The three new technologies described below, developed by Alex Zettl and his team from Berkeley Lab’s Materials Sciences Division, add to Berkeley Lab's robust patent portfolio of nanodevices. These new inventions offer opportunites for quantum advancements in wireless communication, MEMS capababilities, and mass sensing, among other applications. All of the inventions have … [Read more...] about Ultra High Performance MEMS/NEMS Actuators, Oscillators, and Sensors IBs-2008a, 2008b, and JIB-2124
Physical Sciences
Ligninolytic Enzyme Production CIB-2835
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Bioconversion of plant residues used in the following industries: Pulp and paper Biofuel production Food processing Textile Dye Cosmetics Bioremediation of environments polluted with xenobiotics Biosensors Analytical biochemistry ADVANTAGES: Very low production costs Very high yield of laccase and … [Read more...] about Ligninolytic Enzyme Production CIB-2835
Producing Beneficial Materials from Biomass and Biodiesel Byproducts IB-2379
APPLICATIONS Produce chemicals and plastics from biomass Synthesizing allyl alcohol from glycerol Synthesizing 1,4-dihydrofuran from erythritol ADVANTAGES Yields low cost materials in quantity and quality suitable for manufacturing Some compounds created in one step without expensive reagents Minimal waste … [Read more...] about Producing Beneficial Materials from Biomass and Biodiesel Byproducts IB-2379
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
Neutron Detection Technique Using Layered Semiconductors IB-2424
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection Defense, homeland security, energy, and space exploration ADVANTAGES: High efficiency Portability Room temperature operation Can use a variety of composite materials Easily adapted to established semiconductor manufacturing techniques ABSTRACT: Dale L. Perry and Samuel Mao of Berkeley Lab have developed … [Read more...] about Neutron Detection Technique Using Layered Semiconductors IB-2424