Development and Optimization of a Novel, Ultrafast Aluminum-Ion Battery for Large-Scale Energy Storage Applications

可靠、持久和负担得起的能源储存方案正在成为发展可行的可持续能源系统的一个重要组成部分。从历史上看，铅酸电池一直被用来存储多余的电能，然而，它们的短寿命加上它们的高维护要求限制了它们的使用。锂离子电池也已被广泛研究并安装用于不同的应用;然而，与铝离子（Al离子）电池相比，它们的高成本、环境问题和较短的寿命进一步阻碍了它们在大规模应用中的利用。和兰顿学院密切合作，通过拟议的项目将开发一种新型的，高效的铝离子电池，能够超快充电和放电，循环寿命长，超过了最先进的，商业上可用的二次电池，包括锂基电池。.除了单体电池的开发和优化，还将开发一系列1.0 kW至25.0 kW、30分钟（0.5 kWh至12.5 kWh）的电池组，并在不同的运行条件下进行测试。不同电池组件的材料开发和优化，包括阳极，阴极和电解质，重点是后两个，将是主要关注的领域。兰顿学院的研究团队将包括IRCC博士Shahram Karimi，2名研究生和3名研究生。将开发的储能系统纳入Volta Energy的工业活动将大大提高他们为现有和未来客户服务的能力，同时为加拿大创造经济增长并提供积极的环境影响。

Energy storage options that are reliable, long lasting and affordable are becoming an essential component in developing viable sustainable energy systems. Historically, lead acid batteries have been employed to store excess electrical energy, however, their short lifespan combined with their high maintenance requirements have limited their use. Lithium-ion batteries also have been extensively studied and installed for different applications; however, their high cost, environmental issues and shorter lifespan compared with aluminum-ion (Al-ion) batteries has further hindered their utilization in large-scale applications.Volta Energy Inc. and Lambton College in close collaboration through the proposed project will develop a novel, high-efficiency aluminum-ion battery capable of ultrafast charge and discharge with long cycle life exceeding those of state-of-the-art, commercially available secondary batteries, including lithium-based batteries. . In addition to single cell development and optimization, a series of battery banks, ranging from 1.0 kW to 25.0 kW, 30-minute (0.5 kWh to 12.5 kWh) will be developed and tested under varying operational conditions. Material development and optimization for different battery components, including anode, cathode and electrolyte with emphasis on the last two, will be the primary focused areas. The Lambton College research team will include IRCC Dr. Shahram Karimi, 2 graduate research students and 3 research students. The developed energy storage system into Volta Energy's industrial activities will greatly enhance their ability to serve their existing and future customers while creating economic growth and providing positive environmental impact for Canada.