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Polymer-Ionic Composites for Selective Sorption and Separations of Gases
THE CHALLENGE The gas separation industry faces a pressing business and technical challenge: current technologies like amine scrubbing and solid adsorbents are too energy-intensive, corrosive, or inefficient for widespread, cost-effective deployment. Chemical solvents such as aqueous amines require high regeneration temperatures and frequent replacement...
Published: 1/15/2026   |   Inventor(s): Rebecca Martin, Louis Madsen
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
Tailored Molecular Ionic Composite Electrolytes for High-Voltage Solid-State Lithium Batteries with Improved Cycling Performance
THE CHALLENGE The development of solid-state lithium batteries faces a major business challenge: creating a polymer electrolyte that is both technically reliable and commercially viable. While these batteries promise safer and more energy-dense storage by eliminating flammable liquids, current polymer electrolytes struggle with low ionic conductivity...
Published: 1/15/2026   |   Inventor(s): Feng Lin, Jungki Min, Louis Madsen
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials, Technology Classifications > Energy
Electrolytes Comprising a Rigid Polymer, Salt, and Salt-Coordinating Molecules
THE CHALLENGE The commercialization of solid-state batteries faces a major challenge due to the lack of a single electrolyte material that can meet both technical performance and manufacturing needs. While polymer electrolytes like polyethylene oxide are easy to process, they struggle with low conductivity at room temperature and poor mechanical strength,...
Published: 1/15/2026   |   Inventor(s): Deyang Yu, Louis Madsen
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
Hydrogels Composed of an Ionic Rigid-rod Polymer and Added Salts
THE CHALLENGE The challenge in the hydrogel market lies in developing a simple, scalable material that balances strong mechanical performance with dynamic responsiveness—without driving up costs or complexity. Current hydrogels often force trade-offs: those that are strong and durable use dense polymer networks or multi-step chemistries that...
Published: 10/17/2025   |   Inventor(s): Curt Zanelotti, Deyang Yu, Louis Madsen
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
All Temp. Rechargeable Solid State Lithium Batteries
THE CHALLENGE The challenge in advancing lithium metal batteries lies in developing solid electrolytes that not only perform reliably but also meet market demands for safety, durability, and scalability. Current materials—such as liquid electrolytes and polymer gels—either pose serious safety risks like leakage and flammability or degrade...
Published: 6/25/2025   |   Inventor(s): Louis Madsen, Feng Lin, Deyang Yu
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy