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
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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
Synthesis of Disordered Rock Salt Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries 2021-016
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Batteries Electric vehicles BENEFITS: Cheaper, more sustainable cathode materials High energy density and rate capability Suitable for large format cells Easily scalable synthesis BACKGROUND: Current lithium-ion batteries rely on rare and expensive metals like nickel and cobalt for cathode materials, creating a … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Disordered Rock Salt Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries 2021-016
Retro Commissioning Sensor Suitcase Plus Software 2022-086
Applications Building energy efficiency Background The Retro-Commissioning Sensor Suitcase is an innovative technological solution developed through a Department of Energy (DOE) national lab-industry partnership to improve a building’s operating costs, comfort, and energy performance. Technology Overview/ Abstract Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed … [Read more...] about Retro Commissioning Sensor Suitcase Plus Software 2022-086