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
Energy Storage
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
Membrane-Electrode Structures for Low Cost Molecular Catalysts in Fuel Cells and Other Electrochemical Devices IB-3169
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Fuel cells Flow batteries Supercapacitors Other electrochemical devices for electrosynthesis, electroseparations for chemical synthesis, purification and sensors ADVANTAGES: Uses low cost, nonplatinum group metals Tunable catalyst structures for improved selectivity Sustained high currents Homogeneous systems lower … [Read more...] about Membrane-Electrode Structures for Low Cost Molecular Catalysts in Fuel Cells and Other Electrochemical Devices IB-3169
Modified Metal Organic Framework (MOF) as a Solid Lithium Electrolyte for Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries IB-3097
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and consumer electronics ADVANTAGES: Safer Reduces battery weight Improved conductivity Longer cycle life Single material has dual function as electrolyte and separator Could enable the use of lithium anodes ABSTRACT: A team of Berkeley Lab researchers has invented a solid … [Read more...] about Modified Metal Organic Framework (MOF) as a Solid Lithium Electrolyte for Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries IB-3097