High capacity cathode with long cycle life and high rate capability can significantly increase the energy density of rechargeable Li-ion batteries for NASA applications including Lunar Mobility Systems, Extravehicular Activity Suits, Altair Lunar, the International Space Station, and other systems. Other NASA applications would include satellites, remote power equipment, telecommunications systems, remote sensors, detection devices. The preparation technique of cathode materials will be scalable.
In addition to NASA applications, the advanced cathode can provide improved energy density, cycle life, and rate capability of rechargeable Li-ion batteries for both private sector commercial and military applications. Private sector commercial applications include plug-in electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, aircraft, and consumer electronic devices (cellular phones, laptop computers, and camcorders). Military applications include aircraft, soldier power, and communication systems.
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