Electrocatalyst for CO2 to CO conversion with 99% selectivity and ~10% improvement in energy efficiency over competing catalysts, with minimal use of precious metals and at ambient temperature/pressure APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: This invention is best suited for companies looking to efficiently convert large CO2 waste streams into useful feedstock CO-using … [Read more...] about Enhancing Carbon Dioxide Electrolysis Using Novel Nanoparticle Electrocatalysts with Pseudocapacitive Properties 2020-042
Energy Generation
Layered/Rock Salt Intergrown Electrodes for Rechargeable Batteries 2018-142
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Development of high-performance Li-ion cathodes BENEFITS: Enables a nearly zero-strain operation upon high-capacity cycling BACKGROUND: Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries of high energy and power density are in increasing demand, with the market expected to reach $5B by 2024. There is a need for the cathode material to … [Read more...] about Layered/Rock Salt Intergrown Electrodes for Rechargeable Batteries 2018-142
Modular Vapor Phase Photo-Electrochemical Water Splitting 2018-007
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Energy storage and distribution On-site generation of chemical precursors and hydrocarbon-based fuels Chemical transportation ADVANTAGES: Minimizes system losses Serves as a preexisting framework for different catalyst and light absorber systems Enables front side illumination of cathode and light absorber systems Enables … [Read more...] about Modular Vapor Phase Photo-Electrochemical Water Splitting 2018-007
Self-photosensitized Non-photosynthetic Microorganism 2016-047
ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab led by Peidong Yang have developed a genetically modified microorganism capable of photosynthesizing an organic compound from carbon dioxide, wherein the microorganism comprises a semiconductor nanoparticle on the surface of the microorganism. The necessity of improving the natural mechanisms of solar energy capture for sustainable … [Read more...] about Self-photosensitized Non-photosynthetic Microorganism 2016-047
Solar Fuel Generator Including a Catalytic Mesh 2016-020
ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed technologies related to a solar fuel generator. In one aspect, a device includes a photovoltaic cell, the photovoltaic cell having a first surface and a second surface, a mesh disposed on the first surface of the photovoltaic cell, and a polymer disposed on the mesh and on the first surface of the photovoltaic cell. The … [Read more...] about Solar Fuel Generator Including a Catalytic Mesh 2016-020