Clean Technologies

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Robert Ilango Pushparaj

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Guest Editor

Department of Mining Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA
Interests: batteries; electrocatalysis and supercapacitor

Dr. Abhilash Karuthedath Parameswaran

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Guest Editor

Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 16628 Prague 6, Czech Republic
Interests: nanoenergy materials, all-solid-state batteries; 3D flexible batteries

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue entitled “Battery Storage Technology for a Sustainable Future: Latest Advances and Prospects”.

This Special issue aims to focus on the development of sustainable energy materials which directly contribute to clean energy storage batteries. Among different energy technologies, storage batteries have become the backbone of energy storage for various electronic devices and hybrid electric vehicles, with numerous battery materials having been developed and being available in the market. Li-ion batteries notably conquered the electronic market a long time ago, but the current scarcity of Li is forcing the scientific world to rethink our dependence on Li-ion battery technologies in future developments in energy storage technologies. Therefore, the development of low-cost and sustainable materials for the sustainable development of Na-ion, K-ion, and Li-S type battery technologies are the need of the hour, along with Li-ion battery technologies.

We welcome your contributions to this Special Issue in the form of research and review articles that address/relate any of the above topics and subtopics.

If the required number of papers (≥10) is published in the planned Special issue, the editor are planning to release an edited book containing the published papers.

We look forward to your active participation and your contributions in this endeavor.

Dr. Robert Ilango Pushparaj
Dr. Abhilash Karuthedath Parameswaran
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Keywords

batteries
2D material
carbon
nanomaterials
composites

Published Papers (2 papers)

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Research

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12 pages, 5720 KiB

Open AccessArticle

State of Charge and Capacity Tracking in Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Systems

by Kalvin Schofield and Petr Musilek

Clean Technol. 2022, 4(3), 607-618; https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol4030037 - 28 Jun 2022

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Abstract

The vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte is prone to several capacity loss mechanisms, which must be mitigated to preserve electrolyte health and battery performance. This study investigates a simple and effective technique for the recovery of capacity loss arising from symmetrical mechanisms via automatic electrolyte rebalancing. However, chemical or electrochemical techniques must be used to mitigate capacity loss from asymmetrical mechanisms (e.g., air oxidation of

V^{2 +}

), which requires knowledge of the oxidation states present in the electrolytes. As such, this study assesses the suitability of SOC tracking via electrolyte absorption for independent monitoring of the anolyte and catholyte within an existing VRFB system. Testing is performed over cycling of a 40 cell, 2.5 kW with 40 L of electrolyte. Optical monitoring is performed using a custom-made flow cell with optical paths (interior cavity thicknesses) ranging from 1/4

^{″}

to 1/16

^{″}

. Light transmitted through the cell by a 550 lumen white light source is monitored by a simple photodiode. The electrolyte rebalancing mechanism displayed success in recovering symmetrical capacity losses, while optical monitoring was unsuccessful due to the high absorbance of the electrolyte. Potential improvements to the monitoring system are presented to mitigate this issue. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Battery Storage Technology for a Sustainable Future: Latest Advances and Prospects)

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Review

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Open AccessReview

Review of Latest Advances and Prospects of Energy Storage Systems: Considering Economic, Reliability, Sizing, and Environmental Impacts Approach

by Mohammadali Kiehbadroudinezhad, Adel Merabet and Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha

Clean Technol. 2022, 4(2), 477-501; https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol4020029 - 1 Jun 2022

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Abstract

Studies have shown that the role of energy storage systems in human life is increasing day by day. Therefore, this research aims to study the latest progress and technologies used to produce energy storage systems. It also discusses and compares the most recent methods used by researchers to model and optimize the size of these tools and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each. Investigations have shown that using energy storage systems in hybrid stand-alone power generation systems based on renewable energy increases the reliability of the power generation systems and increases their efficiency. It has also reduced the cost of transmitting the power grid to remote areas. Furthermore, this study showed that advances in energy storage technology in recent years have led to the development and promotion of clean microgrids. In addition, this review paper also addresses energy storage technology issues and proposes practical and applied solutions. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Battery Storage Technology for a Sustainable Future: Latest Advances and Prospects)

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