Energy & Sustainability – Page 39

Electrocatalytic activity of core-shell carbon-metal nanocomposites derived from carbon dioxide

Lee J.W., Zhang J., Kim Y., Byeon A., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, KR

The polymer electrolyte fuel cells(PEFCs) have demonstrated one of promising devices to convert chemical energy of fuels with high energy efficiency, high power density, and low environment impact. Despite wide applications in many areas, the [...]

Hydrothermal synthesis of uniform porous carbon nanospheres and their gas storage capacity

Lee M.K., Nam S.W., Han J.S., Kang S., Seoul National University, KR

Highly porous nano carbon materials have been widely developed due to their advanced physical characteristics such as morphology, light weight, but more interestingly the possibility of designing the level of porosity as well as the [...]

Fuel Cells & Hydrogen

Renewables-source Energy Storage for < $1.00 / kWh Capex as Hydrogen and Ammonia C-free Fuel Systems

Leighty B., The Leighty Foundation, US

Electricity systems will be inadequate to humanity's urgent task of rebuilding its largest industry -- energy -- from ~85% fossil today to 100% renewable sources by Year 2100. To supply all energy, from all sources [...]

Degradation Mechanisms in Electric Double Layer Capacitors Subjected to Voltage and Temperature Stress Testing

Peter A.S., Azarian M.H., Pecht M., University of Maryland, US

Due to their high power densities, electric double layer capacitors ¬¬(EDLCs) are used to supplement high energy density power sources (such as lithium ion batteries and fuel cells) in applications such as automotive kinetic energy [...]

Cluster-assembled carbon thin films and nanocomposites for electrochemical energy storage

Bettini L.G., Milani P., Piseri P., University of Milano, IT

Power generation and storage for microelectromechanical systems, miniaturized biomedical devices, sensors and integrated on-chip components, can significantly benefit from the fabrication and integration of planar thin film supercapacitors. Supersonic cluster beam deposition (SCBD) of nanostructured [...]

Li salt rich separator for Li-ion batteries

Mourzagh D., Jouanneau S., Rouillon F., Rouault H., Chapuis M., Patoux S., Braida M-D., Buisine O., Mercier C., Hamon C., CEA, FR

In order to reduce the duration of the electrolyte filling step, a new concept of separator embedding itself Li salt thanks to a Li salt rich film coated on. The objective of study was to [...]

Development of alternative binder for lithium ion battery based on epoxy resin

Bunzel F., Wagner M., Stammen E., Dilger K., Technische Universität Braunschweig, DE

The development of batteries for the e-mobility continuously creates new challenges for the researchers. To improve performance of lithium ion batteries, different approaches might be considered. Therefore the Institute of Joining and Welding (ifs) focuses [...]

Sodium-Ion Batteries: “Beyond Lithium-Ion”

Shirpour M., Doeff M., University of Kentucky, US

The drastic increase in demand for lithium-ion batteries in the electronics and automotive industries is currently putting enormous pressure on lithium supplies, and has resulted in a steep price rise of the lithium precursors used [...]

Redox Flow Batteries for Grid and Microgrid Applications

Berland B., Colclasure A., Eldridge D., ITN Energy Systems Inc., US

ITN’s innovative Redox Flow Battery (RFB) combines advanced materials engineering with stack design breakthroughs to provide the high-power, low-cost energy storage solution that grid-based and off-grid power suppliers have been looking for. ITN’s RFB provides [...]