121
Gamma Reality, Inc. – A Game Changer for Radiation Detection
Gamma Reality, Inc (GRI) is an 11-person start-up based in the San Francisco Bay Area on a mission to make radiation detection safer and more efficient through real-time, 3D radiation mapping technologies. They have worked with industry leaders such as Boston Dynamics and Dominion Energy to deploy their technology at nuclear facilities and a variety of other environments. GRI … [Read more...] about Gamma Reality, Inc. – A Game Changer for Radiation Detection
Reflective Phase Microscopy for Visualisation of 2D Heterostructures in Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Fabrication 2022-129
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Commercial optical microscopes Scientific research Semiconductor fabrication Quantum phenomena exploration BENEFITS: Enhanced visualization of transparent materials High contrast visualization of embedded layers in 2D heterostructures BACKGROUND: Optical microscopy is a crucial part of studying van der Waals (vdW) … [Read more...] about Reflective Phase Microscopy for Visualisation of 2D Heterostructures in Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Fabrication 2022-129
Cost Efficient Catalysts for Transforming CO2 and Shale Gas into Value-Added Chemicals 2023-016
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Industrial scale production of catalysts for production of high value products such as olefin and ethylene CO2 mitigation BENEFITS: Higher ethane and CO2 conversion efficiency with shorter induction period compared to other single-phase Zinc or Chromium or other hybrid catalysts Excellent ethylene (C2H4) selectivity and CO2 … [Read more...] about Cost Efficient Catalysts for Transforming CO2 and Shale Gas into Value-Added Chemicals 2023-016