APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Catalysis for chemical and advanced materials production Production of metal glasses with high strength, entropy, and hardness for structural applications Chemical conversion (eg. CO2, methane) Electronics Optoelectronics BENEFITS: Low temperature synthesis Diverse morphologies with superior catalytic properties … [Read more...] about Efficient Synthesis of Highly Diverse Alloys with Adjustable Morphology, Structure and Composition 2024-100
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Electrochemical Leaching of Lithium from Clays 2021-166
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: More sustainable lithium extraction for applications such as: Electric vehicles Consumer electronics Critical defense Stationary energy grid storage BENEFITS: More energy efficient, lower cost, and sustainable lithium extraction through: Elimination of acid leaching step and/or sulfate roasting steps Substantial reduction … [Read more...] about Electrochemical Leaching of Lithium from Clays 2021-166
Laser Ablation of Porous Transport Layers in Water Electrolyzers for More Efficient Hydrogen Production 2022-029
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electrolyzers for hydrogen production BENEFITS: Improves the performance and efficiency of the cell, the durability of the electrodes, and utilization of lower loadings of iridium in the catalyst layer Reduces operating costs in comparison to previous methods A more cost-effective approach to modify interfaces compared to … [Read more...] about Laser Ablation of Porous Transport Layers in Water Electrolyzers for More Efficient Hydrogen Production 2022-029
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