Super-Thin Glass For The New Generation Of Energy Storage Devices

In a recent research study conducted by the Penn State University and published in Energy Technology, Manoharan Mohan, a Penn State university researcher, presented the results of tests conducted with different alkali-free types of glass where their energy density and energy power was compared to that of traditional polymer film capacitors currently used in electrical vehicles. Manoharan identified a 10µ thick film manufactured by Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) that boasts the ideal mix of high energy density and energy power combined with high charge/discharge efficiency at temperatures up to 180°C.