APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermoelectric power generators Peltier coolers Thin film transistors Light emitting devices Solar cells Electrical, electronic, and optoelectronic devices Switches (electronic and thermal) Automobile waste heat recovery Power source for small electronics (Internet of Things, sensors, etc.) Wearables, personal thermal … [Read more...] about Optimized Nanostructures for Flexible, Scalable Thermoelectric Materials 2015-091
Energy Technologies
Self-Regulating, Nonflammable Rechargeable Lithium Batteries IB-2628
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Safe, cost-effective, solid-state rechargeable batteries for Automobiles Laptops and computer peripherals Digital cameras and camcorders Cell phones Portable media players (MP3, DVD) Other portable devices, such as hearing aids ADVANTAGES: Automatic shutoff mechanism prevents lithium from melting and avoids explosive chemical … [Read more...] about Self-Regulating, Nonflammable Rechargeable Lithium Batteries IB-2628
High Performance Anion Exchange Membrane for Fuel Cells 2014-151
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Fuel cell, such as methanol fuel cells Water electrolysis for hydrogen generation Artificial photosynthesis devices Any device that requires a high performance anion exchange membrane Polyelectrolyte applications ADVANTAGES: Conductivity and permeability comparable to Nafion Uncomplicated synthesis Low water uptake … [Read more...] about High Performance Anion Exchange Membrane for Fuel Cells 2014-151
Artificial Photosynthesis: Chemical Synthesis Powered by Sunlight 2015-068
ABSTRACT: For the researchers' complete publication ACS NanoLetters, go here. Direct solar-powered production of value-added chemicals from CO2 and H2O, a process that mimics natural photosynthesis, is of fundamental and practical interest. In natural photosynthesis, CO2 is first reduced to common biochemical building blocks using solar energy, which are subsequently used … [Read more...] about Artificial Photosynthesis: Chemical Synthesis Powered by Sunlight 2015-068
Devices for Fresh Water from Ground and Surface Water IB-3121
APPLICATIONS: Produce fresh water from highly brackish ground and surface water in commercial / industrial and private settings Desalinate water sources with ionic contaminants Remove toxic, naturally-occurring ionic contaminants from underground water supplies ADVANTAGES: Potential for higher performance and lower cost compared to state-of-the-art Utilize … [Read more...] about Devices for Fresh Water from Ground and Surface Water IB-3121