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
Energy Storage
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
Conductive Ceramic Composites for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage 2022-031
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Large scale thermal energy storage (e.g., power plants, power utility companies, large industrial manufacturing plants) BENEFITS: Cost-competitive form of long duration energy storage that is particularly apt for incorporating more intermittent renewable energy into the electricity grid and industrial manufacturing Enables refineries … [Read more...] about Conductive Ceramic Composites for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage 2022-031
Salt Hydrate Composite for Thermochemical Energy Storage 2022-148
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Long-term energy storage Domestic heating BENEFITS: High cycling stability High volumetric energy density Easily scalable manufacturing process BACKGROUND: Long-term energy storage is critical to ensure renewable energy supply can be stored for when it is needed, but a storage medium with a very long lifetime and little … [Read more...] about Salt Hydrate Composite for Thermochemical Energy Storage 2022-148
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