APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Response to Carbon Nano-onion Treatment Tumor therapy Infrared photosensitizing of cancer cells PET or MRI imaging reagents ADVANTAGES: A slow diffusion rate promises a longer lasting, localized, therapy Few significant side effects are anticipated More efficient than fullerenes in optothermal … [Read more...] about Nano-onion Therapy for Cancer Tumors IB-2218a
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Predictive Methodology and Tools for Nanotoxicology IB-2218b
Data Gathered using Berkeley Lab's Nanotoxicity Methodology (A) Numbers of genes whose expression levels changed after treatment with carbon nanomaterials at cytotoxic doses. (B-E) Venn diagrams comparing numbers of genes that showed expression changes. See the publication located at this link for more information on this image. APPLICATIONS: High throughput and … [Read more...] about Predictive Methodology and Tools for Nanotoxicology IB-2218b
Tunable Graphene Electronic Devices JIB-2697
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Superconducting single photon detectors Transition edge detectors Superconducting transistors SQUID magnetometry NEMS Chemical detectors Photovoltaic devices Quantum computation ADVANTAGES: Applications limited only by dopant used Ease of production Ease of measurement Tunability by a simple electric field Can … [Read more...] about Tunable Graphene Electronic Devices JIB-2697
Modifying Nanocrystal Surfaces for Molecular Imaging and Electrical Devices IB-2616
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Fluorescent labeling Biological sensing - Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) Electrical devices (sensors, LEDs, photovoltaics) Catalysis Fillers in composite materials ADVANTAGES: Smaller probe enables improved mobility within the cell Can be used to enhance insulation or conduction in electronic devices Any … [Read more...] about Modifying Nanocrystal Surfaces for Molecular Imaging and Electrical Devices IB-2616
Ultra High Performance MEMS/NEMS Actuators, Oscillators, and Sensors IBs-2008a, 2008b, and JIB-2124
The three new technologies described below, developed by Alex Zettl and his team from Berkeley Lab’s Materials Sciences Division, add to Berkeley Lab's robust patent portfolio of nanodevices. These new inventions offer opportunites for quantum advancements in wireless communication, MEMS capababilities, and mass sensing, among other applications. All of the inventions have … [Read more...] about Ultra High Performance MEMS/NEMS Actuators, Oscillators, and Sensors IBs-2008a, 2008b, and JIB-2124