APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Fast-charging Li-ion batteries High energy density applications BENEFITS: High rate capability High energy density More common materials than traditional Li-ion cathodes BACKGROUND: The expansion of electrification to other industries and larger scales has been limited by the performance and availability of materials for … [Read more...] about Magnesium (Mn)-rich Partially Disordered Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries 2023-055
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Supramolecular Electrolytes for Recyclable Soild State Batteries (SSBs) 2023-061
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium batteries BENEFITS: Low-intensity thermal processing for fabrication Direct cathode recycling High capacity retention BACKGROUND: Solid electrolytes have the potential to improve battery safety, yet complicate battery recycling efforts. Deconstructing solid-state batteries (SSBs) to physically separate cathode and … [Read more...] about Supramolecular Electrolytes for Recyclable Soild State Batteries (SSBs) 2023-061
Graphite Electrode Processing for Extreme Fast Charging 2022-067
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: EV batteries Low temperature batteries Extreme fast charging applications BENEFITS: High rate capability Good capacity retention Strong low temperature performance BACKGROUND: Li-ion batteries suffer from capacity degradation over time, especially at high charge rates or when operating at low temperatures … [Read more...] about Graphite Electrode Processing for Extreme Fast Charging 2022-067
Conductive Polymer Binder for Silicon and Lithium Batteries and Other Electrochemical Devices 2022-080
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Batteries, particularly silicon anode batteries LEDs, sensors, and other electrochemical devices BENEFITS: Highly soluble in NMP for simple processing Effective surface protection for silicon anodes in batteries BACKGROUND: The world’s energy storage demands are increasing with the push towards renewable energy sources. To … [Read more...] about Conductive Polymer Binder for Silicon and Lithium Batteries and Other Electrochemical Devices 2022-080
Electrolyte Additives for Enhanced Performance of Lithium-ion Batteries at Low Temperature 2022-068
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries BENEFITS: Enhanced low temperature performance without adverse effects. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed novel electrolyte additives for lithium-ion batteries for improved low temperature performance. The commercially available additives to the … [Read more...] about Electrolyte Additives for Enhanced Performance of Lithium-ion Batteries at Low Temperature 2022-068