APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY: Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) characterization of materials in a liquid environment ADVANTAGE: Mitigates water condensation issues in an earlier design for improved performance ABSTRACT: A low damping force sensor for operation in liquid, intended for use with atomic force microscopes (AFMs) or other mechanical sensors in liquid, … [Read more...] about Sensor for Low-Noise Force Detection in Liquids 2017-184
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Selective Complexation and Separation of Tetravalent Metal Ions from Other Ions 2017-107
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Nuclear energy or nuclear fuel reprocessing plants Pharmaceutical isotope production Pharmaceutical companies using lanthanide or actinide drugs Chemical industry ADVANTAGES: Highly selective Improved performance and reliability Versatile process Fewer steps ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers Rebecca Abergel and … [Read more...] about Selective Complexation and Separation of Tetravalent Metal Ions from Other Ions 2017-107
RFB Model: Simulation Model for Metal / Ion Flow Battery 2017-164
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Redox flow batteries ADVANTAGES: Predicts cell performance during charge and discharge Performance can be modeled at different states of charge ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed RFB Model, a physics-based 2D simulation model for redox flow batteries comprising an ionic and metallic couple. The model can … [Read more...] about RFB Model: Simulation Model for Metal / Ion Flow Battery 2017-164
Neutral Atomic Source Atomic Layer Deposition (NASALD) 2017-186
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductor device fabrication Microelectronics, e.g., battery electrodes ADVANTAGES: Improved film purity and quality Lower production costs due to fewer product rejects ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab’s Neutral Atomic Source Atomic Layer Deposition (NASALD) processing for ultrathin films addresses limitations of traditional ALD … [Read more...] about Neutral Atomic Source Atomic Layer Deposition (NASALD) 2017-186
LBNL Pitch Contest
On Friday, Nov. 3, Berkeley Lab researcher-entrepreneurs made their business cases in front of an expert panel at LBNL's Inaugural Pitch Competition, hosted by Berkeley Lab's Innovation and Partnerships Office. The winners are -- 1st Place: Miniature Ion Accelerator Thomas Schenkel (presenter), Arun Persaud, Peter Seidl, and Qing … [Read more...] about LBNL Pitch Contest