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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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Described in a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the smart membrane separator could enable the design of a new category of rechargeable/refillable energy storage devices with high energy density and specific power that would overcome the contemporary limitations of electric vehicles.

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Researchers propose new VO2 cathode material for aluminum-ion rechargeable battery

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Nowadays, due to their outstanding energy and power density, Li-ion batteries have become a mainstay for EES [electrical energy storage]. However, the concerns regarding the high cost and the limited lithium reserves in the earth’s crust have driven the researchers to search more sustainable alternative energy storage solutions.

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Researchers directly visualize formation and disappearance of Li-O2 reaction products; insights to support development of rechargeable lithium-air batteries

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During discharge, Li ions meet with reduced oxygen on the surface of the Li x V 2 O 5 electrode forming Li 2 O 2 , which is decomposed upon recharge. The rechargeable Li?air This research, she says, “ points to a new paradigm of studying reaction mechanisms for electrochemical energy storage. Click to enlarge.

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MIT team synthesizes all carbon nanofiber electrodes for high-energy rechargeable Li-air batteries

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Li-air (or Li-O 2 ) batteries are receiving a great deal of attention and funding as a high-density energy storage solution, especially for electric vehicle applications. Further work is still needed to translate these basic laboratory advances into a practical commercial product, she cautions. Energy Environ.

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Purdue team uses pollen grains as basis for carbon architectures for Li-ion anodes

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A team at Purdue University has used pollens as the basis for carbon architectures for anodes in energy storage devices. Solid, dense carbon particles provides high energy density to the rechargeable batteries. Findings showed the cattail pollens performed better than bee pollen. —Tang and Pol. —Vilas Pol.

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New high-performance Na-ion battery with SO2-based catholyte; potential for other non-Li-metal-based battery systems

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Researchers in South Korea have demonstrated new type of room-temperature and high-energy density sodium rechargeable battery using a sulfur dioxide (SO 2 )-based inorganic molten complex catholyte that serves as both a Na + -conducting medium and cathode material (i.e. catholyte). mA cm −2 ). The cutoff voltage for charge is 4.05 V.

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Why battery storage can reduce demand charges?

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This article can answer all your doubts. Energy Consumption. To understand “demand”, we have to start with what your energy bill tells you. Typically, there are three parts to commercial energy bills: 1. How Battery Energy Storage Reduces Demand Charges? So do you know what a demand charge is?