TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Researchers at INL have developed a method to detect flaws and short circuits inside battery cells before they reach critical levels which can lead to overheating and combustion.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Electronics, Sensors, C5ISR

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 4

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Website: https://inl.gov/

GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES

External Funding to Date: U.S. Department of Energy, Technology Commercialization Fund, FY 2017