Ryan Brow

Ryan Brow is a Researcher III in Mechanical Engineering at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) specializing in energy storage technologies. His work focuses on lithium-ion and solid-state battery development, particularly cathode materials and purification methods.

Ryan's research interests span

• Materials Science for battery components
• Electrochemistry in energy storage systems
• Sustainable battery manufacturing
• Solid-state electrolyte optimization

His recent publications highlight advancements in lithium-ion battery cathodes through microplasma synthesis, solid-state battery capacity using cobalt-free cathodes and silicon anodes, and direct recycling techniques for cathode materials. Collaborative work with teams at NREL and universities like Texas Materials Institute (UT Austin) demonstrates interdisciplinary focus.

Ryan's laboratory at NREL's Center for Energy Conversion and Storage Systems investigates scalable methods for battery material processing, including industrial microplasma and laser-ablation approaches.