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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Storage batteries"”.
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Predicting properties of storage batteries using GPR-based machine learning methods
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2025-08-01
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A study of the variation in efficiency of commercial storage batteries
Thesis (B.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, 1894.
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The electrochemical behavior of the lead-thallium system in acidic sulfate solutions
… a better understanding of the reaction in lead storage batteries as well as of the mode of electrocrystallization processes. The resistance of lead to attack by sulfuric acid renders it an important coating material in this media. It is also often used in electrochemical synthesis because of its …
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Theory of lattice effects on magnetic interactions in solids
… (superdense hard-drives, fast memory) and charge storage (batteries). The introduction and methods sections present the main ideas of the dissertation and discuss the various techniques used. Electron-lattice coupling is first examined in chapter three for a two-site model where we estimate the …
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Enabling multi-cation electrolyte usage in LMBs for lower cost and operating temperature
… could be incorporated in liquid metal batteries (LMBs). In a first part of this work, Lithium-magnesium was proven to be a viable anode in a standard uni-cation (Li+) Li-Mg/LiCl-LiF-LiI/Sb-Pb battery. SEM and EDS confirmed the stability of this anode with respect to the cathode (Sb-Pb) …
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Dynamic measurement and control of electrochemical interfaces for energy storage and conversion
… energy conversion (electrocatalysis) and energy storage (batteries). Chapter 1 outlines the complexity of the electrode interface and in situ analytical tools for interrogating it. Chapters 2 and 3 outline methods for using scanning electrochemical microscopy to measure surface reactivity on …
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Indigenous Environmental Rights, Participation and Lithium Mining in Argentina and Bolivia: A Socio-Legal Analysis
… use in electric cars and renewable energy storage batteries. Over half of the world’s lithium is found in the high Andean plains of the “Lithium Triangle”, at the border regions of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. This thesis is based on qualitative socio-legal research conducted 2015–2019, …
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Health among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Questioning Teens in Hawai‘i: The Role of Social Support in Reducing Problematic Alcohol Use and Suicide Attempts
Sexual minorities (SMs), gay, lesbian, bisexual and questioning individuals, experience poorer mental and physical health outcomes and increased likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behaviors, tobacco, alcohol and other illicit drug use compared to heterosexuals. The Minority Stress Model …
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Online condition monitoring of lithium ion batteries by performing impedance spectroscopy using a DC-DC converter
Li-Ion batteries are currently being used extensively in a variety of applications such as portable electronics, electric vehicles and grid storage applications, due to the high demand for high power and high energy density storage batteries. However, the usage of Li-Ion batteries requires …
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Analysis, modeling and design of energy management and multisource power systems
… generation (solar and wind) and energy storage (batteries, capacitors and fuel cells) will yield a two-fold impact. Lofty energy security goals can be made realizable by aggressive application of inexpensive technologies for minimizing waste and by maximizing energy availability from …
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Aspects of ecology and algal physiology in Hawaii's rocky intertidal zones
Intertidal zones are vulnerable to anthropogenic impacts that result from human populations concentrated near coastal waters and while the impact on temperate rocky intertidal systems is much studied, comparatively less is known about these habitats in the tropics. To bolster knowledge and …
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Lead reversible batteries
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Designing Electrolytes for Durable and Fast-Charging Alkali-Ion Batteries
… human development. The production, transfer, and storage of energy are integrated into every aspect of modern life. Traditionally, energy has been derived from fossil fuels. While fossil fuels have fueled economic growth for centuries, they have significant drawbacks, including environmental …
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Non-traditional sources of critical minerals from the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin
… therefore crucial in electric vehicle and grid storage batteries and is projected to have the largest increase in demand among all critical metals. Meeting the demand for these metals can be difficult since REE and Li ore deposits are rare and unevenly distributed globally which can lead to …
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POWER CONDITIONING UNIT FOR SMALL SCALE HYBRID PV-WIND GENERATION SYSTEM
… to deliver continuous power with reduced energy storage requirements and therefore results in better utilization of power conversion and control equipment than either of the individual sources. Power conditioning units (p.c.u.) for such small-scale hybrid PV-wind generation systems have been …
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Modulating the Electrochemistry of Calcium Metal Anodes
Rechargeable lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries have been a foundational energy storage technology. However, there are significant technoeconomic, geopolitical, and sustainability concerns regarding the procurement of Li-ion battery components, from transition metals within the cathode to lithium …
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Economic feasibility of a utility-scale battery in Iceland
Utility-scale batteries are gaining popularity due to their decreasing costs and are becoming increasingly crucial for integrating renewable energy sources. Batteries offer unique opportunities to reduce electricity usage costs and generate profits by providing various services. This study explores …
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The management of a utility-scale battery storage system for renewable energy applications
… for the backup and peaking plants. Using batteries can save investments through shifting stored energy from a time when the load is low to a peak load time. The shifting algorithm is introduced and the economic cost saving analysis is given.