Forming Gradient Multilayer (GML) Nano Films for Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Applications

2011 ◽  
Vol 1323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Gilman ◽  
Igor Altman
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Material Composition ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Entire Thickness ◽  
Fast Development

ABSTRACTFor successful implementation of the nanomaterial-based PV and Energy storage devices there is a need for well-structured nano films consisting of a strictly controlled sequence of nanoparticle layers. Most promising nano-films include a “built-in” gradient of a nanoparticle size and/or material composition across the part or entire thickness of the film. Such Gradient Multilayer (GML) nano films will be able to significantly improve a PV efficiency of the 3rd generation Solar Cells and Energy storage devices. The development of GML-based devices is presently limited by lack of simple, inexpensive, scalable, and production-worthy deposition methods that are capable of forming GML nano-film on PV-suitable substrates such as flexible materials.The proposed concept describes novel principles of an advanced non-conventional deposition of the highly efficient GML nano films.The proposed GML deposition method is based on the phenomena of Flying Particles (FP). According to the FP-methods a pre-selected mix of nanoparticles (NP) of various size and/or material composition is deposited on a flexible (or other) substrate in a pre-defined order of NP size and/or composition thus forming GML nano film. Deposited GML film comprises a sequence of size-tuned and/or composition-tuned NP layers, which has a potential for significant increase of PV efficiency.The deposition process includes the NPs launch and flight through a resistant gas ambient. Due to the Stokes aerodynamic laws the FP times-to-target will be different for NP of a different size and/or density (material composition). Simulation is presented to confirm the separation of FP”s of a different size and/or density during their motion through the low-pressure gas. The calculations have been made for the initial stages of the FP process thus establishing the most efficient parameters of the process. Resultant GML nano films are expected to have superior qualities, particularly for building high efficiency / low cost PV panels. The FP-method allows for a fast development and easy implementation in PV manufacturing.

MXene for aqueous zinc-based energy storage devices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye Chen ◽  
Xinyu Yin ◽  
Shuyuan Lei ◽  
Xiaojing Dai ◽  
Xilian Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Transition Metal Carbide ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
High Electronic Conductivity

MXene, a class of 2D transition metal carbide/nitride materials, has attracted widespread attention since its first discovery in 2011. Due to its high electronic conductivity, large specific surface area, good mechanical stability, and adjustable surface functional groups, MXene-based nanomaterials have shown great potential in energy storage devices. Meanwhile, zinc-based aqueous energy storage devices became a hotspot recently in energy storage field on account of their high security and low cost. In this review, the research progress on the preparation routes, preserving method, related structure and properties of MXene is first summarized. Followed by is an introduction of the recent state-of-the-art development of MXene-based electrodes for zinc-based aqueous energy storage devices, including zinc ion batteries (ZIBs), zinc-air batteries (ZABs), and zinc-halide batteries (ZHBs). Finally, the major bottleneck and perspectives for MXene-based nanomaterials in zinc-based aqueous energy storage devices are pointed out.

Bipolar porous polymeric frameworks for low-cost, high-power, long-life all-organic energy storage devices

2014 ◽  
Vol 245 ◽  
pp. 553-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Sakaushi ◽  
Eiji Hosono ◽  
Georg Nickerl ◽  
Haoshen Zhou ◽  
Stefan Kaskel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
High Power ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Long Life

scholarly journals Cellulose-Derived Nanostructures as Sustainable Biomass for Supercapacitors: A Review

Polymers ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Seong Min Ji ◽  
Anuj Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Renewable Energy Storage

Sustainable biomass has attracted a great attention in developing green renewable energy storage devices (e.g., supercapacitors) with low-cost, flexible and lightweight characteristics. Therefore, cellulose has been considered as a suitable candidate to meet the requirements of sustainable energy storage devices due to their most abundant nature, renewability, hydrophilicity, and biodegradability. Particularly, cellulose-derived nanostructures (CNS) are more promising due to their low-density, high surface area, high aspect ratio, and excellent mechanical properties. Recently, various research activities based on CNS and/or various conductive materials have been performed for supercapacitors. In addition, CNS-derived carbon nanofibers prepared by carbonization have also drawn considerable scientific interest because of their high conductivity and rational electrochemical properties. Therefore, CNS or carbonized-CNS based functional materials provide ample opportunities in structure and design engineering approaches for sustainable energy storage devices. In this review, we first provide the introduction and then discuss the fundamentals and technologies of supercapacitors and utilized materials (including cellulose). Next, the efficacy of CNS or carbonized-CNS based materials is discussed. Further, various types of CNS are described and compared. Then, the efficacy of these CNS or carbonized-CNS based materials in developing sustainable energy storage devices is highlighted. Finally, the conclusion and future perspectives are briefly conferred.

scholarly journals A review of the energy storage aspects of chemical elements for lithium-ion based batteries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariq Bashir ◽  
Sara Adeeba Ismail ◽  
Yuheng Song ◽  
Rana Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Shiqi Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Battery Systems

Energy storage devices such as batteries hold great importance for society, owing to their high energy density, environmental benignity and low cost. However, critical issues related to their performance and safety still need to be resolved. The periodic table of elements is pivotal to chemistry, physics, biology and engineering and represents a remarkable scientific breakthrough that sheds light on the fundamental laws of nature. Here, we provide an overview of the role of the most prominent elements, including s-block, p-block, transition and inner-transition metals, as electrode materials for lithium-ion battery systems regarding their perspective applications and fundamental properties. We also outline hybrid materials, such as MXenes, transition metal oxides, alloys and graphene oxide. Finally, the challenges and prospects of each element and their derivatives and hybrids for future battery systems are discussed, which may provide guidance towards green, low-cost, versatile and sustainable energy storage devices.

scholarly journals Novel biomass-derived smoke-like carbon as a supercapacitor electrode material

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 190132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingxu Chu ◽  
Mingtang Li ◽  
Zhaolian Han ◽  
Jinshan Cao ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Specific Capacitance ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Specific Surface Area ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Supercapacitor Electrode ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Crude Polysaccharide ◽  
Power Outputs

In this present work, smoke-like carbon was successfully fabricated from a bio-waste fungal substrate crude polysaccharide for the first time. The as-prepared products possess smoke-like structures, ultra-high specific surface area ( S BET : 2160 m 2 g −1 ) and a high content of micropores (microporous surface area of 60%, with a nanopore size of 0.70 nm), which can increase the specific capacitance, representing a wonderful structure for electrochemical energy storage devices. The as-prepared sample displayed an excellent specific capacitance of 152 F g −1 at 5 A g −1 in the three-electrode configuration and exhibited maximal densities of 6.8–10.2 W h kg −1 under power outputs of 253.4–24.3 kW kg −1 . We believe that this work demonstrates a simple, green and low-cost route by using agricultural residue to prepare applicable carbon materials for use in energy storage devices.

Design principles of pseudocapacitive carbon anode materials for ultrafast sodium and potassium-ion batteries

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (16) ◽  
pp. 7756-7764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Gao ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Nan Li ◽  
Xiao Han ◽  
Xian Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Anode Materials ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Potassium Ion ◽  
Carbon Anode ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Sodium And Potassium

Na and K-ion batteries are promising energy storage devices at low cost, but their inferior rate and capacity have hampered application. We develop the design principles to screen pseudocapacitive carbon anode materials to create ultrafast batteries.

A low-cost wearable yarn supercapacitor constructed by a highly bended polyester fiber electrode and flexible film

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (29) ◽  
pp. 15144-15153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Si-Wen Zhang ◽  
Bo-Si Yin ◽  
Chang Liu ◽  
Zhen-Bo Wang ◽  
Da-Ming Gu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Density ◽  
High Power ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Power Supplies ◽  
High Power Density ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Flexible Film ◽  
Fiber Electrode

For the next-generation energy-storage devices, high power density supercapacitors can be used as complementary power supplies.

scholarly journals A New Pricing Scheme for Controlling Energy Storage Devices in Future Smart Grid

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingwei Zhu ◽  
Michael Z. Q. Chen ◽  
Baozhu Du
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Smart Grid ◽  
Cost Minimization ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Aggregate Demand ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Technology Advancement ◽  
Pricing Scheme

Improvement of the overall efficiency of energy infrastructure is one of the main anticipated benefits of the deployment of smart grid technology. Advancement in energy storage technology and two-way communication in the electric network are indispensable components to achieve such a vision, while efficient pricing schemes and appropriate storage management are also essential. In this paper, we propose a universal pricing scheme which permits one to indirectly control the energy storage devices in the grid to achieve a more desirable aggregate demand profile that meets a particular target of the grid operator such as energy generation cost minimization and carbon emission reduction. Such a pricing scheme can potentially be applied to control the behavior of energy storage devices installed for integration of intermittent renewable energy sources that have permission to grid connection and will have broader applications as an increasing number of novel and low-cost energy storage technologies emerge.

Mesocarbon microbead based dual-carbon batteries towards low cost energy storage devices

2018 ◽  
Vol 393 ◽  
pp. 145-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengxian Han ◽  
Xiaoqi Han ◽  
Jianhua Yao ◽  
Liping Yue ◽  
Jingwen Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices
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