TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center has developed a solid-state ultracapacitor using a novel nanocomposite, dielectric material. The materials design is based on the internal barrier layer capacitance (IBLC) concept, and it uses novel dielectric and metallic conductive ink formulations.

Primary Application Area: Other

Technology Development Status: Prototype

FIGURES OF MERIT

Value Proposition: BENEFITS
*Improved safety and robustness:
-The solid-state design eliminates liquid/gel electrolytes that can explode in extreme thermal conditions.
-The nonpolar design leads to lower failure rates and easier implementation.

*Tunable properties for exceptional performance:
-The dielectric voltage breakdown strength is >250 V at thicknesses
-The energy storage density targets 60 J/cc, with tailorable packaging to meet board layout or circuit design parameters.

*Standard materials and processing methods for lower-cost manufacturing

APPLICATIONS
*Aerospace - Space power and propulsion systems

*Transportation:
- Regenerative braking systems for cars, trucks, buses, and trains
- Batteries for hybrid and electric cars, as well as fuel cell powered vehicles

*Energy - Smart grid and renewable energy

*Defense - Backup power supplies, laser weapons, and railguns

*Health - Medical devices

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Showcase Booth #: 323

Website: https://www.technology.nasa.gov

GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES