The long-term objective of this work is to develop a rapid, colorimetric, non-instrument-dependent assay for psychoactive marijuana constituents, notably 9-tetrahydrocannibinol. genesis labs' ""immunostrip'' assay (protected by patent) is constructed in a configuration that is applicable for the… More

The long-term objective of this work is to develop a rapid, colorimetric, instrument-dependent assay for cardio-digitalis constituents, notably digoxin and digitoxin. genesis labs' ""immunostrip'' assay (protected by patent) is constructed in a configuration that is applicable for the rapid… More

The long-term objective of this work is to develop a rapid, colorimetric, instrument-dependent assay for theophylline constituents. genesis labs' ""immunostrip'' assay (protected by patent) is constructed in a configuration that is applicable for the rapid detection of drugs and metabolites in… More

Radio frequency vacuum windows cooled with liquid helium will be developed in this project. single crystal sapphire will be used for the dielectric barrier material. a compressive seal technique will be used to form the vacuum joint between the sapphire and conductors that make up the window… More

An energy-efficient microwave clothes dryer is being developed. a special process for moisture removal is being utilized that dries microwave-heated clothes rapidly and consumes relatively little energy. an added benefit of the process is that sensitive fabrics, including wool, can be safely and… More

We propose the development of a new radio-frequency vacuum dryer that utilizes an overmoded resonant cavity to couple power to wood. the device will be much more energy-efficient than capacitor-plate devices that are currently in use. the increase in energy efficiency compared to capacitor-plate… More

A new electron source for high-energy electron beam welding which is simple, yet capable of impressive beam brightness and energy in a compact structure is being developed. the new device can achieve reduced spot size, increased energy density, and increased range over conventional electron-beam… More

A novel electron-beam welder will be developed that greatly extends the practical range of beam energy and beam brightness of industrial electron beam welders. The welder is compact, relatively simple, and inherently safe from high-voltage hazards. Our proposed welder will permit greater control of… More

An apparatus and technique for high-speed drying of a new structural material, known as spaceboard, will be developed. spaceboard is a novel structural board composed of pulped wood fiber. the spaceboard concept was invented at the forest products laboratory several years ago. the boards are… More

50946-98-I Remediation of Crude-Oil Sludges: A Microwave Approach--Genesis Laboratories, Inc., 631 Sylvan Court, Batavia, IL 60510-3295; (630) 879-1112 Dr. Thomas L. Owens, Principal Investigator Dr. Thomas L. Owens, Business Official DOE Grant No. DE-FG02-98ER82587 Amount: $75,000 It is… More

NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY: Lyme disease is an emerging infectious disease accounting for more than 90% of all reported vector-borne diseases. In the eastern United States, the spirochete Borellia burgdorferi, which causes the disease, is carried by the deer tick (Ixodes scapularis). The main reservoir… More

Nutria (Myocastor coypus) has been listed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group as being one of the top 100 worst invasive species in the world. Nutria herbivory in Louisiana and in other areas has been documented on bald cypress, Sagittaria latifolia and S. platyphylla, Spartina patens and S.… More

Nutria have damaged crops, marsh vegetation, and water control structures. The uniqueness of the marsh and coastal habitats is in jeopardy of being so damaged as to make the cost of repair astronomical. We will continue development of a unique buoyant rodenticide to be applied aerially and by hand… More

Feral hogs, European wild hogs, Russian wild hogs, wild boars, razorbacks, rooters, or hybrids of these are all names for the same species, Sus scrofa. Feral hog populations are spreading across the United States with little resistance from the private and public sector, causing considerable damage… More