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
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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
Laser Accelerator-Driven Particle Brachytherapy 2014-175
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Tumor treatment through brachytherapy ADVANTAGES: Turns radiation source on/off at will with no remaining radioactive isotopes Permits instant feedback through radiation dosimeters Provides real time updates through treatment planning software Offers reduced damage to healthy/critical tissues ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab … [Read more...] about Laser Accelerator-Driven Particle Brachytherapy 2014-175
Self-Regulating, Nonflammable Rechargeable Lithium Batteries IB-2628
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Safe, cost-effective, solid-state rechargeable batteries for Automobiles Laptops and computer peripherals Digital cameras and camcorders Cell phones Portable media players (MP3, DVD) Other portable devices, such as hearing aids ADVANTAGES: Automatic shutoff mechanism prevents lithium from melting and avoids explosive chemical … [Read more...] about Self-Regulating, Nonflammable Rechargeable Lithium Batteries IB-2628