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Advanced rechargeable sodium batteries with novel cathodesVarious high energy density rechargeable batteries are being considered for future space applications. Of these, the sodium-sulfur battery is one of the leading candidates. The primary advantage is the high energy density (760 W h/kg theoretical). Energy densities in excess of 180 W h/kg have been realized in practical batteries. More recently, cathodes other than sulfur are being evaluated. Various new cathode materials are presently being evaluated for use in high energy density sodium batteries for advanced space applications. The approach is to carry out basic electrochemical studies of these materials in a sodium cell configuration in order to understand their fundamental behaviors. Thus far, the studies have focussed on alternative metal chlorides such as CuCl2 and organic cathode materials such as TCNE.
Document ID
19900046881
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Di Stefano, S.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Ratnakumar, B. V.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Bankston, C. P.
(JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Power Sources
Volume: 29
ISSN: 0378-7753
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
90A33936
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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