scholarly journals Effect of Mn and Cu Substitution on the SrFeO3 Perovskite for Potential Thermochemical Energy Storage Applications

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1817
Author(s):  
Esraa Darwish ◽  
Moufida Mansouri ◽  
Duygu Yilmaz ◽  
Henrik Leion
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Thermal Analyses ◽  
Cyclic Behavior ◽  
Cyclic Stability ◽  
Oxygen Release ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Redox Cycles ◽  
Cu Substitution ◽  
Energy Storage Applications

Perovskites are well-known oxides for thermochemical energy storage applications (TCES) since they show a great potential for spontaneous O2 release due to their non-stoichiometry. Transition-metal-based perovskites are particularly promising candidates for TCES owing to their different oxidation states. It is important to test the thermal behavior of the perovskites for TCES applications; however, the amount of sample that can be used in thermal analyses is limited. The use of redox cycles in fluidized bed tests can offer a more realistic approach, since a larger amount of sample can be used to test the cyclic behavior of the perovskites. In this study, the oxygen release/consumption behavior of Mn- or Cu-substituted SrFeO3 (SrFe0.5M0.5O3; M: Mn or Cu) under redox cycling was investigated via thermal analysis and fluidized bed tests. The reaction enthalpies of the perovskites were also calculated via differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Cu substitution in SrFeO3 increased the performance significantly for both cyclic stability and oxygen release/uptake capacity. Mn substitution also increased the cyclic stability; however, the presence of Mn as a substitute for Fe did not improve the oxygen release/uptake performance of the perovskite.

Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amira B. Meddeb ◽  
Zoubeida Ounaies
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Dielectric Breakdown ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Low Dielectric ◽  
Energy Storage Applications ◽  
High Dielectric

High dielectric polymer nanocomposites are promising candidates for energy storage applications. The main criteria of focus are high dielectric breakdown strength, high dielectric constant and low dielectric loss. In this study, we investigate the effect of the addition of TiO2 particles to PVDF matrix on the dielectric constant, breakdown and energy density of the system. The dispersion of the particles is qualified by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The morphology of the composites is characterized by polarized light microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The dielectric properties are measured by a Novocontrol system with an Alpha analyzer. Finally, the breakdown measurements are carried out by a QuadTech hipot tester.

PLGA+HA/βTCP scaffold incorporating simvastatin: a promising biomaterial for bone tissue engineering

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariane Beatriz Sordi ◽  
Ariadne Cristiane Cabral da Cruz ◽  
Águedo Aragones ◽  
Mabel Mariela Rodríguez Cordeiro ◽  
Ricardo de Souza Magini
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Thermal Analyses ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Evaporation Technique ◽  
Porosity Analysis ◽  
Biphasic Ceramic

The aim of this study was to synthesize, characterize, and evaluate degradation and biocompatibility of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) + hydroxyapatite / β-tricalcium phosphate (PLGA+HA/βTCP) scaffolds incorporating simvastatin (SIM) to verify if this biomaterial might be promising for bone tissue engineering. Samples were obtained by the solvent evaporation technique. Biphasic ceramic particles (70% HA, 30% βTCP) were added to PLGA in a ratio of 1:1. Samples with SIM received 1% (m:m) of this medication. Scaffolds were synthesized in a cylindric-shape and sterilized by ethylene oxide. For degradation analysis, samples were immersed in PBS at 37 °C under constant stirring for 7, 14, 21, and 28 days. Non-degraded samples were taken as reference. Mass variation, scanning electron microscopy, porosity analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetry were performed to evaluate physico-chemical properties. Wettability and cytotoxicity tests were conducted to evaluate the biocompatibility. Microscopic images revealed the presence of macro, meso, and micropores in the polymer structure with HA/βTCP particles homogeneously dispersed. Chemical and thermal analyses presented very similar results for both PLGA+HA/βTCP and PLGA+HA/βTCP+SIM. The incorporation of simvastatin improved the hydrophilicity of scaffolds. Additionally, PLGA+HA/βTCP and PLGA+HA/βTCP+SIM scaffolds were biocompatible for osteoblasts and mesenchymal stem cells. In summary, PLGA+HA/βTCP scaffolds incorporating simvastatin presented adequate structural, chemical, thermal, and biological properties for bone tissue engineering.

scholarly journals Demonstration of Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage in Zinc Oxide Microencapsulated Sodium Nitrate

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 6234
Author(s):  
Ciprian Neagoe ◽  
Ioan Albert Tudor ◽  
Cristina Florentina Ciobota ◽  
Cristian Bogdanescu ◽  
Paul Stanciu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Sodium Nitrate ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Metal Corrosion ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry

Microencapsulation of sodium nitrate (NaNO3) as phase change material for high temperature thermal energy storage aims to reduce costs related to metal corrosion in storage tanks. The goal of this work was to test in a prototype thermal energy storage tank (16.7 L internal volume) the thermal properties of NaNO3 microencapsulated in zinc oxide shells, and estimate the potential of NaNO3–ZnO microcapsules for thermal storage applications. A fast and scalable microencapsulation procedure was developed, a flow calorimetry method was adapted, and a template document created to perform tank thermal transfer simulation by the finite element method (FEM) was set in Microsoft Excel. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and transient plane source (TPS) methods were used to measure, in small samples, the temperature dependency of melting/solidification heat, specific heat, and thermal conductivity of the NaNO3–ZnO microcapsules. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and chemical analysis demonstrated the stability of microcapsules over multiple tank charge–discharge cycles. The energy stored as latent heat is available for a temperature interval from 303 to 285 °C, corresponding to onset–offset for NaNO3 solidification. Charge–self-discharge experiments on the pilot tank showed that the amount of thermal energy stored in this interval largely corresponds to the NaNO3 content of the microcapsules; the high temperature energy density of microcapsules is estimated in the range from 145 to 179 MJ/m3. Comparison between real tank experiments and FEM simulations demonstrated that DSC and TPS laboratory measurements on microcapsule thermal properties may reliably be used to design applications for thermal energy storage.

scholarly journals Tailoring of the pore structures of wood pyrolysis chars for potential use in energy storage applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 286 ◽  
pp. 116431
Author(s):  
Przemyslaw Maziarka ◽  
Peter Sommersacher ◽  
Xia Wang ◽  
Norbert Kienzl ◽  
Stefan Retschitzegger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Wood Pyrolysis ◽  
Pore Structures ◽  
Energy Storage Applications ◽  
Potential Use

High energy density aqueous zinc–benzoquinone batteries enabled by carbon cloth with multiple anchoring effects

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiqiang Luo ◽  
Silin Zheng ◽  
Shuo Zhao ◽  
Xin Jiao ◽  
Zongshuai Gong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Porous Carbon ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Carbon Cloth ◽  
Anchoring Effects ◽  
High Theoretical Capacity ◽  
Energy Storage Applications

Benzoquinone with high theoretical capacity is anchored on N-plasma engraved porous carbon as a desirable cathode for rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Such batteries display tremendous potential in large-scale energy storage applications.

scholarly journals A SnO2QDs/GO/PPY ternary composite film as positive and graphene oxide/charcoal as negative electrodes assembled solid state asymmetric supercapacitor for high energy storage applications

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (45) ◽  
pp. 27801-27811
Author(s):  
M. Vandana ◽  
Y. S. Nagaraju ◽  
H. Ganesh ◽  
S. Veeresh ◽  
H. Vijeth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Asymmetric Supercapacitor ◽  
Ternary Composite ◽  
Negative Electrodes ◽  
Energy Storage Applications ◽  
High Energy Storage

Representation of the synthesis steps of SnO2QDs/GO/PPY ternary composites and SnO2QDs/GO/PPY//GO/charcoal asymmetric supercapacitor device.

Fuel Cell Emulator for Supercapacitor Energy Storage Applications

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 569-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Benyahia ◽  
T. Rekioua ◽  
N. Benamrouche ◽  
A. Bousbaine
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Supercapacitor Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Storage Applications
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