APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Digital histopathology Precision medicine in oncology Oncology drug development and R&D ADVANTAGES: Impervious to biological and technical batch variation Quantifies tumor composition via cell-by-cell profiling Measures cellular processes such as mitosis Extensible to a variety of other tumor types ABSTRACT: Berkeley … [Read more...] about Classification of Tumor Composition and Delineation of Cellular Regions via Dictionary and Sparse Coding IB- 2013-173
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Remineralization and Repair of Calcified Tissues using Biomimetic Polymer 2013-056
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Preventive dentistry, e.g., toothpaste additive Regenerative, implant and cosmetic dentistry Periodontics and oral surgery Orthopedics Industrial processes requiring crystallization or amorphous precipitation ADVANTAGES: Minimally invasive route to restoring tooth structure Reduces dental health costs Biomimetic … [Read more...] about Remineralization and Repair of Calcified Tissues using Biomimetic Polymer 2013-056
Boron Nitride Converted Carbon Fibers IB- 2013-032
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Carbon fibers used in high temperature environments or harsh chemical (e.g. oxidative) environments, e.g., aerospace or nuclear industries Non-black color carbon fiber ADVANTAGES: Increased oxidation resistance, from 600°C for raw carbon fibers to almost 1000°C for boron nitride converted fibers Potential for reduced cost No … [Read more...] about Boron Nitride Converted Carbon Fibers IB- 2013-032
Scaled Synthesis of Boron Nitride Nanotubes, Nanoribbons, and Nanococoons Using Direct Feedstock Injection into an Extended-Pressure, Inductively-Coupled Thermal Plasma 2014-122
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Scalable production of boron nitride nanomaterials that can be used in high temperature environments or harsh chemical environments, e.g., aerospace or nuclear industries. ABSTRACT: A research team led by Alex Zettl has developed a variable pressure, powder/gas/liquid injection inductively coupled plasma system that is used to produce high … [Read more...] about Scaled Synthesis of Boron Nitride Nanotubes, Nanoribbons, and Nanococoons Using Direct Feedstock Injection into an Extended-Pressure, Inductively-Coupled Thermal Plasma 2014-122
Active Microphonic Noise Cancellation in Radiation Detectors IB- 2013-038
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection for the nuclear power and other industries ADVANTAGES: Improved performance Adapts to the detector’s environment No advance knowledge of vibration sources and characteristics required ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researcher Sergio Zimmermann has developed a new technology to improve energy, timing, position, and … [Read more...] about Active Microphonic Noise Cancellation in Radiation Detectors IB- 2013-038