ADAPTIMIZE
Tony Shin, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Abstract: Solutions for faster and better UAV-sensor motion controls. UAV-sensors for geographic information systems (GIS) mapping is ubiquitous in many different industries. Typical UAV-sensors have an average flight time of 40 minutes, and is the limiting factor for creating accurate GIS maps in time sensitive scenarios. Los Alamos National Laboratory is developing an adaptive optimizer for fully autonomous UAV-sensor motion planning with intelligent predictive mapping that creates GIS maps in significantly less time while maintaining accuracy and safety. Our software also features multi-UAV controls allowing for a single operator to control many UAV-sensors simultaneously. We envision that our technology will provide new capabilities for leading UAV service companies to enable more efficient mapping of GIS data.
AntiMicrobial Therapeutics
Greg Nyce, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
The discovery of antimicrobials was one of the crowning achievements of the 20th century, revolutionizing the treatment of infectious disease. Widespread improper use of antimicrobials has led to the development of antimicrobial resistant organisms, resulting in an urgent need to develop new effective treatments. A strategy to produce effective macromolecular compounds that have potent antimicrobial activity, low minimum inhibitory concentrations, and high selectivity for microbes over mammalian cells will be presented. These novel compounds are produced from poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), the main constituent in plastic bottles. Upcycling PET waste to macromolecular therapeutics will lead to products that can be used for difficult-to treat bacterial and fungal infections, resulting in significant value creation with a strong social impact.
ElastiDry Protective Coating
Curtis Larimer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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ElastiDry is a groundbreaking liquid repellent material that could be applied to personal protective equipment such as gloves, face shields, shoes, or protective suits to reduce infection and contamination in health care settings.
Iris Light Technology: Ink Printed Lasers for Silicon Photonics
Chad Husko, Argonne National Laboratory
Abstract: Silicon photonics (‘light chips’) is a light-based technology platform impacting our daily lives: from the Netflix we stream from the Cloud, to self-driving cars mapping their environment with LIDAR, to next-generation smartwatches for health management. All of these sectors are evolving from traditional bulky boxes to miniaturized light chips offering increased functionality and manufacturing reliability at a fraction of the cost. In addition, light chip manufacturing leverages the same infrastructure used to make electronics, reducing barriers to scaling.
LoTempLene - Electrochemical Activation of Ethane
Dong Ding, Idaho National Laboratory
Abstract: This technology is an electrochemical process for activating ethane. Currently, ethane is activated to produce ethylene by steam cracking, followed with ethylene purification. These purely thermal-based processes have a very high-energy intensity and carbon footprint. INL’s process can reduce the manufacturing energy consumption, thereby reducing cost, and the carbon footprint.
Metal Organic Framework
Ki-Joong Kim, NETL/BATTELLE
Abstract: Efficient, Rapid, and Templated Growth of Metal-Organic Framework Thin Films - A Scalable Route for Sensor Production.
RetSynth
Bernard Nguyen, Sandia National Laboratories
Abstract: A retrosynthetic analysis platform to assist scientists in identifying the minimum steps required to produce a desired target compound. The RetSynth algorithm efficiently parses through a large curated database of biological and chemical reactions pulled from several sources such as PATRIC, MetaCyc, KEGG, and Reaxys in order to quickly identify the shortest production pathway(s), while additional modules optimize target yield via flux balance analysis, gene compatibility optimization, and reaction prioritization based on intermediate/precursor separation properties. The RetSynth application is relevant to several biotech industries such as biofuels, biomaterials, and pharmaceuticals, as well as high-value chemical industries such as flavors/scents and cosmetics.
SpiderFLOAT
Senu Sinivas, National Renewable Energy Lab
Abstract: Design of a radically innovative system to unlock the floating offshore wind market.
TrapIN: Platform Technology to Produce and Confine Hard-to-Trap Noble Gases
Brian DiMarco, Jorge Anibal Boscoboinik and Matheus Dorneles de Mello, Brookhaven National Laboratory
TrapIN is a platform technology developed at Brookhaven National Laboratory that allows capturing noble gases in silicate nanocages. TrapIN can be used in a wide variety of diverse applications, including removal and detection of carcinogenic Radon from buildings, energy-efficient operation of cryogenic distillation plants to produce Xenon and Krypton, and nuclear waste remediation, among many others.
Water: Giver of Life and Master Servant of Mankind
Andrew Haddad, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Abstract: Water is the crucial element common to all successful civilizations and animal populations. Yet, water does more than provide sustenance. Water is critical for agricultural and industrial purposes and in todays world represents one of the most valuable commodities. We take abundant non traditional high TDS waters, such as waters from oil and gas wells, and turn them into a valorized water resources serving water stressed agricultural areas.
