APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electric Vehicles Solid-state battery manufacturing BENEFITS: Low cost and scalable production High ionic conductivity Excellent cycling stability due to suppressed dendrite formation BACKGROUND: Solid–state batteries (SSBs) that incorporate the argyrodite Li6PS5Cl (LPSCl) electrolyte are potential substitutes for … [Read more...] about Stable Lithium Phosphorous Sulfur Electrolyte in Solid-State Batteries 2024-001
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Electrochemical Leaching of Lithium from Clays 2021-166
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: More sustainable lithium extraction for applications such as: Electric vehicles Consumer electronics Critical defense Stationary energy grid storage BENEFITS: More energy efficient, lower cost, and sustainable lithium extraction through: Elimination of acid leaching step and/or sulfate roasting steps Substantial reduction … [Read more...] about Electrochemical Leaching of Lithium from Clays 2021-166
Attachable and Reusable 3 omega (3ω) Sensors for Metal and Non-metal Thermal Property Measurements 2023-054
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal conductivity measurement tools Evaluation of thermal performance of electronics, thermal barrier coatings, batteries Electronic packaging BENEFITS: Able to measure a wide range of thermal conductivities Accurate and applicable to a wide range of substrates BACKGROUND: The 3ω technique is a well-established method … [Read more...] about Attachable and Reusable 3 omega (3ω) Sensors for Metal and Non-metal Thermal Property Measurements 2023-054
An Infrared Biometric Sensor to Improve Occupant Comfort and Reduce Overcooling in Buildings Via Closed-Loop Control 2023-130
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Regulate cooling in any commercial or residential space, especially in public environments in which occupants do not have direct control of AC equipment BENEFITS: Increased energy efficiency in building cooling systems Improved comfort among building occupants Adaptability to occupants’ changing thermal conditions Easy … [Read more...] about An Infrared Biometric Sensor to Improve Occupant Comfort and Reduce Overcooling in Buildings Via Closed-Loop Control 2023-130
Fluorination Method for High Energy (Cobalt-Free) Lithium and Manganese Rich Layered Cathodes 2024-048
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electric Vehicles Li-ion Batteries BENEFITS: Cathode is made from inexpensive and earth abundant materials. Improved cycling stability and higher energy density compared to conventional and currently available LIBs More environmentally friendly and cost effective compared to current alternatives. BACKGROUND: The … [Read more...] about Fluorination Method for High Energy (Cobalt-Free) Lithium and Manganese Rich Layered Cathodes 2024-048