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A virtualized microgrid control function that decouples the hardware infrastructure enabling easier low-cost modifications and managementRSS.HDBackground> Background: <Microgrid is a solution which supports the integration of distributed energy resources and energy storage at grid edges. However, it is often difficult to build and operate microgrids...

Published: 2/1/2024 | Inventor(s): Peng Zhang, Zefan Tang

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Energy Conservation, Campus > Stony Brook University

A Piezoelectric-triboelectric Heel Charger for Power-on-the-go

A heel charger that uses a level mechanism and a mechanical SSHI boosting circuit to provide electrical energy Background: Running out of battery power often results in life-threatening situations, whereas backup batteries are large, heavy and hazardous. In efforts to treat this unreliable aspect, proposed is an energy harvester. This is a clean...

Published: 11/22/2023 | Inventor(s): Ya Wang, Haili Liu

Keywords(s): mechanical-synchronized (M-SSHI), piezoelectric-triboelectric materials, switch harvesting on inductor Interface (M-SSHI), Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Energy Conservation

Condensing Flue Gas for Sub-Ambient Evaporative Cooling and Cool Storage

An evaporator and condenser arrangement that allows indefinite heat storage times for power plants without additional refrigeration systems Background: A thermosyphon uses the latent heat of vaporization rather than a temperature gradient for heat transfer. Power plants don?t require a large body of water for cooling and consume little to no water...

Published: 11/22/2023 | Inventor(s): Jon Longtin

Keywords(s): Air Cooled Power Plants, Cool Storage, Evaporative Cooling, Flue Gas Condensation, Power Plant Efficiency , Technologies, Thermosyphons

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Energy Conservation, Technology Classifications > Environment

Electrode Materials for Group II Cation Based Batteries

Magnesium is more abundant than lithium and is air stable, so magnesium batteries make a promising replacement for li-ion batteries Background: Batteries are described as an alternative technology to lithium batteries which are currently in widespread use. New proposed battery technology will have significantly lower environmental impact than...

Published: 11/22/2023 | Inventor(s): Kenneth Takeuchi, Esther Takeuchi, Amy Marschilok

Keywords(s): battery, Cathode, Electrode, group II, Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Energy Conservation, Technology Classifications > Electronics and Electronic Materials, Technology Classifications > Environment

Method for Preparing Chemical/Surface Modified Nanocrystalline Cellulose

Inpart-Short description Background: There is a growing interest in the development of nanocomposites consisting of organic polymers and various nanomaterials. In general, composites have been used extensively in civil infrastructure applications and their use continues to grow in the new and existing structures via retrofits, rehabilitations, and...

Published: 11/22/2023 | Inventor(s): Alexander Orlov, Daniel Knopf, Robert Grubbs, Girish Ramakrishnan

Keywords(s): Functionalization, In flight, Nanocrystalline Cellulose, surface modifications, Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Clean Energy, Technology Classifications > Environment, Technology Classifications > Energy Conservation, Technology Classifications > Material and Composites

Hybrid Electrolytes for Group II Cation Based Batteries

A hybrid electrolyte system with Group II cation batteries that are safer and have a lower environmental impact than lithium ion batteries Background: Lithium ion batteries and lead acid batteries are used as benchmark systems. Variation in the cost of specific batteries is dependent on factors such as design, manufacturing process and number of...

Published: 11/22/2023 | Inventor(s): Esther Takeuchi, Kenneth Takeuchi, Amy Marschilok

Keywords(s): battery, Cathode, Electrode, group II, Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Electronics and Electronic Materials, Technology Classifications > Energy Conservation, Technology Classifications > Environment

The Addition of Graphene and Metal or Metal Oxide-Modified Graphene to Improve Organic Solar Cells

The addition of graphene or metal-graphene to organic polymer solar cells improves energy production without high silicon costs Background: Presently, organic solar cells are extremely expensive due to the materials used. Additionally, they are inefficient due to a large amount of energy lost in the production process. This discovery offers...

Published: 11/22/2023 | Inventor(s): Miriam Rafailovich, Rebecca Isseroff, Li Hongfei, Andrew Chen

Keywords(s): Energy, Graphene, Polymer, Technologies

Method for Removing Strongly Adsorbed Surfactants and Capping Agents from Metal to Facilitate their Catalytic Applications

A method of synthesizing activated nanostructure electrocatalysts without damaging their surfaces. Background: Certain metals (like Pt, Pd, and Ru) are known as excellent electrocatalysts (catalysts in an electrochemical reaction), but they're also costly and scarce. They're also susceptible to carbon monoxide, have poor stability under cyclic loading,...

Published: 11/22/2023 | Inventor(s): Stanislaus Wong

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Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Energy Conservation

Dual Function Ag-Lio-I Based Battery

Use of lithium/silver composite structures to create self-restoring cells in batteries. Background: Lithium ion batteries have powered many important devices during their development over the past several decades, such as pace makers and other bio-medical devices. Devices such as these are very reliant on lithium batteries because they are able to...

Published: 11/22/2023 | Inventor(s): Esther Takeuchi, Kenneth Takeuchi, Amy Marschilok

Keywords(s): Technologies

NanoSulf TM Process for Effective Sulfur Removal

Cost-effective and novel process to remove foreign substances and impurities within contaminated gas streams Background: There is an increasing global demand for sources where methane can be extracted and used to produce power, chemicals, and transportation fuels. One of the biggest sources for this purpose are landfills as they contain feed stocks,...

Published: 11/22/2023 | Inventor(s): Devinder Mahajan, Saurabh Patel

Keywords(s): Technologies

Category(s): Campus > Stony Brook University, Technology Classifications > Energy Conservation, Technology Classifications > Environment, Technology Classifications > Material and Composites, Technology Classifications > Research Tools and Reagents

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