How to reduce the environmental footprint of concrete and address energy storage challenge? Slide 2 Near future: $200 per ton carbon tax [2] method of making it as supercapacitator. Patent. Soliman et al. (2020). Electric energy dissipation and electric tortuosity in electron conductive cement-based materials. Physical Review Materials
the article discloses a pumpkin-shaped, underwater, compressed-air-storage devices being trialed at the University of Nottingham. It is described that the compressed-air-storage devices, constructed from steel and polymer, are designed to be pumped full of high-pressure air during times of high winds and low demand, with the stored energy used to turn turbines to create
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The invention provides phase-change energy-storage concrete and a manufacturing method thereof. According to the manufacturing method, a hollow metal material device is used as a carrier of a phase-change energy-storage material, the periphery of the hollow metal material device is sealed, and a feeding hole is formed in the top of the hollow metal material device
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The invention relates to light-emitting concrete, particularly a preparation method of energy-storage light-emitting concrete. The energy-storage light-emitting concrete is prepared from the following raw materials in percentage by weight: 2-8% of fluorescent powder, 18% of white cement, 27% of standard sand, 39-47% of gravel and 8% of water.
Thermal storage in and of itself is not new, but what has been elusive is a design that can efficiently store energy in relatively low-cost modules using common materials, rather than expensive salts or geologic formations, which may not exist everywhere. Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide a low-cost, modular energy storage device that is
A supercapacitor made from cement and carbon black (a conductive material resembling fine charcoal) could form the basis for a low-cost way to store energy from renewable sources, according to...
2019 Patent Analysis for the U.S. Department of Energy . 1113 patent awards resulting from HFTO-funded R&D (1977–2019) 582 fuel cell patents (52%) 397 hydrogen production and delivery patents (36%) 134 hydrogen storage patents (12%) 28% of all patents are available for license or licensed. 43% are actively being used in R&D.
Concrete''s robust thermal stability, as highlighted by Khaliq & Waheed [5] and Malik et al. [6], positions it as a reliable long-term medium for Thermal Energy Storage (TES).This stability ensures the integrity of concrete-based TES systems over extended periods, contributing to overall efficiency and reliability.
MIT engineers have created a "supercapacitor" made of ancient, abundant materials, that can store large amounts of energy. Made of just cement, water, and carbon black (which resembles powdered charcoal), the device
ENERGY STORAGE. It was discovered that on a hot, 100-degree-F California day, the interior of the house built using this system was a pleasant 70 degrees F. The layer of polyurethane, which was introduced originally to relieve cracking stresses between concrete and stucco, was also serving to insulate but in a different way.
Concrete solutions for thermal energy storage are usually based on sensible heat transfer and thermal inertia. Phase Change Materials (PCM) incorporated in concrete wall
An energy storage apparatus includes a energy storage for storing water and compressed gas; a concrete layer surrounded the energy storage; an inner protection layer arranged on an inner surface of the energy storage.
The exploration of concrete-based energy storage devices represents a demanding field of research that aligns with the emerging concept of creating multifunctional and intelligent building solutions. The increasing need to attain zero carbon emissions and harness renewable energy sources underscores the importance of advancing energy storage
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize energy storage by turning concrete into a giant battery writes Tom Ough for the
This paper describes a new underwater pumped storage hydropower concept (U.PSH) that can store electric energy by using the high water pressure on the
An energy storage apparatus includes a energy storage for storing water and compressed gas; a concrete layer surrounded the energy storage; an inner protection layer arranged on an inner surface...
(54) MOVABLE CABINET AND ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS (57) The present disclosure provides a movable cab-inet and an energy storage apparatus. The movable cab-inet includes
(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION (43)Date of publication: 17.05.2023 Bulletin2023/20 (21)Application number: 22206715.9 present disclosure relates to a movable cabinet including a concrete main body and an energy storage apparatus. 2. Description of the Related Art [0002] In order to improve the efficiency and flexibility of energy use
The utility model discloses an incubator for a concrete energy storage system, which comprises: the insulation can is the main part of this insulation can, the upper end of insulation can is equipped with the sunshade frame that is used for the sunshade, the outside of insulation can is equipped with the support frame, the lower extreme of insulation can is equipped with sealing
A geopolymer Thermal Energy Storage (TES) concrete product includes at least one binder; at least one base activator; at least one fine aggregate having high thermal conductivity and high...
Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in Germany Dirk *MANGOLD 1, Thomas SCHMIDT, Volkmar LOTTNER2 1Solar- und Wärmetechnik Stuttgart (SWT), To protect the concrete and the heat insulation outside the walls from hot water vapour diffusion, the inner side of the tank is sealed with a liner of 1.2 mm stainless steel.
Abstract: The invention provides an element for an easily scalable thermal energy storage, distinctive in that the element comprises: an outer shell being a combined
Justia Patents US Patent Application for CONCRETE ENHANCED ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS Patent Application (Application #20240035620) 2022, and entitled "A CONCRETE ENHANCED ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS" and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/472,396, filed on Jun. 12, 2023, and entitled "CONSTRUCTION OF ENERGY
MIT engineers developed the new energy storage technology—a new type of concrete—based on two ancient materials: cement, which has been used for thousands of years, and carbon black, a black
What are the patents for concrete energy storage Can concrete be used for energy storage? We''ve written before about the idea of using concrete for energy storage - back in 2021,a team from the Chalmers University of Technology showed how useful amounts of electrical energy could be stored in
Given the recent decades of diminishing fossil fuel reserves and concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, there is a pressing demand for both the generation and effective storage of renewable energy sources. 1,2 Hence, there is a growing focus among researchers on zero-energy buildings, which in turn necessitates the integration of renewable energy sources and effective
The energy storage capacity of this space-filling carbon black network of the high specific surface area accessible to charge storage is shown to be an intensive quantity, whereas the high-rate
The Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE has developed an underwater energy storage system that transfers the principle
As the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to evolve, advancements in patents for concrete energy storage have become critical to optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. From innovative battery technologies to intelligent energy management systems, these solutions are transforming the way we store and distribute solar-generated electricity.
The invention provides a building reinforced concrete energy storage foundation and a construction method thereof. The foundation comprises a pit; a first thermal insulation layer is arranged on the bottom surface of the middle portion of the pit and on the periphery connected to the bottom surface; the first thermal insulation layer is internally provided with a circulation
The gradual shift to concrete-based materials in the energy storage sector presents an attractive opportunity for leveraging the durability, abundance, and cost-effectiveness of concrete. As evidenced by this review, concrete not only underpins current development but also forms the foundation for future energy storage systems.
The energy storage capacity of concrete-based systems needs to be improved to make them viable alternatives for applications requiring substantial energy storage. The integration of conductive materials, such as carbon black and carbon fibers, into concrete formulations can increase production costs.
Concrete-based energy storage devices, characterized by their multifunctional attributes and transformative potential, represent a pivotal convergence of material science, energy technology, and sustainable construction practices.
Conducting polymers, like polyaniline, offer the advantage of easy synthesis and high conductivity, but suffer from poor cycling stability. 13 Concrete can function as an electrode in energy storage devices by exploiting its integral properties to facilitate the storage and release of electrical energy.
Reproduced from ref. 63 with permission from Elsevier, copyright 2024 As we referred to current trends using Scopus-736-Analyze-Year with our query (TITLE-ABS-KEY (cement-based energy storage)), we found 736 articles from the year 2000 related to cement-based energy storage.
This article provides a summary of recent advancements in employing construction building materials for energy storage devices. The gradual shift to concrete-based materials in the energy storage sector presents an attractive opportunity for leveraging the durability, abundance, and cost-effectiveness of concrete.
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