APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Batteries Electric vehicles BENEFITS: Cheaper, more sustainable cathode materials High energy density and rate capability Suitable for large format cells Easily scalable synthesis BACKGROUND: Current lithium-ion batteries rely on rare and expensive metals like nickel and cobalt for cathode materials, creating a … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Disordered Rock Salt Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries 2021-016
Energy Technologies
Retro Commissioning Sensor Suitcase Plus Software 2022-086
Applications Building energy efficiency Background The Retro-Commissioning Sensor Suitcase is an innovative technological solution developed through a Department of Energy (DOE) national lab-industry partnership to improve a building’s operating costs, comfort, and energy performance. Technology Overview/ Abstract Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed … [Read more...] about Retro Commissioning Sensor Suitcase Plus Software 2022-086
Homogeneous Ternary Liquid Metal System for Clean Hydrogen Production 2023-026
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Hydrogen production BENEFITS: Large scale, CO2-free production of hydrogen High H2 selectivity Higher conversion rate than state-of-the-art catalysts Lower activation energy than solid catalysts Wider range and lower operating temperatures than solid catalysts: 450 oC to 1200 oC Co-produces carbon powder BACKGROUND: … [Read more...] about Homogeneous Ternary Liquid Metal System for Clean Hydrogen Production 2023-026
Polysulfate- and polysulfonate-based high-temperature film capacitors 2022-052
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High temperature film capacitors Electrical energy storage materials Polymer materials BENEFITS: High dielectric constant High dielectric breakdown strength High glass transition temperature Readily soluble in Dimethylformamide (DMF), Dimethylacetamide (DMAC), and N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) for solution processing … [Read more...] about Polysulfate- and polysulfonate-based high-temperature film capacitors 2022-052
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