APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: • Anodes for primary and secondary (rechargeable) lithium ion batteries • Electrodes for electro-optical devices such as LEDs and OLEDs • Reagents for chemical synthesis • Lightweight structural alloys and cermets for aircraft and other vehicles ADVANTAGES: • Enhances battery performance by increasing lithium surface area by a factor of … [Read more...] about Ceramic-Metal Composites for Electrodes of Lithium Ion Batteries IB-2253
Energy Technologies
Nanostructured Sulfur Electrodes for Long-Life Lithium Batteries IB-3049
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) Portable consumer electronics ADVANTAGES: Long cycle life Low-cost, environmentally safe, Earth-abundant materials Higher specific energy, the basis for 300 mile-per-charge EV batteries Greatly improved safety Lighter weight ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab … [Read more...] about Nanostructured Sulfur Electrodes for Long-Life Lithium Batteries IB-3049
Cost Effective and Energy Efficient Laboratory Fume Hood IB-1205
Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Laboratory Fume Hoods ADVANTAGES: Up to 75% energy savings over current fume hood systems Allows use of small HVAC systems Avoids expensive control systems required by VAV fume hoods ABSTRACT: Fume hoods, used to protect the user from breathing harmful chemical vapors, … [Read more...] about Cost Effective and Energy Efficient Laboratory Fume Hood IB-1205
Low Cost, Stable Switchable Mirrors: Lithium Ion Mirrors with Improved Stability IB-1817
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Architectural glass Sunroofs and rear view mirrors Aerospace insolation controls Optical switching elements Thin film displays ADVANTAGES: Active components are more stable than metal hydrides over time Low material and fabrication costs ABSTRACT: Switchable mirrors are a new generation of electrochromic windows … [Read more...] about Low Cost, Stable Switchable Mirrors: Lithium Ion Mirrors with Improved Stability IB-1817
Water-retaining Polymer Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications IB-2416
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: PEM fuel cells for transportation and portable electronic devices (e.g., laptop, mp3 players, cell phones) Clothing that protects from dehydration ADVANTAGES: Retains more water at higher temperatures than at lower temperatures, at constant relative humidity Operates at a higher temperature (90°C) and lower humidity (50%) than … [Read more...] about Water-retaining Polymer Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications IB-2416