APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Energy efficient all optical control (i.e. optical transistors) All-optical neural networks Analog computing based on light Real-time image processing BENEFITS: Energy efficient Highly parallel Compatible with incoherent light such as LEDs and ambient light. BACKGROUND: Optical computing has been sought after for many … [Read more...] about Energy-efficient Nonlinear Optical Micro-Device Arrays 2023-160
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Malonate Production via Bioengineered Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 2022-098
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biocatalyst for existing methane conversion technologies Polyester textiles and apparels, automobile coatings, polymers, flavors, fragrances, and vitamin synthesis ADVANTAGES: Reduces reliance on petrochemical-based malonate production Methane sequestration Methane is a lower cost alternative to sugar … [Read more...] about Malonate Production via Bioengineered Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 2022-098
Non-oxidative Route for Glucose Metabolism in Pseudomonas putida 2020-110
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Production of bio-based fuels, polymers, and specialty chemicals ADVANTAGES: Improved product titer, rate, and yields in comparison to biosynthesis using E. coli hosts Reduces CO2 production during aerobic/anaerobic bioprocesses Minimal metabolic engineering in comparison to E. coli hosts Ability to metabolize complex lignin … [Read more...] about Non-oxidative Route for Glucose Metabolism in Pseudomonas putida 2020-110
Novel Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) Derived from Actinobacteria 2021-121
Application of Technology: Research into gene targets for plant pathogens. Control of pathogens for clinical applications. Development of biocontrol products for crop protection. Development of organic pesticides. Advantages: Reduces dependence on chemical pesticides. Increased yield and productivity of agricultural products used in fuel feedstocks, … [Read more...] about Novel Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) Derived from Actinobacteria 2021-121
Coherently-Spectrally Synthesized Optical Pulse Shaping and Amplification for High Power Ultrashort Laser Pulses 2024-005
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Applications requiring broadband precision optical pulse shaping or high power ultrashort laser pulses, such as: Ultrafast spectroscopy Laser material processing Medical diagnostics and treatments Scientific research Defense and security BENEFITS: Achieves highly broadband, high-resolution optical pulse shaping (spectral … [Read more...] about Coherently-Spectrally Synthesized Optical Pulse Shaping and Amplification for High Power Ultrashort Laser Pulses 2024-005