Power Systems
Safer, fast-charging aqueous battery developed
A 3D zinc-manganese nano-alloy anode has been developed, resulting in a stable, high-performance aqueous battery that uses seawater as an electrolyte.
Lithium batteries developed to survive extreme cold temperatures
Tadiran has developed bobbin-type lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) batteries that have been specially modified for use in the cold chain, which is required for transporting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Has hydrogen’s time finally come?
Hydrogen could offer a greener future for us all, but harnessing its full potential requires a degree of technical understanding
Predictive model reveals function of energy harvester device
An energy harvesting device that can transform subtle mechanical vibrations into electrical energy could be used to power wireless sensors and actuators.
Manufacturing biobased electronics for sensors, batteries
Researchers are studying how plant-based inks can be used to print low-cost, biodegradable and recyclable sensors.
Your questions answered: Improve industrial facility energy management: a process-based approach
Presenters from the Oct. 13, 2020 webcast “Improve industrial facility energy management: a process-based approach” addressed questions not covered during the live event.
Energy harvester improves wearable electronics potential
An energy harvester has been developed that could make manufacturing embedded wearable electronics a viable reality.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 28 to October 4, 2020
Articles about mask filtration, global manufacturing, COVID-19 and digitalization, microgrid system design and hydrogen's growing importance were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 28 to October 4, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Bridging the gap between electrical infrastructure and renewables
While renewable energy sources like wind and solar photovoltaics may be the future of a low carbon electric grid, they there is a need for reliable and resilient dispatchable generation along with energy storage
Atomic dynamics help turn heat into electricity
An atomic mechanism that makes some thermoelectric materials efficient near high-temperature phase transition could help unlock better options for technologies reliant on transforming heat into electricity.
