Reference number : GC-2017-Q4-01633, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Sheikhzadeh, Mehdi (Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : Ontario, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k), program name french : Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée (<75,000 $), program purpose english : Energy storage options that are reliable, long lasting and affordable are becoming an essential component in developing viable sustainable energy systems. Historically, lead acid batteries have been employed to store excess electrical energy, however, their short lifespan combined with their high maintenance requirements have limited their use. Lithium-ion batteries also have been extensively studied and installed for different applications; however, their high cost, environmental issues and shorter lifespan compared with aluminum-ion (Al-ion) batteries has further hindered their utilization in large-scale applications._x000D_
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Volta Energy Inc. and Lambton College in close collaboration through the  proposed project will develop a novel, high-efficiency aluminum-ion battery capable of ultrafast charge and discharge with long cycle life exceeding those of state-of-the-art, commercially available secondary batteries, including lithium-based batteries. . In addition to single cell development and optimization, a series of battery banks, ranging from 1.0 kW to 25.0 kW, 30-minute (0.5 kWh to 12.5 kWh) will be developed and tested under varying operational conditions. Material development and optimization for different battery components, including anode, cathode and electrolyte with emphasis on the last two, will be the primary focused areas. _x000D_
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The Lambton College research team will include IRCC Dr. Shahram Karimi, 2 graduate research students and 3 research students. The developed energy storage system into Volta Energy's industrial activities will greatly enhance their ability to serve their existing and future customers while creating economic growth and providing positive environmental impact for Canada. _x000D_
_x000D_, program purpose french : Energy storage options that are reliable, long lasting and affordable are becoming an essential component in developing viable sustainable energy systems. Historically, lead acid batteries have been employed to store excess electrical energy, however, their short lifespan combined with their high maintenance requirements have limited their use. Lithium-ion batteries also have been extensively studied and installed for different applications; however, their high cost, environmental issues and shorter lifespan compared with aluminum-ion (Al-ion) batteries has further hindered their utilization in large-scale applications._x000D_
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Volta Energy Inc. and Lambton College in close collaboration through the  proposed project will develop a novel, high-efficiency aluminum-ion battery capable of ultrafast charge and discharge with long cycle life exceeding those of state-of-the-art, commercially available secondary batteries, including lithium-based batteries. . In addition to single cell development and optimization, a series of battery banks, ranging from 1.0 kW to 25.0 kW, 30-minute (0.5 kWh to 12.5 kWh) will be developed and tested under varying operational conditions. Material development and optimization for different battery components, including anode, cathode and electrolyte with emphasis on the last two, will be the primary focused areas. _x000D_
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The Lambton College research team will include IRCC Dr. Shahram Karimi, 2 graduate research students and 3 research students. The developed energy storage system into Volta Energy's industrial activities will greatly enhance their ability to serve their existing and future customers while creating economic growth and providing positive environmental impact for Canada. _x000D_
_x000D_, agreement title english : Development and Optimization of a Novel, Ultrafast Aluminum-Ion Battery for Large-Scale Energy Storage Applications, agreement title french : Development and Optimization of a Novel, Ultrafast Aluminum-Ion Battery for Large-Scale Energy Storage Applications, agreement number : CARD2, agreement value : 225000.0, agreement start date : 2018-03-07, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2020-2021)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2020-2021)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada