APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Advanced Manufacturing (i.e. continuous reused and/or upcycled plastics) BENEFITS: Integrated process with selective digestion of poly(lactic) acid (PLA) materials Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) emerges free of contaminants and ready to be reprocessed Catalyst and un-reacted solvent may be recovered and … [Read more...] about Integrated Separation/Chemical Recycling of Mixed Polyester Waste Streams 2021-078
Energy Technologies
Novel Conductive Polymer Binders for Next-generation Lithium Batteries 2021-035
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Advanced lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries BENEFITS: Achieves high energy density, long cycling life, improved safety, and reduced cost compared to previous technologies Allows commercial silicon-based materials to function properly in commercial cell conditions, addressing the most critical problems of both electrode mechanical … [Read more...] about Novel Conductive Polymer Binders for Next-generation Lithium Batteries 2021-035
High-energy Li-rich Cathodes for Increased Energy Efficiency in Batteries 2021-168
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: This technology can be used to improve energy efficiency of Li-rich cathodes involving mobile transition metal species (e.g., V5+, Mo6+, and, Mn2+). BENEFITS: Increased energy capacity Increased energy density Low capacity fade over multiple cycles BACKGROUND: Li-rich cathodes are promising energy … [Read more...] about High-energy Li-rich Cathodes for Increased Energy Efficiency in Batteries 2021-168
Method for Scalable Synthesis of Single-Crystal Lithium NMC Cathode Materials 2021-067
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Liquid based and solid-state lithium-ion batteries requiring higher energy density, faster charging rate, better cycling stability, longer calendar life, and improved safety BENEFITS: Scalable and cost-effective methods that can be easily adopted into the current production lines of cathode materials Delivers significantly improved … [Read more...] about Method for Scalable Synthesis of Single-Crystal Lithium NMC Cathode Materials 2021-067
Electrode Structure Prepared by Tapecasting 2020-105
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solid state battery electrodes For use in vehicles or consumer electronics Electrochemical cells with ceramic electrodes Solid oxide fuel cells BENEFITS: The methods are more scalable and lower in cost compared to other approaches Facilitates further impregnation with active battery materials Enables the preparation of an … [Read more...] about Electrode Structure Prepared by Tapecasting 2020-105