APPLICATIONS: Research – pharmaceutical, enzyme, genetics ADVANTAGES: Can screen an extremely large number of biological samples Capable of evaluating multiple experimental conditions at one time Generates droplets quickly and efficiently based on various characteristics Utilizes new and effective droplet mixing and sorting … [Read more...] about Precise, High Throughput Droplet Manipulation 2013-128
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Optimized Nanostructures for Flexible, Scalable Thermoelectric Materials 2015-091
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermoelectric power generators Peltier coolers Thin film transistors Light emitting devices Solar cells Electrical, electronic, and optoelectronic devices Switches (electronic and thermal) Automobile waste heat recovery Power source for small electronics (Internet of Things, sensors, etc.) Wearables, personal thermal … [Read more...] about Optimized Nanostructures for Flexible, Scalable Thermoelectric Materials 2015-091
I-Corps Success for Berkeley Lab Technology Teams
Berkeley Lab teams aced the summer session of the Bay Area Regional NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™), a program educating researchers and entrepreneurs in pathways to reach people and industries in need of innovation. Based on popular vote across all participants, the Sepion team – Peter Frischmann, Brett Helms, and Michel Fouré – received the People’s Choice Award … [Read more...] about I-Corps Success for Berkeley Lab Technology Teams
Identifying Sources of Microbial Contamination in Environmental Samples WIB-3205
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Water quality testing Health and human safety Environmental cleanup Oil reservoir sulfate optimization Homeland security Diagnosis and treatment of disease ADVANTAGES: Accurately identifies all known bacteria and archaea Accurately quantifies high- and low-abundance taxa Reproducible for multiple replicates Built-in … [Read more...] about Identifying Sources of Microbial Contamination in Environmental Samples WIB-3205
Quantitative Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometer Cell 2014-102
APPLICATIONS: Mass spectrometry Fuel cell development ADVANTAGES: Enables quantitative real time analysis of gaseous or volatile electrochemical reaction products Rapid response time (~1 s) High product collection efficiency Parallel electrode geometry ensures uniform potential applied across the working electrode surface Ion-conducting membrane separates … [Read more...] about Quantitative Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometer Cell 2014-102