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Commentary - Journal of Industrial and Environmental Chemistry (2023) Volume 7, Issue 5

Powering the future: Advancements and challenges in energy storage technology.

Shaike Hussien*

Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Corresponding Author:
Shaike Hussien
Department of Industrial and Management Engineering,
University of Sharjah,
Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates
E-mail: hussien@sharjah.ac.ae

Received: 14-Apr-2023, Manuscript No. AAIEC-23-95818; Editor assigned: 17-Apr-2023, AAIEC-23-95818 (PQ); Reviewed: 01-May-2023, QC No. AAIEC-23-95818; Revised: 20-Jun-2023, Manuscript No. AAIEC-23-95818 (R); Published: 27-Jun-2023, DOI:10.35841/aaiec.7.5.163

Citation: Hussien S. Powering the future: Advancements and challenges in energy storage technology. J Ind Environ Chem 2023;7(5):1.

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Due to its numerous advantages for system performance and cost, the digitalization of engineering systems has garnered a lot of attention in recent years. Digital twins stand out among these digitalization strategies as a viable method for improving performance, reducing maintenance and operation costs, and guaranteeing the safety of any related system. Any energy demanding system, whether it is mobile or connected to the grid, must be designed and operated with consideration for the energy storage field. This study examines the energy storage industry’s use of digital twin technology while also evaluating the application contexts, lifecycle stages, digital twin functionalities and digital twin architecture [1].

The usage of Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) systems for renewable energy applications, as well as the associated difficulties and potential directions for future study, are reviewed in this paper in a straightforward and succinct manner. The operational principle and a brief history of SMES have been described. The primary SMES components are also described. Using bibliographical software, the top 1240 most pertinent studies on superconducting magnetic energy storage systems that have recently been published in credible journals were analysed for significant keywords related to SMES. The current position of SMES in respect to other workable energy storage systems is shown by comparison of SMES with other competitive energy storage technologies [2].

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Energy security is made more difficult by the greater level (large scale) integration of Renewable Energy Systems (RES) into the electrical grid. The output of Renewable Energy (RE) fluctuates and is intermittent, which presents a problem to grid operators. The challenge’s most potential solution, electrical energy storage, ensures that power generation is enough even when RE sources are unable to satisfy the load demand. However, having affordable and practical energy storage is still a challenging task, particularly for an off-grid RES. Due to its cheap maintenance costs; extended lifespan, high energy density and environmental friendliness, pumped hydro storage integrated RES has become very popular [4].

Recent advancements in communication, transportation and mobile electronics need the use of effective energy storage technologies with high power and energy densities. Lithium Ion Batteries (LIBs) are the most often used energy storage solution for commercial applications due to their outstanding qualities. A cathode, an anode and a separator are typically used in LIB configurations to prevent short circuits. To ensure the flow of ions between the electrodes, an electrolyte is added. Commercial cathodes and anodes are typically made of lithium metal oxide and graphite, respectively. Typical electrolytes are lithium salts mixed in a variety of organic solvents. Even while these materials currently offer the strongest commercial batteries on the market, they nevertheless fall short and have a number of downsides [5].

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