TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY High-performance electrode with tuneable RF transmission
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

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    The Department of Energy, through the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is offering a collaboration opportunity to further develop and commercialize a high-performance electrode with tuneable RF transmission technology. This innovative technology aims to enhance the performance of electrochemical devices, particularly smart windows, by providing low sheet resistance while maintaining high radio frequency (RF) transparency, addressing the limitations of traditional transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) and metal meshes. Interested companies with relevant expertise are encouraged to submit a statement of interest, including company details and capabilities, to LLNL's Innovation and Partnerships Office by contacting Jared Lynch or Charlotte Eng via email or phone, as this opportunity is not a procurement but a call for industry partnership.

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