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Invention SummaryA novel electrolyte for use in advanced batteries, such as lithium-sulfur batteries, has been developed. It utilizes natural halloysite nanotubes in order to prevent crystallization of a polymer electrolyte system. This provides significant value as it increases the viability of solid-state electrolytes and lithium-sulfur batteries....

Published: 5/7/2019 | Inventor(s): Jan Miller, Xuming Wang, Yue Lin, Jin Liu

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Category(s): Energy, Energy Storage

Thermal Energy Battery with Low Cost and High Heating and Cooling Powers

Invention SummaryWe have developed technology that can replace traditional Auxiliary Power Units (APU) in semi-trucks which removes their need to idle. This technology is a chemical thermal energy battery that can store and subsequently release the energy in a controlled fashion when and where it is needed. The technology uses the long haul truck’s...

Published: 8/5/2019 | Inventor(s): Peng Fan, Zhigang Zak Fang, Kent Udell, Chengshang Zhou

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Category(s): Energy, Energy Storage

Processes for Catalytic Conversion of Lignin to Liquid Bio-Fuels

Invention Summary Lignin is a complex biopolymer that is found in all vascular plants. It is the second most abundant renewable carbon source on earth and is currently generated as a high volume byproduct in the pulp/paper industry and some biorefineries. Lignin conversion into higher value fuels and additives can significantly enhance the competitiveness...

Published: 2/6/2020 | Inventor(s): Wlodzimierz Zmierczak, Jan Miller

Keywords(s): Energy, Oil & Gas

Category(s): Energy, Oil & Gas

A Novel and Innovative Design for Bioreactor

Invention SummaryUniversity of Utah inventors developed a fully scalable algae bioreactor to enhance the production of algae and other phototropic organisms by recirculating the content to increase the algae’s access to light, nutrients and reducing the chances of dead zones.Value PropositionNo moving parts Uniquely scalable Can be designed to...

Published: 9/13/2019 | Inventor(s): Leonard Pease, Swomitra Mohanty

Keywords(s): Biofuels, Energy

Category(s): Energy, Biofuels

In-Situ Reservior Ozonation System to Remediate Problems Caused by Organic Deposition That Hamper the Efficient Extraction of Hydrocarbon

Invention Summary A method to remediate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH ie. asphaltene) in pipelines, contaminated soil and oil reservoirs. Through the use of an ozonated bipolar solvent, PAH is dissolved and cleaved resulting in the generation of polar molecules (oxidized hydrocarbons) that may be used as refinery feedstock or bioavailable for...

Published: 4/2/2020 | Inventor(s): David Wavrek, P.k. Andrew Hong

Keywords(s): Energy, Oil & Gas

Category(s): Energy, Oil & Gas

A Light Metal Based Material System For Hydrogen Storage

**VALUE EXPRESS** Invention Summary: the University of Utah inventors developed hydrogen storage compositions with high storage capacity, good dehydrogenation kinetics, and hydrogen release and uptake reactions which are reversible. This technology will find application in fuel cells. Intellectual Property: US patent 8,147,796 has issued for...

Published: 5/14/2019 | Inventor(s): Zhigang Zak Fang, Jun Lu, Hong Yong Sohn

Keywords(s): Energy and Fuels, Materials and Mining

Category(s): Energy, Energy Storage

Emulsion Based Non-Toxic, Biodegradable Fluids for the Sumulation of Crude Oil Behaviour in Oil Spill Environments

**VALUE EXPRESS** Emulsion-Based Non-Toxic Biodegradable Fluids for the Simulation of Crude Oil Behavior in Spill Environments Invention Summary: The environmental impact of accidental oil spills depends upon the effectiveness, efficiency and speed of the clean-up response. An effective way to improve spill response and remediation is to conduct mock...

Published: 5/15/2019 | Inventor(s): Francis Hanson, Romuald Bokotko, Jan Hupka

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Category(s): Energy, Oil & Gas

Optimized Nanophotonics for Thin-film Photovoltaic Cells

Invention SummaryThis novel design technique employs nanophotonic principles to create optimized light trapping structures in thin-film photovoltaic cells, in contrast to current “trial-and-error” nanophotonic designs. Randomly textured surfaces are applied on the top surface of the thin layers (several microns thick) of active PV cell materials....

Published: 5/14/2019 | Inventor(s): Rajesh Menon, Peng Wang

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Category(s): Energy, Solar Power

Non-Toxic, Biodegradable Fluids for the Simulation of Crude Oil Behavior in Oil Spill Environments

Invention SummaryThis technology is related to the development of a suite of fluids tailored to simulate specific crude oils. The base fluid would consist of a blend of one or more vegetable oils, naturally occurring, non-toxic oils and/or synthetic oils. The fluids would also have a slate of additives that modify physical and chemical properties of...

Published: 5/15/2019 | Inventor(s): Francis Hanson, John Fletcher, Alyssa Redding, Christopher Olson, Jumpol Jaturapitpornsakul

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Category(s): Energy, Oil & Gas

Significantly Increasing Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using Nanostructured ZnO Electrodes

Invention Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have received considerable attention as a cost-effective alternative to conventional solar cells. However, a major efficiency limiting factor in current nanoparticle-based DSSCs is the trap-limited diffusion transport mechanism of electrons, a slow mechanism that limits the device efficiency,...

Published: 5/15/2019 | Inventor(s): Ashutosh Tiwari, Michael Snure

Keywords(s): Energy and Fuels, Environmental, Nanotechnology

Category(s): Energy, Solar Power