Energy Storage

Thursday 27 July 2023 - Surging Demand for Lithium-Ion Batteries Driving the Carbon Nanotube Market. 10-year market outlook for CNTs; Analysis of CNT usage in the energy storage industry, including technology trends in LiBs and next generation batteries; Overview of other key applications; Discussion of key players and supply chain pain points; Emerging technologies incl. green feedstock

As the world progresses rapidly towards electrification, the energy storage industry is increasingly reliant on critical raw materials such as lithium and cobalt. Diversification of battery chemistries is critical for long-term capacity growth.

This premium article provides an overview of the use of hydrogen in aviation, the key technologies needed to construct hydrogen aircraft and commercial activities within the sector.

RFC Power is a redox flow battery (RFB) developer in the UK. The company is currently developing hydrogen-manganese RFBs.

Sylvatex (SVX) are a US company at the early stages of commercialising a new method for producing Li-ion cathode active material.

The hydrogen economy envisions a future energy infrastructure where low-carbon hydrogen is utilized to decarbonize critical industrial sectors and long-haul transportation while satisfying the increasing demand for low-carbon energy.

Preferred Computational Chemistry (PFCC) is a joint venture between Preferred Networks and ENEOS. Its Matlantis platform uses deep learning to provide universal atomistic simulation at high speed. The Japanese-headquartered operation is expanding into new markets, starting with the USA.

The energy storage market is booming, driven predominantly by the electrification of the transportation sector. With the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries (LiB), significant attention has been given to the supply chain of materials for LiBs beyond lithium itself. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are gaining traction as a conductive additive at the cathode of LiBs, paving the way for significant expansion in the CNT market.

H2, Inc. is a South Korea-based energy storage company, specializing in manufacturing vanadium redox flow batteries.

Liminal Insights are a US company developing tools and analysis techniques based on ultrasound signals to improve battery manufacturing quality control and cell performance analytics.

Following several decades of research and development, fuel cells are beginning to enable the promise of low-emission power generation, with specific success seen for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC).

Refining, ammonia and methanol production are considered as the main end-use sectors for low-carbon hydrogen. However, it could also play a role in decarbonizing the power and heat generation sector. Applications include energy storage for renewables, off-grid energy storage, combined heat and power (CHP) generation in gas turbine or fuel cell CHP plants, residential and commercial heating as well as industrial heating in industries like cement, glass and ceramics production. This premium article provides an overview of how hydrogen can be used in these applications, assessing the viability and commercial activities in each of those.

The success of electric vehicles in the construction industry will largely be determined by battery prices being low enough that the total cost of ownership is cheaper than diesel alternatives.

Basquevolt are an early stage cell manufacturer aiming to commercialise their solid-state cells.

Hybrid, or dual-chemistry, battery packs, can help to overcome the limitations of a given battery chemistry or technology. This premium article will cover the concept and developments of dual-chemistry battery packs.

Preito Battery are a US company developing solid-state, 3D Li-ion cells.

Innovation map for the H₂ storage and distribution technical comparison

By taking advantage of assembly line production, SMRs promise cost reductions and shorter construction times relative to their conventional counterparts. The first nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) are already operational in Russia and China, but widening adoption will require both technical and regulatory developments, including development in fuel supply chains and international licensing standardization.

AMTE Power is a public company based in the UK and is a manufacturer of lithium and sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries across a range of markets. IDTechEx spoke to its head of technical sales at Battery Show EU to find out about its Na-ion battery technology.

This premium article provides an overview of the decarbonization options available for the methanol sector.