APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Recyclable thermosetting plastics with high thermal and chemical tolerance BENEFITS: Upcycled plastics with: an increase in toughness; a reduction in creep deformation at temperatures relevant to use; and high-temperature structural stability compared to the parent material BACKGROUND: Polyolefins are hydrocarbon polymers that … [Read more...] about Recyclable Thermosetting Plastics with High Thermal and Chemical Tolerance 2023-132
Physical Sciences
Low-phonon-energy Nanoparticles for Optical Imaging and Electronics 2023-018
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lasers and environmental sensors All-optical memory and computing devices Magnetic, quantum, and electronic devices Optical imaging for biomedical research BENEFITS: Air stable Tunable ultra-low phonon energies Can be synthesized with much smaller diameters and much narrower size distributions compared to other similar … [Read more...] about Low-phonon-energy Nanoparticles for Optical Imaging and Electronics 2023-018
Soil Imaging with Neutrons to Measure Carbon and Other Elements 2021-117
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
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