APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Grid-scale energy storage and backup storage Industrial, commercial, residential energy storage BENEFITS: Offers a factor of 3 increase in energy density compared with existing Ni-Zn flow-battery systems as it removes the need for separators Provides simplified manufacturing due to re-designed thick electrodes with none of the … [Read more...] about Novel Flow-Assisted Battery for Long Duration Energy Storage 2022-038
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Dry Polymer Electrolytes with High Elastic Modulus IB-2200
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Li-ion batteries Solid state batteries BENEFITS: High ionic conductivity with the structural properties required for Li electrode stability Non-flammable electrolyte Theoretical energy density of 300 Wh/kg No dead weight and no reduction in potential as Li is depleted BACKGROUND: The mechanical properties of polymer … [Read more...] about Dry Polymer Electrolytes with High Elastic Modulus IB-2200
Introduction of Particles to Electrolytes to Improve Low Temperature Performance 2022-027
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Li-ion batteries (e.g., in vehicles) BENEFITS: Charge transfer resistance at low temperature is reduced significantly Additive can be used with the standard electrolyte at room temperature Electrolyte maintains all of its stability and is able to perform better at low temperatures BACKGROUND: Battery performance at … [Read more...] about Introduction of Particles to Electrolytes to Improve Low Temperature Performance 2022-027
Mixed Electrolyte for Li-S Batteries for Transportation Applications 2022-018
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Energy storage for transportation applications BENEFITS: Superior cycling stability and higher coulombic efficiency Stability towards polysulfide and minimization of polysulfide dissolution BACKGROUND: The Li-ion rechargeable battery is costly with a low-energy density, creating a spur of research in lithium-sulfur … [Read more...] about Mixed Electrolyte for Li-S Batteries for Transportation Applications 2022-018
Temperature-adaptive Radiative Coating (TARC) for All-Season Household Thermal Regulation 2022-010
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal regulation of residential and commercial buildings (i.e. roof or building envelope coating) Thermal regulation in environments with significant temperature variations (e.g., thermal radiator and coating for satellites or space stations in outer space) BENEFITS: Mechanically flexible coating that adapts its thermal emittance … [Read more...] about Temperature-adaptive Radiative Coating (TARC) for All-Season Household Thermal Regulation 2022-010