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The following are Science technologies offered for sale or license. Viewing technologies for sale is a free service of IdeaConnection.com, as is connecting with the seller if a technology interests you. Click on a heading below for more information.Notify me of New Entries on this PageYou can receive an email whenever a new technology for sale is added to this category. You can unsubscribe at any time.MULTILAYER SILK PROTEIN FILMSThe present invention is directed to a method of forming multilayer silk protein films and a multilayer film obtained therefrom. The invention is further directed to various materials, products and co..Haptics and Virtual RealityLicensing of Software and/or Hardware technologies covering high performance collocated virtual reality and haptics, applicable to a number of fields.PLASMA DISCHARGE SELF-CLEANING FILTRATION SYSTEMThe present invention is directed to a novel method for cleaning a filter surface using a plasma discharge self-cleaning filtration system. The method involves utilizing plasma discharges to induce sh..DEVICE, INSTRUMENT AND PROCESS FOR DETECTING MAGNETICALLY LABELED ANALYTESThe present invention is directed to a device for quantitative analysis of an analyte in a liquid sample by detecting a magnetic label, an instrument for controlling the analysis process and displayin..SENSITIVE PAINTSA sensitive paint being sensitive with respect to a physical parameter, preferably pressure, temperature, CO2 concentration, etc., comprises a luminophor being incorporated into polymeric beads and ha..Dielectric SensorIt is very important to accurately measure the thickness of thin layered films, which are used in many scientific fields. There are several techniques available for non-invasive estimation of film thi..Sample Retrieval Device for Environmental Aerosol Collection Used in Conjunction with a Field-Portable Time-of-Flight Mass SpectrometerThe remote collection of chemical and biological samples has become increasingly important in recent years. JHU/APL has developed a series of Field-Portable Time–of–Flight Mass Spectrometers to ra..Industrial, Medical and Art Restoration Applications of Surface Texturing (TOP3-00071)Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) seeks to transfer technologies that can produce surface textures which enhance heat transfer, cell attachment, and other surface pro..Optimized Image Compression (DCTune) (ARC-12015)Abstract: The DCTune technology represents a fundamental improvement on existing optimization techniques known as Quantization. Quantization selectively increases or decreases the amount of informati..NASA Smart Materials and Structures ()Abstract: The Morphing Project seeks to integrate smart, biologically inspired, or other unconventional approaches to lead to aggressive improvements in the efficiency, versatility and safety of futu..Global Qualitative Flow Path Modeling for Local State Determination (MSC-22618)Abstract: The technology supports reconfigurable models needed for analysis and simulation of industrial process automation where operations change the active flow paths in the system. The technology..A Microfluidic Device and Methodology for Rapid, Quantitative Determination of Analyte Concentration in a Fluid SampleIntroduction Advances in microfluidic technology are constantly opening doors to new and exciting applications, especially for biosensors and environmental monitoring. One recent area of interest is p..Design of Thermal Interface Material Based on High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy for Connecting Two Thermoelectric LegsIntroduction Efficient heat management is crucial for electronics to optimize performance and to avoid premature component deterioration. An area of primary concern is at the interface of adjoining th..Inductive Salinometer with Data Logging Capabilities and Toroidal SensorIntroduction Salinity levels in seawater are not constant and can vary dramatically both temporally and spatially due to phenomena such as temperature, precipitation, deep-water upwelling, and tidal a..Method of Detecting, Characterizing, and Quantifying Bulk, Light-Element Materials Using High-Energy, Penetrating X-RaysIntroduction X-rays have long been used in the characterization of a wide variety of materials. However, conventional techniques for dealing with light-element (or low-Z) materials, such as those cont..Electrical Current Generation at a Water-Surface Interface Using Radiant EnergyIntroduction Using light from the sun, plants are able to harness the energy of a light-induced charge separation in water and redirect it for their own needs during photosynthesis. If such a process ..Dynamic Characterization of Particles Using Flow CytometryIntroduction Flow cytometry is an increasingly useful analytical technique that utilizes the scattering of laser light to interrogate a variety of microparticles, including microorganisms, cells, and ..Nanocellular Foaming of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene using UltrasoundIntroduction Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a thermoplastic consisting of molecules of incredibly long chains with molecular weights of several million. It has the highest impact..Solution Processable n-Type polymersIntroduction Conjugated polymers and organic semiconductors promise great advances in electronics because of the benefits they offer over silicon, including being cheaper with less demanding manufactu..Nav1.2/β1/contactin cell lineIntroduction Mammalian Na+ channels are heteromultimeric structures that include the poreforming α subunit in association with auxiliary β subunits. Contactin is a neuronal cell adhesion molecule o..Respiratory Detection System (RDS)Introduction Respiration rates are an important indicator of cellular and metabolic states in cells ranging from mammalian to bacterial, from individuals to large populations. Unfortunately, conventio..Retinoic Acid Activated ReporterIntroduction Retinoic Acid Receptors (RARs) are transcription factors that are involved in many cellular processes. Upon binding of activators such as Retinoic Acid, a derivative of Vitamin A, RARs bi..Phospholipase C-γ1 Fusion Protein ConstructsIntroduction Phosphoinositide phospholipase C (PLC) is a family of eukaryotic intracellular enzymes that play an important role in signal transduction processes. PLCs participate in phosphatidylinosit..Continuous Production of Microcellular FibersIntroduction In microcellular plastic foams, inert gas is dissolved in thermoplastic under high pressure. The forced evacuation of this gas during processing creates pores (or cells) within the final ..Microcellular Foaming of Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC)Introduction Cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) is a commercially available thermoplastic. It possesses exceptional clarity in its natural form, similar to that of glass, and it has high moisture resistanc..BCRP expressing cell linesIntroduction The breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) is an ATP-binding cassette efflux transporter originally identified by its ability to confer multidrug resistance in cancer cells. BCRP mediate..Application of Grating Light Reflection Spectroscopy in Analytical SensorsIntroduction There are a number of methods for measuring bulk fluid compositions in statics and flow by visible light reflection characteristics from the optically inhomogeneous wall of a vessel. Surf..A New and More Accurate Mouse Model for Alzheimer’s diseaseIntroduction Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurogenerative disease with two cardinal features: the senile plaque consisting of an amyloid core surrounded by dystrophic neuritic and glial processes; ..Electrospray Evaporative Spray Cooling (EESC)Introduction As electronic devices get increasingly more powerful and more compact, there are an increasing number of semiconductor components that emit an increasing amount of heat. In order to ensur..Recombinant Baculovirus that Produces Human Topoisomerase IIntroduction Eukaryotic topoisomerase I (Topo I) is capable of relaxing both negatively and positively supercoiled DNA. The enzyme catalyzes changes in the superhelical state of duplex DNA by transien..Dice1.1 and Dice1.2 congenic miceTechnology description Dice1.1 and Dice1.2 inbred congenic mouse strains were produced on a BALB/c background and contain discrete non-overlapping chromosome 16 congenic intervals inherited from B10.D..Droplet Compartmentalization for Chemical Separations and On-Line SamplingIntroduction The ability to separate complex mixtures of chemicals and biomolecules is an important component of any chemical synthesis or biological processing. To date, there is no technology availa..The Gene Encoding the Drosophila Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor & Its Expression in Mammalian CellsIntroduction Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved in the activation of various signal transduction pathways through their interaction with G protein. They play a major role in regulating th..Clonal Cell Lines Expressing Sodium Channel RIIA (Nav1.2) and SubunitsIntroduction Voltage-gated sodium channels are responsible for action potential initiation and propagation, placing them in ideal position to regulate firing and conduction in neurons. Nav1.2 (rat bra..Monoclonal antibody to RGS9Introduction RGS9 is a member of the RGS family of GTPase accelerating proteins (GAPs) and is the predominant source of GAP activity in rod outer segments. Because of its pivotal position in the inact..A novel mouse model to screen compounds for the treatment of neurodegenerative disordersIntroduction Protein misfolding and aggregation are thought to play a central role in the pathogenesis of many, if not most, neurodegenerative disorders. The pharmaceutical industry has recently inves..Cell line stably expressing rat cardiac sodium channel α subunits (Nav1.5)Introduction The Nav1.5 sodium ion channel protein is an integral membrane protein and tetrodotoxinresistant voltage-gated sodium channel subunit. The encoded protein is found primarily in cardiac mus..3-D Tissue Culture ChamberIntroduction Many of the seminal findings in cell and molecular biology have come from cultures of cells grown in two dimensions but the limitations of biology in just 2D are becoming clear. Cells in ..Genetically Encoded Cell Death ReporterIntroduction Determining cell viability is critical to a wide variety of scientific disciplines. Currently, cell viability is assessed by incubating the cells of interest with a chemical dye or stain ..Type 1 X Type 8 Adenylyl Cyclase double Knockout Mice (DKO strain)Introduction Production of cAMP by adenylyl cyclase (AC) provides an important mechanism for the regulation of neuronal physiology. The calcium-stimulated AC isoforms have been strongly implicated in ..SV2A Knockout MouseIntroduction Synaptic vesicle protein 2 (SV2) is a membrane glycoprotein found only in the secretory vesicles of neural and endocrine cells. It appears to be unique to vertebrates, suggesting that it ..A New p53 Cell-Based AssaySummary Harvard researchers developed a reliable, high-throughput screening assay to identify activators and inhibitors of p53. This cell-based luminescence assay measures the level of a reporter gene..A New p53 Cell-Based AssaySummary Harvard researchers developed a reliable, high-throughput screening assay to identify activators and inhibitors of p53. This cell-based luminescence assay measures the level of a reporter gene.."Teabag" Processing: An Automated, High Throughput Method for Affinity PurificationSummary A high throughput system for protein purification has been developed, whereby a “tea-bag†structure is used to house microspheres for targeted protein binding and elution. The micr..Crosslinkable Hole Transporting Materials for Organic Lightemitting DiodesIntroduction High-performance organic or polymer light-emitting diodes comprise multilayer configurations having hole-transporting, emissive and electron-transporting layers to balance the injection a..Purified Compositions of Stem Cell Derived Differentiating CellsIntroduction Stem cells have a capacity for both self-renewal and the generation of differentiated cell types. Embryonic Stem (ES) cells are derived from cultures of inner cell mass (ICM) cells, and h..Optimal Fitting of Prosthetic Limbs: Evaluation of Prosthetic Socket Quality and Soft-Tissue ResponseIntroduction The process of fitting prosthetic limbs to amputees can be a long process of trial and error. Two common obstacles to the optimal fitting of prosthetic limbs are improperly tooled prosthe..Electrical Current Generation at a Water-Surface Interface Using Radiant EnergyIntroduction Using light from the sun, plants are able to harness the energy of a light-induced charge separation in water and redirect it for their own needs during photosynthesis. If such a process ..A Three-Dimensional Distributed Sensor using an integrated Optical Waveguide ArrayIntroduction A flexible shear and pressure sensor array has been developed by researchers at the University of Washington. The sensors are fiber optic-based, and are imbedded in a thin polymer sheet t..A New Protocol of Diels-Alder Lattice Hardening for Highly Efficient Electro-optic Materials Showing Outstanding Temporal Stability over 200 Degrees CIntroduction Organic electro-optic (EO) materials have attracted much interest in the past two decades because of their extensive potential applications in various fields, ranging from waveguides, swi..Larger Area Pressure and Shear Measurement Using Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)Introduction Lower limb complications associated with diabetes include the development of plantar ulcers that can lead to infection and subsequent amputation. Several authors have postulated that shea..Novel Methods of Creating a True Smart Structure for Stress Monitoring and Active Mechanical Support on FootwearIntroduction Investigation of strain sensing has been an active research area for the past 60 years and has the potential to affect a large number of industries and disciplines. The characteristics of..Design of Surface Plasmon Biosensor Based on Self-Referencing and Digital Window SystemIntroduction Surface Plasmon resonance (SPR) has attracted strong attention as a biosensor in the past two decades because it can provide label-free, real-time detection with high sensitivity. Technol..Polymer based bendloss waveguide sensor for shear and pressure measurementIntroduction Lower limb complications associated with diabetes include the development of plantar ulcers that can lead to infection and subsequent amputation. Several authors have postulated that shea..Extrusion of Microcellular Foams and Foam CompositesIntroduction Conventional extrusion of microcellular foams using supercritical carbon dioxide as a blowing agent needs expensive equipment or specialized modification in order to operate. High pressur..A flexible polymer based smart skinIntroduction For some applications, it is essential to obtain the real time 2-D profiling of certain physical parameters such as temperature, force, pressure, and shear stress on a 3-D object. If the ..Programmable Ultrasound Back-End System Using Multi-Core ProcessorIntroduction Ultrasonography is a noninvasive medical imaging technique, which utilizes ultrasonic waves to visualize soft tissue within the body, and advances in this technology have led to various t..Biomaterial with Engineered VascularizationIntroduction Porous biomaterials allow the penetration of nascent networks of blood vessels. The advantage of these materials is that specific biological “training molecules” can be inserted in th..Tissue-Engineered Urinary Bladder Using Autologous CellsIntroduction There is a variety of reasons that a person’s bladder may fail or require removal, including bladder acontractility, cancer, and cystitis. Unfortunately, conventional artificial bladder..A Polymer-Based Integrated Optical Image Acquisition and Display SystemIntroduction Imaging devices are used in a variety of roles from medical imaging to barcode reading, and as these devices get smaller, their number of potential applications only increases. Endoscopes..Novel Adsorbent Systems for Water Purification Using Metal Oxide Bound to Substrate and Heated Metal Oxide ParticlesIntroduction There is an ever increasing need for potable water. Improvements in conventional purification technologies allow for savings in both time and money and ensure that clean water is availabl..Novel Adsorbent Systems for Water Purification Using Metal Oxide Bound to Substrate and Heated Metal Oxide ParticlesIntroduction There is an ever increasing need for potable water. Improvements in conventional purification technologies allow for savings in both time and money and ensure that clean water is availabl..Method of Detecting, Characterizing, and Quantifying Bulk, Light-Element Materials Using High-Energy, Penetrating X-RaysIntroduction X-rays have long been used in the characterization of a wide variety of materials. However, conventional techniques for dealing with light-element (or low-Z) materials, such as those cont..Nanocellular Foaming of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene using UltrasoundIntroduction Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a thermoplastic consisting of molecules of incredibly long chains with molecular weights of several million. It has the highest impact..Solution Processable n-Type polymersIntroduction Conjugated polymers and organic semiconductors promise great advances in electronics because of the benefits they offer over silicon, including being cheaper with less demanding manufactu..Continuous Production of Microcellular FibersIntroduction In microcellular plastic foams, inert gas is dissolved in thermoplastic under high pressure. The forced evacuation of this gas during processing creates pores (or cells) within the final ..Microcellular Foaming of Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC)Introduction Cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) is a commercially available thermoplastic. It possesses exceptional clarity in its natural form, similar to that of glass, and it has high moisture resistanc..Thulium-Doped Fiber Laser Amplifier at 1762 nmIntroduction The role of a fiber amplifier is to increase the signal from an optical source, such as a laser, and this function is vital for effective telecommunications. In practice, this fiberoptic ..Design of Thermal Interface Material Based on High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy for Connecting Two Thermoelectric LegsIntroduction Efficient heat management is crucial for electronics to optimize performance and to avoid premature component deterioration. An area of primary concern is at the interface of adjoining th..Toughening Structural Adhesives Using Novel Core-Shell Thermoplastic NanoparticlesIntroduction Structural Adhesives are increasingly replacing traditional fastening methods such as welding, bolts and rivets, in industrial applications. They are used to bond many different material ..3-D Tissue Culture ChamberUW Ref# 7654 Introduction Many of the seminal findings in cell and molecular biology have come from cultures of cells grown in two dimensions but the limitations of biology in just 2D are becoming cle..Methods for Production of Thick Microcellular Sheets and Composite StructuresIntroduction Microcellular manufacturing processes have been developed largely for production of thin films (thickness <3 mm) in applications such as packaging. Attempts to date to produce thick flat ..Gold VisionIntroduction A neuron or group of neurons that senses or receives light within the eye is known as a photoreceptor. Damaged or diseased photoreceptors lead to impaired vision or blindness. Local stimu..Microcellular Poly (vinyl Chloride) StructuresIntroduction A novel process for continuous production of microcellular foams has been developed and applied to make microcellular profiles from PVC. Technology description Researchers at the UW have ..A novel graded-modulus-interphase material for polymeric compositesIntroduction Filler- (e.g., particulate or fiber) reinforced structural polymers or polymeric composites have changed the way things are made. Today, they are found, for example, in air/ground transpo..Novel Compound Semiconductor Use as a Buffer Layer for Controlled Oxide Growth on SiliconIntroduction An area of research that has gained increasing importance in recent years is the controlled growth of oxides other than SiO2 on silicon. Technology description Researchers at the UW have ..Biochemical Sensor in Open NanochannelIntroduction Micro and nano-sized biochips are convenient for exploring molecular interactions because of their small feature size. The small size of the chips allows for sensitive detection on the mo..Ferromagnetic Shape Memory AlloysIntroduction Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) are metals which return to their original shape after deformation. Conventional SMAs are thermally activated, requiring heat to change the metal’s crystal stru..Super-low Fouling Zwitterionic-based MaterialsIntroduction Tin-based antifouling paints are being phased out due to marine pollution concerns. Non-toxic silicone and fluorinated coatings are under development, but these are easy release coatings ..Nanocellular, Microcellular, and Macrocellular Foams from TPU’s and TPE’s and Their Method of ManufactureIntroduction Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE’s) are a class of flexible materials with a wide range of applications. To date TPE’s, and a subclass of these materials, Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPU’..Production of Thick Microcellular & Thermoplastic Sheets and ComponentsIntroduction Thick microcellular plastics for lightweight, energy efficient building materials and other applications have been developed. Up to 70% reduction in relative density of the materials has ..Crosslinkable Hole Transporting Materials for Organic Light emittingIntroduction High-performance organic or polymer light-emitting diodes comprise multilayer configurations having hole-transporting, emissive and electron-transporting layers to balance the injection a..Energy Harvesting Composite Made of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Composite Made of PiezoelectricIntroduction Shape memory alloy (SMA) materials are easily deformed at low temperature and return to their original configuration by heating. Via the piezoelectric effect, some materials will produce ..Design of Active Materials and Structures based on Composites of Shape Memory Alloy and Shape Memory PolymerIntroduction Shape memory alloys (SMA) and shape memory polymers (SMP) have shown tremendous promise for a wide variety of applications because of their ability to “remember” a previous state when..Advanced Biomimetic Surfaces for Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)Introduction Raman spectroscopy characterizes molecules by their Raman scattering. As incoming light scatters off a molecule, most does so elastically, neither gaining nor losing energy, and this is k..Design of Bio-Actuator for Medical Treatment Based on Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloy Helical SpringIntroduction FSMA (ferromagnetic shape memory alloy) materials provide fast speed of actuation using magnetic fields and large strain and stress capability. Technology description Researchers at the U..Design of coiled ferromagnetic composite plate springIntroduction In general, motors are constructed by both electro and permanent magnets, and move due to the attractive magnet using force, which originates from these magnets. The motors rotate infinit..Intracellular Delivery VectorIntroduction Some drugs require cellular uptake to be effective and methods to increase cellular uptake are desired to improve on the efficacy and reduce the side-effects of certain drugs. One way to ..Production of Palladium Nanostructures with Shape Selection by Adding BromideIntroduction Single-crystal, one-dimensional nanostructures of palladium are attractive as interconnects for fabricating nanoscale electronic devices. Polycrystalline, mesoscopic wires made of palladi..A New Protocol of Diels-Alder Lattice Hardening for Highly Efficient Electro-optic Materials Showing Outstanding Temporal Stability over 200 Degrees CIntroduction Organic electro-optic (EO) materials have attracted much interest in the past two decades because of their extensive potential applications in various fields, ranging from waveguides, swi..Cardiac PET/CT and SPECT/CT automated attenuation correction quality control alignmentIntroduction In dual-modality PET/CT and SPECT/CT systems, the CT scan provides the attenuation map for PET attenuation correction (AC). These attenuation maps are often misaligned due to patient move..Microfluidic Device and Method for Detection and Separation of Particles by Isoelectric FocusingIntroduction Electrophoresis and isoelectric focusing techniques are well suited to rapid isolation and detection of biological particles. Microfluidic devices are particularly amenable to electrophor..Methods and Apparatus for Force Reduction in the Self-Piercing Riveting Process with Resistance Heating and Multi-Step PunchingIntroduction Self-piercing riveting (SPR) requires a very high processing force to finish its piercing and riveting actions. U.S. auto manufacturers are hesitant to adopt SPR because of this particula..Concentration and Selectivity of Nucleic Acids using a Nano needleIntroduction There is a need in the medical industry for cost-effective, non-invasive methods of sampling biological fluids that often contain bio-markers such as nucleic acids, which can be indicativ..Thermo-reversibly Crosslinked Cladding Materials with Highly Tunable Conductivity for Nonlinear Optical Polymer-based DevicesIntroduction A typical electro-optic waveguide device includes a lower electrode layer, a lower cladding layer, an active guiding layer, an upper cladding layer, and an upper electrode layer. The purp..A method for quantitative, proteome-wide analysis of protein phosphorylationIntroduction Protein phosphorylation is one of the most important regulatory events in cells. The state of activity of numerous enzymes and processes and the association of specific proteins into func..Method for Fast Crosslinking of Silicone Compounds at Low Temperature By In Situ Water GenerationIntroduction Deposition of small amounts of functional materials has recently become a matter of intensive research. Inkjet printing technology is a promising and widely used technique for the fabrica..Technique for Detecting Loose Arthroplasty ComponentsIntroduction Due to traumatic injury, severe arthritis, and similar conditions, total joint replacement surgery (or arthroplasty) is becoming increasingly common. Despite the field’s maturity, howev..Episodic MonitorIntroduction Epilepsy affects over three million Americans and is characterized by recurring seizures, which typically involve problems with motor, sensory, and/or cognitive functions. These seizures ..Measurement and Use of In-Socket Residual Limb Volume Change Data for Prosthetic FittingIntroduction Fitting prosthetic limbs to amputees can be difficult and time-consuming due, largely, to daily fluctuations in the volume of extracellular fluid within limb segments. This fluctuation ca..Novel Stabilization Scheme for Obtaining Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM) Radiation from a Pulsed Nd:Yag laserBackground: Pulsed, q-switched solid-state lasers are an almost ubiquitous light source for powerful, short laser pulses, as used in industry and research labs. Typically, a simple free running cavit..Emulsified Zero-Valent Iron (EZVI) (KSC-12246)Emulsified Zero-Valent Iron is a versatile technology that can be used at many of these locations. Applicable sites may include: dye and paint manufacturers;dry cleaners; chemical manufacturers; metal..Control System for Prosthetic Devices (MSC-21941)Although many prosthetic devices have been developed, including computer controlled "bionic" or hydraulically actuated devices, these devices do not provide user feedback. Additionally, below-the-e..Proton-Transfer-Reaction/Ion-Mobility-Spectrometer (PTR-IMS) (NPO-21187)A small, portable detector with high sensitivity suitable for detection of trace amounts of organic compounds, PTR-IMS does not suffer from problems associated with commonly used gas chromatography/ma..Rapid Low-Temperature Epitaxial Growth Using a Hot-Element Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition ProcessThe invention provides a process for depositing an epitaxial layer on a crystalline substrate, comprising the steps of providing a chamber having an element capable of heating, introducing the substra..Reactive Codoping of GaAlInP Compound SemiconductorsA GaAlInP compound semiconductor and a method of producing a GaAlInP compound semiconductor are provided. The apparatus and method comprises a GaAs crystal substrate in a metal organic vapor depositio..Method of Preparing Nitrogen Containing Semiconductor MaterialA method of combining group III elements with group V elements that incorporates at least nitrogen from a nitrogen halide for use in semiconductors and in particular semiconductors in photovoltaic cel..Using liquid desiccant as a regenerable filter for capturing and deactivating contaminantsA method, and systems for implementing such method, for purifying and conditioning air of weaponized contaminants. The method includes wetting a filter packing media with a salt-based liquid desiccant..Purification of Caprolactam from Recycled NylonA method of removing 1,11-diamino-6-undecanone from the pyrolysis product of nylon comprising: a) pyrolyzing nylon-6 to form a pyrolyzate containing a caprolactam mixture;b) dissolving the caprolactam..Process for the Conversion of and Aqueous Biomass Hydrolyzate into Fuels or Chemicals by the Selective Removal of fermentation InhibitorsA process of making a fuel or chemical from a biomass hydrolyzate is provided which comprises the steps of providing a biomass hydrolyzate, adjusting the pH of the hydrolyzate, contacting a metal oxid..Pretreatment of Microbial SludgesMethods are described for pretreating microbial sludges to break cells and disrupt organic matter. One method involves the use of sonication, and another method involves the use of shear forces. The p..Interdigitalized Photovoltaic Power Conversion DeviceA photovoltaic power conversion device has a top surface adapted to receive impinging radiation. The device includes at least two adjacent, serially connected cells. Each cell includes a semi-insulati..High Efficiency Low Cost Thin Film Silicon Solar Cell Design and Method For MakingA semiconductor device having a substrate, a conductive intermediate layer deposited onto said substrate, wherein the intermediate layer serves as a back electrode, an optical reflector, and an interf..Electrical Isolation of Component Cells in Monolithically Interconnected ModulesA monolithically interconnected photovoltaic module having cells which are electrically connected which comprises a substrate, a plurality of cells formed over the substrate, each cell including a pri..Crystallization from High-Temperature Solutions of Si in CopperA liquid phase epitaxy method for forming thin crystalline layers of device quality silicon having less than 5X10.sup.16 Cu atoms/cc impurity, comprising: preparing a saturated liquid solution melt of..Controlled Metal-Semiconductor Sintering/Alloying by One-directional Reverse IlluminationMetal strips deposited on a top surface of a semiconductor substrate are sintered at one temperature simultaneously with alloying a metal layer on the bottom surface at a second, higher temperature. T..Welding/Sealing Glass Enclosed Space in a VacuumA method of welding and sealing the edges of two juxtaposed glass sheets together to seal a vacuum space between the sheets comprises the steps of positioning a radiation absorbant material, such as F..Thin Film Method of Conductin Lithium-IonsThe present invention relates to the composition of a solid lithium-ion electrolyte based on the Li.sub.2 O--CeO.sub.2 --SiO.sub.2 system having good transparent characteristics and high ion conductiv..Stand-Alone Photovoltaic (PV) Powered Electrochromic WindowA variable transmittance double pane window includes an electrochromic material that has been deposited on one pane of the window in conjunction with an array of photovoltaic cells deposited along an ..Solid Lithium-Ion ElectrolyteThe present invention relates to the composition of a solid lithium-ion electrolyte based on the Li.sub.2 O--CeO.sub.2 --SiO.sub.2 system having good transparent characteristics and high ion conductiv..Solar-Induced Chemical Vapor Deposition of Diamond-Type Carbon FilmsAn improved chemical vapor deposition method for depositing transparent continuous coatings of sp.sup.3 -bonded diamond-type carbon films, comprising: a) providing a volatile hydrocarbon gas/H.sub.2 r..Self Bleaching Photoelectrochemical-Electrochromic DeviceA photoelectrochemical-electrochromic device comprising a first transparent electrode and a second transparent electrode in parallel, spaced relation to each other. The first transparent electrode is ..Redox Polymer Electrodes for Advanced BatteriesAdvanced batteries having a long cycle lifetime are provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to electrodes made from redox polymer films and batteries in which either the positive el..Preparation of Superconductor Precursor PowdersA process for the preparation of a precursor metallic powder composition for use in the subsequent formation of a superconductor. The process comprises the steps of providing an electrodeposition bath..Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Depositions (PECVD) Method of Forming Vanadium Oxide Films and Vanadium Oxide Thin-Films Prepared TherebyA method is disclosed of forming a vanadium oxide film on a substrate utilizing plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The method includes positioning a substrate within a plasma reaction chamber ..Photoenhanced Anaerobic Digestion of Organic AcidsA process is described for rapid conversion of organic acids and alcohols anaerobic digesters into hydrogen and carbon dioxide, the optimal precursor substrates for production of methane. The process ..Photoconversion of Gasified Organic Materials Into Biologically Degradable PlasticsA process is described for converting organic materials (such as biomass wastes) into a bioplastic suitable for use as a biodegradable plastic. In a preferred embodiment the process involves thermally..PD/NI-WO3 Anodic Double Layer Gasochromic DeviceAn anodic double layer gasochromic sensor structure for optical detection of hydrogen in improved response time and with improved optical absorption real time constants, comprising: a glass substrate;..Molecular Water-Oxidation CatalystA dimeric composition of the formula: ##STR1## wherein L', L", L'", and L"" are each a bidentate ligand having at least one functional substituent, the ligand selected from bipyridine, phenanthroline,..Microwave Impregnation of Porous Materials with Thermal Energy Storage MaterialsA method for impregnating a porous, non-metallic construction material with a solid phase-change material is described. The phase-change material in finely divided form is spread onto the surface of t..Method of High-Purity Silane PreparationA process for the preparation of high purity silane, suitable for forming thin layer silicon structures in various semiconductor devices and high purity poly- and single crystal silicon for a variety ..Method and Apparatus for Rapid Biohydrogen Phenotypic Screening of Microorganisms Using a Chemochromic SensorThe invention provides an assay system for identifying a hydrogen-gas-producing organism, including a sensor film having a first layer comprising a transition metal oxide or oxysalt and a second layer..Method for Improving the Durability of Ion Insertion MaterialsThe invention provides a method of protecting an ion insertion material from the degradative effects of a liquid or gel-type electrolyte material by disposing a protective, solid ion conducting, elect..Method for Charging a Hydrogen GetterA method for charging a sample of either a permanent or reversible getter material with a high concentration of hydrogen while maintaining a base pressure below 10.sup.-4 torr at room temperature invo..Zymomonas Pentose-Sugar Fermenting Strains and Uses ThereofDisclosed in the present invention is a Zymomonas integrant and derivatives of these integrants that posess the ability to ferment pentose into ethanol. The genetic sequences encoding for the pentose-..Low Thermal Resistance Power Module AssemblyA power module assembly with low thermal resistance and enhanced heat dissipation to a cooling medium. The assembly includes a heat sink or spreader plate with passageways or openings for coolant that..Increasing Jet Entrainment, Mixing and SpreadingA free jet of air is disturbed at a frequency that substantially matches natural turbulences in the free jet to increase the entrainment, mixing, and spreading of air by the free jet, for example in a..High Rate Chemical Vapor Deposition of Carbon Films Using Fluorinated GasesA high rate, low-temperature deposition of amorphous carbon films is produced by PE-CVD in the presence of a fluorinated or other halide gas. The deposition can be performed at less than 100.degree. C..Fiber Optic Device for Sensing the Presence of GasA fiber-optic device for sensing the presence of a gas in an environment is provided. The device comprises a light source for directing a light beam to a layer system having a first surface and a seco..Electrochromic Projection and Writing DeviceA display and projection apparatus includes an electrochromic material and a photoconductive material deposited in tandem used in conjunction with a light filtering means for filtering light transmitt..Electrochromic-Photovoltaic Film for Light-Sensitive Control of Optical TransmittanceA variable transmittance optical component includes an electrochromic material and a photovoltaic device-type thin film solar cell deposited in a tandem type, monolithic single coating over the compon..Isolation of Levoglucosan from Pyrolysis Oil Derived from CelluloseHigh purity levoglucosan is obtained from pyrolysis oil derived from cellulose by: mixing pyrolysis oil with water and a basic metal hydroxide, oxide, or salt in amount sufficient to elevate pH values..Direct printing of thin-film conductors using metal-chelate inksA process for forming an electrical conductor on a substrate is provided, consisting essentially of providing an ink comprised of a metallic chelate, printing directly thereon the ink, and decomposing..Buried anode lithium thin film battery and processA reverse configuration, lithium thin film battery (300) having a buried lithium anode layer (305) and process for making the same. 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