APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Sample preparation for transmission electron cryomicroscopy (cryo-EM) BENEFITS: Takes the guesswork out of cryoEM sample preparation Increases sample prep success rate, and decreases the need to screen repeated trials Reduces protein degradation by preventing exposure to air or the air-liquid interface when very thin samples are … [Read more...] about Novel Device for Preparing Thin Layers of Vitreous Ice for Cryo-EM 2020-118
Physical Sciences
Triple-Mode Detector for Fast Neutrons, Slow Neutrons, and Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy 2019-149
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Detection of nuclear materials Detector modules for nuclear detection BENEFITS: A more compact design compared to segmented components for the detection of fast neutrons, slow neutrons, and gamma-rays Allows for full rejection of false positives Use of organic, low cost plastic may result in cost … [Read more...] about Triple-Mode Detector for Fast Neutrons, Slow Neutrons, and Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy 2019-149
Light-driven Ultrafast Electric Gating 2021-079
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Method to explore and test material properties under ultrafast external fields Light-driven novel device applications that combine photonic and electronic processes (e.g., photo-transistors and spin-transistors) BENEFITS: Minimizes lithography Enables complex operations across an integrated wafer without intricate arrangements of … [Read more...] about Light-driven Ultrafast Electric Gating 2021-079
Stabilization and Tuning of Superconducting Persistent Currents in MRI and NMR Technology Using Variable Inductance 2020-016
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Superconducting magnets in MRI and research applications High field NMR magnets Electron microscopy BENEFITS: More efficient, accurate, and faster than flux pumping systems Does not require the use of thermal switches Fast feedback Prevents decay from residual resistances in the … [Read more...] about Stabilization and Tuning of Superconducting Persistent Currents in MRI and NMR Technology Using Variable Inductance 2020-016
Novel Fluidic System for Accurate High Speed Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Confocal/Super Resolution Systems 2021-020
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY: Study of protein assembly and interfacial chemical processes: Imaging interfacial chemical dynamics (catalyst and chemical sectors) Imaging macromolecular assembly (biotech and pharmaceutical sectors) Imaging conformational changes to proteins upon binding analyte (biotech and pharmaceutical sectors) BENEFITS: Provides more … [Read more...] about Novel Fluidic System for Accurate High Speed Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Confocal/Super Resolution Systems 2021-020