Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080316678 | Nanoparticle ultracapacitor - Particular aspects provide capacitors, and particularly ultracapacitors, comprising molecules suitable to substantially increasing the capacitance of the capacitor, and methods for making same Particular aspects provide ultracapacitors that include nanoparticles optionally coated with molecules, such as polymer electrolytes. Certain aspects provide an energy storage device or capacitor, comprising at least three layers sealed in a fluid-tight covering, wherein a first layer comprises at least one electrolytic polymer molecule of positive charge and at least one nanoparticle; a second dielectric layer comprising at least one insulative polymer; a third layer comprising at least one electrolytic polymer molecule of negative charge and at least one nanoparticle. In certain aspects, the electrolytic polymer of the first layer comprises at least one high charge density polymer electrolyte of positive charge, and wherein the electrolytic polymer of the third layer comprises at least one high charge density polymer electrolyte of negative charge. | 12-25-2008 |
20100031817 | ENHANCED HVAC SYSTEM AND METHOD - Particular embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, compositions, and systems relating generally to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and more specifically, to HVAC systems that transfer sensible and/or latent energy between air streams, humidify and/or dehumidify air streams. In certain embodiments, a polymeric membrane is utilized for fluid exchange, with or without an additional support. Certain embodiments allow for individual regulation of air temperature and humidity. | 02-11-2010 |
20100170776 | MULTI-PHASE SELECTIVE MASS TRANSFER THROUGH A MEMBRANE - Disclosed herein are embodiments relating to particular systems comprising a selective transfer membrane that can be utilized in material separation. In certain embodiments, the membrane assembly comprises part of a desalination, distillation, liquid purification, and/or heating and cooling system. Other particular embodiments allow for a high rate of thermal capture by way of the system utilizing a selective transfer membrane. Certain preferred embodiments include a selective transfer membrane comprising an ionomeric polymer that is permeable to high dipole materials. | 07-08-2010 |
20100273901 | MOLECULE SULFONATION PROCESS - The present invention pertains to products and processes relating to sulfonating molecules, including nucleic acids, amino acids, peptides, polypeptides, oligomers, polymers, and copolymers. The disclosed process allows for a uniform and controlled level of sulfonating molecules. The sulfonated molecules produced by the disclosed process exhibit a high degree of uniform sulfonation as well as improved properties. | 10-28-2010 |
20120320497 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES INCLUDING A SOLID MULTILAYER ELECTROLYTE - Energy storage devices that include a solid multilayer electrolyte are provided. In certain embodiments, the energy storage devices disclosed herein can exhibit behavior analogous to an electrochemical battery at lower voltages, but can transition to electrostatic capacitor behavior as voltages rise. The energy storage devices, methods, and systems disclosed herein can preferably be advantageous by providing a large total energy storage capacity. | 12-20-2012 |
20130165538 | ANIONIC EXCHANGE ELECTROLYTE POLYMER MEMBRANES - The present disclosure provides a membrane having a first major surface and a second major surface and including one or more anionic exchange electrolyte polymers. The membranes can be useful for selectively mass transporting molecules and/or ions. | 06-27-2013 |
20130298766 | FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING SELECTIVE TRANSFER MEMBRANES - Systems and methods for cooling and/or separating a component from a fluid are disclosed herein. Such systems and methods can include one or more of a separator (e.g., a dehumidifier), a chiller, and/or an expirator, each of which can include a selective transfer membrane. Such systems and methods can be used for a wide variety of applications including, for example, cooling and/or dehumidifying air. | 11-14-2013 |
20130338244 | ANIONIC EXCHANGE ELECTROLYTE POLYMER MEMBRANES - The present disclosure provides a membrane having a first major surface and a second major surface and including one or more anionic exchange electrolyte polymers. The membranes can be useful for selectively mass transporting molecules and/or ions. | 12-19-2013 |
20140035540 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE AND METHODS - In one aspect, energy storage devices and methods are disclosed that include (preferably in order): a cationic electrode cover layer, a cationic electrode, a cationic exchange polymer electrolyte layer, a separation dielectric layer, an anionic exchange polymer electrolyte layer, an anionic electrode, and an anionic electrode cover layer. In certain embodiments, the device is configured to be initially placed in an ionized state, and optionally, can be configured to be further charged to store energy in an electrostatic mode. In another aspect, ionic solid dielectric materials, energy storage devices including ionic solid dielectric materials, and methods of making and using such materials and devices are disclosed herein. | 02-06-2014 |