Patents Assigned to UChicago Argonne
  • TRANSACTIVE FRAMEWORK FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING CAPACITY DISTRIBUTION
    Publication number: 20210342958
    Abstract: A charging management system includes a network interface, a memory, and a processing circuit including a processor. The processing circuit is configured to determine monetary information related to an energy price, determine an electrical vehicle (EV) power limit PLIM for a total amount of EVs in an EV charging network, transmit the monetary information to two or more agents, each of the two or more agents associated with an EV in the EV charging network, receive, from each of the two or more agents, a bid including: an agent monetary value, a desired charging rate PD, and a charging interval, and allow the EVs associated with the two or more agents to be charged based on each of the bids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel S. Dobrzynski, Jason D. Harper
  • MODIFICATION OF LITHIUM ION ELECTRODE MATERIALS VIA ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION TECHNIQUES
    Publication number: 20210336240
    Abstract: A method for coating of lithium ion electrode materials via atomic layer deposition. The coated materials may be integrated in part as a dopant in the electrode itself via heat treatment forming a doped lithium electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Anil U. Mane, Jason R. Croy, Jeffrey W. Elam, Arturo Gutierrez, Jihyeon Gim, Devika Choudhury, Eungje Lee, Hakim Iddir
  • Turbulent mixing by microscopic self-assembled spinners
    Patent number: 11154828
    Abstract: A system for mixing particles that includes a liquid comprising inert particles and defining a liquid and air interface; magnetic microparticles suspended at the liquid and air interface; and a magnetic source configured to apply a uniaxial alternating magnetic field parallel to the liquid and air interface, wherein the uniaxial alternating magnetic field promotes a turbulent motion of the magnetic microparticles, which in turn promotes a diffusive motion of the inert particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Oleksiy Snezhko, Gasper Kokot
  • Composite bilayer coatings for high capacity cathodes and anodes
    Patent number: 11158856
    Abstract: An electrode comprises an electrode core. A composite bilayer coating is conformally disposed on the electrode core. The composite bilayer coating comprises a first layer disposed on at least a portion of the electrode core. The first layer comprises a metal fluoride, a metal oxide or a metal sulfide. A second layer is disposed on the first layer and comprises a metal fluoride, a metal oxide or a metal sulfide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Anil U. Mane, Jason R. Croy, Jeffrey W. Elam, Mahalingam Balasubramanian
  • Superlubrious high temperature coatings
    Patent number: 11155762
    Abstract: A low friction wear surface operable at high temperatures and high loads with a coefficient of friction in the superlubric regime including MoS2 and graphene-oxide on the wear surface is provided, and methods of producing the low friction wear surface are also provided. The low friction wear surface remains with a coefficient of friction in the superlubric regime at temperatures in between about 200° C. and 400° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Anirudha V. Sumant, Venkata Aditya Ayyagari
  • TECHNETIUM-99M GENERATOR FOR ENRICHED MOLYBDENUM
    Publication number: 20210327602
    Abstract: A method for separating a parent isotope from a daughter isotope is provided, the method comprising supplying irradiated target; dissolving the irradiated target; treating the dissolved irradiated target to a precipitation step to form a first solid phase of the parent isotope and a first liquid phase of the daughter isotope; filtering the first liquid phase of daughter isotope to create a first purified fraction of the daughter isotope to create a second solid phase of the parent isotope and a second liquid phase of the daughter isotope; and filtering the second liquid phase to create a second liquid fraction of the daughter isotope. The process can be repeated until the 99Mo is exhausted and the enriched target material 98Mo or 100Mo can be easily re-used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. BROWN, David J. BETTINARDI, Peter TKAC
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVE LEARNING FROM SPARSE TRAINING DATA
    Publication number: 20210319308
    Abstract: A method for active learning using sparse training data can include training a machine learning model using less than ten first training data points to generate a candidate machine learning model. The method can include performing a Monte Carlo process to sample one or more first outputs of the candidate machine learning model. The method can include testing the one or more first outputs to determine if each of the one or more first outputs satisfy a respective convergence condition. The method can include, responsive to at least one first output not satisfying the respective convergence condition, training the candidate machine learning model using at least one second training data point corresponding to the at least one first output. The method can include, responsive to the one or more first outputs each satisfying the respective convergence condition, outputting the candidate machine learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Subramanian Sankaranarayanan, Troy David Loeffler, Henry Chan
  • Method of producing thin layer of large area transition metal dichalcogenides MoSand others
    Patent number: 11142824
    Abstract: An ultra-thin film transition metal dichalcogenide (“TMD”) supported on a support. The TMD is formed from a metal grown by atomic layer deposition (“ALD”) on a substrate. The metal is sulphurized to produce a TMD ultra-thin layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Anil U. Mane, Devika Choudhury, Jeffrey W. Elam, Steven Payonk Letourneau
  • Selective alkane activation with single-site atoms on amorphous support
    Patent number: 11141714
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to catalysts and methods for use in olefin production. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel amorphously supported single-center, Lewis acid metal ions and use of the same as catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Adam S. Hock, Neil M. Schweitzer, Jeffrey T. Miller, Bo Hu
  • Electrolyte compositions for stabilizing silicon electrodes in lithium batteries
    Patent number: 11145905
    Abstract: A lithium-ion electrochemical cell comprises a first electrode, a second electrode comprising elemental silicon, a microporous separator membrane between the first and second electrodes, and an electrolyte in contact with the electrodes and the membrane. The electrolyte comprises a lithium salt at a concentration in the range of about 0.1 M to about 5 M, and an additional metal salt at a concentration in the range of about 0.001 to about 5 M dissolved in an organic solvent. The additional metal salt comprises a metal cation that can form a lithium-silicon-metal Zintl phase; and the first electrode comprises metallic lithium or a cathode active material capable of donating and accepting lithium ions to and from the second electrode during electrochemical cycling. Electrolytes for use with silicon-containing electrodes also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Vaughey, Binghong Han, Baris Key, Fulya Dogan Key, Chen Liao
  • AUTOMATED CORROSION MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MOLTEN SALT EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20210310132
    Abstract: The invention provides an in situ method for protecting material exposed to molten salt, the method having the steps of supplying metal in a first nonreactive state to the molten salt to create a mixture; measuring a redox state of the mixture; and transforming the metal to a second reactive state when the redox state indicates corrosion of the material is about to occur. Also provided is a system for preventing corrosion of structural alloys in molten salt environments, the system having a vessel defining a void containing the molten salt; a voltammetry sensor inserted into the molten salt; a first cathode inserted into the molten salt; and a first anode inserted into the molten salt, whereby the cathode and anode are in electrical communication with an electrical power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Nathaniel C. Hoyt, Jicheng Guo, Mark A. Williamson
  • NANOFIBER ELECTROCATALYST
    Publication number: 20210308658
    Abstract: A nanofibrous catalyst for in the electrolyzer and methods of making the catalyst. The catalysts are composed of highly porous transition metal carbonitrides, metal oxides or perovskites derived from the metal-organic frameworks and integrated into a 3D porous nano-network electrode architecture. The catalysts are low-cost, highly active toward OER, with excellent conductivity yet resistant to the oxidation under high potential operable under both acidic and alkaline environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Di-Jia LIU, Lina CHONG
  • Hybrid phonon-enhanced optical absorbers and emitters
    Patent number: 11133433
    Abstract: A semiconductor optical device is comprised of a phonon donating material structurally connected to an indirect bandgap material to improve absorption and emission of light in the indirect bandgap material. An excitation energy source provides excitation radiation to the semiconductor optical device to excite electrons in the semiconductor optical device. Phonons from the phonon donating material present in the indirect bandgap material provide a mechanism for increased rates of electron-hole generation and recombination, and electrical leads provide an electrical connection to the semiconductor optical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventor: Chad Husko
  • Polyfluorinated carbonate electrolyte for high-voltage lithium batteries
    Patent number: 11127979
    Abstract: A non-aqueous solvent composition for a lithium battery comprises a fluorinated solvent mixture that consists essentially of a 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate and a fluoro-substituted dialkyl carbonate in a respective weight ratio of about 1:3 to about 1:1, and optionally up to about 30 wt % of an additional organic solvent. An electrolyte for a lithium ion battery comprises a lithium salt dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent composition comprising the fluorinated solvent mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Zhengcheng Zhang, Adam P. Tornheim, Meinan He, Jason Croy
  • Full-field imaging learning machine (FILM)
    Patent number: 11127127
    Abstract: A method of determining dynamic properties of a structure (linear or nonlinear) includes receiving spatio-temporal inputs, generating mode shapes and modal components corresponding to the spatio-temporal inputs using a trained deep complexity coding artificial neural network, and subsequently generating the dynamic properties by analyzing each modal component using a trained learning machine. A computing system for non-contact determination of dynamic properties of a structure includes a camera, a processor, and a memory including computer-executable instructions. When the instructions are executed, the system is caused to receive spatio-temporal image data, decompose the spatio-temporal image data into constituent manifold components using an autoencoder, and analyze the constituent manifold components using a trained learning machine to determine the dynamic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventor: Yongchao Yang
  • Multicomponent inorganic porous materials and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 11123713
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of preparing a porous composite ceramic material and a porous composite ceramic material made by the method of preparing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignees: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Diana Berman, Elena Shevchenko, Matteo Cargnello, Benjamin Diroll, Emmett Goodman
  • ULTRAFAST PHOTONIC MICRO-SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20210284526
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical device for diffracting optical beams comprises a diffractive element suspended over a channel. The diffractive element is configured to receive an optical beam and diffract and/or transmit the optical beam based on an orientation of the diffractive element. At least one torsional actuator is operatively connected to the diffractive element. The at least one torsional actuator is configured to selectively adjust the orientation of the diffractive element. The diffractive element has a diffractive element resonant frequency that is nearly the same as a resonant frequency of the optical beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Jin Wang, Donald A. Walko, Pice Chen, IL Woong Jung, Daniel Lopez
  • Metal fluoride passivation coatings prepared by atomic layer deposition for Li-ion batteries
    Patent number: 11121355
    Abstract: The fabrication of robust interfaces between transition metal oxides and non-aqueous electrolytes is one of the great challenges of lithium ion batteries. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) of aluminum tungsten fluoride (AlWxFy) improves the electrochemical stability of LiCoO2. AlWxFy thin films were deposited by combining trimethylaluminum and tungsten hexafluoride. in-situ quartz crystal microbalance and transmission electron microscopy studies show that the films grow in a layer-by-layer fashion and are amorphous nature. Ultrathin AlWxFy coatings (<10 ?) on LiCoO2 significantly enhance stability relative to bare LiCoO2 when cycled to 4.4 V. The coated LiCoO2 exhibited superior rate capability (up to 400 mA/g) and discharge capacities at a current of 400 mA/g were 51% and 92% of the first cycle capacities for the bare and AlWxFy coated materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Anil U. Mane, Jeffrey W. Elam, Joong Sun Park, Jason R. Croy
  • Aqueous manganese ion battery
    Patent number: 11121402
    Abstract: An alternative grid energy storage system is described herein. In one embodiment, an electrochemical cell comprises a high specific surface area cathode (e.g., a cathode comprising a carbon nanofoam paper, a carbon nanotube mesh, a particulate carbon material, electrolytic manganese dioxide, or a manganese dioxide film), a zinc or lead anode (e.g., Zn or Pb foil), a selective ion-conductive separator that does not conduct zinc ions (e.g., a NAFION sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer separator) between the anode and the cathode, and an aqueous electrolyte comprising a manganese salt (e.g., aqueous manganese sulfate) contacting the electrodes and the separator. A battery comprising two or more of the electrochemical cells electrically connected together in series, parallel, or both, also is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Sanja Tepavcevic, Nigel Hajj Becknell, Pietro Papa Lopes, Dusan Strmcnik, Vojislav Stamenkovic
  • CONTINUOUS METHOD FOR PREPARING CARBONATE ESTERS
    Publication number: 20210276969
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a continuous process for preparing organic carbonate solvent of Formula (I) as described herein comprises contacting a first reactant (an alcohol) with a reactive carbonyl source (carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) or an alkylchloroformate) in the presence of a catalyst in reaction stream flowing through a continuous flow reactor at temperature 20° C. to about 160° C. and at a flow rate providing a residence time in the range of about 0.1 minute to about 24 hours; collecting a reactor effluent exiting from the continuous flow reactor; recovering a crude product from the reactor effluent; and distilling the crude product to obtain the organic carbonate compound of Formula (I). In another embodiment, the first reactant is an epoxide and the carbonyl source is carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Trevor L. DZWINIEL, Krzysztof PUPEK