GENE-MATCHED ENRICHMENT AND POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION FOR RAPID DETECTION OF MICROORGANISMS
A method for amplifying and detecting microorganisms, such as species of Listeria, is described. The method utilizes gene-matched enrichment media and PCR-based detection. The enrichment media is spent media produced using a modified microorganism containing a plurality of mutations in a selected gene such that the modified microorganism does not contain the PCR signature. Thus, PCR detects only the amplified microorganism of interest, not the modified microorganism. Exemplary methods and kits for amplification and detection of Listeria species are described
SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR FRICTION CONSOLIDATION FABRICATION OF PERMANENT MAGNETS AND OTHER EXTRUSION AND NON-EXTRUSION STRUCTURES
A die tool and process are described that provide friction consolidation fabrication and friction consolidation extrusion fabrication products including permanent magnets, and other extrusion and non-extrusion structures. The present invention overcomes previous particle size, texture, homogeneity and density limitations in conventional metallurgy processes.
ORGANISM MONITORING DEVICES AND ORGANIXM MONITORING METHODS
We successfully demonstrated a transmitter with intelligent ON/OFF mechanisms and quasi-location awareness. The prototype transmitter has (1) the ability (RF-enabled ON/OFF) to turn the tag on and off when it passes through a PIT antenna (i.e. installed at a hydroelectric dam); and (2) the ability (Salinity-enabled ON/OFF) to discern significant salinity changes (i.e. from freshwater to sea water and vice versa) and turn itself off and on, respectively.Such a device would greatly enhance the capabilities of the JSATS or other acoustic telemetry-based fish tracking systems by: (1) significantly extending the monitoring period for both anadromous and catadromous aquatic species, which could be up to their entire life cycles; and (2) introducing the quasi-location-aware functionality to acoustic tags, which, if combined with data-archiving sensor tags such as PNNL's Lab-on-a-fish that is currently in development, would enable users to associate the sensor data with specific aquatic locations and potentially gain insight on fish behavior characteristic to individual habitats.
INJECTABLE ACOUSTIC TRANSMISSION DEVICES AND PROCESS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
Injectable acoustic tags and a process of making are described for tracking host animals in up to three dimensions. The injectable acoustic tags reduce adverse biological effects and have a reduced cost of manufacture compared with conventional surgically implanted tags. The injectable tags are powered by a single power source with a lifetime of greater than 30 days. The injectable tags have an enhanced acoustic signal transmission range that enhances detection probability for tracking of host animals.
Two Dimensional Meta-Material Windows
We have developed a novel 2D meta-material film that is designed to gather light from any direction perpendicular to the active direction and direct it along a path set by the design of the meta-material. We expect that these simple films may be used in a crossed geometry to provide light direction from any angle. These meta-materials are designed to work in the visible wavelengths and may be used as passive light gathering films for solar power devices or daylighting applications. These films would supplant bulky and expensive mirrored shelves or active solar tracking devices.
Methods for associating or dissociating guest materials with a metal organic framework, systems for associating or dissociating guest materials within a series of metal organic frameworks, and gas separation assemblies
Methods for releasing associated guest materials from a metal organic framework are provided. Methods for associating guest materials with a metal organic framework are also provided. Methods are provided for selectively associating or dissociating guest materials with a metal organic framework. Systems for associating or dissociating guest materials within a series of metal organic frameworks are provided. Gas separation assemblies are provided.
CAPTURE AND RELEASE OF ACID GASSES USING TUNABLE ORGANIC SOLVENTS WITH AMINOPYRIDINE
A class of water lean, organic solvents that can bind with various acid gasses to form acid gas bound molecules having a high degree of intramolecular hydrogen bonding which enables their use as regenerable solvents for acid gas capture. Unlike the other devices described in the prior art, the present invention takes advantage of shortened distances between the portions of the molecule that form hydrogen bonds within the structures when loaded with an acid gas so as to create a molecule with a higher internal bonding affinity and a reduced proclivity for agglomeration with other molecules.
CAPTURE AND RELEASE OF ACID GASSES USING TUNABLE ORGANIC SOLVENTS WITH AMINOPYRIDINE
A class of water lean, organic solvents that can bind with various acid gasses to form acid gas bound molecules having a high degree of intramolecular hydrogen bonding which enables their use as regenerable solvents for acid gas capture. Unlike the other devices described in the prior art, the present invention takes advantage of shortened distances between the portions of the molecule that form hydrogen bonds within the structures when loaded with an acid gas so as to create a molecule with a higher internal bonding affinity and a reduced proclivity for agglomeration with other molecules.