GINER INC — Department of Energy SBIR Phase I: The low efficiency, low rate capability, high cost and poor cycle life limit the commercia
GINER INC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Energy.
- Amount
- $149,997
- Agency
- Department of Energy
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Solicitation
- DE-FOA-0000760
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- MA
- Period
- 2013-02-19
Description
The low efficiency, low rate capability, high cost and poor cycle life limit the commercialization of lithium air battery technology. Giner Inc. (Giner) proposes to develop a high-porosity, fibrous composite air cathode with a low- cost catalyst and a designed mechanism to manage electrolyte flooding. Commercial Applications and Other Benefits: Beside its applications in energy grid stabilization and consumer electronic devices, lithium air battery is a promising opportunity for electric cars.