Disclosing inventions and software is an important Department of Energy requirement, and helps protect the Lab’s intellectual property. Previously, the Patent Group was responsible for reviewing every publication—including papers, talks, poster boards—to identify potential inventions. Starting in June, 2021, the authors of these papers and presentations are responsible … [Read more...] about Change in Publication Review Policy
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Berkeley Lab Researchers Receive $2 Million in Technology Commercialization Funding Awards from Department of Energy
June 25, 2021 Three Berkeley Lab projects were awarded more than $2 million from the DOE’s Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) to further collaborative research and development with industry partners on radioactivity detecting technology, next generation electrodes for electrolysis of water, and high performance sustainable aviation fuel. In addition, industry … [Read more...] about Berkeley Lab Researchers Receive $2 Million in Technology Commercialization Funding Awards from Department of Energy
Multimodal Free-moving Data Fusion for Gamma Ray Imaging Analysis 2021-015
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Online and offline free-moving gamma-ray imaging 2D gamma-ray imaging Nuclear security and safeguards for radiological search and material accountancy Emergency response, environmental remediation, and nuclear security for mapping the distribution of radiological materials in contaminated environments Occlusion/masked systems … [Read more...] about Multimodal Free-moving Data Fusion for Gamma Ray Imaging Analysis 2021-015
Customizable and Scalable Ultra-thin Composite Membranes via Atomic Layer Deposition 2021-068
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Microelectronics Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) Electron and photon-based characterization techniques BENEFITS: This new fabrication method for ultra-thin membranes holds several important advantages over the current state-of-the-art. These membranes are: Highly customizable … [Read more...] about Customizable and Scalable Ultra-thin Composite Membranes via Atomic Layer Deposition 2021-068
Electrode Structure Prepared by Tapecasting 2020-105
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solid state battery electrodes For use in vehicles or consumer electronics Electrochemical cells with ceramic electrodes Solid oxide fuel cells BENEFITS: The methods are more scalable and lower in cost compared to other approaches Facilitates further impregnation with active battery materials Enables the preparation of an … [Read more...] about Electrode Structure Prepared by Tapecasting 2020-105