Plastics Rubber and Composites Macromolecular Engineering · 2010 · 88 citations · 3 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceElectrochemical EngineeringElectrochemistryEnergy MaterialsAnode MaterialsBattery MaterialsBattery TechnologyComposite MaterialsEnergy Storage MaterialsFiber-reinforced CompositesBattery Electrode MaterialsComposite AnodesCurrent Collector MaterialsGel ElectrolytesGel Polymer ElectrolytesLoad-carrying CapacitySolid Polymer ElectrolytesStructural Batteries
Structural, fibre reinforced, battery prototypes with two types of electrolyte matrix material (a gel and a solid polymer) have been manufactured. This was to confirm the concept of using carbon fibres as current collector in the anode as well as providing a mechanical load-carrying functionality. As a result, functioning batteries with gel electrolyte have been produced and their properties have been characterised.
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