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Electrolytes with Improved Safety Characteristics for High Voltage, High Specific Energy Li-ion Cells(1) NASA is actively pursuing the development of advanced electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices for future lunar and Mars missions; (2) The Exploration Technology Development Program, Energy Storage Project is sponsoring the development of advanced Li-ion batteries and PEM fuel cell and regenerative fuel cell systems for the Altair Lunar Lander, Extravehicular Activities (EVA), and rovers and as the primary energy storage system for Lunar Surface Systems; (3) At JPL, in collaboration with NASA-GRC, NASA-JSC and industry, we are actively developing advanced Li-ion batteries with improved specific energy, energy density and safety. One effort is focused upon developing Li-ion battery electrolyte with enhanced safety characteristics (i.e., low flammability); and (4) A number of commercial applications also require Li-ion batteries with enhanced safety, especially for automotive applications.
Document ID
20140001969
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Presentation
External Source(s)
Authors
Smart, M. C.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Krause, F. C.
(University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Hwang, C.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
West, W. C.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Soler, J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Whitcanack, L. W.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Prakash, G. K. S.
(University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Ratnakumar, B. V.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
March 17, 2014
Publication Date
January 10, 2012
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Battery Association - Pacific Power Source Symposium Joint Meeting 2012
Location: Waikoloa, HI
Country: United States
Start Date: January 9, 2012
End Date: January 12, 2012
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
improved safety
Li-ion electrolytes
Li-ion batteries

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