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DOE OSTI2020

High capacity corrosion resistant V-based metal hydride electrodes for rechargeable metal hydride batteries

In an aspect, an electrochemical cell comprises: a positive electrode; a negative electrode, said negative electrode having an alloy having a composition comprising V; and an electrolyte; wherein an additive is provided in said electrolyte to form primary vanadate ions upon dissociation of said additive in said electrolyte; and wherein the electrochemical cell is a metal hydride battery. In some embodiments of this aspect, the alloy is configured to sorb hydrogen during charging of said electrochemical cell and desorb hydrogen during discharging of said electrochemical cell. In some embodiments of this aspect, the electrolyte has a pH selected from the range of 13 to 15.

25 ENERGY STORAGE↗
DOE OSTI2020

Two-electron redox active molecules with high capacity and energy density for energy storage applications

A non-aqueous redox flow battery includes a catholyte including a compound of formula (I): wherein E1 and E2 are independently O, S, S═O, S(═O)2, Se, NR11, or PR11; The compounds of the present technology are capable of undergoing a reversible two-electron transfer process, thus leading to high efficiency of molecular design and an increase in the overall energy density.

Huang, Jinhua↗
DOE OSTI2020

Compositions including nano-particles and a nano-structured support matrix and methods of preparation as reversible high capacity anodes in energy storage systems

The present invention relates to compositions including nano-particles and a nano-structured support matrix, methods of their preparation and applications thereof. The compositions of the present invention are particularly suitable for use as anode material for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The nano-structured support matrix can include nanotubes, nanowires, nanorods, and mixtures thereof. The composition can further include a substrate on which the nano-structured support matrix is formed. The substrate can include a current collector material.

Kumta, Prashant Nagesh↗
DOE OSTI2021

Actively controlled coolant tank to increase thermal storage capacity of hybrid electric vehicles

An engine and cabin thermal management system for use with a vehicle having an engine, a cabin heating system configured to thermally heat a cabin of the vehicle, a coolant system operably coupled to the engine and to the cabin heating system to thermally manage a temperature of the engine and a temperature of the cabin. The coolant system having one or more coolant thermal storage units fluidly coupled with a radiator and heater core of the coolant system forming a coolant loop. The system further having a control system configured to monitor and maintain at least a predetermined coolant temperature at the cabin heating system even during a coolant temperature decrease at the engine stops.

Amini, Mohammad Reza↗