Energy and Utilities

Clostridium thermocellum converts lignocellulosic biomass to a mixture of fermentation products, including ethanol, but it also produces other fermentation products.

The surface of the graphite plays an important role in electrolyte wettability, reduction potential, and SEI formation. In this invention, Ultraviolet (UV) light is used to battery electrode process.

The formation process for lithium ion batteries typically takes several days or more, and it is necessary for providing a stable solid electrolyte interphase on the anode (at low potentials vs. Li/Li+) for preventing irreversible consumption of electrolyte and lithium ions.

The electrode properties of a battery are important for determining battery performance, and minimizing potential degradation with time. Pretreatment of electrode materials before battery assembly is one approach to improve stability.

The developed grid-simulator can be used for research and development and planning purposes by academia, national laboratories, utilities, and other OEMs to help modernize the existing grid infrastructure.

This invention disclosure focuses on a universal modular device adjusting power electronics converter switching frequency, requiring only output pulse width modulation signals from its controller.

This invention disclosure presents an universal interface monitoring power electronics converter health status using all-hardware solution, requiring only sensing information, e.g. DC voltage, line current, and temperature, available in a typical power converter.

The invention relates to buildings and more specifically to improvements to residential heat pumps. Conventional air-source heat pumps (ASHP) experience rather poor performance in cold climate areas.

An innovative self-healing barrier films ensure long-lasting vacuum insulation for panels, enhancing energy efficiency and durability.

This invention disclosure describes a means to create geometries with Magnetocaloric Materials (MCM’s) via a specific AM process known as Binder Jetting or Indirect 3D printing.