Patents Assigned to Nanotech Energy, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11961667
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices comprising one or more cells, and methods for fabrication thereof. The devices may be electrochemical devices. The devices may include three-dimensional supercapacitors. The devices may be microdevices such as, for example, microsupercapacitors. In some embodiments, the devices are three-dimensional hybrid microsupercapacitors. The devices may be configured for high voltage applications. In some embodiments, the devices are high voltage microsupercapacitors. In certain embodiments, the devices are high voltage asymmetric microsupercapacitors. In some embodiments, the devices are integrated microsupercapacitors for high voltage applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Nanotech Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner, Jack Kavanaugh
  • Patent number: 11912884
    Abstract: Provided herein are conductive inks and methods of formulation thereof, whose electric and mechanical properties (e.g. viscosity and surface tension) enable its use in a wide array of printing techniques. The outstanding conductivity, thermal stability, chemical stability, and flexibility of graphene in the inks herein enable the production of low-cost electronics with tunable electrochemical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: NanoTech Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Shannon Price, Gaurav Tulsyan
  • Patent number: 11814292
    Abstract: Provided herein compositions of activated graphene oxide (AGO) and activated reduced graphene oxide (ARGO) and methods of producing thereof. The AGO and ARGO provided herein exhibit high surface areas and conductivities, and the methods herein enable facile production at large scales.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: NANOTECH ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Zhiwei Peng, Reta Betar Farah
  • Patent number: 11752479
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions. The processing may include the manufacture (or synthesis) of oxidized forms of carbonaceous compositions and/or the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced forms of oxidized carbonaceous compositions. Some embodiments provide methods, devices and systems for the manufacture (or synthesis) of graphite oxide from graphite and/or for the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced graphite oxide from graphite oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: NANOTECH ENERGY, INC.
    Inventor: Scott Laine
  • Patent number: 11553630
    Abstract: Described are electromagnetic shields comprising a substrate, a conductive additive, and a binder incorporated with the conductive additive and deposited on the substrate, and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: NANOTECH ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Richard B. Kaner, Maher F. El-Kady, Jack Kavanaugh, Scott Laine
  • Patent number: 11299645
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an exemplary energy storage device and methods of forming thereof, comprising an exemplary conductive graphene ink on exemplary substrates to form durable, flexible, and facile graphene films and energy storage devices for use with and within a variety of electronics and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Nanotech Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Nahla Mohamed, Jack Kavanaugh, Richard B. Kaner
  • Patent number: 11261340
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an exemplary energy storage device and methods of forming thereof, comprising an exemplary conductive graphene ink on exemplary substrates to form durable, flexible, and facile graphene films and energy storage devices for use with and within a variety of electronics and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Nanotech Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Nahla Mohamed, Jack Kavanaugh, Richard B. Kaner
  • Patent number: 11192082
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions. The processing may include the manufacture (or synthesis) of oxidized forms of carbonaceous compositions and/or the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced forms of oxidized carbonaceous compositions. Some embodiments provide methods, devices and systems for the manufacture (or synthesis) of graphite oxide from graphite and/or for the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced graphite oxide from graphite oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: NANOTECH ENERGY, INC.
    Inventor: Scott Laine
  • Patent number: 11062855
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices comprising one or more cells, and methods for fabrication thereof. The devices may be electrochemical devices. The devices may include three-dimensional supercapacitors. The devices may be microdevices such as, for example, microsupercapacitors. In some embodiments, the devices are three-dimensional hybrid microsupercapacitors. The devices may be configured for high voltage applications. In some embodiments, the devices are high voltage microsupercapacitors. In certain embodiments, the devices are high voltage asymmetric microsupercapacitors. In some embodiments, the devices are integrated microsupercapacitors for high voltage applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Nanotech Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner, Jack Kavanaugh
  • Patent number: 10982119
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conductive adhesives and inks. The disclosed conductive adhesives include glues and epoxies, based on graphene and graphene/carbon composites and the methods of manufacture thereof, such conductive adhesives exhibiting excellent conductivity, thermal properties, durability, low curing temperatures, mechanical flexibility, and reduced environmental impact. Further, adhesives with conductive additives such as silver nanowires and the methods of production thereof are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Nanotech Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Nahla Mohamed, Jack Kavanaugh, Richard B. Kaner
  • Patent number: 10449505
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions. The processing may include the manufacture (or synthesis) of oxidized forms of carbonaceous compositions and/or the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced forms of oxidized carbonaceous compositions. Some embodiments provide methods, devices and systems for the manufacture (or synthesis) of graphite oxide from graphite and/or for the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced graphite oxide from graphite oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: NANOTECH ENERGY, INC.
    Inventor: Scott Laine
  • Publication number: 20180366280
    Abstract: Energy storage devices comprising carbon-based electrodes comprising energy-dense faradaic materials and oxidation-reduction (redox) electrolytes are disclosed. In some embodiments, the carbon-based electrodes comprise energy-dense magnetite nanoparticles. In some embodiments, the redox electrolytes comprise ferricyanide/ferrocyanide redox couple. Also described are processes, methods, protocols, and the like for manufacturing carbon-based electrodes comprising magnetite nanoparticles for use in high energy storage devices such as supercapacitors and for manufacturing high energy storage devices comprising redox electrolytes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: NANOTECH ENERGY, INC
    Inventors: Jee Youn Hwang, Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner, Jack Kavanaugh
  • Patent number: 10112167
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions. The processing may include the manufacture (or synthesis) of oxidized forms of carbonaceous compositions and/or the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced forms of oxidized carbonaceous compositions. Some embodiments provide methods, devices and systems for the manufacture (or synthesis) of graphite oxide from graphite and/or for the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced graphite oxide from graphite oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: NANOTECH ENERGY, INC.
    Inventor: Scott Laine
  • Publication number: 20180305570
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an exemplary energy storage device and methods of forming thereof, comprising an exemplary conductive graphene ink on exemplary substrates to form durable, flexible, and facile graphene films and energy storage devices for use with and within a variety of electronics and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Nanotech Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Nahla Mohamed, Jack Kavanaugh, Richard B. Kaner
  • Patent number: 9782739
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions. The processing may include the manufacture (or synthesis) of oxidized forms of carbonaceous compositions and/or the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced forms of oxidized carbonaceous compositions. Some embodiments provide methods, devices and systems for the manufacture (or synthesis) of graphite oxide from graphite and/or for the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced graphite oxide from graphite oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Nanotech Energy, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Laine
  • Publication number: 20170278643
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices comprising one or more cells, and methods for fabrication thereof. The devices may be electrochemical devices. The devices may include three-dimensional supercapacitors. The devices may be microdevices such as, for example, microsupercapacitors. In some embodiments, the devices are three-dimensional hybrid microsupercapacitors. The devices may be configured for high voltage applications. In some embodiments, the devices are high voltage microsupercapacitors. In certain embodiments, the devices are high voltage asymmetric microsupercapacitors. In some embodiments, the devices are integrated microsupercapacitors for high voltage applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Nanotech Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner, Jack Kavanaugh