Month: September 2022

Quantum Computing in Mechanical Engineering - Whatnext - mobility solutions

Quantum Computing in Mechanical Engineering and Design for the Mobility Industry

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With the proliferation of self-driving autonomous vehicles, sea-going vessels, trains, and micro-mobility, all operating across complex, connected transportation networks, the need to solve multifaceted problems at faster than real-time requires a paradigm shift in computing power and processing speeds. With the exceptions of some niche research and development projects that are discussed in more detail …

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Quantum Computing in Electric Vehicle Battery Design - Whatnext - mobility innovation experts

Quantum Computing in Electric Vehicle Battery Design and Development

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Vehicle manufacturers are beginning to express great interest in quantum computing since it shares synergies with the paradigm shifting taking place across the automotive industry with the proliferation of part-electric or fully electric vehicles (in addition to the demand for self-driving autonomous vehicles). The use of quantum computing is particularly pertinent regarding improvements in battery …

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Onsite Hydrogen Production - Whatnext - energy innovation experts

Onsite Hydrogen Production for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

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Rising CO2 emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels are the single largest contributor to global warming. In the UK alone in 2019, domestic transport was responsible for emitting the equivalent of 122 million tonnes of CO2, equating to 27% of the UK’s total emissions in 2019 (455 million tonnes CO2 equivalent). Whilst most countries …

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Light-harvesting sytem - Whatnext - energy transition experts

Light-harvesting system component in artificial photosynthesis

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An artificial photosynthesis system, which mimics the natural photosynthesis system, comprises of three units. The first is a light-harvesting unit. The second is a charge separation unit (reaction center). The third is a catalysis unit where fuel-forming multi-electron reactions take place. This article discusses the light-harvesting system. The chromophore (photosynthesizer) Light harvesting is the initial …

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Issues affecting the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage - Whatnext - sustainbility experts

Issues affecting the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage in salt caverns

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The storage of gas in underground storage sites is in full operation in over 600 sites worldwide. Underground hydrogen storage is relatively new and the experiences are scarce. Storing hydrogen in underground salt caverns requires the fulfillment of several criteria including social, legal, economic, engineering, and geological. Feasibility studies of underground hydrogen storage in salt …

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Hydrogen-Powered Electric Airplanes - Whatnext - mobility innovation experts

Hydrogen-Powered Electric Airplanes

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Global warming, carbon emissions, and their impact on the environment have raised the need for airlines to develop next-gen, fuel-efficient, and environmental-friendly aircrafts. According to the European Commission’s report, the airline industry emits 3.8% of EU greenhouse gases. Hydrogen-powered electric airplanes do not produce carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions. Thus, these airplanes are getting …

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Hydrides as Electrodes and electrolytes - Whatnext - energy innovation experts

Hydrides as Electrodes and Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries

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Solid-state batteries are seen as a critical enabler for compact, energy-dense battery-powered devices. Solid-state batteries are considered the natural successor to liquid electrolyte batteries such as lithium-ion because they have the potential to exhibit 2.5 times the energy density of current liquid electrolyte batteries with reduced weight and lesser degradation in battery performance from rapid …

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How Commercial Demand Response is reinforcing the Energy Grid - Whatnext - future of energy

How Commercial Demand Response is Reinforcing the Energy Grid in its fight against Climate Change

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Demand response is a strategy for reducing energy demand when it is not needed. By participating in commercial demand response programs, business customers help ensure the reliability of their energy supply by reducing the amount of energy they use during peak demand periods. Demand response helps to reduce the strain on the energy grid and …

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Feasibility of Solid-state batteries for electric airplanes - Whatnext - technology experts

Feasibility of solid-state batteries for electric airplanes

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Solid-state batteries have the potential to revolutionise the electromobility market. Recent innovations have suggested that these batteries can offer 2.5 times the energy density of existing liquid electrolyte lithium-ion batteries whilst being lighter and safer with little degradation in performance from rapid charging. It is expected that within the next two decades, these types of …

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Cybersecurity in Vehicle-to-Infrastructure - Whatnext - futuremakers

Cybersecurity in Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Applications

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With the advent of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) applications, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for both motorists and municipalities. V2I applications allow vehicles to communicate with infrastructure such as traffic lights, allowing for more efficient traffic flow and reduced congestion. However, this increased connectivity also creates new opportunities for malicious actors to exploit vulnerabilities in the …

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