Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
Computer components spread out on a table
  1. NAU
  2. Research
  3. Innovations
  4. Available technologies
  5. Energy
  6. Multi-Layered Honeycomb Materials for Structural Supercapacitors

Multi-Layered Honeycomb Materials for Structural Supercapacitors

Description

This technology integrates the mechanical strength properties of a honeycomb design with the lightweight and stable thermal properties of carbon fiber electrodes. The result is a multi-layered honeycomb material for supercapacitor manufacture that simultaneously magnifies the value of capacitance and the electric power storage capability.

Additional Information

Patent number and inventor

Patent pending

Constantin Ciocanel, Cindy Browder, and Bertrand Cambou.

Potential applications

A wide range of applications in unmanned aerial vehicles, portable electronics, airplanes, efficient power storage for electric vehicles, and renewable energy, among others.

Benefits and advantages

This novel structure replaces batteries, in whole or in part, by storing power within mechanical structures such as walls, floors, ceiling, frames, and the connecting beams of full devices or systems.

Case number and licensing status

2016-030; see also Case No. 2012-007

This invention is available for licensing.