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Building Investor Confidence in Energy Storage through Comprehensive Testing and Evaluation

Taube B., Johnson R., McQuilling A., Leufkens P., Hamzavy B., Thompson C., Southern Research, US

The integration and implementation of energy storage to the grid, especially to support mission critical infrastructure, requires a deep understanding of energy storage system functions and performance. In order to build investor confidence in the [...]

Production Optimization of E. Coli Fermented Synthetic Spider Silk for Commercial Viability

Edlund A., Lewis R., Jones J., Quinn J., Utah State University, US

While spider silk has been known for its impressive physical properties including strength to weight ratio, biocompatibility, elasticity and toughness, the commercial production has been limited. The ability to manufacture synthetic spider silk on an [...]

A Comprehensive Regulatory Policy Analysis

Horne N., Goldman School of Public Policy, US

Nanotechnology faces three significant challenges. First, the industry faces economic challenges due to increasing risk uncertainty, inefficient commercialization, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) externalities. Secondly, legal challenges stem from a legal framework that fails [...]