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
Energy Storage
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
Stacked Dual Cathode Device for (Photo)-Electrochemical CO2 Reduction and Production of Value Added Fuels and Chemicals 2022-143
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Integration into (photo)-electrochemical devices for improved efficiency Storage of solar energy as fuel and valuable chemicals Remote energy and fuel production Production of carbon-neutral plastics when connected to an ethylene polymerization reactor BENEFITS: Improved product conversion efficiencies compared to conventional … [Read more...] about Stacked Dual Cathode Device for (Photo)-Electrochemical CO2 Reduction and Production of Value Added Fuels and Chemicals 2022-143