Licensing Opportunity: Microballast Electrode Materials
ID: 2024-09-11-zType: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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    The Department of Energy, through ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, is offering a licensing opportunity for a novel technology related to microballast electrode materials aimed at enhancing battery performance. This invention addresses the limitations of current battery materials, particularly silicon, by improving ion and electron transport through optimized pathways, thereby facilitating faster charging and more efficient battery operation. The technology has significant applications across various industries, including rechargeable batteries, electric vehicles, and electrochemical systems. Interested parties can obtain more information by contacting Leslie Smith at smithlm@ornl.gov or by calling 865-341-0373.

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