Licensing Opportunity: High Dielectric Constant CCTO/PI Composites Enabled by Dispersants
ID: 2024-09-11-YType: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/0b498cfbd5b64189a352cefe5a0efb25/view
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    The Department of Energy is offering a licensing opportunity for a novel ceramic-polymer composite material designed for capacitors, specifically targeting the evolving demands of electric vehicles and power electronics. This innovative technology combines the advantageous properties of ceramic and polymer materials to create a high dielectric constant composite that operates effectively at elevated temperatures (≥200 degrees Celsius) while maintaining high dielectric strength and reduced volume. The resulting capacitors are expected to outperform existing technologies, making them suitable for various applications in automotive manufacturing, battery production, and high-power electronics. Interested parties can learn more about this technology by contacting Alex DeTrana at detranaag@ornl.gov or by calling 865-341-0423.

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    Alex DeTrana
    (865) 341-0423
    detranaag@ornl.gov
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