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Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal Solar Plus Storage Cogeneration Systems

Bond A., Anderson M.G., Beachnau B., Icarus RT, Inc., US

Current PV technology is inefficient, converting only about 21% of solar energy into usable power at the ideal temperature of 25 °C. Panels often reach temperatures of 65– 75 °C, significantly reducing production. Still, commercial [...]

Fabrication and Opto-Electronic Modeling of Down-Shifting Enhanced Photovoltaics

Montes-Bojorquez J.R., Villa-Bracamonte M.F., Ayon A.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, US

We report the fabrication and spectroscopic ellipsometry characterization of layer-by-layer assembled quantum dot multilayered films and their influence in the power conversion efficiency of silicon solar cells. The experimental performance of the resulting structure that [...]

Moxifloxacin Inhibited b-Amyloid Bio-communication and Impairs Aβ Folding with HSP60 Memristive Devices For Promoting Cell Normal Reversible Membrane Potential

Chen E.T., Thornton J.T., Duh S-H, Advanced Biomimetic Sensors, Inc., US

Moonlighting proteins, such as Heat Shock Protein (HSP) and Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) protein, played roles in human diseases. We developed an HSP60 memristive device and an HSP/MMP-2 superconductive device for assessing a protein, ABeta refolding [...]

Silent Sentinel’s Loss and Theft Prevention

Coney L., Safa M., Verma U., Thomas P., Bruce Corporation, US

This paper offers a view into loss and theft protection that is ubiquitous and omnipresent. The solution for loss and theft prevention rests in the resourcefulness of the application of networked wireless technologies and tech-facing [...]

Microsphere Resonators for Biodetection

Echeveria L., Gilmore S., Demory B., Tolfa C., Harrison S., Chavez G., Chang A., Singh P., Bond T., Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, US

Whispering Gallery Mode microresonators are suitable for biosensing applications as they exhibit large Quality factors (Q) capable of sensing single nanoparticles, while also showcasing a dramatically reduced footprint compared to standard optical sensing techniques. The [...]

Nanocomposite Motion Tape for Distributed Skin-Strain, Muscle Engagement, and Movement Assessment

Lin Y-A, Zhao X., Huang S-C, Loh K.J., University of California San Diego, US

Wearable sensors have garnered considerable public interest due to increased personal health awareness. In addition, wearables can be particularly beneficial for the military, athletic, and healthcare industries. However, most wearables today are still based on [...]

Flexible Microfluidics-Integrated Organic Transistor as Biofeedback for Advanced Wound Healing

Heidrich J., Oh K.W., The State University of New York at Buffalo, US

This paper will discuss how incorporating a biofeedback sensor into an electrical stimulation bandage used on chronic ulcers will improve the healing process. Current wound healing devices, and specifically wearable ones, are an open loop [...]

HTL Derived Biochar for Supercapacitor Electrodes

Huynh K., Maddipudi B.K., Amar V.S., Houck J.D., Shende R.V., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, US

In this study, biochar samples were prepared by conversion of biomass feedstock (corn stover) via catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) and later used as electrode material in conjunction with sol-gel derived perovskite based mixed (Mn,Ti)-oxides (Mn:Ti [...]

So, You’ve Set Sustainability Goals, Now What? The Growing While Shrinking Paradox

Gebolys G., Murray N., Trunfio E., World Energy, US

Climate change has emerged as the world’s greatest challenge,and pressure is coming from multiple angles for companies to reduce their carbon impact. The integrity of today’s brands is on the line, leaving businesses with the [...]

Establishing rubber dandelions and guayule in the United States via premium markets to secure essential supplies

Cornish. J. Cardina K., Fresnedo J., Michel_Jr. F.C., Cornish. J. Cardina K., Fresnedo J., Michel_Jr. F.C., The Ohio State University, US

Natural rubber and latex are imported, critical, agricultural raw materials essential to all sectors of the US economy and cannot be replaced by unsustainable petroleum-derived synthetic rubbers due to their performance deficiencies. National security is [...]