LabTech, a newly-released Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) virtual environment, showcases everyday uses of federal technologies. Each technology represents years of R&D and demonstrates successful technology transfer with industry partners across numerous scientific areas. FLC selected LBNL startup Nanosys for the site's Home Office area. The startup licensed LBNL's … [Read more...] about LBNL Startup Featured in Virtual Tool
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PUMA: Ultrasensitive Detection of Biological and Chemical Agents 2017-054
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: • Point-of-care clinical diagnostics • Remote sensing of hazardous materials • Toxic gas leak detection • Physical incorporation into cell phones or small devices for remote detection, e.g., drones ADVANTAGES: • High specificity in analyte identification • Small in size for field portability • Low power requirement and cost • … [Read more...] about PUMA: Ultrasensitive Detection of Biological and Chemical Agents 2017-054
Self-photosensitized Non-photosynthetic Microorganism 2016-047
ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab led by Peidong Yang have developed a genetically modified microorganism capable of photosynthesizing an organic compound from carbon dioxide, wherein the microorganism comprises a semiconductor nanoparticle on the surface of the microorganism. The necessity of improving the natural mechanisms of solar energy capture for sustainable … [Read more...] about Self-photosensitized Non-photosynthetic Microorganism 2016-047
Better, Brighter Displays
Widespread international use of electronic devices – from tablets and smartphones to laptops and high definition (HD) televisions – yields an increased demand for energy to power them. More energy efficient displays, with uncompromised color accuracy and brightness, are needed. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory discovered that spherical nanocrystals only 50 atoms wide … [Read more...] about Better, Brighter Displays
Local Stress Sensing in Multifunctional Polymer Films Using Fluorescent Tetrapod Nanocrystals 2016-122
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Detecting incipient cracks in structural nanocomposites Monitoring stresses in biological tissues Other nanoscale tensile / compressive stress sensing applications ADVANTAGES: Scalable Applicable to many materials Instant local stress reporting Excellent cyclability No degradation of the host … [Read more...] about Local Stress Sensing in Multifunctional Polymer Films Using Fluorescent Tetrapod Nanocrystals 2016-122