APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium batteries ABSTRACT: Perfluoropolyethers (PFPE) are commercially available non-flammable short chain polymeric liquids. End-functionalized PFPE chains solvate lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) salt and these mixtures can be used as electrolytes for lithium (Li) batteries. Here we synthesize and characterize a new … [Read more...] about Solid Perfluoropolyether Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries 2016-018
Energy Storage and Recovery
RFB Model: Simulation Model for Metal / Ion Flow Battery 2017-164
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Redox flow batteries ADVANTAGES: Predicts cell performance during charge and discharge Performance can be modeled at different states of charge ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed RFB Model, a physics-based 2D simulation model for redox flow batteries comprising an ionic and metallic couple. The model can … [Read more...] about RFB Model: Simulation Model for Metal / Ion Flow Battery 2017-164
Excavated Nanoframe Electrocatalyst 2017-028
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Components in fuel cells Electrolyzers Metal-air batteries ADVANTAGES: Uncomplicated, scalable synthetic process Optimized use of platinum and other precious metals used in catalysts Improved functionality and durability Compatible with multiple electrocatalytic material compositions ABSTRACT: A Berkeley Lab team … [Read more...] about Excavated Nanoframe Electrocatalyst 2017-028
Nanostructured Graphene and Magnesium Composites for Hydrogen Storage 2015-089
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Hydrogen storage Fuel cells ADVANTAGES: Exceeds DOE 2017 gravimetric and ultimate full-fleet volumetric targets for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) Stabilize reactive nanocrystalline metals at zero valency ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab and University of California, Berkeley researchers led by Jeff Urban developed a technology to … [Read more...] about Nanostructured Graphene and Magnesium Composites for Hydrogen Storage 2015-089
Longer Cycle Life, Lower Cost All-Organic Redox Flow Batteries 2016-126
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Multi-hour power delivery for grid scale energy storage Renewable energy storage in buildings Backup power for critical infrastructure in locations with poor grid reliability Energy storage for nano and microgrids powering off-grid sites ADVANTAGES: Long cycle life Low cost Improved rate capability ABSTRACT: A team … [Read more...] about Longer Cycle Life, Lower Cost All-Organic Redox Flow Batteries 2016-126
