Asymmetric ultracapacitors achieve greater energy density versus today¿s Electric Double Layer Capacitors (EDLC) by utilizing one activated carbon EDLC electrode and one insertion (battery-like) electrode. Asymmetric ultracapacitors based on non-aqueous electrolytes provide improvements in energy… More
Award Year / Program / Phase:2011 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency:NASA
Principal Investigator:Fraser Seymour, Principal Investigator
Award Amount:$99,989.00
Abstract:
NASA requires a new primary battery capable of providing specific energy exceeding 2000Wh/kg over an operating temperature range of 0<SUP>o</SUP>C to 35<SUP>o</SUP>C with a shelf life exceeding 2 years in support of Exploration Medical Capabilities. Metal/air chemistries such… More