APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY Sorbents, coatings, and selective membranes for: Automotive applications Consumer electronics Energy and energy storage Some of the many possible uses of this technology: Gas sensing Gas Separations Dehumidification Water purification, desalination Ion-exchange Electrowinning Fuel cells … [Read more...] about Microporous Polymers for Gas, Liquid and Battery Applications 2018-128
Energy Technologies
Microstructured Ion-conducting Composites 2017-012
ABSTRACT A composite membrane with nanostructured inorganic and organic phases is applied as an ion-selective layer to improve processability, prevent dendrite shorting, and increase power output of lithium-metal anodes through better Li-ion conductivity. Nanoconfinement, as opposed to macroscale confinement, is known to dramatically alter the properties of bulk materials. … [Read more...] about Microstructured Ion-conducting Composites 2017-012
Low Cost Stabilizer to Improve Lithium-Sulfur Batteries 2016-040
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium Sulfur rechargeable batteries for Electric vehicles Consumer electronic devices ADVANTAGES: Enables reliable lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries Extends Li-S battery lifetime Economic, readily-available material ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab led by Gao Liu have found that carrageenan, a seaweed derivative, … [Read more...] about Low Cost Stabilizer to Improve Lithium-Sulfur Batteries 2016-040
Selective Complexation and Separation of Tetravalent Metal Ions from Other Ions 2017-107
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Nuclear energy or nuclear fuel reprocessing plants Pharmaceutical isotope production Pharmaceutical companies using lanthanide or actinide drugs Chemical industry ADVANTAGES: Highly selective Improved performance and reliability Versatile process Fewer steps ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers Rebecca Abergel and … [Read more...] about Selective Complexation and Separation of Tetravalent Metal Ions from Other Ions 2017-107
RFB Model: Simulation Model for Metal / Ion Flow Battery 2017-164
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Redox flow batteries ADVANTAGES: Predicts cell performance during charge and discharge Performance can be modeled at different states of charge ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed RFB Model, a physics-based 2D simulation model for redox flow batteries comprising an ionic and metallic couple. The model can … [Read more...] about RFB Model: Simulation Model for Metal / Ion Flow Battery 2017-164