MSU Innovation Center Celebrates Sustainability Month

As we recognize Sustainability Month, we’re proud to highlight the incredible work of MSU faculty, who are pioneering sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. MSU stands at the forefront of clean energy technologies, including significant contributions to the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and the introduction of numerous clean energy solutions to the market. These innovations have a profound impact on the environment, reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. At the Innovation Center, we take this opportunity to spotlight the powerful narratives of MSU researchers driving positive change in the field.

MSU a technology leader at Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center

The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center is a U.S. Department of Energy funded research center with more than 20 MSU faculty members developing the latest innovations in sustainable biomaterials and bioproducts using environmentally friendly methods. To read more about MSU research into sustainable bioproducts, click this link: MSU, a technology leader at Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center.

Improving ‘Holy Grail’ Lithium Metal Batteries

Chengcheng Fang, an Assistant Professor in MSU's College of Engineering, was named a 2022 Innovator Under 35 by the MIT Technology Review. Fang is working to develop lithium metal batteries, the next generation of batteries that promise twice the energy density of their lithium-ion battery predecessors. If your company is curious about how next-gen battery technology developed at MSU can help your bottom line, contact the MSU Innovation Center today.

Powering the Future: RedoxBlox’s Renewable Energy Storage Revolution

RedoxBlox is revolutionizing renewable energy storage and grid stability. Founded on technology developed at MSU, the startup offers highly innovative solutions for power generation and industrial heat applications, potentially addressing half of all global carbon emissions. Their unique storage module uses inexpensive, non-toxic metal oxide pellets to store excess renewable energy as heat, which can be converted back to electricity when needed. To read more about how RedoxBlox hopes to create a more sustainable future, click here: Powering the Future: RedoxBlox's Renewable Energy Storage Revolution.

Jolt Energy Storage Technologies Graduates from Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL, Launches Commercialization Strategy

Jolt Energy Storage Technologies is a pioneering cleantech startup that has made significant strides in renewable energy storage. Their innovative technology, developed at MSU, uses organic materials for grid-scale energy storage, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional battery technologies. Recently graduating from the prestigious Shell GameChanger Accelerator(TM) Powered by NREL (GCxN) program, a renowned accelerator for clean energy startups, Jolt has demonstrated remarkable progress in material stability and performance. To read the full article, click here: Jolt Energy Storage Technologies Graduates from Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL, Launches Commercialization Strategy.

MSU startup Switched Source Working Towards Sustainable Energy Solutions

Switched Source is revolutionizing power distribution for the 21st century. The company, founded on technology developed at MSU, enhances grid efficiency, reliability, and renewable integration through advanced automation. Switched Source reduces outages and boosts grid resilience by enabling dynamic load dispatch and improving system restoration. To learn more about Switched Source's work, click here: Switched Source.

Transparent Solar Panels a Game Changer For Solar Collection

Richard Lunt, an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at MSU, has developed a decade. His research lab has pioneered numerous patented technologies, such as the groundbreaking invention of the world's first transparent solar panels. To learn more about the solar collection technologies available for licensing from MSU, contact the MSU Innovation Center today.?

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About the MSU Innovation Center:?

The MSU Innovation Center combines research partnerships, technology transfer, and startup support for MSU faculty who aim to see their research applied to make the world a better place.

Composed of Business Connect, MSU Technologies,?and Spartan Innovations, the MSU Innovation Center aims to amplify the impact of faculty research and drive economic growth while positively impacting society to solve real-world challenges with cutting-edge ideas.

Through mutually beneficial, long-term partnerships with the private sector, we connect MSU faculty with companies for corporate-sponsored research collaborations. We also play a key role in facilitating the commercialization and public use of technologies and copyrightable materials, moving MSU’s innovations from the lab to the marketplace. Importantly, we provide significant support for faculty entrepreneurs in establishing startup companies based on technologies developed at MSU.

For more information, visit: www.msuinnovationcenter.com