Patents by Inventor Maher F. El-Kady

Maher F. El-Kady has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • 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: 11915870
    Abstract: Capacitors having electrodes made of interconnected corrugated carbon-based networks (ICCNs) are disclosed. The ICCN electrodes have properties that include high surface area and high electrical conductivity. Moreover, the electrodes are fabricated into an interdigital planar geometry with dimensions that range down to a sub-micron scale. As such, micro-supercapacitors employing ICCN electrodes are fabricated on flexible substrates for realizing flexible electronics and on-chip applications that can be integrated with micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology and complementary metal oxide semiconductor technology in a single chip. In addition, capacitors fabricated of ICCN electrodes that sandwich an ion porous separator realize relatively thin and flexible supercapacitors that provide compact and lightweight yet high density energy storage for scalable applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Veronica A. Strong, Richard B. Kaner
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20230413500
    Abstract: Described are EMI shields comprising a substrate, a metal-based conductive additive, and a binder incorporated with the conductive additive and deposited on the substrate, and methods of making thereof. In some embodiments, a carbon-based additive is included to enhance the mechanical properties and/or conductivity of the EMI shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Maher F. EL-KADY, Jack KAVANAUGH, Richard B. KANER, Scott LAINE
  • Patent number: 11842850
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides supercapacitors that may avoid the shortcomings of current energy storage technology. Provided herein are supercapacitor devices, and methods of fabrication thereof comprising the manufacture or synthesis of an active material on a current collector and/or the manufacture of supercapacitor electrodes to form planar and stacked arrays of supercapacitor electrodes and devices. Prototype supercapacitors disclosed herein may exhibit improved performance compared to commercial supercapacitors. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a simple, yet versatile technique for the fabrication of supercapacitors through masking and etching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Richard Barry Kaner, Maher F. El-Kady
  • 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: 11810716
    Abstract: A porous interconnected corrugated carbon-based network (ICCN) composite and methods for making the same are disclosed. The porous ICCN composite is made up of a plurality of carbon layers that are interconnected and expanded apart from one another to form a plurality of pores. Metallic nanoparticles are disposed within the plurality of pores. In one embodiment, a light exposure only based method for producing the porous ICCN composite is disclosed. In another embodiment a light exposure plus an electrodeposition method for producing the porous ICCN composite is disclosed. In yet another exemplary embodiment, a capacitor having a first electrode and a second electrode separated from the first electrode by a dielectric wherein at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is formed from the porous ICCN composite is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner, Jee Youn Hwang
  • Patent number: 11791453
    Abstract: Energy storage devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, the energy storage devices comprise a positive electrode comprising a carbon-based material comprising porous carbon sheet(s). Fabrication processes for manufacturing the energy storage devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner, Matthew Kowal
  • Publication number: 20230282908
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid electrochemical cell with a first conductor having at least one portion that is both a first capacitor electrode and a first battery electrode. The hybrid electrochemical cell further includes a second conductor having at least one portion that is a second capacitor electrode and at least one other portion that is a second battery electrode. An electrolyte is in contact with both the first conductor and the second conductor. In some embodiments, the hybrid electrochemical cell further includes a separator between the first conductor and the second conductor to prevent physical contact between the first conductor and the second conductor, while facilitating ion transport between the first conductor and the second conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner
  • Publication number: 20230282882
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices high energy and power densities, cycle life, and safety. In some embodiments, the energy storage device comprise a non-flammable electrolyte that eliminate and/or reduce fire hazards for improved battery safety, with improved electrode compatibility with electrode materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Maher F. EL-KADY, Brian T. MCVERRY, Ethan RAO, Richard B. KANER
  • Publication number: 20230249975
    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: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Maher F. EL-KADY, Zhiwei PENG, Reta Betar FARAH, Richard B. KANER
  • Publication number: 20230255011
    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: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Richard B. KANER, Maher F. EL-KADY, Jack KAVANAUGH, Scott LAINE
  • Publication number: 20230194492
    Abstract: An interconnected corrugated carbon-based network comprising a plurality of expanded and interconnected carbon layers is disclosed. In one embodiment, each of the expanded and interconnected carbon layers is made up of at least one corrugated carbon sheet that is one atom thick. In another embodiment, each of the expanded and interconnected carbon layers is made up of a plurality of corrugated carbon sheets that are each one atom thick. The interconnected corrugated carbon-based network is characterized by a high surface area with highly tunable electrical conductivity and electrochemical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Veronica Strong, Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner
  • Publication number: 20230133096
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Maher F. EL-KADY, Shannon PRICE, Gaurav TULSYAN
  • Patent number: 11569538
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid electrochemical cell with a first conductor having at least one portion that is both a first capacitor electrode and a first battery electrode. The hybrid electrochemical cell further includes a second conductor having at least one portion that is a second capacitor electrode and at least one other portion that is a second battery electrode. An electrolyte is in contact with both the first conductor and the second conductor. In some embodiments, the hybrid electrochemical cell further includes a separator between the first conductor and the second conductor to prevent physical contact between the first conductor and the second conductor, while facilitating ion transport between the first conductor and the second conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner
  • 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: 11495828
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices high energy and power densities, cycle life, and safety. In some embodiments, the energy storage device comprise a non-flammable electrolyte that eliminate and/or reduce fire hazards for improved battery safety, with improved electrode compatibility with electrode materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignees: Silq Technologies Corporation, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Brian T. McVerry, Ethan Rao, Richard B. Kaner
  • Publication number: 20220238284
    Abstract: Capacitors having electrodes made of interconnected corrugated carbon-based networks (ICCNs) are disclosed. The ICCN electrodes have properties that include high surface area and high electrical conductivity. Moreover, the electrodes are fabricated into an interdigital planar geometry with dimensions that range down to a sub-micron scale. As such, micro-supercapacitors employing ICCN electrodes are fabricated on flexible substrates for realizing flexible electronics and on-chip applications that can be integrated with micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology and complementary metal oxide semiconductor technology in a single chip. In addition, capacitors fabricated of ICCN electrodes that sandwich an ion porous separator realize relatively thin and flexible supercapacitors that provide compact and lightweight yet high density energy storage for scalable applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Veronica A. Strong, Richard B. Kaner
  • Patent number: 11397173
    Abstract: An interconnected corrugated carbon-based network comprising a plurality of expanded and interconnected carbon layers is disclosed. In one embodiment, each of the expanded and interconnected carbon layers is made up of at least one corrugated carbon sheet that is one atom thick. In another embodiment, each of the expanded and interconnected carbon layers is made up of a plurality of corrugated carbon sheets that are each one atom thick. The interconnected corrugated carbon-based network is characterized by a high surface area with highly tunable electrical conductivity and electrochemical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Veronica Strong, Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner
  • Publication number: 20220199994
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices (400, 500, 600A, and 600B) having an anode comprising a layered double hydroxide (702) comprising divalent ions and trivalent ions, both of which contribute to energy storage. In some embodiments, the specific combination of device chemistry, active materials, and electrolytes (430) described herein form storage devices that operate at high voltage and exhibit the capacity of a battery and the power performance of supercapacitors in one device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Maher F. El-Kady, Haosen Wang, Richard B. Kaner