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Aluminium-air Batteries and Lithium-air Batteries for EVs: A Comparison

Lithium-Air Batteries for EVs Lithium-air batteries (LABs) reduce oxygen from the air at the cathode and oxidises lithium metal at the anode to produce a current flow during discharge. The lithium-air battery can obtain oxygen from the air externally, removing the need for internal storage. This results in a higher energy density compared to that of …

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Challenges to overcome to achieve a sustainable circular bioeconomy

Challenges to overcome to achieve a sustainable circular bioeconomy

Challenges to overcome to achieve a sustainable circular bioeconomy The circular bioeconomy is an approach to economic growth that centers on the use and management of biomass. This could potentially revolutionize the global economy, which currently relies heavily on non-renewable resources and fossil fuels and help tackle the three main global issues: providing clean water, …

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Wireless In-road Charging

Wireless In-road Charging – The Missing Part of the Puzzle in e-mobility

Wireless In-road Charging – The Missing Part of the Puzzle in e-mobility Battery range and charging accessibility are the two biggest barriers to the worldwide adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and the general electrification of light and medium-duty transportation sectors. To alleviate these two issues, recent research has focussed on methodologies (Wireless In-road Charging) …

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Compressed air energy storage (CAES) – Current state and future directions

A balance of supply and demand of electricity is essential to keep the grid supply running. With the advent of small-scale energy production units, especially renewable power and intermittent power supplies like solar and wind power systems, compressed air energy storage (CAES) systems are brought into the limelight to balance supply and demand in the …

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Hydrides as Electrodes and electrolytes - Whatnext - energy innovation experts

Hydrides as Electrodes and Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries

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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Cybersecurity for wind energy systems integrated into smart grids

Wind energy systems integrated with smart grids are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. These days, wind turbines can communicate with the grid through the Internet. This means cybercriminals can use this connection to disrupt the power supply. Two most important components for cyber security for wind farms are the turbines themselves and the control system. Cybersecurity …

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Comparing PowerPaste with other solid-state systems - whatnext - FutureMakers

Comparing PowerPaste with other solid-state systems for hydrogen storage

Solid-state hydrogen storage systems have received increased attention in recent years due to their high stability and ease of transportation. Researched materials for hydrogen storage include carbon-based materials, hollow glass microspheres, metal hydrides, nitrides, imides, amides, zeolites, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Hydrogen storage in solid-state can be accomplished either by physical bonding (physisorption) or chemical …

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Comparing diabatic and adiabatic compressed air energy storage (CAES) systems

Compressed air energy storage systems use compressed air as a medium for storing energy during off-peak times and generating energy during peak hours. The CAES system utilizes electricity during off-peak times to drive the air compressor for air compression. Also, the electricity is used to store the compressed air in underground caverns. CAES systems are …

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Are H2 fuel cell vehicles still relevant with the rising popularity of electric battery vehicles?

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have taken a back seat in media coverage as battery electric vehicles have become more prominent. This is due to the considerable rise of Tesla and then a flurry of activity in the battery electric vehicle space from all the major automobile manufacturers. But, what does this mean for hydrogen fuel …

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