Modular Vapor Phase Photo-Electrochemical Cell (2018-007) The invention is a photoelectrochemical cell stack consisting of a light absorber, cathode, semi-solid electrolyte membrane, anode, and external circuit, that utilizes solar energy to drive oxidation and reduction reactions for the production of useful gases. Inventors: David M Larson *;Karl Walczak Contact: … [Read more...] about Energy Conversion Technologies
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Catalysts Homogeneous Ternary Liquid Metal System for Highly Efficient Clean Hydrogen Production from Methane Pyrolysis (2023-026) This invention is a cost-effective multiple-catalyst for methane pyrolysis that uses molten catalysis with a promoter element, resulting in high H2 selectivity and low activation energy, and is ideal for industrially large-scale production … [Read more...] about Hydrogen Energy Technologies
Laser Ablation of Porous Transport Layers in Water Electrolyzers for More Efficient Hydrogen Production 2022-029
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electrolyzers for hydrogen production BENEFITS: Improves the performance and efficiency of the cell, the durability of the electrodes, and utilization of lower loadings of iridium in the catalyst layer Reduces operating costs in comparison to previous methods A more cost-effective approach to modify interfaces compared to … [Read more...] about Laser Ablation of Porous Transport Layers in Water Electrolyzers for More Efficient Hydrogen Production 2022-029
Conductive Ceramic Composites for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage 2022-031
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Large scale thermal energy storage (e.g., power plants, power utility companies, large industrial manufacturing plants) BENEFITS: Cost-competitive form of long duration energy storage that is particularly apt for incorporating more intermittent renewable energy into the electricity grid and industrial manufacturing Enables refineries … [Read more...] about Conductive Ceramic Composites for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage 2022-031
Salt Hydrate Composite for Thermochemical Energy Storage 2022-148
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Long-term energy storage Domestic heating BENEFITS: High cycling stability High volumetric energy density Easily scalable manufacturing process BACKGROUND: Long-term energy storage is critical to ensure renewable energy supply can be stored for when it is needed, but a storage medium with a very long lifetime and little … [Read more...] about Salt Hydrate Composite for Thermochemical Energy Storage 2022-148