Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Submit a Paper/Proposal - Become a Speaker

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.
If you are interested in being considered for one of these roles, or would like to recommend someone, please submit a proposal for the program committee's consideration.

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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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Thursday, December 13, 2012

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.
If interested, go to Event.


Wednesday, December 12, 2012

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

Notice: I hope no net interference by the net criminal who has long and continuously attacked my site and mailer since around 2006 and comes from Google (Japan).  I wrote technology article more advanced than H2FC.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

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58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


Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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

Monday, December 3, 2012

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