| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2010.3 |
| Topic No.: |
N103-214 |
| Topic Title: |
Hybrid Battery / Capacitor Power for Increased Power and Energy Density and Safety |
| Proposal No.: |
N103-214-0250 |
| Firm: |
Giner, Inc.
89 Rumford Avenue
Newton, Massachusetts 02466-1311 |
| Contact: |
Robert McDonald |
| Phone: |
(781) 529-0530 |
| Web Site: |
www.ginerinc.com |
| Abstract: |
Improvements in rechargeable battery energy, power and safety are required for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program. Giner, Inc. will use its advanced lithium-ion hybrid cell chemistry, together with improvements in packaging designs to achieve the necessary energy and power densities. The trade-offs between specific power and specific energy will be examined experimentally to optimize electrode composition and design. Scalable performance will be demonstrated in cells over the temperature range of -40 to +70 degrees C and stability evaluated with exposures of +85 degrees C storage temperature. Cell case designs and self-diagnostic/prognostic capabilities will be addressed to improve safety and service life. |
| Benefits: |
The proposed cell development will enable the development of large lithium-ion batteries with improved energy and power density as well as improved consumer and device safety in large cell arrays used in electric vehicles. Improvements in cell power will permit wider application of lithium-ion batteries and cells in portable consumer devices. |