APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Rechargeable lithium ion batteries for hybrid/electric automobiles Consumer electronics ADVANTAGES: Prevents overheating, exploding lithium ion batteries Complete overcharge / overdischarge protection Longer cycle life and battery life Automatic cell balancing for maximum efficiency Lower cost than electronic controls … [Read more...] about Overcharge Protection Prevents Exploding Lithium Ion Batteries IB-3263
Energy Technologies
Membrane-Electrode Structures for Low Cost Molecular Catalysts in Fuel Cells and Other Electrochemical Devices IB-3169
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Fuel cells Flow batteries Supercapacitors Other electrochemical devices for electrosynthesis, electroseparations for chemical synthesis, purification and sensors ADVANTAGES: Uses low cost, nonplatinum group metals Tunable catalyst structures for improved selectivity Sustained high currents Homogeneous systems lower … [Read more...] about Membrane-Electrode Structures for Low Cost Molecular Catalysts in Fuel Cells and Other Electrochemical Devices IB-3169
Modified Metal Organic Framework (MOF) as a Solid Lithium Electrolyte for Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries IB-3097
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and consumer electronics ADVANTAGES: Safer Reduces battery weight Improved conductivity Longer cycle life Single material has dual function as electrolyte and separator Could enable the use of lithium anodes ABSTRACT: A team of Berkeley Lab researchers has invented a solid … [Read more...] about Modified Metal Organic Framework (MOF) as a Solid Lithium Electrolyte for Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries IB-3097
Low Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Grid Storage and EV Battery IB-3042
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Large scale electric utility grid systems Electric and hybrid automobiles Residential photovoltaics ADVANTAGES: Operates at comparatively low temperatures (60-80°C) Made of Earth-abundant materials Safe operation Low corrosion rate, no dendrite formation Scalable, low cost design ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researcher … [Read more...] about Low Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Grid Storage and EV Battery IB-3042
Lower Cost, Nanoporous Block Copolymer Battery Separator IB-3024
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium battery manufacturing Electronic vehicle makers Consumer electronics ADVANTAGES: Substantially lower cost Simple manufacturing process Potentially higher performance ABSTRACT: Although the polyolefin polymer material often used for lithium battery separators costs approximately $1.30/kg, the difficult process … [Read more...] about Lower Cost, Nanoporous Block Copolymer Battery Separator IB-3024