Future progress in the development of high energy rechargeable ambient temperature lithium batteries is shown almost entirely to depend on successful development of appropriate non-aqueous electrolyte systems. the basic criteria for rechargeability of lithium anodes are discussed as well as the… More

An investigation of the concept of a new approach towards a highly efficient electrochemical ozone generator is proposed. this approach is based on the utilization of an oxygen reduction cathode instead of a hydrogen evolution resulting in a significant lowering of required cell voltage. this… More

For high-energy nickel-zinc batteries a new high-energy nickel-zinc rechargeable battery system for application in ventricular assist systems (vas) is proposed. the particular r&d aspect of the proposed phase i program is the study of a new approach towards a high-capacity nickel electrode employing… More

A powerful approach to rechargeable ambient temperature organic lithium batteries of limited cycle life is proposed which employs metal halides as reducible cathodes, which would be developed to replace li-so(2) primary cells currently sued by the army for small units. this approach to high energy… More

A very high power density metal oxide-aluminum electrochemical battery system is proposed for investigation in the phase i program as a basis for future development of small batteries (of a weight less than one pound) for applications in rocket launch, space, and re-entry environments. this is a low… More

A radically new concept of a very high pulse power density battery is proposed for preliminary evaluation in phase i. it is based on the use of a new class of activated carbon fibers (acf) and their mats or fabrics as starting electrode materials which would be, for instance, p-doped bye… More

High-energy rechargeable lithium batteries would be of greatimportance for the entire field of heart pump development. future progress in this area is shown to depend on success- ful development of a lithium electrode (anode) with desirable rechargeability characteristics. the basic criteria for… More

The future economic approaches toward electrochemical ozone generation depends on the development of low cost, stable, anode materials with long operating times. in a prior epa sbir program (now in phase ii) electrochimica corp. has demonstrated very successful electrochemical ozone generation… More

Investigation of a new high-energy battery system for transcutaneous transmission of energy, e.g., in a ventricular assist system (vas) or other heart pumps, is proposed. the development is based on the stabilized nickel-zinc battery system developed by electrochimica corp. which offers the… More

It is proposed to investigate a new approach for developing a high-energy rechargeable lithium battery system for use inpercutaneous or transcutaneous transmission of energy in theartificial heart program, e.g., for ventricular assist systems (vas). the new approach is based on the developmentof a… More

Storage of electrical energy at a sufficiently high density, in a small enough volume and with high enough efficiency of extraction is incresingly becoming a significant problem. conventional capacitive devices (e.g., electrolytic capacitors) fall short of providing the volumetric efficiency… More

A very high power density metal oxide-aluminum seawater electrochemical battery system is proposed for investigation in the phase i program as a basis for future development of high power battery applications. this is a low risk development approach since the individual electrodes are known in other… More

A novel very high energy flow battery employing a replacement metal anode, a low cost liquid oxidizer in a dynamic aqueous system is proposed for investigation in the phase i program. the attractiveness of the new system is based on: a) very high energy densities; b) potential broad range of power… More

Advanced basing systems require high efficiency and high energy density survivable power sources capable of kw to mw outputs, under flexible operational conditions, including multiple starts and rechargeability. conservatively designed, low energy density (7-9 wh/#, 0.7-0.8 wh/in[3]) lead-acid… More

The navy has a need for rechargeable batteries with energy densities far superior to those of ordinary lithium systems for potential use in unmanned air vehicles. there is a clearly established need for rechargeable high energy cells and batteries for space power technology. this calls for more… More

A novel concept for a lightweight quiet power source for a cooling backpack is presented. a dynamic high energy flow battery operating near room temperature with an electrical output of 300-400 watts is proposed that can be readily shut-down and restarted. the attractiveness of the new system is… More