ADA Technologies, Inc. has bagged a $100,000 contract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct research into the use of advanced nanocomposite electrodes and ionic liquid electrolytes to improve the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries.
ADA's research is expected to result in improved energy and power, wider operation temperature ranges, inherently safer operation, and excellent storage / cycle life as compared to current lithium-ion batteries. "The high capacity, high rate capability and high cycle life performance potential of advanced nanocomposite electrodes in combination with the inherent non-volatility and non-flammability of ionic liquids holds substantial promise," said Douglas Campbell, ADA R&D program manager.
In addition to space vehicle uses, ADA's technology would be applicable to military and commercial satellite markets where a similar need for high energy and power density and high cycle life exists. In addition, the technology could be used in numerous other areas where high performance and safety in lithium-ion batteries are of great interest. These include automotive applications (plug-in-hybrid and all electric vehicles), utility grid applications, consumer electronics and military uses such as unmanned aircraft systems and portable power systems.
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