Liquid Metal Battery for Energy Storage

Abstract

The world is shifting towards renewable energy sources as it is well known that we are running out of conventional sources. But renewable sources are seasonal they are not available constantly all the time. This brings us the need for storage devices capable of handling huge power grids. From considering the above factor we came up with a new type of battery called Liquid Metal Battery. These batteries are possible candidates for massive and economically feasible large-scale stationary storage and as such could be key components of future energy systems based mainly or exclusively on intermittent renewable electricity sources. The project at hand focuses on the possible material selection for making the battery, Cell chemistry, modelling of battery voltage and finally making a physical working model of the Liquid Metal Battery. All these followed with obtaining the designed battery's performance characteristics, allowing for more insight. Finally, the main intention for the development of this battery is for powering huge loads like cities when a large deficit exists between power generation from renewable sources and demand. Thereby reducing the requirement for conventional sources. Keywords—Cell Volage, Anode material, Cathode Material, Electrolyte, Outer Casing, Deep Cycling, Open Circuit Voltage