If you are interested in this technology and working on a project that could lead to novel therapeutics, please contact Second Genome, Inc. our exclusive commercial licensee. For inquiries related to other sampling projects, please contact Berkeley Lab Senior Scientist Gary Andersen. APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Monitoring airborne bacteria for … [Read more...] about PhyloChip: DNA Microarray for Rapid Profiling of Microbial Populations IB-2229
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Ceramic-Metal Composites for Electrodes of Lithium Ion Batteries IB-2253
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: • Anodes for primary and secondary (rechargeable) lithium ion batteries • Electrodes for electro-optical devices such as LEDs and OLEDs • Reagents for chemical synthesis • Lightweight structural alloys and cermets for aircraft and other vehicles ADVANTAGES: • Enhances battery performance by increasing lithium surface area by a factor of … [Read more...] about Ceramic-Metal Composites for Electrodes of Lithium Ion Batteries IB-2253
Nanostructured Sulfur Electrodes for Long-Life Lithium Batteries IB-3049
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) Portable consumer electronics ADVANTAGES: Long cycle life Low-cost, environmentally safe, Earth-abundant materials Higher specific energy, the basis for 300 mile-per-charge EV batteries Greatly improved safety Lighter weight ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab … [Read more...] about Nanostructured Sulfur Electrodes for Long-Life Lithium Batteries IB-3049
Cost Effective and Energy Efficient Laboratory Fume Hood IB-1205
Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Laboratory Fume Hoods ADVANTAGES: Up to 75% energy savings over current fume hood systems Allows use of small HVAC systems Avoids expensive control systems required by VAV fume hoods ABSTRACT: Fume hoods, used to protect the user from breathing harmful chemical vapors, … [Read more...] about Cost Effective and Energy Efficient Laboratory Fume Hood IB-1205
Low Cost, Stable Switchable Mirrors: Lithium Ion Mirrors with Improved Stability IB-1817
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Architectural glass Sunroofs and rear view mirrors Aerospace insolation controls Optical switching elements Thin film displays ADVANTAGES: Active components are more stable than metal hydrides over time Low material and fabrication costs ABSTRACT: Switchable mirrors are a new generation of electrochromic windows … [Read more...] about Low Cost, Stable Switchable Mirrors: Lithium Ion Mirrors with Improved Stability IB-1817