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The Potential Role of Reactive Metals for a Clean Energy Transition.
- Source :
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Advanced Energy Materials . Jul2020, Vol. 10 Issue 27, p1-8. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Reactive metal‐based storage systems are a new alternative to support the clean energy transition. Herein, the cases of Al and Na are presented, both preliminarily fulfilling the constraints regarding sustainability, but employing two rather different processes. Both, the steam combustion of molten Al for H2 and heat production, and a new rechargeable battery, which makes use of seawater and sodium as electrodes, show promising round‐trip efficiencies. The latter technology also allows CO2‐trapping, desalination, Na metal, and chlorine production. It is argued that further research efforts are needed to verify the sustainability and ability of reactive metal‐based technologies to compete with other storage technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16146832
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 27
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Advanced Energy Materials
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 144685848
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202001002