APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) Portable consumer electronics ADVANTAGES: Long cycle life Low-cost, environmentally safe, Earth-abundant materials Higher specific energy, the basis for 300 mile-per-charge EV batteries Greatly improved safety Lighter weight ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab … [Read more...] about Nanostructured Sulfur Electrodes for Long-Life Lithium Batteries IB-3049
Energy Storage
Ceramic-Metal Composites for Electrodes of Lithium Ion Batteries IB-2253
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: • Anodes for primary and secondary (rechargeable) lithium ion batteries • Electrodes for electro-optical devices such as LEDs and OLEDs • Reagents for chemical synthesis • Lightweight structural alloys and cermets for aircraft and other vehicles ADVANTAGES: • Enhances battery performance by increasing lithium surface area by a factor of … [Read more...] about Ceramic-Metal Composites for Electrodes of Lithium Ion Batteries IB-2253
Water-retaining Polymer Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications IB-2416
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: PEM fuel cells for transportation and portable electronic devices (e.g., laptop, mp3 players, cell phones) Clothing that protects from dehydration ADVANTAGES: Retains more water at higher temperatures than at lower temperatures, at constant relative humidity Operates at a higher temperature (90°C) and lower humidity (50%) than … [Read more...] about Water-retaining Polymer Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications IB-2416
Overcharge Protection Prevents Exploding Lithium Ion Batteries IB-3263
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Rechargeable lithium ion batteries for hybrid/electric automobiles Consumer electronics ADVANTAGES: Prevents overheating, exploding lithium ion batteries Complete overcharge / overdischarge protection Longer cycle life and battery life Automatic cell balancing for maximum efficiency Lower cost than electronic controls … [Read more...] about Overcharge Protection Prevents Exploding Lithium Ion Batteries IB-3263
Simplified Electrode Formation using Stabilized Lithium Metal Powder (SLMP®) Doping of Lithium Ion Battery Electrodes IB-3241
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Rechargeable batteries for consumer electronics, cordless tools, etc. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles ADVANTAGES: Simplifies and speeds up electrode formation process Reduces formation capacity loss Improves Li-battery cycle life and safety Lowers manufacturing cost ABSTRACT: A team of Berkeley Lab researchers led by … [Read more...] about Simplified Electrode Formation using Stabilized Lithium Metal Powder (SLMP¬Æ) Doping of Lithium Ion Battery Electrodes IB-3241