NICOP - Proving the technical feasibility of a proton battery
Abstract
Proving the technical feasibility of a proton battery:NOTE: This is a joint project between ONRG and Defence Science Technology Group (DSTG) in Australia. DSTG is providing co-funding for this work. a. Recently the research team at RMIT University has demonstrated a genuinely innovative concept of storing energy directly in the form of protons in solid electrodes. Building on this recent ground-breaking research, the proposed ONRG project aims to develop a novel ~proton battery~ with an integrated carbon-based electrode as an innovative energy-storage technology. This new technology combines the best features of hydrogen and battery storage and promises to herald a superior electrical energy storage technology with better performance per unit mass and volume than a lithium ion battery. b. The US Navy plans to derive half its energy supply from renewables by 2020, for both strategic and environmental imperatives. Technology to collect and store locally-available but intermittent solar, wind, wave or tidal energy can offer naval assets a strategically and tactically important additional capability, in place of exclusive reliance on petroleum fuels. The US Pentagon estimates the cost of refuelling forward bases at up to $107 a litre. Today~s defence forces are also often involved in emergency relief and community development missions, where setting up a basic local electricity supply is a first priority. c. Code 33 and NRL d. This is a one year feasibility study to prove the concept of the proton flow battery. If successful additional follow on funding will be pursued.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 23, 2016
- Source ID
- N629091612168
Entities
People
- John Andrews
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- RMIT University
- United States Navy