Browsing Theses by Subject "energy storage"
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Applications of Graphene in Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-22)Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) exhibit great promise as easily scalable, long-lasting, modular systems for grid-scale energy storage. However, vanadium crossover and poor reaction kinetics increase their operating ... -
Development and Performance Characterization of Bipolar Electrodialysis Flow Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-22)Energy storage is becoming increasingly important to have a consistent renewable power supply. Limitations on the cost of current energy storage technologies have prevented the mass adoption of renewable energy. This ... -
Development of Porous Carbon for High Performance Lithium-Sulphur Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-14)In recent years we have seen an enormous increase in electronic device capabilities as users demand new and improved features in a smaller form factor. As a result, the power demands of these electronics are increasing at ... -
Dynamic Modelling and Performance Analysis of Energy Storage Systems for Frequency Regulation in Bulk Power Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-21)Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) provide a feasible alternative to supply electrical loads without the unfavorable environmental impacts of fossil fuels. However, despite the significant environmental benefits of RESs, several ... -
Electricity Market Participation and Investment Planning Frameworks for Energy Storage Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-31)The recent trend of increasing share of renewable energy sources (RES) in the generation mix has necessitated new operational and planning studies because of the high degree of uncertainty and variability of these sources. ... -
Empowering Los Angeles: A Vision for a New Urban Ecology
(University of Waterloo, 2011-04-11)This thesis addresses the future of sustainable energy distribution and transportation in the United States. Predictions of future energy and transportation demands promote localized energy as the most likely situation. ... -
Experimental and Modeling Study of Zinc-Cerium Redox Flow Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-26)Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are one of the most promising energy storage technologies that are expected to have an increasing market size in the near future due to their scalability, safety, long-life and system flexibility. ... -
Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Zinc Air Battery Cathodes Using Electrospinning and Electrospraying Techniques
(University of Waterloo, 2021-02-01)High specific energy density, low cost, and relative safety make zinc air batteries a promising energy storage technology. However, to fully realize their advantages improvements must be made to increase their efficiency, ... -
Identification and Estimation of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Opportunities through the Implementation of CAES in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-25)To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, federal and provincial initiatives have pushed for increased renewable energy penetration on Canadian electric grids. However, renewable power sources such as wind and solar power require ... -
Modeling of Compressed Air Energy Storage for Power System Performance Studies
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-16)In the effective integration of large renewable generation for grid scale applications, pumped-storage hydro and Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) are currently economically and technically feasible alternatives to ... -
Nanostructured Materials and Electrodes Engineering for Efficient CO2 Conversion
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-11)The conversion of CO2 to valuable chemicals via electrochemical CO2 reduction reactions (CO2RR) offers a clean approach for recycling CO2 with sustainable and environmental benefits. Among a variety of derived chemicals, ... -
A New Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage System: Modeling, Design, Optimization, and Experiments
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-01)Wind farms and solar farms often face challenges in delivering consistent power output during peak demand due to the inconsistency of wind and solar resources. An adiabatic compressed air energy storage (ACAES) system based ... -
The social acceptance of energy storage in Canada and the United Kingdom: Media and public framing of an energy transition technology
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-26)Growing climate and energy security pressures call for more ambitious deployment of transformative low-carbon energy technologies worldwide. By supporting renewable energy integration and evolving power grids, energy storage ... -
Towards High Performance Lithium-ion Batteries using Crumpled Graphene-Protected Silicon Anodes
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-28)Despite silicon being a promising candidate for next-generation lithium-ion battery anodes due to its high theoretical capacity of 3590 mAh/g (Li15Si4, at room temperature), self-pulverization and the formation of an ...