APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Low cost PV technology ADVANTAGES: Abundant, low cost materials Simple cell design Compatible with various deposition techniques ABSTRACT: "Third-generation" PV technologies are being actively pursued in academic research labs. These include nano-optics, multi-junction architectures, multi-exciton, plasmonics, and lower … [Read more...] about Hot Electron Photovoltaics Using Low Cost Materials and Simple Cell Design IB-2195
Nonflammable, Controlled Delivery of Performance-improving SLMP® Particles to Lithium Ion Battery Electrodes 2013-190
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium ion batteries for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles Rechargeable batteries for consumer electronic, cordless tools, etc. ADVANTAGES: Reduces fire hazard from flammable solvents No VOC emissions Scalable, low cost, continuous manufacturing process ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers led by Gao Liu have developed a … [Read more...] about Nonflammable, Controlled Delivery of Performance-improving SLMP¬Æ Particles to Lithium Ion Battery Electrodes 2013-190
Highly Efficient, Durable Nanoframes for Electrocatalysts with Optimized Precious Metal Content 2014-022
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High energy density technologies including Fuel cells Metal-air batteries Electronics Biomedical materials ADVANTAGES: High efficiencies compared to current catalysts Over 36-fold enhancement in mass activity Over 21-fold enhancement in specific activity for oxygen reduction reaction Unique alloy and architecture reduce … [Read more...] about Highly Efficient, Durable Nanoframes for Electrocatalysts with Optimized Precious Metal Content 2014-022
Metal Current Collector Protected by Oxide Film IB-1656
ADVANTAGES: Inexpensive Structurally sound APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electricity production (e.g. solid oxide fuel cells) Electrolytic gas separation Electrolytic syngas production by partial oxidation ABSTRACT: Steven Visco, Craig Jacobson, and Lutgard DeJonghe have designed a cost-efficient, structurally sound technology for current … [Read more...] about Metal Current Collector Protected by Oxide Film IB-1656
Low Cost Fabrication of Thin-Film Ceramic Membranes for Nonshrinking Substrates IB-1304
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Tubular solid oxide fuel cells Ceramic membrane fabrication Electrolytic separation ADVANTAGES: Produces high quality films on non-shrinking substrates Scalable for low cost industrial production Minimum number of processing steps Enables sintering at lower temperatures by increasing the green (pre-sintered) density of the … [Read more...] about Low Cost Fabrication of Thin-Film Ceramic Membranes for Nonshrinking Substrates IB-1304