Papers:
Quasi-Electrostatic Simulation of Energy Density Limits and Variability in Nanoparticle Composite Materials
To understand the limits and opportunities of nanoparti- cle (NP) composite materials, it is imperative to better un- derstand the heterogeneous electric field distributions within such materials. Using a custom-built simulator, the electric field is [...]
Dielectric properties of SiO2/PMMA nanocomposites for energy storage
We have made a SiO2:PMMA hybrid nanocomposite based on 150nm spherical silica nanoparticles synthetized by sol-gel method. A molecule containing a methacrylate group (TPM), was chemically grafted to the silica surface to improve the electrical [...]
Systematic Characterization and Evaluation of Grid-connected Flow Battery Systems
This paper provides an overview of flow technologies and how the ESRC’s research and test center of excellence supports the evaluation and validation of various grid-scale flow battery technologies, with systematic characterization and evaluation including: [...]
Cobalt Doped (Mn,Ti)- Oxides for Supercapacitors
In this investigation, a (Mn,Ti)-oxide (Mn:Ti 65:35 wt%) was prepared using surfactant templating assisted sol-gel method. To prepare this nanocomposite, sol-A with Ti precursor and sol-B containing Mn precursor were separately prepared using the required [...]
Fabrication of a Lower Weight, All 3D Printed Graphene Supercapacitor
Yu Z., Dobbs S., Anderson K., Sun P., Zhu B., Nair A., Wu S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, US
Graphene is under intensive study for energy storage devices, such as batteries and supercapacitors, due to its energy density and ability to recharge. These properties make graphene well suited for electric powered UAVs with the [...]
Composite Electrode for High Performance Ultracapacitors and Batteries
The standard electrodes used in today’s energy storage devices contain a passive organic or polymeric binder. This material affects various electrochemical performance characteristics of an electrode and lowers power density, energy density, and reliability of [...]
Secondary Use Energy Storage System Design Considerations
Energy storage technologies are expected to revolutionize the electric power grid by reducing energy costs, providing means to integrate renewables, and increasing grid reliability and resiliency. Numerous demonstration projects of energy storage technologies funded by [...]
Building Investor Confidence in Energy Storage through Comprehensive Testing and Evaluation
The integration and implementation of energy storage to the grid, especially to support mission critical infrastructure, requires a deep understanding of energy storage system functions and performance. In order to build investor confidence in the [...]
Design of Experiment Based Prediction of Passivity Breakdown Potential for 304L Stainless Steel
Azimi Dastgerdi A., Bellè U., Brenna A., Ormellese M., Pedeferri M., Bolzoni F., Politecnico di Milano, IT
Stainless steels usually have a good corrosion resistance because of the protective passive film that forms on the surface, however they are prone to localized corrosion (pitting and crevice) due to the breakdown of passive [...]
Semi Critical Assisted-Solvent Extraction: A Highly Thermochemical Technology For Hydrocarbon and Organic Associate Minerals Extraction In Bituminous Coal
The extraction of raw material (gas, hydrocarbon) and hazard contaminants (ash, heavy metals, poly-aromatic hydrocarbons, organic associate minerals, OAM) from bituminous and lignitic coal, are challenge processes in regards of adding economical value at coal [...]
Bacillus Biocathode improves Electricity Generation with Microbial Fuel Cells
In a microbial fuel cell (MFC), biocathodes alleviate the need to use noble catalysts to reduce oxygen, which substantially increases the viability and sustainability of a MFC. Three electrochemically active strains of bacteria are isolated [...]
BTMO Catalyzed Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Lignocellulosic Biomass
Amar V., Shende A., Shende R.V., Shende A., Shende R.V., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, US
Binary transition metal oxide nanoparticles, M1M2Fe2O4 (where M1 or M2 = Ni, Zn, Co), were prepared using a soft templating approach and characterized by powder x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy [...]
Characterization of the Oils of some Non-Edible Seeds as Biodiesel
In this study, oils of the seeds of Azadirachta indica(Neem), Mangnifera indica(Mango), Thevetia peruviana, Jatropha curcas and Hervia Brasilensis(Rubber) were extracted and transesterified. The oil and biodiesel yields were; Neem, 97%, Mango, 90%, Thevetia 98%, [...]
Photocatalytic Activity of Immobilized Nano-TiO2 in Complex Wastewaters: Case Study of Multiple Dye Composition
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is widely investigated for its photocatalytic properties and for the possibility of obtaining nanotubular oxide films with high specific surface area directly immobilized on a substrate. In the present work, nanotubular TiO2 [...]
Mechanical Re-Design of a Wells Turbine Blade to improve the efficiency of the LIMPET Wave Energy Conversion System
Renewable energies are told to be the future of energy generation for the world; nowadays, the wind sector is the one with more development in technology. However, there are two big sources of energy that [...]
The Use of Focused Aerosol Deposition in the Collection and Analysis of Nanoparticles from Ultrapure Water Systems Used in Semiconductor and Pharmaceutical Industry
The reduction of particles in ultrapure water (UPW) systems is driven primarily by the semiconductor industry. Particles that can produce defects in chip manufacturing and potentially reduce yield, are now identified to be 10 nm [...]
A Novel, Nanostructured, Metal-Organic Frameworks-Based Pretreatment Technology for the Remediation of PFAS in Industrial Wastewater
Per-and polyflouralkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS, are a class of chemicals that include perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). This class of chemcials has a large variety of uses globally, but their utilization [...]
MCM-41 and Functionalized MCM-41 as Adsorbents to Remove Heavy Metals and Hardness from Contaminated Water and Groundwater
Mining operating and abandoned mines often have resulted in waste rock dumps and open pits that contain materials high in heavy metals and toxic elements. These contaminants are known to be present in groundwater, surface [...]
Pilot Scale Demonstration & Independent Verification of Carbon Utilization Technologies for the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE
The NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE is a global competition to develop technologies for converting CO2 from power plants and industrial facilities into valuable products. The pilot scale demonstration required teams to operate at a 200 [...]
Utilization of Aerogel Materials and Systems in the Building Envelopes of Tomorrow
Jelle B.P., Gao T., Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) / SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, NO
Building envelopes incorporating aerogel materials may exploit miscellaneous properties of the aerogels such as a very low thermal conductivity, lightweight properties due the air-filled low-density aerogel structure, and the possibility of utilizing solar radiation as [...]
Sustainable Concrete: Enhancements and Challenges
Fly ash-based geopolymer concrete or alkali-activated fly ash-based concrete is a sustainable concrete that is not only reduced CO2 emissions, and also it utilizes waste materials such as fly ash, metakaolin, or blast furnace slag. [...]
Development of Bionic Coating Technology to Enhance the Solar Heat Shielding Capability of Architextiles
The current work developed a bionic coating technology that mimics the micro-hair arrays of Saharan Silver Ant (SSAnt) on the architextiles to enhance their solar heat shielding capability. To do so, the Al-ZnO microrods were [...]
A New 1.5-Nanometer Titanium Treated Portland Cement
Patented modification of the surface of ordinary Portland cement with a 1.5-nanometer proprietary titanate coupling agent trade named Ken-React® KCM-3E produces a transformational Portland cement trade named Ken-Tec Portland cement allowing a 31% reduction in [...]
Enhancement of optical properties of Perovskite solar cells through added plasmonic nanostructures
Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites have been extensively studied as a promising research topic in solar energy harvesting, due to their simple process, developed optical and electrical properties, and relatively low-cost materials. However, the perovskite solar cells [...]
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: TechConnect Briefs 2019
Published: June 17, 2019
Industry sector: Energy & Sustainability
Topics: Catalysis, Energy Storage
ISBN: 978-0-9988782-8-7