High‑Oxidation‑State Periodate Battery for High‑Energy Density Storage (High Oxidation State Periodate Battery, Tech ID: 18‑032)
Technology Overview: This technology introduces a periodate‑based battery chemistry that leverages high oxidation state electroactive species to achieve increased energy density. The battery design supports high theoretical capacity and is adaptable to non‑lithium‑based energy storage architectures. This approach offers potential advantages in cost, resource availability, and safety for applications requiring compact, high‑energy power sources.
Industry Pain Point: Conventional battery chemistries face cost, safety, and resource‑supply constraints.
NJIT Solution: This periodate battery enables high‑energy storage using alternative redox chemistry, expanding design options beyond lithium.
Key Features & Advantages
- High theoretical energy density
- Alternative to lithium‑based chemistries
- Potential cost and resource advantages
- Scalable cell architecture
Development Stage: TRL 4–5 – Laboratory‑scale cell demonstrations completed.
Target Markets
- Grid‑scale energy storage
- Backup and stationary power
- Specialty and defense energy systems
Market Opportunity
- Global battery energy storage market (2026): ~$65B
- CAGR: ~20–22%
- Projected market size (2035): ~$300–320B
Commercial & IP Details
Inventors: Somenath Mitra, Zhiqian Wang