APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Energy storage for transportation applications BENEFITS: Superior cycling stability and higher coulombic efficiency Stability towards polysulfide and minimization of polysulfide dissolution BACKGROUND: The Li-ion rechargeable battery is costly with a low-energy density, creating a spur of research in lithium-sulfur … [Read more...] about Mixed Electrolyte for Li-S Batteries for Transportation Applications 2022-018
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Temperature-adaptive Radiative Coating (TARC) for All-Season Household Thermal Regulation 2022-010
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal regulation of residential and commercial buildings (i.e. roof or building envelope coating) Thermal regulation in environments with significant temperature variations (e.g., thermal radiator and coating for satellites or space stations in outer space) BENEFITS: Mechanically flexible coating that adapts its thermal emittance … [Read more...] about Temperature-adaptive Radiative Coating (TARC) for All-Season Household Thermal Regulation 2022-010
High-energy and High-power Composite Cathodes for All-Solid-State Batteries 2021-176
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Energy storage applications, including for electric vehicles BENEFITS: Higher energy density, better cycling stability, faster charging rate, longer cycle life, and improved safety compared to current lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) Design can be adopted into scalable fabrication processes for all-solid-state batteries … [Read more...] about High-energy and High-power Composite Cathodes for All-Solid-State Batteries 2021-176
Integrated Separation/Chemical Recycling of Mixed Polyester Waste Streams 2021-078
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Advanced Manufacturing (i.e. continuous reused and/or upcycled plastics) BENEFITS: Integrated process with selective digestion of poly(lactic) acid (PLA) materials Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) emerges free of contaminants and ready to be reprocessed Catalyst and un-reacted solvent may be recovered and … [Read more...] about Integrated Separation/Chemical Recycling of Mixed Polyester Waste Streams 2021-078
Novel Conductive Polymer Binders for Next-generation Lithium Batteries 2021-035
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Advanced lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries BENEFITS: Achieves high energy density, long cycling life, improved safety, and reduced cost compared to previous technologies Allows commercial silicon-based materials to function properly in commercial cell conditions, addressing the most critical problems of both electrode mechanical … [Read more...] about Novel Conductive Polymer Binders for Next-generation Lithium Batteries 2021-035