APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Green source of Biofuels Polymers Lubricants Cosmetics, flavors, fragrances Pharmaceuticals ADVANTAGES: S. cerevisiae more genetically tractable than microalgae or oleaginous yeast Mutant strains easy to generate, isolate, analyze Proven track record of S. cerevisiae in industrial applications Readily … [Read more...] about Production of Fatty-Acid-Derived Biofuels and Chemicals in Saccharomyces cerevisiae 2013-113
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Cost-Effective Identification of Novel, Semiconductor Detector Materials IB-2199
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Identifying new semiconductor detector materials used to fabricate Nuclear detectors for X-ray and gamma-ray spectrometers Portable detectors for identifying radioactive isotopes The advancement of physics, homeland security, and nuclear non-proliferation ADVANTAGES: Provides more accurate screening of materials than … [Read more...] about Cost-Effective Identification of Novel, Semiconductor Detector Materials IB-2199
High Performance OLEDs with Air-stable Nanostructured Electrodes IB-2231
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Displays for consumer electronics, digital video and medical imaging devices Displays for architectural and automobile windows and flexible plastics OLEDs for lighting ADVANTAGES: Significantly improved OLED performance at reduced drive voltages due to enhanced charge injection efficiency and more balanced charge … [Read more...] about High Performance OLEDs with Air-stable Nanostructured Electrodes IB-2231
Movable Ultrasonic Sensor for Profiling Weld Samples IB-2362
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Profiling weld samples ADVANTAGES: Enables non-destructive, ultrasonic testing Enables greater use of lightweight materials in auto manufacturing ABSTRACT: A system for ultrasonic profiling of a weld sample includes a carriage movable in opposite first and second directions. An ultrasonic sensor is coupled to the carriage to move … [Read more...] about Movable Ultrasonic Sensor for Profiling Weld Samples IB-2362
Neutron Detection Technique Using Layered Semiconductors IB-2424
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection Defense, homeland security, energy, and space exploration ADVANTAGES: High efficiency Portability Room temperature operation Can use a variety of composite materials Easily adapted to established semiconductor manufacturing techniques ABSTRACT: Dale L. Perry and Samuel Mao of Berkeley Lab have developed … [Read more...] about Neutron Detection Technique Using Layered Semiconductors IB-2424