Industrial research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory covers a wide spectrum of practical applications. Berkeley Lab researchers work closely with representatives from many industries to analyze and improve industrial processes. Current research focuses on such areas as:

Developing measurement sensors and instrumentation systems. Improving the resource and energy efficiency of industrial processes. Analyzing the energy use of industrial processes. Developing technologies, processes and benchmarks for better facilities design. Developing new materials for industrial processes and applications. Developing cleaner advanced energy technologies through research in combustion science and electrochemistry. Analyzing industrial impacts on air and water quality. Building public-private partnerships to encourage the application of the best-available technologies.