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Current status of the development of the refuelable aluminum-air battery

Conference · · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5419664
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This report reviews the technical status of a refuelable aluminum-air battery using flowing caustic-aluminate electrolyte at 50-70/sup 0/C. Four distinct designs for rapidly-refuelable cells were evaluated in single or multicell modules on an engineering scale (167-1000 cm/sup 2//cell). Consideration is given to cells of the wedge configuration, which allow partial recharge, high anode utilization, and rapid refueling. Kinetic models developed for aluminum trihydroxide precipitation are used to predict the behavior of integrated cell/crystallizer systems. Drive-cycle life and polarization data are reviewed for air-electrodes under simulated vehicle operating conditions. Problems in the development of cost-effective anode alloys are described. These results are interpreted from the perspective of the potential of an aluminum-air battery to provide an electric vehicle with the range, acceleration and rapid-refueling capabilities of common automobiles.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
OSTI ID:
5419664
Report Number(s):
CONF-830812-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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ALUMINIUM COMPOUNDS
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDES
ALUMINIUM-AIR BATTERIES
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AUTOMOBILES
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COST
CRYSTALLIZATION
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ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
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KINETICS
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OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS
POLARIZATION
PRECIPITATION
SEPARATION PROCESSES
SIMULATION
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
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