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
Energy Storage and Recovery
Direct Conversion of Light into Work IB-2706
APPLICATIONS Solar powered devices such as water pumps Optically controlled microfluidics Renewable energy production research ADVANTAGES Eliminates the need for energy storage and distribution facilities Combines energy collection and utilization in one material Operates independently of scale Works with simple materials and manufacturing … [Read more...] about Direct Conversion of Light into Work IB-2706
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
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
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