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
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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
Axial and Arbitrary Plane Optical Microscope 2013-153
An optical microscope for fast, high contrast 2-D and 3-D imaging of structures beneath the surface of large biological samples, such as the cerebral cortex of live mammal brains. Compatible with conventional wide-field microscopes, the Berkeley Lab technology offers a ready way to improve the imaging capabilities of conventional optical microscopes. APPLICATIONS OF … [Read more...] about Axial and Arbitrary Plane Optical Microscope 2013-153
Optofluidics for Sensing Single Particles IB- 2013-084
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Imaging for Medical diagnostics Point-of-care applications Environmental monitoring Forensics ADVANTAGES: Ultra high sensitivity and spatial resolution with real time detection Works for very high and very low concentrations Can simultaneously confine light and liquid to sub-50nm regions Doesn’t require highly trained … [Read more...] about Optofluidics for Sensing Single Particles IB- 2013-084
Atomic-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope Cell for Use with Liquid Samples 2013-011
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Transmission Electron Microscopy for manufacturing and research ADVANTAGES: Reactions can be observed at atomic resolution Versatile micro/nanofluidic setup can be used to study either biological samples or nanomaterials in liquids Ability to mix two or more solutions and observe changes at atomic resolution Can be mass … [Read more...] about Atomic-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope Cell for Use with Liquid Samples 2013-011