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Multilayer composite foil materials for enhanced structural and electrochemical performance in lithium-ion batteries
Background As the demand for sustainable energy storage solutions increases with the growth of portable electronics and electric vehicles, the need for enhanced energy storage systems becomes critical. To meet these demands, it is crucial to develop rechargeable batteries with enhanced performance, safety, and longevity. Lithium-ion batteries are...
Published: 10/7/2025   |   Inventor(s): Arumugam Manthiram, Brian Heligman, Karl Kreder, Kevin Scanlan
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Energy > Battery or electrochemical
Graphene-enhanced membranes for improved proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Background Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) are integral to advancing clean energy, offering high efficiency and low emissions for automotive power and stationary energy generation. However, widespread adoption of PEMFCs is hindered by several performance and durability challenges. Among these, hydrogen crossover—where hydrogen molecules...
Published: 10/6/2025   |   Inventor(s): Deji Akinwande, Shanmukh Kutagulla
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Energy > Battery or electrochemical, Physical sciences > Materials > Membranes
A class of anion redox active materials for rechargeable batteries
Background The rapid evolution of battery technologies has ignited a fervent quest for safer, more efficient, and sustainable solutions. As lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continue to dominate the market, concerns about the availability and cost of lithium resources have spurred interest in alternative battery chemistries. Among the emerging contenders,...
Published: 10/6/2025   |   Inventor(s): Arumugam Manthiram, Jiarui He, Amruth Bhargav
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Energy > Battery or electrochemical
Rechargeable battery electrolytes for extreme cycling conditions
Background As the world increasingly relies on portable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage, the demand for high-performance, reliable, and durable rechargeable batteries continues to grow. However, current lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) face significant challenges under extreme operating condi­tions, such as subzero temperatures,...
Published: 10/6/2025   |   Inventor(s): Arumugam Manthiram, Zehao Cui, Chen Liu
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Energy > Battery or electrochemical
Non-flammable electrolyte mixtures for high-stability alkali-metal batteries
Background As the demand for sustainable energy storage solutions grows during the advancement of portable electronics and electric vehicles, there is a pressing need for enhanced energy storage systems. Alkali-metal batteries are a promising solution for energy storage due to their high energy-density capabilities. However, their widescale adoption...
Published: 10/3/2025   |   Inventor(s): Arumugam Manthiram, Jiarui He, Amruth Bhargav
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Energy > Battery or electrochemical
High-stability eutectic alloy anodes
Background As the demand for sustainable energy storage solutions grows during the advancement of portable electronics and electric vehicles, there is a pressing need for enhanced rechargeable batteries. Metal alloy batteries are a promising solution for energy storage due to their high energy-density capabilities. However, their widescale adoption...
Published: 10/3/2025   |   Inventor(s): Arumugam Manthiram, Karl Kreder, Brian Heligman
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Energy > Battery or electrochemical
Advanced electrode architectures for high-density and high-performance energy storage
Background Global warming is largely driven by the release of greenhouse gas emissions through the burning of fossil fuels for various human activities, such as electricity, heat, and transportation. Among these, transportation contributed up to approximately 27% of the total CO2 emissions in the United States according to the Environmental Protection...
Published: 2/11/2025   |   Inventor(s): Guihua Yu, Zhengyu Ju
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Energy > Battery or electrochemical
Super-sodiophilic seeds for dendrite‑free sodium metal batteries
Background As the demand for renewable energy sources and electric vehicles grows, there is a pressing need for efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective battery tech­nologies. Sodium-metal batteries (SMBs) show great promise for energy storage applications due to the natural abundance and low cost of sodium compared to lithium. However, SMBs...
Published: 6/12/2025   |   Inventor(s): Arumugam Manthiram, Jiarui He, Amruth Bhargav
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Energy > Battery or electrochemical
Suspension electrolyte for lithium metal battery regeneration
Background Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) hold immense promise for next-generation energy storage due to their potential for high energy density, surpassing current lithium-ion batteries. This advancement is crucial for meeting the growing demands of electric vehicles and portable electronics, where longer range and extended usage time are highly desirable....
Published: 10/23/2024   |   Inventor(s): Guihua Yu, Zhengyu Ju
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Energy > Battery or electrochemical
Toughened solid-state electrolytes
Background Solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) are a critical component in the development of next-generation batteries, offering potential advantages in terms of safety and energy density. However, challenges such as low ionic conductivity, fracture susceptibility, and dendrite formation have hindered their widespread adoption. Technology description This...
Published: 9/15/2025   |   Inventor(s): David Mitlin, Vikalp Raj
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Category(s): Physical sciences > Energy > Battery or electrochemical
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