Real-Time Battery Health and Charge Diagnosis via Thermal Conductivity/Diffusivity Analysis
A flexible thin-film sensor is installed on a LIB cell for the thermal conductivity/diffusivity measurement. The sensor has patterns that can deposit heat and measure local temperature simultaneously.
Invention Summary:
The reliable measurement of a battery’s state of health (SOH) and state of charge (SOC) is critical in battery management...
Published: 12/3/2024
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Inventor(s): Amin Reihani
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Software & Algorithms, Technology Classifications > Research Tools
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High Pressure Plasma Reactor for Nuclear Fusion of Deuterated Materials
Schematic of a fully integrated high-pressure plasma (HPP) reactor:
I- conventional high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) device,
II-TAP attachment; III-heat exchanger; IV steam turbine;
V-electrical generator; 1-HP unit, 2-container; 3-reaction cell (RC).
Invention Summary:
The feasibility of developing nuclear fusion reactors is often...
Published: 10/18/2024
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Inventor(s): Stephen Tse, Bernard Kear, Oleg Voronov
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering
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Novel cermet composite for nuclear waste immobilization
1.5-inch diameter cermet synthesized using hot uniaxial sintering
Invention Summary:
Nuclear power generates ~10% of electricity globally and ~20% in developed economies. High-level waste, expected to be produced at the back end of advanced reactor fuel cycles, includes metals, oxides, halide salts, and carbon/graphite...
Published: 10/9/2024
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Inventor(s): Ashutosh Goel, John Vienna, John McCloy, S Sundaram, Aditya Kumar, Hans-Conrad zur Loye, Jake Amoroso
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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Proximity Doping for Silicon Structures
Long-term passivation stability of Phosphorus-doped polysilicon samples
Invention Summary:
In semiconductor industries, Spin-on-dopants (SOD) are being used as an alternative to conventional solution for forming doped poly-Si junctions and homogeneously diffused junctions. However, SOD also has its own limitation; Organic residues remained...
Published: 9/16/2024
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Inventor(s): Ngwe Zin, Vibhor Kumar, Munan Gao
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics/Semiconductor, Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering
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Dynamic Light Spectrum Absorption Eyewear
A perspective view of some components of eyewear
Invention Summary:
Chromotherapy or Colorology is a known holistic or alternative treatment which has been used for healing and psychological well-being of an individual. Qualitative and quantitative data exists that demonstrates the impact of color on an individual’s psychological...
Published: 4/21/2024
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Inventor(s): Glenn Amatucci, Alexandra Amatucci
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences
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Flexible Electronics and Sensors from Ion-Containing Polysaccharides
Top - The initial shape-fixing ratio of the cellulose polymer.
Bottom- The shape-recovery ratio of the cellulose polymer after one week at room temperature.
Invention Summary:
Sustainable materials have become attractive to reduce carbon footprint. Cellulose is a biobased material that is renewable and economical. Recent discoveries...
Published: 6/13/2024
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Inventor(s): David Salas De La Cruz, Kevin Miller
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Electronics/Semiconductor, Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors
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Wireless power transfer via partially magnetized pavement
Design concept of partially magnetized pavement layer
Invention Summary:
Lack of access to charging infrastructure and longer charging time have limited electric vehicle (EV) adoption. One promising solution is to utilize inductively coupled power transfer (ICPT)-based wireless charging modules embedded in the pavement for dynamic charging....
Published: 6/13/2024
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Inventor(s): Hao Wang, Lukai Guo
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery
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Multiple-DOF energy harvester from vibrations
Cantilevers with 1, 2 and 3 degrees of freedom
Invention Summary:
Piezoelectric energy harvesters mounted on bridges, pavements and other transportation infrastructure can potentially replace batteries for powering autonomous sensors by converting ambient kinetic energy into electric energy. Due to complications and uncertainties of vibration...
Published: 9/12/2024
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Inventor(s): Hao Wang, Lukai Guo
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery
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SPINEL AND NICKEL PHOSPHIDE CATALYSTS FOR WATER SPLITTING
Amount of Ni in the electrolyte during chronopotentiometric (CP) analysis in both acid and alkali. For comparison Ni2P in acid is also shown
Invention Summary:
Hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier and a valuable bulk chemical used for storing intermittent renewable energy and it also serves as a major chemical feedstock. Hydrogen can be produced...
Published: 6/13/2024
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Inventor(s): G. Charles Dismukes, Anders Laursen, Martha Greenblatt
Keywords(s): Catalysts, Renewable & Solar Energy
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials, Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery
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Bismuth Oxyfluoride based Nanocomposite as Electrode Material
First 3 cycles of the BiO0.5F2/C nanocomposite and galvanostatic curve.
Invention Summary:
Batteries have become essential compact and high-energy-density power sources for several applications, including electric vehicles, smartphones, manufacturing, grid storage, and many others. As such, the demand for batteries and accompanying...
Published: 12/9/2022
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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials, Technology Classifications > Energy & Battery
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