APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electric Vehicles Li-ion Batteries BENEFITS: Cathode is made from inexpensive and earth abundant materials. Improved cycling stability and higher energy density compared to conventional and currently available LIBs More environmentally friendly and cost effective compared to current alternatives. BACKGROUND: The … [Read more...] about Fluorination Method for High Energy (Cobalt-Free) Lithium and Manganese Rich Layered Cathodes 2024-048
Energy Storage
Cathode Active Material Coating on Carbon Framework for Solid State Batteries with Improved Performance 2024-028
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electric vehicles Solid State Batteries BENEFITS: Avoids or minimizes direct contact between carbon and solid electrolyte in the cathode composite while making a good contact between cathode active material and carbon. Exhibits improved cycling stability (longevity) and rate capability (fast charging) of the solid-state … [Read more...] about Cathode Active Material Coating on Carbon Framework for Solid State Batteries with Improved Performance 2024-028
Laser Induced Blackbody Emitters for Thermal Radiative Energy Transport 2023-161
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Energy harvesting and storage Thermal management applications including thermophotovoltaics, passive radiative cooling, concentrating solar power, military and aerospace systems, and water desalination. BENEFITS: This invention introduces material properties with thermal stability for broadband emitters, including remarkably high … [Read more...] about Laser Induced Blackbody Emitters for Thermal Radiative Energy Transport 2023-161
Stable and High Performing Polymer Composite Electrolytes for Solid State Batteries 2024-045
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solid state batteries Electric Vehicles BENEFITS: High ionic conductivity while maintaining a low electronic conductivity. Decreased dendrite formation and increased stability because of the composite’s reduced reactivity with air and electrode materials. BACKGROUND: Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) with solid electrolytes are of … [Read more...] about Stable and High Performing Polymer Composite Electrolytes for Solid State Batteries 2024-045
Cost Effective Catalysts for Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Storage Systems 2023-156
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Liquid organic hydrogen carrier systems for safe and efficient hydrogen storage BENEFITS: Lower capital and operating costs due to: No pre-sulfidation of catalysts No H2 co-feeding No addition of second metal species Industrial feasibility; amenable to one-pot method BACKGROUND: The use of liquid organic hydrogen carrier … [Read more...] about Cost Effective Catalysts for Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Storage Systems 2023-156