Optimising the Performance of Cement-Based Batteries
Joint Authors
Holmes, Niall
Byrne, Aimee
Barry, Shane
Norton, Brian
Source
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-08-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Abstract EN
The development of a battery using different cement-based electrolytes to provide a low but potentially sustainable source of electricity is described.
The current, voltage, and lifespan of batteries produced using different electrolyte additives, copper plate cathodes, and (usually) aluminium plate anodes were compared to identify the optimum design, components, and proportions to increase power output and longevity.
Parameters examined include water/cement ratio, anode to cathode surface area ratio, electrode material, electrode spacing, and the effect of sand, aggregate, salts, carbon black, silica fume, and sodium silicate on the electrolyte.
The results indicate that the greatest and longest lasting power can be achieved using high proportions of water, carbon black, plasticiser, salts, and silica fume in the electrolyte and using a magnesium anode and copper cathode.
This cell produced an open-circuit voltage of 1.55 V, a resistor-loaded peak current over 4 mA, maintaining over 1 mA for 4 days, and a quasi steady current of 0.59 mA with a lifespan of over 21 days.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Byrne, Aimee& Barry, Shane& Holmes, Niall& Norton, Brian. 2017. Optimising the Performance of Cement-Based Batteries. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124086
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Byrne, Aimee…[et al.]. Optimising the Performance of Cement-Based Batteries. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124086
American Medical Association (AMA)
Byrne, Aimee& Barry, Shane& Holmes, Niall& Norton, Brian. Optimising the Performance of Cement-Based Batteries. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124086
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1124086