Article
Energy & Fuels
Giuseppe De Lorenzo, Francesco Piraino, Francesco Longo, Giovanni Tine, Valeria Boscaino, Nicola Panzavecchia, Massimo Caccia, Petronilla Fragiacomo
Summary: This paper describes the implementation of a hydrogen-based system for an autonomous surface vehicle, aiming to reduce environmental impact and increase driving range. The dynamic electrical model of the hybrid powertrain is implemented, and the performance is analyzed to investigate the feasibility of the system and identify critical points.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alexandros Arsalis, Panos Papanastasiou, George E. Georghiou
Summary: This study critically compares the integration capabilities and implications of lithium-ion batteries and regenerative hydrogen fuel cells with PV-based energy systems. It analyzes the key comparison criteria and provides insights for future research and development directions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Raja Mazuir Raja Ahsan Shah, Mansour Al Qubeissi, Hazem Youssef, Hakan Serhad Soyhan
Summary: A new approach using fuel components as coolants for direct liquid-cooled battery thermal management systems was investigated. Numerical analysis and CFD modeling were conducted to examine the performance of the fuel components. Results show that the liquid-cooled system is more effective in maintaining the temperature of the battery module compared to the air-cooled system.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Petronilla Fragiacomo, Matteo Genovese, Francesco Piraino, Orlando Corigliano, Giuseppe De Lorenzo
Summary: Transportation is a major contributor to CO2 emissions, posing significant challenges for decarbonization. To achieve comprehensive decarbonization, transitioning to low-carbon fuels and developing necessary infrastructures is crucial. Renewable hydrogen is a promising option for sustainable transportation, applicable to fuel cell electric vehicles and synthetic fuels for ships and airplanes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aida Farsi, Marc A. Rosen
Summary: A novel integration of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell with lithium ion batteries is proposed for a hydrogen electric vehicle. Preheating the input air for the PEM fuel cell improves its performance, and an air-cooled battery thermal management system effectively removes the heat generated by the lithium ion battery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Samuel Filgueira da Silva, Jony Javorski Eckert, Fabricio Leonardo Silva, Fernanda Cristina Correa, Ludmila C. A. Silva, Andre Valente Bueno, Franco Giuseppe Dedini
Summary: The study presents a comprehensive approach for optimizing the power distribution control and design of a Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FCHEV) using a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm. The method aims to maximize the vehicle's driving range and the lifetimes of the fuel cell stack and battery while minimizing hydrogen fuel consumption and storage system size. The optimized FCHEV configuration achieved a driving range of 444 km and exhibited improved energy efficiency, driving autonomy, and power sources lifespan in real-world driving conditions.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Daniel J. Rogers, Louis J. M. Aslett, Matthias C. M. Troffaes
Summary: A statistical model is proposed to explore the behavior and lifetime performance of battery systems, considering the degradation of cells and the benefits of organizing cells into semi-independent modules. The cost model is introduced to analyze the trade-offs between degradation, module size, and cost benefits. Case studies reveal that breaking a battery energy storage system into smaller modules can increase system capacity and reduce costs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Aida Farsi, Marc A. Rosen
Summary: This study proposes a novel integration of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), lithium ion batteries, and a gas turbine propulsion system for a hybrid electric aircraft. It utilizes methane as a hydrogen storage medium and employs an internal reformer and an afterburner to enhance the system efficiency and utilization of resources.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yinger Xiang, Xinyu Hu, Xue Zhong, Wentao Deng, Guoqiang Zou, Hongshuai Hou, Xiaobo Ji
Summary: This study proposes a strategy of hierarchical double carbon/Sb composite to enhance the performance of Sb anode. The composite employs carbon spheres to encapsulate Sb nanoparticles with strong interfacial chemical bonds, and utilizes graphene as a conductive network to connect the composite materials. The hierarchical double carbon/Sb composite shows excellent rate and long cycling performance, and provides theoretical guidance for the development of metal anodes.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhichun Yu, Liuyue Cao, Huabo Liu, Da-Wei Wang
Summary: The study shows that the aqueous Zn/LiCoO2 hybrid battery with mildly alkaline ammonia-containing electrolyte exhibits remarkable cycling stability and excellent rate capability, promising exciting prospects for advanced aqueous zinc-based batteries with high voltage and high energy density.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
S. Vinolyn Sylvia, R. Joy Salomi, L. Rajendran
Summary: The performance of an enzymatic membrane-less and mediator-less glucose fuel cell is discussed theoretically. A system of strongly nonlinear differential equations following Michaelis-Menten kinetics is solved analytically. Simple approximate expressions for the concentration of glucose and hydrogen ions are derived using a new analytical approach. The study investigates the impact of system parameters on concentration and current, and performs sensitivity analysis. The numerical results obtained through MATLAB are in satisfactory agreement with the results obtained by the new analytical approach, supported by tables and figures.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yao He, Changchang Miao, Ji Wu, Xinxin Zheng, Xintian Liu, Xingtao Liu, Feng Han
Summary: This article proposes a power distribution strategy based on an improved hybrid power system model. By solving optimization problems using a nonlinear programming algorithm, the strategy aims to improve the durability and adaptability of the vehicle.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Susmi Anna Thomas
Summary: This article provides a review of the potential applications of black phosphorous (BP) in rechargeable batteries. It discusses the unique properties of BP compared to other 2D materials and explores various synthesis methods. The article also examines the application of BP in different types of rechargeable batteries and emphasizes the preparation of BP-based hybrid electrodes. The advantages of BP-based hybrid electrodes, such as high specific capacity and long cycle life, highlight their potential use in next-generation rechargeable batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hegazy Rezk, Ahmed M. Nassef, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem, Abdul Hai Alami, Ahmed Fathy
Summary: This study introduces a comprehensive comparison of energy management strategies for fuel cell/supercapacitor/battery storage systems, with the novel approach based on the salp swarm algorithm outperforming commonly used strategies in terms of hydrogen fuel economy and overall efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Paolo Di Giorgio, Giovanni Di Ilio, Gabriele Scarpati, Andrea Altomonte, Elio Jannelli
Summary: The hybrid fuel cell/battery technology is a sustainable option for zero-emission mobility, offering system scalability and high efficiency. However, thermal management for the battery pack is crucial due to the impact of operating temperatures on safety and performance. An innovative system integrating a metal hydride-based hydrogen storage for cooling down the battery pack is investigated, showing advantages in energy density and thermal management capabilities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiabin Duan, Jiapei Zhao, Xinke Li, Satyam Panchal, Jinliang Yuan, Roydon Fraser, Michael Fowler
Summary: A numerical study was conducted to investigate the three-dimensional temperature distribution of a battery liquid cooling system, evaluating the impact of channel size and inlet conditions on temperature field. Based on experimental measurements, two temperature control strategies were proposed, showing that channel width and inlet water flow rate significantly influence the battery module temperature. Lowering the inlet temperature can reduce maximum temperature, but may lead to higher energy consumption. One specific control strategy demonstrated a substantial reduction in parasitic energy consumption compared to traditional methods.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Manh-Kien Tran, Satyam Panchal, Vedang Chauhan, Niku Brahmbhatt, Anosh Mevawalla, Roydon Fraser, Michael Fowler
Summary: This study investigates the performance of four different machine learning models in predicting the thermal and electrical behaviors of Li-ion battery cells, finding that the decision tree-based model with an R-2 score of 0.99 is the best model in this case study.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yueqi Wang, Dan Dan, Yangjun Zhang, Yuping Qian, Satyam Panchal, Michael Fowler, Weifeng Li, Manh-Kien Tran, Yi Xie
Summary: The study focuses on the thermal performance and heat dissipation of batteries in flying cars. Flat heat pipe technology is proposed to solve the battery thermal issues, and its effectiveness is verified through experiments. The results show that the battery's maximum temperature occurs at the end of the takeoff stage, while the maximum temperature difference appears during the forward flight segment. With suitable heat dissipation structures and control methods for different discharge conditions and environmental factors, the battery's thermal performance can be improved.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Manh-Kien Tran, Anosh Mevawalla, Attar Aziz, Satyam Panchal, Yi Xie, Michael Fowler
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of Li-ion battery thermal runaway modeling and discusses various prognostic and diagnostic approaches. Research on thermal runaway prognosis and diagnosis is crucial for ensuring the safety of battery systems.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Yi Xie, Wei Li, Xiaosong Hu, Manh-Kien Tran, Satyam Panchal, Michael Fowler, Yangjun Zhang, Kailong Liu
Summary: This article proposes a distributed spatial-temporal online correction algorithm for the coestimation of the state of charge (SOC) and state of temperature (SOT) of batteries, which is crucial for a battery management system in achieving a green industrial economy. The algorithm identifies the internal resistance and estimates SOC using an adaptive Kalman filter. It then couples SOC estimation with an online restoration algorithm for distributed temperature, using an improved fractal growth process. The proposed coestimation algorithm improves SOC estimation fidelity by up to 1.5% and maintains the mean relative error of SOT estimation within 8%.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Wei Li, Yi Xie, Xiaosong Hu, Manh-Kien Tran, Michael Fowler, Satyam Panchal, Jintao Zheng, Kailong Liu
Summary: AC pulse heating is a low-energy and high-efficiency preheating method for lithium-ion batteries. In this study, a dual RC model and a thermal model were used to predict the battery temperature and negative electrode potential. The upper bound of heating current (UBHC) was determined by the criteria of negative electrode potential reaching 0 V, indicating lithium plating. The proposed self-adaptive AC pulse heating strategy improved the heating efficiency compared to constant amplitude pulse heating.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Yi Xie, Feng-Xian Gui, Wei-Jun Wang, Chen-Fu Chien
Summary: This study formulates the workflow scheduling problem in Heterogeneous Distributed Computing Environments (HDCEs) as an integer programming mathematical model, and proposes a novel two-stage multi-population genetic algorithm with heuristics for workflow scheduling. Extensive experiments show that the proposed algorithm outperforms conventional approaches in various scenarios.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CLOUD COMPUTING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yiwei Fan, Zhaohui Wang, Xiao Xiong, Satyam Panchal, Roydon Fraser, Michael Fowler
Summary: A liquid cooling plate with a multi-stage Tesla valve (MSTV) configuration was proposed to provide a safer temperature range for a prismatic-type lithium-ion battery. A surrogate model was constructed to analyze the impact of design parameters, and the optimization design was carried out using the neighborhood cultivation genetic algorithm (NCGA). The optimized design reduced the maximum temperature and standard surface standard deviation of the cold plate by 26% and 35%, respectively, with an additional pump power consumption of 17.3%.
Article
Electrochemistry
Anosh Mevawalla, Yasmin Shabeer, Manh Kien Tran, Satyam Panchal, Michael Fowler, Roydon Fraser
Summary: This paper presents three equivalent thermal circuit models for estimating the internal impedance of a LiFePO4 battery. Experimental measurements and modeling results show good agreement. The models include two 0D models and one 2D model, which analyze the effects of heat sources and thermal conductivity on the battery's thermal behavior.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Satyam Panchal, Krishna Gudlanarva, Manh-Kien Tran, Munur Sacit Herdem, Kirti Panchal, Roydon Fraser, Michael Fowler
Summary: This study presents an analogous study of the velocity and temperature profiles inside microchannel cooling plates. The experimental work used heat flux sensors and the simulation work used a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. The results show that the temperature of the cooling plates increases as the charging-discharging rates and ambient temperature increase.
WORLD ELECTRIC VEHICLE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Manh-Kien Tran, Satyam Panchal, Tran Dinh Khang, Kirti Panchal, Roydon Fraser, Michael Fowler
Summary: This article discusses the concept and design of cloud-based smart battery management systems (BMSs) and examines their functionality, usability, and benefits for future battery applications. Cloud-based smart BMSs can overcome the limitations of current BMSs in terms of computational capability and data storage, thus improving the reliability and overall performance of LIB systems.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Kanishkavikram Purohit, Shivangi Srivastava, Varun Nookala, Vivek Joshi, Pritesh Shah, Ravi Sekhar, Satyam Panchal, Michael Fowler, Roydon Fraser, Manh-Kien Tran, Chris Shum
Summary: The proliferation of electric vehicle technology is crucial for sustainability, with the study showing that two-layer feed-forward neural-network-based soft sensors can effectively estimate the state of charge, state of energy, and power loss of EV battery packs with high accuracy.
APPLIED SYSTEM INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Manh-Kien Tran, Mobaderin Akinsanya, Satyam Panchal, Roydon Fraser, Michael Fowler
Summary: The emissions from conventional vehicles due to the consumption of fossil fuels have been a major cause of climate change, while hybrid electric vehicles offer a cleaner solution. This study examined various hybrid powertrain designs through simulations and identified a P4 hybrid powertrain that meets the performance criteria of the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge competition.
Article
Electrochemistry
Manh-Kien Tran, Andre DaCosta, Anosh Mevawalla, Satyam Panchal, Michael Fowler
Summary: The study conducted experiments to investigate the performance of different ECMs on four types of Li-ion battery chemistries. The results showed that all three models had low errors for all chemistries, with better performance in dynamic current profiles. The 1RC with hysteresis ECM performed best for LFP and NCA, while the 1RC ECM was most suited for NMC and LMO.
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Manh-Kien Tran, Asad Bhatti, Reid Vrolyk, Derek Wong, Satyam Panchal, Michael Fowler, Roydon Fraser
Summary: Emissions from the transportation sector have a significant impact on climate change and health issues, and range anxiety is a major limitation to the adoption of electric vehicles. Range extending technologies, such as internal combustion engines and fuel cells, offer solutions to extend the driving range of EVs and address consumer concerns.
WORLD ELECTRIC VEHICLE JOURNAL
(2021)