It is important that this space technology can be useful on the ground for consumer batteries.
Startup EnerVenue is working with NASA to develop long-lasting, sustainable batteries based on NASA aerospace engineering. The company believes its technology could replace traditional batteries in the long run. “Our designs are much safer than lithium-ion technology,” said Jörg Heinemann, CEO of EnerVenue.
The EnerVenue technology idea is based on the work of Stanford University professor Yi Cui, who is also the initiative’s president and chief technical adviser. Cui has figured out how to adapt NASA’s long-term nickel-hydrogen battery technology for efficient use on Earth, using materials that drastically reduce costs.
NASA’s nickel-hydrogen technology is well suited for space as it can withstand harsh environments, including rapidly changing extreme temperatures. Batteries are safe and also last a very long time. They are also fully recyclable, do not emit toxic waste and do not pose a fire risk due to their chemistry. The most obvious problem with bringing this technology to Earth is that it is very expensive to manufacture.
However, EnerVenue has developed a method to manufacture metal-hydrogen batteries at a lower cost, and electric vehicle manufacturers are actively involved in the project.
“EnerVenue energy storage facilities are currently being built at utility test facilities in the United States,” Heinemann told reporters. The company also recently announced that it would open a gigafactory to manufacture “space batteries”.
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Source: Focus
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