Redefining Electrolyte Energetics
This seminar series is organized and sponsored by Battery500 Consortium, a multi-institute program supported by the Department of Energy to accelerate development and manufacturing of next-generation batteries for electrical vehicles.
Powering Up to Address Challenges in Energy Storage
In 2006, battery research was practically non-existent at PNNL. Today, the lab is lauded for its battery research. How did PNNL go from a new player to a leader in state-of-the-art storage for EVs and the grid?
Methods and Electrolytes for Electrodeposition of Smooth Films
Electrolytes which can effectively enhance the smoothness of deposited films during electroplating process are provided. The electrolyte contains a solvent, a metal (M1) salt containing a metal to be deposited, and an additive metal (M2) salt. The cations of the additive salt can be preferentially adsorbed, but cannot be deposited on the protruded region of the deposited film, therefore forms a positively charged electrical shield which covers the protruded region. This self-assembled electrical shield (SAES) will prevent further deposition of metal (M1) in the protruded region so metal (M1) will be preferentially deposited onto the non-protruded region. This self-smoothing process will effectively improve the smoothness of deposited films during electroplating process.
Patricia Paviet
Sean Scott
PNNL Helps Form International Energy Storage Organization
Inaugural meeting of battery science pros launched in China.
Energy Storage @ PNNL Webinar Series | October
The October Energy Storage Webinar Series focuses on leaders in developing sodium-based battery solutions.
Grid Storage Launchpad at PNNL Opens New Era in Energy Storage
The Grid Storage Launchpad will enable researchers to accelerate and validate new battery materials and systems.
Designing Next-Generation Metals, One Atom at a Time
Direct visualization of metal atoms during shear deformation has broad applications from battery design to vehicle lightweighting.
New Energy Storage System Strengthens Air Force Base’s Resilience
PNNL teamed up with multiple agencies to install a battery energy storage system at a South Dakota Air Force base.