APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Production of device-sized (micrometer-scale) graphene ADVANTAGES: No hazardous materials required Ease of synthesis Improved homogeneity of graphene compared with conventional synthesis methods ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a technology for synthesizing high quality, micrometer scale graphene layers on … [Read more...] about Synthesis of High Quality Graphene IB-2831
Physical Sciences
Easily Assembled Porous Thin Films IB-2803
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Protective coatings Barriers against liquid and gaseous contaminants or pathogens Filtration systems Controlled release device for small molecules Scaffolds for sensing devices Gas separation ADVANTAGES: Simple assembly; can be prepared on any substrate Applicable over macroscopic length scales Solution … [Read more...] about Easily Assembled Porous Thin Films IB-2803
Low Defect, High Deposition Rate Sputtering with a Plasma Lens IB-2823
APPLICATIONS OF THE TECHNOLOGY: Magnetron sputtering, particularly for oxides and fluorides, as used in transparent conducting oxides for solar cells, electrochromic windows, flat panels, touch screens, and other uses To be used with all types of sputtering processes, e.g., direct current, radio frequency, medium frequency, and preferably with high power impulse … [Read more...] about Low Defect, High Deposition Rate Sputtering with a Plasma Lens IB-2823
Stable and Highly Conductive Transparent Semiconductors IB-2957
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Transparent thin film transistors (TFTs) Photovoltaics Resistive oxide memory Photocatalysis and catalysis Chemical sensors ADVANTAGES: Transparent Stable in an electric field High electron mobility ABSTRACT: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed a method for inserting halogens into transition metal oxides (TMOs) to … [Read more...] about Stable and Highly Conductive Transparent Semiconductors IB-2957
Shielded Capacitive Electrode IB-2513
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High current, high energy accelerators High voltage probes for appliances and electric utility transmission lines Semiconductor chip fabrication Plasma processing Magnetic fusion Monitoring for corona … [Read more...] about Shielded Capacitive Electrode IB-2513