APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Fast-charging Li-ion batteries High energy density applications BENEFITS: High rate capability High energy density More common materials than traditional Li-ion cathodes BACKGROUND: The expansion of electrification to other industries and larger scales has been limited by the performance and availability of materials for … [Read more...] about Magnesium (Mn)-rich Partially Disordered Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries 2023-055
Fabrication of Ionomer-Free Porous Transport Electrodes for Water Electrolyzers 2022-119
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: PEM water electrolyzers BENEFITS: Low catalyst loading One-step processing Easily recyclable Ionomer-free BACKGROUND: Proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis is a process by which water is electrochemically split into hydrogen and oxygen gas with a solid polymer electrolyte as the interface between the anode and … [Read more...] about Fabrication of Ionomer-Free Porous Transport Electrodes for Water Electrolyzers 2022-119
Supramolecular Electrolytes for Recyclable Soild State Batteries (SSBs) 2023-061
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium batteries BENEFITS: Low-intensity thermal processing for fabrication Direct cathode recycling High capacity retention BACKGROUND: Solid electrolytes have the potential to improve battery safety, yet complicate battery recycling efforts. Deconstructing solid-state batteries (SSBs) to physically separate cathode and … [Read more...] about Supramolecular Electrolytes for Recyclable Soild State Batteries (SSBs) 2023-061
Hybrid Geothermal Cooling Tower Direct Air Carbon Capture System 2022-144
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Carbon capture systems BENEFITS: Significantly reduces the cost of carbon capture to $100 per metric ton Uses hybridization of pre-existing cooling tower equipment Integrated thermal sorbent regeneration and blowdown management BACKGROUND: Direct air capture (DAC) systems are designed to extract low concentrations of carbon … [Read more...] about Hybrid Geothermal Cooling Tower Direct Air Carbon Capture System 2022-144