Electrochemical Cells and Storage Technologies to Increase Renewable Energy Share in Cold Climate Conditions—A Critical Assessment

Ahoutou, Yao; Ilinca, Adrian; Issa, Mohamad

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“…This increase accelerated the demand for energy storage systems (ESS) for vehicles and trucks [3,4]. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) present several advantages compared to other proposals (such as lead acid batteries) [5][6][7]. Therefore, this technology has been applied with different chemicals.…”

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Studying Abuse Testing on Lithium-Ion Battery Packaging for Energy Storage Systems

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Recently, the increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has significantly demanded new energy storage systems (ESS) technologies. In this way, Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) are the mainstream technology for this application. Lithium presents several advantages compared with other chemicals because it can provide delivery energy for a long time, a long lifetime, and high density and capacity. The LIB comprises several cells connected in different configurations, such as parallel, series, or combinations. This variety of designs makes the monitoring control process more complex, complicating diagnosing and prognosis of abuses and failures. To observe these difficulties, this paper presents sixteen experiments of a mini-packing of four cells under the main abuses found in the LIB. The time series data were collected during the abuses and saved in a CSV file. The results indicated that the current, temperature, and voltage should be used to identify the external short-circuit (ESC) failures in the packing of batteries. On the other side, only the voltage signature is able to determine the Over-Charging (OC), and finally, the combination of temperature and voltage should be used to identify and locate the Over-Discharging (OD) failures in different arrangements of packing. This study also provides ways to build mechanisms to protect the cells and avoid loss of performance and safety issues.

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“…Energy consumption in the Canadian mining sector can be broadly categorized into two main groups: off-grid and grid-connected operations. In on-site power generation and transportation, off-grid mining activities primarily hinge on diesel fuel usage [5][6][7]. On the other hand, grid-connected mining endeavors exhibit a certain reliance on fossil fuels, particularly in transporting extracted minerals.…”

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Renewable Energy and Decarbonization in the Canadian Mining Industry: Opportunities and Challenges

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Rousse

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Mining in Canada stands as one of the most energy-intensive sectors, playing a pivotal role as a significant provider of copper, nickel, and cobalt to the international market. Anticipated growth in the global population, coupled with the transition of several low-income economies to middle-income status, is poised to escalate the demand for essential raw materials. This surge in demand is expected to drive an increase in energy consumption across various stages of the Canadian mining industry, encompassing exploration, extraction, processing, and refining. Due to their geographical constraints, most Canadian mining operations rely heavily on fossil fuels such as diesel and heavy fuel. Considering the global shift towards decarbonization and the pursuit of net-zero emission targets, exploring avenues for adopting electrification solutions and integrating renewable energy technologies, particularly in sizable surface mines, is imperative. Within this context, our study delves into the challenges and prospects associated with infusing renewable energy technologies and embracing electrification alternatives within Canadian mining practices. This exploration encompasses a comprehensive review of pertinent literature comprising academic research, technical analyses, and data disseminated by international entities and experts. The findings underscore a prevalent trend wherein Canadian mining enterprises are prominently investing in robust electric truck fleets, particularly for heavy-duty operations. Additionally, incorporating renewable energy solutions is notably prevalent in remote sites with extended operational lifespans. However, an in-depth examination reveals that the most formidable hurdles encompass successfully integrating renewable energy sources and battery electric vehicles. Financial constraints, logistical intricacies, and the imperative to enhance research and development competencies emerge as pivotal challenges that demand strategic addressing.

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“…[5,6] Due to the enormous application potential of the lithium-ion battery, other battery technologies (nickel-cadmium, nickelmetal hydride, lead-acid) that have been known for a long time are meanwhile pushed out of the market or represent only niche products known for just a specific application. [7][8][9] This is true for the zinc-air battery too, which is mainly known to the consumer as a non-rechargeable battery for hearing aids. However, it has also been known as a battery and mobile charger for military applications, since it is heavy duty under the most adverse conditions, while allowing high energy density and maintaining high safety requirements.…”

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A Long‐Overlooked Pitfall in Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries: Proper Electrode Balancing

Deckenbach

Schneider

2023

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advance at the end of the 1990s, the current electrification needs in nearly all sectors would be difficult to imagine, striving our daily life from miniaturized applications up to massive energy storage demands in transportation. With regards to zero-emission passenger transportation using battery powered vehicles, the advantage of the lithium-ion battery seems currently undisputed.This steadily increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries currently raises the question of whether and how long the availability of raw materials can be guaranteed. Moreover, the constantly expanding range of applications for the lithium-ion technology means that the safety aspects to be fulfilled are becoming ever more stringent, which are known to be the weak spot of this system due to the high reactivity of lithium. [1][2][3][4] Consequently, the lithium-ion battery is subjected to enormous performance pressure, because as a universal remedy it must meet the most diverse requirements. [5] Nevertheless, the lithium-ion battery is meanwhile used ubiquitously due to the current absence of suitable and technologically mature alternatives, which further exacerbates the raw material situation. [5,6] Due to the enormous application potential of the lithium-ion battery, other battery technologies (nickel-cadmium, nickelmetal hydride, lead-acid) that have been known for a long time are meanwhile pushed out of the market or represent only niche products known for just a specific application. [7][8][9] This is true for the zinc-air battery too, which is mainly known to the consumer as a non-rechargeable battery for hearing aids. However, it has also been known as a battery and mobile charger for military applications, since it is heavy duty under the most adverse conditions, while allowing high energy density and maintaining high safety requirements. [10][11][12] Yet, already in the mid-1990s, zinc-air batteries were on the verge of their breakthrough as a rechargeable energy storage device that would usher in the complete electrification of Germany's postal fleet at that time. [13] As a mechanically rechargeable battery system in a van fleet of 60 cars, the used zinc metal (Zn) anodes were removed as a full pack from the spent battery set and replaced by a fresh metal pack to recover the battery. With that, a usage of more than 320 km with an energy density of 200 Wh kg −1 had already been achieved under realistic conditions. [13] In times of an ever-increasing demand for portable energy storage systems, post-lithium-based battery systems are increasingly coming into the focus of current research. In this realm, zinc-air batteries can be considered a very promising candidate to expand the existing portfolio of lithium-based rechargeable battery systems due to their high theoretical energy density of 1086 Wh kg −1 . Despite a steady increase in research over the past 5 years, a breakthrough in realizing fully electrically rechargeable zinc-air batteries has yet to come. This perspective article highlights pitfalls that have probably hampered ...

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Electrochemical Cells and Storage Technologies to Increase Renewable Energy Share in Cold Climate Conditions—A Critical Assessment

Cited by 11 publications

References 74 publications

Studying Abuse Testing on Lithium-Ion Battery Packaging for Energy Storage Systems

Studying Abuse Testing on Lithium-Ion Battery Packaging for Energy Storage Systems

Renewable Energy and Decarbonization in the Canadian Mining Industry: Opportunities and Challenges

A Long‐Overlooked Pitfall in Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries: Proper Electrode Balancing

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