An economy based on clean, renewable energy conversion technologies requires a cost-effective, efficient way to store energy. Electrochemical energy storage is being promoted as a revolutionary technology, transforming countless sectors of the economy, including transportation and the electrical grid. Lithium-based materials and systems are among the most promising energy storage technologies. We are tackling challenges/limitations of conventional lithium ion cell designs and developing new capabilities for next generation, post-lithium ion technologies.
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Initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) uses volatile initiator and monomer species to effect free radical polymerizations on surfaces, yielding polymer thin film coatings with exquisite control over composition, structure, and film thickness. Seeking to extend the capabilities of iCVD, the fundamental mechanistic processes of iCVD are being studied and new processing capabilities are being developed. Current application areas include the modification of interfacial behavior in lithium ion batteries and the development of compliant optical layers for next-generation dynamic optical elements.
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