Disclosing inventions and software is an important Department of Energy requirement, and helps protect the Lab’s intellectual property. Previously, the Patent Group was responsible for reviewing every publication—including papers, talks, poster boards—to identify potential inventions. Starting in June, 2021, the authors of these papers and presentations are responsible … [Read more...] about Change in Publication Review Policy
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Berkeley Lab Researchers Receive $2 Million in Technology Commercialization Funding Awards from Department of Energy
June 25, 2021 Three Berkeley Lab projects were awarded more than $2 million from the DOE’s Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) to further collaborative research and development with industry partners on radioactivity detecting technology, next generation electrodes for electrolysis of water, and high performance sustainable aviation fuel. In addition, industry … [Read more...] about Berkeley Lab Researchers Receive $2 Million in Technology Commercialization Funding Awards from Department of Energy
A Conversation about Innovation with LaTonja Wright
Innovation happens in every corner of our national labs, from many different types of people, and it takes on many forms. What does innovation look like? How do you make space for innovation and encourage it? How do you practice it? IPO Senior Tech Commercialization Associate Gregg Scharfstein interviews LaTonja Wright, HR Division Partner and Co-Chair of the … [Read more...] about A Conversation about Innovation with LaTonja Wright
Success Story: Next-generation Boron Nitride Nanotubes
Invention: Boron Nitride Nanotube Licensee: EPIC Advanced Materials The boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) is a breakthrough material for energy, aerospace, electronics, and medicine applications. Invented by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), the technology allows quality scale up of a material that is 100 times stronger than steel, heat resistant to 900°C, … [Read more...] about Success Story: Next-generation Boron Nitride Nanotubes
Economical “In Situ” Ionic Liquid and Deep Eutectic Solvent Synthesis 2019-104
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lignocellulosic biomass conversion BENEFITS: Less expensive route to synthesizing ILs Minimizes impurity formation and the need for IL purification When using choline-based ILs, the water produced during the synthesis does not need to be removed and is a component of the pretreatment solvent Minimizes IL losses due to transfer … [Read more...] about Economical “In Situ” Ionic Liquid and Deep Eutectic Solvent Synthesis 2019-104