The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Inventions, Patents, and Innovation Transfer. The Policy makes revisions to the existing UC Patent Policy in response to the Regents Policy on Innovation Transfer & Entrepreneurship, which provides that the responsibility, authority, and accountability for innovation … [Read more...] about Invitation to Comment on University of California Office of the President Policy on Inventions, Patents, and Innovation Transfer
Laser Ablation of Porous Transport Layers in Water Electrolyzers for More Efficient Hydrogen Production 2022-029
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electrolyzers for hydrogen production BENEFITS: Improves the performance and efficiency of the cell, the durability of the electrodes, and utilization of lower loadings of iridium in the catalyst layer Reduces operating costs in comparison to previous methods A more cost-effective approach to modify interfaces compared to … [Read more...] about Laser Ablation of Porous Transport Layers in Water Electrolyzers for More Efficient Hydrogen Production 2022-029
FECM FY23 Technology Commercialization Fund to Support Partnerships Between Industry and National Labs
March 3, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is calling for applications for the DOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) Fiscal Year 2023 Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) Base Annual Appropriations National Laboratory Call for FECM Program-Led Topics. The FECM-led lab call announced today is the result of a collaborative effort with the DOE Office … [Read more...] about FECM FY23 Technology Commercialization Fund to Support Partnerships Between Industry and National Labs
Conductive Ceramic Composites for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage 2022-031
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Large scale thermal energy storage (e.g., power plants, power utility companies, large industrial manufacturing plants) BENEFITS: Cost-competitive form of long duration energy storage that is particularly apt for incorporating more intermittent renewable energy into the electricity grid and industrial manufacturing Enables refineries … [Read more...] about Conductive Ceramic Composites for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage 2022-031
Salt Hydrate Composite for Thermochemical Energy Storage 2022-148
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Long-term energy storage Domestic heating BENEFITS: High cycling stability High volumetric energy density Easily scalable manufacturing process BACKGROUND: Long-term energy storage is critical to ensure renewable energy supply can be stored for when it is needed, but a storage medium with a very long lifetime and little … [Read more...] about Salt Hydrate Composite for Thermochemical Energy Storage 2022-148