Papers:
Advanced p- and n-Dopable Polymer Supercapacitors
Kim Y.-G., Kinlen P.J., Jung J.H., Mbugua J., Besic S., Birschbach M., Tregre G., Nguyen H.-L., Crosslink, US
Metallic conductive PAC 1003, an inherently conductive polymer product of Crosslink, has been developed to have remarkably high electrical conductivity of >1000 S/cm which can be applied to advanced polymer supercapacitor designs. The metallic conductivity [...]
Properties of Linear Low Density Polyethylene Reinforced with Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes by Cryogenic Ball-Milling
The combination of high aspect ratio, small size, very low density, and more importantly, excellent physical properties, such as extremely high mechanical strength and stiffness, high electrical and thermal conductivity, make carbon nanotubes (CNTs) perfect [...]
Nickel-Zinc Rechargeable Batteries – the High Performance, Low Cost, Clean Solution for Hybrid Vehicles
Rising interest in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) has created pressure to develop more powerful and efficient vehicle battery systems. While Lithium-Ion batteries have shown potential in fully electric applications, cost and safety issues leave little [...]
Simulation of a Range Extender Power Train for a City Bus
Within a national project, called “H-BUS”, CNR TAE Institute is involved in a zero emission city bus development, in which the optimized level of hybridization will be evaluated on the basis of several aspects. The [...]
Fuel Cells – Commercial Innovation Built on High Electrical Efficiency
Ceramic Fuel Cells has developing an innovative solid oxide fuel cell technology that offers the world’s highest level of electrical conversion efficiency. CFCL’s fuel cells provide highly efficient and low-emission electricity from widely available natural [...]
SOFC/ZEBRA® hybrid system
Ferraro M., Napoli G., Sergi F., Brunaccini G., Dispenza G., Antonucci V., Institute of Advanced Technologies for Energy “Nicola Giordano” - National Council of Research, IT
The work was focused on the preliminary analysis, design and implementation of a hybrid system based on Solid-Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) and ZEBRA® High Temperature Battery (HTB). A specific control algorithm was developed for utilizing [...]
Advanced Catalysts for Fuel-Flexible Fuel Cells
Grant Norton M., Ha S., Marin-Flores O., Fleckner K., Neylon M.K., Breit J., Washington State University, US
In commercial aviation, a concept called the more electric airplane (MEA) will allow greater fuel efficiency by substituting hydraulically and pneumatically driven systems by those based on electrical energy. The increased electrical power demand in [...]
Theoretical Modeling of Phase Diagram of Clathrate Hydrates toward Hydrogen Storage Applications
Belosludov R.V., Belosludov V.R., Mizuseki H., Subbotin O.S., Belosludov R.V., Belosludov V.R., Kawazoe Y., Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, JP
The possible formation of hydrogen hydrate, a class of inclusion compounds consisting of water and hydrogen as host and guest molecules, respectively, with different structures by adding various guest molecules suggests the practical feasibility of [...]
Microstructures and Electrochemical Properties of Rapidly-solidified Si-Mn-Cr alloys
In this work, the microstructure and electrochemical properties of Si-Mn-Cr alloy specimens prepared by a rapid solidification process and a conventionally-solidified process have been investigated. Si70Mn15Cr15 alloy ribbons by atomic ratio were prepared by two [...]
Microstructures and electrochemical properties of Si-Ni based alloys
In this work, Si-Ni-Al and Si-Ni-Cu-Al alloy ribbons were fabricated by a rapid solidification process to minimize the effect of the volume change of silicon particles. Thin ribbons with thicknesses of 10~20μm were fabricated by [...]
Overview of four energy storage techniques
Abstract: Renewable Energy has gained a significant attention in recent years due to high energy cost and adverse environmental impacts of conventional fossil fuels. One of the major challenges for the renewable energy systems remains [...]
(Au, Ag, Ti)-SiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles Based Polymer Nanodielectrics for Energy Storage Applications
Badi N., Singh R., Bensaoula A., Rittikulsittichai S., Thanasarakhan T., Randall Lee T., University of Houston, US
This paper addresses materials and processes for energy storage in high k embedded capacitors using metal nanoparticles coated and uncoated SiO2 shells (M@SiO2, where M = Au, Ag, and Ti)) and high K polymer matrices [...]
Optimization study of Supercapacitor electrode material composition and thickness for enhanced performance of the Supercapacitor
A prototype electrode was constructed to verify the optimization of composition of materials for the supercapacitors. Surface area analysis and SEM images were used initially to select the most appropriate active carbon from a group [...]
Carbon-supported platinum and nickel nanoparticles for CO capture in hydrogen fuel cells
J. D. Durbin D., J. Fermin D., Plana D., J. D. Durbin D., J. Fermin D., Malardier-Jugroot C., Royal Military College of Canada, CA
Fuel cells are electrochemical cells that convert chemical energy into electrical energy with efficiencies up to 80%; they are a promising potential replacement for internal combustion engines in automobiles. However, carbon monoxide poisoning of the [...]
Design and Fabrication of Hydroelectric Fuel Cell System for Household Power Application
A hydroelectric fuel cell system is designed for stand-alone household generator to meet the need of home electricity behind national electrical network in Vietnam. The energy system utilizes water to generate H2 by the reduction [...]
Investigation of a short stack PEM electrolyzer based on a nanosized IrO2 anode electrocatalyst
Di Blasi A., Siracusano S., Baglio V., Briguglio N., Stassi A., Antonucci V., Aricò A.S., CNR ITAE, IT
Electrolysis systems based on PEMs have a number of advantages in comparison to the traditional alkaline electrolyzers, such as ecological cleanliness, considerably smaller mass–volume characteristics and, essentially, a high degree of gases purity. The main [...]
Synthesis of TiO2 Nanotube Arrays for Hydrogen Production from Photo-Assisted Water Splitting Reaction
This study focuses on the synthesis of TiO2 nanotube arrays and its application for hydrogen generation from photo-assisted water-splitting reaction. In the synthesis approach, an nt-TiO2/Ti/nt-TiO2 structure was synthesized using electrochemical anodization in fluorine (F-) [...]
Increased Bandwidth of Mechanical Harvester
Mechanical energy harvesters ensure an important electromechanical coupling when their natural frequency matches the input frequency. Nevertheless, in many situations the driving frequency is not known or it might change over time. In that case, [...]
The Design, Installation, and Maintenance of a Village-Sized Solar Power System in Uganda
A microscale solar power project was completed to provide electricity to a small, remote village in Uganda. The system electrified 50 homes, one school, and one pharmacy with a very low cost. The success of [...]
Adsorption-Enhanced Compressed Air Energy Storage
Adsorption-Enhanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (AE-CAES) uses nano-porous materials to adsorb air. The use of an adsorbent changes the effective equation of state for air, so that it becomes possible to operate the system at [...]
Study of the factors effect on the power storage and generation of a nano-biomimetic membrane electrode-assembling (NBMEA) for battery/fuel cell dual applications
An unmet need has been identified: a high power and high energy density system that is environmentally safe and economically affordable is in urgent need. E. Chen’s group recently reported an innovative approach: using an [...]
Dynamic Model Refinement for Buoyant Energy Storage Technology
As the use of renewable electricity grows, energy storage is becoming a better solution to grid destabilization challenges associated with resource intermittency. With cost being a key barrier to widespread adoption, buoyant energy storage technology [...]
Generation of clean energy by applying parametric resonance to quantum nonlocality clocking
A novel principle for generation of clean and abundant energy is presented [1]. The required ability to move matter comes from a new source: clocking mechanism of: Universe’s nonlocality. The phenomenon of nonlocality – instantaneous [...]
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: Technical Proceedings of the 2011 Clean Technology Conference and Trade Show
Published: June 13, 2011
Industry sector: Energy & Sustainability
Topic: Energy Storage
ISBN: 978-1-4398-8189-7