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AI-Powered Technology for Safe and Smart Charging of Li-Ion Batteries (Case No. 2024-209)

Summary: Researchers in the UCLA Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering have developed a new battery management system to improve lithium-ion battery lifetimes. Background: Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are crucial for powering many modern devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles due to their high energy density, long life cycle,...

Published: 10/15/2024 | Inventor(s): Yuzhang Li, Jiayi Yu, Aki Takahashi

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Category(s): Materials, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries, Electrical, Electrical > Sensors

2022-116-1 Electrolyte Modulator Additive for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering have designed a MOF-based electrolyte modulator to mitigate the polarization of electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries for energy efficient electric vehicles. Background: To ensure a successful transition to electric vehicles, it is essential to develop low-cost...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Yunfeng Lu, Li Shen, Xinru Li

Keywords(s): Charge Carrier, Electric Vehicle, Energy Density, Energy Efficiency, Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Lithium Battery, Lithium-Ion Battery, Metal-Organic Framework, Polarizer, Rechargeable Battery, Rechargeable Battery Thermal Conductivity

Category(s): Electrical, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries

2022-216 Electrode for Rechargeable Batteries that Resists Dendrite Growth

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Material Science and Engineering have developed electrodes for rechargeable batteries which resist dendrite growth. Background: Rechargeable batteries have attracted attention due to their wide array of applications and environmental benefits. Rechargeable metal-ion batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries,...

Published: 11/15/2024 | Inventor(s): Yang Yang, Xiaochun Li

Keywords(s): Alloy, Dendrite, Electrode, Lithium Battery, Lithium-Ion Battery, Nanoelectronics, Nanoparticle, Rechargeable Battery, Rechargeable Battery Thermal Conductivity

Category(s): Materials > Semiconducting Materials, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries

2021-295 Protected Ultrafine Catalysts, Including Pt-Based Catalysts for Fuel Cell Applications

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering developed a strategy to synthesize ultrafine carbon layers to protect nanocatalysts which are essential for the development of fuel cell technology. BACKGROUND: Platinum catalysts are essential for use in hydrogen fuel cell technologies to cleanly and efficiently produce...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Yu Huang, Zipeng Zhao, Xiangfeng Duan, Zeyan Liu

Keywords(s): Carbon Nanotube, Catalysts, Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation, Transmission, or Storage, Fuel Cell, Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assembly, Nanomaterials, Platinum

Category(s): Materials > Membranes, Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Chemical > Catalysts, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Fuel Cells

2021-106 Fast Startup of Crystal and Other High-Q Oscillators

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a novel device to rapidly startup High-Q Oscillators which reduce power consumption of wearable electronic devices. Background Wearable digital devices and small wirelessly connected devices known as “Internet of Things” are used in a wide...

Published: 11/14/2024 | Inventor(s): Sudhakar Pamarti

Keywords(s): Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation & Storage, Nanocrystal, Power Electronics, Semiconductor Device, Voltage-Controlled Oscillator, Wireless

Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries

2016-095 Nanoporous Tin Powder for Energy Applications

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a method of synthesizing micrometer tin particles with nanosporous architecture and have successfully demonstrated the use of these particles as a high energy density anode for Na-ion and Li-ion batteries.BACKGROUND Among various state-of-the-art batteries, Li-ion...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Sarah Tolbert, Eric Detsi, John Cook

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Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries

2010-823 Lithium Ion Batteries Based On Nanoporous Silicon

SUMMARYResearchers at UCLA have developed a novel three-dimensional porous silicon Lithium ion (Li+) micro-battery that demonstrates high power density and extended cycling life, offering a low space and light weight alternate to standard rechargeable batteries BACKGROUNDAs the popularity for portable electronics increases, the performance of small-scale...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Sarah Tolbert, Eric Joseph Nemanick, Chris Byung-Hwa Kang

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Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries

2019-847 A Battery-Less Wirelessly Powered Frequency-Swept Spectroscopy Sensor

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a wirelessly powered frequency-swept spectroscopy sensor. Background: Wireless power transfer is in increasing demand as the development of network sensors and bio-implantable devices gain popularity. Integration of a vast network of sensors with miniaturized...

Published: 8/7/2024 | Inventor(s): Aydin Babakhani

Keywords(s): Antennas/Wireless, Electrical, Electronics & Semiconductors, Energy & Water, Medical Imaging

Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries, Energy & Environment > Energy Transmission, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Electrical > Wireless

2014-054 Gas Fill-Up Process System and Methodology with Minimum and/or No Cooling

Gas Fill-Up Process System and Methodology with Minimal or No CoolingBACKGROUNDFuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are projected by some industry analysts to become the fastest-growing segment of the auto market. These vehicles use hydrogen gas as fuel, have zero tailpipe emissions, and can be refueled in minutes, compared to the hours required for...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Vasilios Manousiouthakis, Fernando Olmos

Keywords(s): Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Energy & Water, Fluid Dynamics

Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Gas Storage

Voltage-Responsive Coating for Lithium-Sulfur Battery

UC Case No. 2013-764SUMMARYResearchers in the UCLA Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering have developed a lithium-sulfur battery that overcomes the poor recharging and short lifespan problems common among other lithium-sulfur battery configurations. BACKGROUNDLithium ion batteries are widely used in applications ranging from portable...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Yunfeng Lu, Zheng Chen, Qiangfeng Xiao, Huihui Zhou, Xiaolei Wang, Mei Cai

Keywords(s): Energy & Water, Energy Generation & Storage

Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries

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