Lithium Ion Batteries with Titania/AnGraphene Anodes
The invention report discloses nanostructured composites intended for energy storage applications, e.g. Li-ion batteries, and the method of producing the composites. The materials concept and approach have been successfully reduced recently into practice. The nano-composites are made from a semi-conductive, electrochemically active phase and a highly electron conductive minor phase, in particular graphene that electrically interconnects the active phase in three dimensions, only with a very small amount (~1%). One step, scalable approach was conceived and successfully used to fabricate the nanocomposites. The synthesized composites as electrodes of Li-ion batteries demonstrated significantly improved electrochemical performance, in particular in the power and energy. Thus the nanocomposites are promising electrode materials in high energy/power batteries for applications, such as plug in hybrid electrical vehicles.
Nanocomposite of Graphene and Metal Oxide Materials
The invention report discloses nanostructured composites intended for energy storage applications, e.g. Li-ion batteries, and the method of producing the composites. The materials concept and approach have been successfully reduced recently into practice. The nano-composites are made from a semi-conductive, electrochemically active phase and a highly electron conductive minor phase, in particular graphene that electrically interconnects the active phase in three dimensions, only with a very small amount (~1%). One step, scalable approach was conceived and successfully used to fabricate the nanocomposites. The synthesized composites as electrodes of Li-ion batteries demonstrated significantly improved electrochemical performance, in particular in the power and energy. Thus the nanocomposites are promising electrode materials in high energy/power batteries for applications, such as plug in hybrid electrical vehicles.
Nanocomposite of Graphene and Metal Oxide Materials
The invention report discloses nanostructured composites intended for energy storage applications, e.g. Li-ion batteries, and the method of producing the composites. The materials concept and approach have been successfully reduced recently into practice. The nano-composites are made from a semi-conductive, electrochemically active phase and a highly electron conductive minor phase, in particular graphene that electrically interconnects the active phase in three dimensions, only with a very small amount (~1%). One step, scalable approach was conceived and successfully used to fabricate the nanocomposites. The synthesized composites as electrodes of Li-ion batteries demonstrated significantly improved electrochemical performance, in particular in the power and energy. Thus the nanocomposites are promising electrode materials in high energy/power batteries for applications, such as plug in hybrid electrical vehicles.
Vincent Sprenkle
Vince Sprenkle is a recognized leader in the fields of electrochemical energy conversion and storage. These technologies help make the electric grid more reliable by enabling the deployment of highly efficient, distributed energy resources.
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ULTRA-STABLE REFERENCE ELECTRODE FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION SYSTEMS (iEdison No. 0685901-22-0172)
The inventors have developed an ultra-stable reference electrode (RE) for energy storage and conversion systems for assessment of energy storage devices, including redox flow batteries. The reference electrode provides improved accuracy, stability, repeatability, and reliability when monitoring batteries. The electrode can be used in situ. More specifically, the newly invented RE, based on a dynamic hydrogen electrode (DHE) with a novel design on the area and surface roughness of platinum electrodes, demonstrates high accuracy and long-term stability that enables in-situ monitoring of individual electrode potentials throughout 500 cycles.