Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion: Materials and Devices
Event details
| Date | 13.10.2016 |
| Hour | 16:30 › 17:30 |
| Speaker |
Prof. Catia Arbizzani University of Bologna, Department of Chemistry |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
The growing demand for energy with low or zero greenhouse-gas emission can be met only by renewable sources. The intermittent nature of most renewable sources requires electrical energy storage (EES) systems for an efficient use of generated energy. Renewable energy storage and delivery according to the needs is fundamental also for the interaction between EES and grids. One of the most promising EES systems is the rechargeable battery, whose chemistry can be selected on the basis of the application. Li-ion batteries, with their great variety of chemistries, are the most advanced systems in terms of performance as testified by the increasingly widespread use in transport and in stationary applications. However, further improvements are needed: the energy density of current Li-ion technology is not sufficient for long driving range in EVs and the cost still limits the commercialization of large-size batteries. Hence, for next generation batteries, a renewed interest is focused on systems like Li-sulphur and Li-air batteries that could provide specific energy higher than Li-ion batteries. Also EES system like supercapacitors have a relevant role, especially for the development of self-powered and self-sustaining integrated systems for different fields ranging from remote sensing, robotics and medical devices. Strategies to improve battery components for high-energy Li-ion battery, a new design of Li-O2 flow battery and recent supercapacitor applications will be here presented and discussed.
Practical information
- Expert
- Free
- This event is internal
Organizer
- Prof. Ulrich Lorenz
Contact
- Prof. Ulrich Lorenz