APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Rechargeable lithium ion batteries for cellular phones, laptop computers and other consumer electronics Batteries for electrically-powered vehicles Electrical grid load leveling devices Medical devices ADVANTAGES: High thermal stability Low rate of self discharge Safe, stable operation in a range of environmental … [Read more...] about Non-Cross-Linked Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Batteries JIB-2731
Available Technologies
Solar Energy Storage, Transportation and Conversion IB-2603
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solar-thermal energy generation ADVANTAGES: Enables transportation of stored energy over long distances Potentially less expensive than current solar collection systems ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a system for converting solar energy to chemical energy and, subsequently, to thermal energy. The system … [Read more...] about Solar Energy Storage, Transportation and Conversion IB-2603
Nanocomposite Carbon/Tin Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries IB-2642
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Anodes for lithium ion batteries ADVANTAGES: High energy density Thin film, binderless lithium ion anodes Improved cycleability Fast, clean, low cost fabrication Adaptable to existing reel-to-reel manufacturing processes One step co-synthesis from a single organic precursor DESCRIPTION: An approach developed by … [Read more...] about Nanocomposite Carbon/Tin Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries IB-2642
Conductive Binder for Lithium Ion Battery Electrode – IB-2643, IB-2643A, Silicon Composite Electrode for Advanced Lithium Ion Battery – IB-2890, IB-3053 IB-3279
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium ion rechargeable batteries for hybrid electric vehicles consumer electronics power tools ADVANTAGES: Increases energy density by 25% in batteries using silicon negative electrodes Potentially doubles energy density when used with high capacity positive electrode materials Improves cycling capability Improves … [Read more...] about Conductive Binder for Lithium Ion Battery Electrode – IB-2643, IB-2643A, Silicon Composite Electrode for Advanced Lithium Ion Battery – IB-2890, IB-3053 IB-3279
Low Cost, Simplified Manufacturing of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 2339, 2169
Robust Seal for High Temperature Electrochemical Devices, IB-2339 Easy Joining of Dissimilar Materials in Concentric Tubes, IB-2169 Robust Seal for High Temperature Electrochemical Devices IB-2339 APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Solid oxide fuel cells Oxygen generators Gas filtration Processes using ceramic membranes ADVANTAGES: Greatly expands the … [Read more...] about Low Cost, Simplified Manufacturing of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 2339, 2169