Strong, Long-Range, Aligned Lamellar Structures for Biomedical (Synthetic Bone) and Energy Applications 2015-018 

This invention addresses traditional freeze casting issues by creating a second temperature gradient to align the freeze fronts and produce lamellar sheets with long-range orientation. Applications include a wide range of composite materials such as Synthetic bone scaffolding and Fuel cell electrodes.  Inventors: Hao Bai, Yuan Chen, Benjamin Delattre, Antoni Tomsia.

Contact: Lucian Sweitzer, lsweitzer@lbl.gov

Artificial Metalloproteins for Producing New Chemicals and Materials 2015-184 

This invention can catalyze a wider range of biologic and abiologic reactions, with a variable precious metal placed at the center dictating the selectivity and efficiency of these processes. Inventors: John Hartwig, Douglas Clark, Pawel Dydio, Hanna Key. Contact: Jeremy Greeter, jgreeter@lbl.gov