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Next Generation Batteries 2013
The deadline to submit a proposal is December 28, 2012.

While many of the oral presentations will be invited, at this time we also welcome submissions for speakers, session topics and discussion leaders.
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Past exhibitors at Next Generation Batteries 2013 include:
Arbin Instruments, Arkema Inc., BASF, Battery Solutions, BEST Magazine, BioLogic USA, BS&B Safety Systems, CD-adapco, Chroma ATE Inc., Cincinnati Sub-Zero, Coatema Coating Machinery GmbH, Detroit Testing Laboratory, Exponent, HEL Ltd., Hibar Systems, Imara Corp., Intertek, K2 Energy Solutions, Maccor, MANZ USA, MEGTEC Systems, Mobile Power Solutions, MTI Corporation, Netzsch Instruments, PEC Corp., Phillips Plastics, Setaram, SGS Consumer Testing, Thermal Hazard Technology, and Wildcat Discovery Technologies.
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Beyond lithium-based chemistries

Call for Papers, Speakers, Exhibitors & Discussion Leaders for Next Generation Batteries 2013 is now open.
The deadline for abstract submission is December 28, 2012

Next Generation Batteries 2013 - April 30- May 1, 2013 - Boston, MA
Application Driven Development of New Battery Chemistries & System Designs - Lithium & Beyond
Breakthroughs in new battery chemistries, novel electrode and electrolyte materials, system integration for a vast array of mobile, portable and stationary applications, from micro medical devices to high-energy/high-power automotive, have paved the roadmap for an emerging market with unlimited potential.
Will lithium-ion batteries deliver on the promises of the power, energy, cost and safety in commercially available energy storage systems? Or maybe the future lays somewhere beyond lithium-based chemistries? Our panel of leading experts in fields of battery materials, systems design and integration, manufacturing and commercial applications will look into emerging issues underlining this pivotal time in the battery industry.
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All-Solid-State Lithium – Air Battery

Professionals say that the lithium – air (L-air) battery has a high mass energy density, which is 5 to 8 times higher than of the ordinary lithium ion battery.
In recent markets, there is much need of powering automobiles, storing excessive electricity generated from the renewable energy sources, and for other purposes, and the battery is increasing its capacity.
AIST designed and manufactured a L-air battery using an inorganic solid material (LAGP = Li1+xGe2-yAlyP3O12) for the electrolyte. Operations of the resultant L-air battery at normal temperature and in atmosphere were confirmed.
Use of the solid electrolyte successfully reduces the voltage difference between charging time and discharging time. The voltage difference is large in the battery using the liquid electrolyte. Where the voltage difference is large, the energy efficiency is poor. The L-ion battery using the organic liquid electrolyte (one of a variation of which is the L-air battery) uses the binder (high polymer material) for fixing electrode material powder to and in the electrode. The binder is easy to react with active oxygen. The inorganic solid electrolyte used eliminates use of the binder. >> More

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全固体型のリチウム－空気電池

リチウム－空気電池 (L-air battery) は理論的にはリチウムイオン電池の5～8倍の重量エネルギー密度を持つと言われている。自動車への搭載、再生可能エネルギーにより発生する電力の蓄電などに向けて電池の大型化が進む今、期待される電池である。
AISTは、電解質に無機固体材料 (Li1+xGe2-yAlyP3O12 = LAGP) を用いてリチウム－空気電池を設計し作成した。常温・空気中でその作動を確認した。無機固体電解質を用いることで充電時と放電時の電圧差を小さくした。電解液を用いた場合この電圧差は大きかった。電圧の差が大きいとエネルギー効率が悪い。
有機電解液を用いるリチウムイオン電池（この発展型がリチウム－空気電池）では、電極材料粉末を電極中に固定化するためバインダー（高分子材料）が使われている。このバインダーは活性な酸素と反応しやすい。無機固体電解質を用いることで、このバインダーが不要となった。
有機電解液（リチウムイオン電池に用いられてきた）をリチウム－空気電池に用いると、充放電中に分解し反応してしまう。このため、発火等の事故があった。電池の大型化が進むと、このような事故の程度も大きくなる。電池の固体化でこの問題とは無縁となり、電池の安全が確保される。
「今回作製した電池はまだ実験の初期段階。充電性能や分極などの問題がある。これまでのリチウム－空気電池が抱えている問題を解決できる可能性が示唆した。」
Written based on AIST’s press release
* The all-solid-state lithium-air battery, described above was placed on “Energy & Environmental Science (england)” August 16, 2012 [Energy & Environmental Science 5, 9077-9084 (2012)]
* English version of the blog is under writing, and will be put on “FuelCell japan”
* If anything, please feel free to contact us at rvtpe01@hotmail.co.jp

Lithium Battery Power 2012 & Battery Safety 2012 - Web Livestreaming

Lithium Battery Power 2012　& Battery Safety 2012 - will be webcast live
December 4-7 2012, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Participate Virtually with Experts in Lithium Battery Power and Battery Safety - Lithium Battery Power 2012 Conference to Be Web Livestreaming Tuesday and Wednesday and Battery Safety 2012 on Thursday and Friday
While the unique educational and networking benefits of attending in person cannot be replaced, for those whose schedule prevents them from attending, the Lithium Battery Power 2012 and Battery Safety 2012 conference will be webcast live, Tuesday, Wednesday, December 4-5, and Thursday and Friday, December 6-7, from Las Vegas , NV. >> More

Recent Metal – Air Batteries in Japan

The metal-air battery sometimes catches my eye. It has a large mass energy density five to eight times higher than of the currently used lithium iron (L-ion) battery. It is capable of driving the automobile a distance of around 500 km.
AIST recently developed a further advanced L-air battery.
The L-air battery developed this time by AIST uses a solid electrolyte.
Kohama Labo et al are actively developing the magnesium-air (Mg-air) battery. The Mg-air battery specified by 60Ah/1.5V/cell/42 x 225x 15 mm/470 g/cell/200Wh/g has been completed as referred to my previous article. >> More

Improving Irreversibility Capacity of Lithium-Rich Cathode Materials via Solid State Delithiation

Lithium Battery Power 2012
December 4-5 2012, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Advances in Lithium Ion Battery Technologies for Commercial & Military Applications
Improving Irreversibility Capacity of Lithium-Rich Cathode Materials via Solid State Delithiation
- By David Keogh, Wildcat Discovery TechnologyCathodes based on lithium rich-NMC are a promising technology for next generation lithium-ion batteries, offering energy density improvements of >50% over current state of the art intercalation materials.
At the same time, a number of technical challenges still limit the commercialization of these materials, including a large irreversible capacity of up to 20% typically observed on first cycle that results in significant gas evolution, as well as poor rate performance.
To address this, Wildcat Discovery Technologies has recently developed a low-cost solid state activation process that improves the electrochemical performance of Li-rich NMC materials.
In this process, activation is accomplished using a solid state reaction that selectively removes stoichiometric amounts of lithium and oxygen from the crystal structure.

GM succeeds in applying magnesium sheet metal to vehicles

The weight-reduction results of applying magnesium (Mg) material to vehicle body are: Reduced by 33% of Al body, 60% of Ti body, and 75% of steel body.
GM has developed two technologies: 1) “thermal forming process for magnesium” and 2) “corrosion resistance treatment for thermal-formed magnesium”. GM is testing the new technologies #0.
“GM’s patented process turns up the heat on magnesium to 450 degrees Celsius (842 degrees Fahrenheit), allowing the material to be molded into precise, rigid shapes."
"GM’s proprietary treatment for thermal-formed magnesium resisted 10 consecutive weeks of 24-hour environmental tests involving salt spray, 100 percent humidity and extreme temperatures."

Lithium Battery Power and Battery Safety 2012

- Over 45 Presentations and more than 110 organizations participating
- 参加組織は110以上、presentationが45以上
BOSTON, MA – The Knowledge Foundation has 2 upcoming key battery industry events conveniently located in Las Vegas, NV. Lithium Battery Power 2012 will take place December 4-5, 2012. Battery Safety 2012 will be taking place December 6-7, 2012. These meetings will showcase the very latest scientific developments from around the world from the leading organizations in their field. AIST, Honda R&D Americas, ...

"Titanium Oxide Decorated Carbon Nanofiber Webs as Flexible Binder-Free Anode Materials for Lithium-ion Batteries"

Lithium Battery Power 2012　 December 4-5 2012　 Las Vegas, NV, USA
Advances in Lithium Ion Battery Technologies for Commercial & Military Applications
"Titanium Oxide Decorated Carbon Nanofiber Webs as Flexible Binder-Free Anode Materials for Lithium-ion Batteries" - By Yunhua Yu, PhD, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China
Titanium oxides have been considered as potential alternative materials to traditional carbon-based anodes due to fast charge-discharge capability and better safety.
However, the rate capability of the Ti-based oxides is relatively low because of a large polarization at high charge-discharge rates resulting from the poor electrical conductivity and sluggish lithium-ion diffusion.
In this work, in order to overcome these drawbacks, a favorable method of distributing TiO2-Bnanowires on carbon nanofibers (CNFs) by using electro spinning technique and hydrothermal treatment was proposed to prepare TiO2-B/CNFs composite as a flexible binder-free anode material for Li-ion batteries.
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