APPLICATIONS: Lithium batteries ABSTRACT: Nanostructured solid electrolytes containing ion-conducting domains and rigid nonconducting domains are obtained by block copolymer self-assembly. Here, we report on the synthesis and characteristics of mixtures of a hybrid diblock copolymer with an organic and inorganic block: poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(acryloisobutyl … [Read more...] about Nanostructured Organic-Inorganic Solid Electrolytes 2018-067
Energy Storage
Microporous Polymers for Gas, Liquid and Battery Applications 2018-128
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY Sorbents, coatings, and selective membranes for: Automotive applications Consumer electronics Energy and energy storage Some of the many possible uses of this technology: Gas sensing Gas Separations Dehumidification Water purification, desalination Ion-exchange Electrowinning Fuel cells … [Read more...] about Microporous Polymers for Gas, Liquid and Battery Applications 2018-128
Microstructured Ion-conducting Composites 2017-012
ABSTRACT A composite membrane with nanostructured inorganic and organic phases is applied as an ion-selective layer to improve processability, prevent dendrite shorting, and increase power output of lithium-metal anodes through better Li-ion conductivity. Nanoconfinement, as opposed to macroscale confinement, is known to dramatically alter the properties of bulk materials. … [Read more...] about Microstructured Ion-conducting Composites 2017-012
Low Cost Stabilizer to Improve Lithium-Sulfur Batteries 2016-040
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium Sulfur rechargeable batteries for Electric vehicles Consumer electronic devices ADVANTAGES: Enables reliable lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries Extends Li-S battery lifetime Economic, readily-available material ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab led by Gao Liu have found that carrageenan, a seaweed derivative, … [Read more...] about Low Cost Stabilizer to Improve Lithium-Sulfur Batteries 2016-040
Longer Cycle Life, Lower Cost All-Organic Redox Flow Batteries 2016-126
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Multi-hour power delivery for grid scale energy storage Renewable energy storage in buildings Backup power for critical infrastructure in locations with poor grid reliability Energy storage for nano and microgrids powering off-grid sites ADVANTAGES: Long cycle life Low cost Improved rate capability ABSTRACT: A team … [Read more...] about Longer Cycle Life, Lower Cost All-Organic Redox Flow Batteries 2016-126