Electrocatalyst for CO2 to CO conversion with 99% selectivity and ~10% improvement in energy efficiency over competing catalysts, with minimal use of precious metals and at ambient temperature/pressure APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: This invention is best suited for companies looking to efficiently convert large CO2 waste streams into useful feedstock CO-using … [Read more...] about Enhancing Carbon Dioxide Electrolysis Using Novel Nanoparticle Electrocatalysts with Pseudocapacitive Properties 2020-042
Energy Storage
Improvements in Metal-Supported Solid Oxide Cell Durability 2019-081
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solid oxide fuel cells for vehicles Electrolysis cells Electrochemical reactors Hydrogen electrochemical compression cells BENEFITS: Compared to conventional solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs): Increased power density at lower temperatures Increased durability at a lower material cost High tolerance for thermal and redox … [Read more...] about Improvements in Metal-Supported Solid Oxide Cell Durability 2019-081
Layered/Rock Salt Intergrown Electrodes for Rechargeable Batteries 2018-142
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Development of high-performance Li-ion cathodes BENEFITS: Enables a nearly zero-strain operation upon high-capacity cycling BACKGROUND: Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries of high energy and power density are in increasing demand, with the market expected to reach $5B by 2024. There is a need for the cathode material to … [Read more...] about Layered/Rock Salt Intergrown Electrodes for Rechargeable Batteries 2018-142
Fabrication of Architecturally Controlled Electrolyte Frameworks For Solid-State Batteries 2019-177
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Power distribution (e.g., energy storage) Electric vehicles Personal electronics ADVANTAGES: Provides structural stability Improves energy density Reduces interfacial impedance Obviates the need for co-sintering Cycles with stability at room temperature ABSTRACT: All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) potentially … [Read more...] about Fabrication of Architecturally Controlled Electrolyte Frameworks For Solid-State Batteries 2019-177
Conductive Polymer Binders for Aqueous Processing of Battery Electrodes 2018-087
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium rechargeable batteries ADVANTAGES: Yields superior electrode performance Electrically conductive and flexible, enabling safe use of silicon materials Compatible with current battery manufacturing process Avoids need for expensive, toxic solvents ABSTRACT: Gao Liu and colleagues at Berkeley Lab have developed … [Read more...] about Conductive Polymer Binders for Aqueous Processing of Battery Electrodes 2018-087