scholarly journals Charge transport and energy storage at the molecular scale: from nanoelectronics to electrochemical sensing

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (21) ◽  
pp. 7505-7515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo R. Bueno ◽  
Jason J. Davis

This tutorial review considers how the fundamental quantized properties associated with charge transport and storage, particularly in molecular films, are linked in a manner that spans nanoscale electronics, electrochemistry, redox switching, and derived nanoscale sensing.

Nanoscale ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Ghini ◽  
Nicola Curreli ◽  
Andrea Camellini ◽  
Mengjiao Wang ◽  
Aswin Asaithambi ◽  
...  

Light-driven multi-charge accumulation (i.e., photodoping) of doped metal oxide nanocrystals opens the way to innovative solutions for the direct conversion and storage of the solar energy.


2014 ◽  
Vol 1070-1072 ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Xiao Di Qin ◽  
Rong Rong Zhou ◽  
Lie Xia ◽  
Liang Hui Xu

Based on practical project and application, the design scheme of small capacity of integrated PV and storage grid-connected generation system is presented in this paper. For demonstrative and experimental purpose in this project, it includes several typical PV modules, tracking system and grid-connected inverters. Entire design scheme covers system integration, grid-connected solution, PV array and bracket, monitoring system, energy storage system, and etc. Configuration and application prospect of energy storage system in grid-connected PV system are mainly introduced. The characteristics of lithium battery and vanadium redox flow battery, as well as their application in the field of distributed power generation are researched.


1985 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 569-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. Harman ◽  
S. Loesch

A method for increasing the peak output of steam power plants through use of a low-pressure feedwater storage system is presented. The generalized availability analysis involves only the low-pressure turbine, low-pressure feedwater heaters, and the storage system. With daily cycling and storage charging at near base load conditions, the turnaround efficiency of the energy storage system was found to approach 100 percent. Storage system turnaround efficiency is decreased when the energy is stored during plant part-load operation.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory Kaminski ◽  
Philip Odonkor

Abstract The decreasing cost of implementation and increasing regulatory incentive to lower energy use have led to an increased adoption of distributed energy resources in recent years. This increased adoption has been further fueled by a surge in energy consciousness and the expansion of energy-saving products and technologies. To lower reliance on the electrical grid and fully realize the benefits of distributed energy resources, many consumers have also elected to use battery systems to store generated energy. For owners of multiple buildings, or multiple owners willing to share the operational cost, building clusters may be formed to more effectively take advantage of these distributed resources and storage systems. The implementation of these systems in existing buildings introduces the question of what makes a “good” building cluster. Furthermore, the scalable nature of distributed energy sources and storage systems create countless possibilities for system configuration. Through comparison of unique two-building clusters from a stock of five buildings with a given distributed energy resource (in this case, a solar photovoltaic panel array) and energy storage system, we develop a fundamental understanding of the underlying factors that allow building clusters to be less reliant on the utility grid and make better use of energy generation and storage systems.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelkader Rouibah ◽  
Djamel Benazzouz ◽  
Rahmani Kouider ◽  
Awf Al-Kassir ◽  
Justo García-Sanz-Calcedo ◽  
...  

The increase of solar energy production has become a solution to meet the demand of electricity and reduce the greenhouse effect worldwide. This paper aims to determine the performance and viability of direct normal irradiation of three solar tower power plants in Algeria, to be installed in the highlands and the Sahara (Béchar, El Oued, and Djelfa regions). The performance of the plants was obtained through a system advisor model simulator. It used real data gathered from appropriate meteorological files. A relationship between the solar multiple (SM), power generation, and thermal energy storage (TES) hours was observed. The results showed that the optimal heliostat field corresponds to 1.8 SM and 2 TES hours in Béchar, 1.2 SM and 2 TES hours for El Oued, and 1.5 SM and 4 TES hours for Djelfa. This study shows that there is an interesting relationship between the solar multiple, power generation, and storage capacity.


MRS Bulletin ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 376-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cherie R. Kagan ◽  
Mark A. Ratner

AbstractThis issue of MRS Bulletin on molecular transport junctions highlights the current experimental and theoretical understanding of molecular charge transport and its extension to the rapidly growing areas of molecular and carbon nanotube electronics. This introduction will outline the progress that has been made in understanding the mechanisms of molecular junction transport and the challenges and future directions in exploring charge transport on the molecular scale. In spite of the substantial challenges, molecular charge transport is of great interest for its intrinsic importance to potential single-molecule electronic, thin-film electronic, and optoelectronic applications.


2003 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 223-228
Author(s):  
C. Schlachta ◽  
M. Glesner

Abstract. One of the possible techniques to reduces the power consumption in digital CMOS circuits is to slow down the charge transport. This slowdown can be achieved by introducing an inductor in the charging path. Additionally, the inductor can act as an energy storage element, conserving the energy that is normally dissipated during discharging. Together with the parasitic capacitances from the circuit a LCresonant circuit is formed.


Author(s):  
Satyanarayan Patel ◽  
Manish Kumar ◽  
Yashwant Kashyap

Present work shows waste energy (thermal/mechanical) harvesting and storage capacity in bulk lead-free ferroelectric 0.6Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3-0.4(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 (0.6BZT-0.4BCT) ceramics. The thermal energy harvesting is obtained by employing the Olsen cycle under different stress biasing, whereas mechanical energy harvesting calculated using the thermo-mechanical cycle at various temperature biasing. To estimate the energy harvesting polarization-electric field loops were measured as a function of stress and temperatures. The maximum thermal energy harvesting is obtained equal to 158 kJ/m3 when the Olsen cycle operated as 25-81 °C (at contact stress of 5 MPa) and 0.25-2 kV/mm. On the other hand, maximum mechanical energy harvesting is calculated as 158 kJ/m3 when the cycle operated as 5-160 MPa (at a constant temperature of 25 °C) and 0.25-2 kV/mm. It is found that the stress and temperature biasing are not beneficial for thermal and mechanical energy harvesting. Further, a hybrid cycle, where both stress and temperature are varied, is also studied to obtain enhanced energy harvesting. The improved energy conversion potential is found as 221 kJ/m3 when the cycle operated as 25-81 °C, 5-160 MPa and 0.25-2 kV/mm. The energy storage density varies from 43 to 66 kJ/m3 (increase in temperature: 25-81 °C) and 43 to 80 kJ/m3 (increase in stress: 5 to 160 MPa). Also, the pre-stress can be easily implemented on the materials, which improve energy storage density almost 100% by domain pining and ferroelastic switching. The results show that stress confinement can be an effective way to enhance energy storage.


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