Can molten aluminum be used in stationary power generation?

Both solid (powder) and molten aluminum are examined for applications in the stationary power generation sector, including the integration of aluminum-based energy storage within aluminum refinement plants. Two innovative aspects are proposed in this work.

Could flow aluminum compete with Ionic lithium-ion batteries?

A new startup company is working to develop aluminum-based, low-cost energy storage systems for electric vehicles and microgrids. Founded by University of New Mexico inventor Shuya Wei, Flow Aluminum, Inc. could directly compete with ionic lithium-ion batteries and provide a broad range of advantages.

Can flow aluminum be used in aviation?

“Flow Aluminum’s technology has real promise and potential for many different industry sectors, including electric vehicles, stationary energy storage systems, and possibly even aviation,” Bassalleck told the Journal.

How does a flow aluminum battery work?

An aluminum derivative also provides an additional catalyst to speed the process, and a liquid electrolyte — called an “ionic liquid” — efficiently moves the ions and electrons around in the battery. That electrochemical process allows Flow Aluminum batteries to store more energy and provide a powerful discharge of electricity.

Does aluminum outperform power-to-power systems based on hydrogen and liquid fuels?

Along with the additional advantages relating to high volumetric energy density, and safety and management aspects, the aluminum-based technology appears to outperform the power-to-power systems based on hydrogen and liquid fuels.

Who is flow aluminum?

Flow Aluminum is still an early-stage company that formed barely six months ago, and it faces an uphill path to commercial sales, since the technology has yet to be tested and deployed outside of the labs at UNM’s School of Engineering.