New Energy Storage Aluminum Sheet Processing

Can SSE process produce aluminium wrought alloy?

Considering the amount of aluminium remaining in the anode slime, the results indicate that 95.6% of the aluminium was recovered by electrolysis. The purity of the aluminium in the cathode deposit was 99.9%. The high purity of the obtained cathode deposit is evidence that the SSE process can be used to produce aluminium wrought alloy.

How much energy does it take to recycle aluminium?

When aluminium is recycled, it requires only 5 % of the energy compared to the initial extraction and processing, as well as 10 % of the initial capital equipment costs . Recycling aluminium typically involves two main methods: melting or casting and solid-state recycling.

What are the benefits of SSE for the upcycling of aluminium?

Another benefit of the proposed SSE for the upcycling of aluminium is that it requires remarkably little maintenance. This can be understood by considering the fate of the magnesium contained in the aluminium casting alloy scrap.

How to achieve true sustainability of aluminium by upgrading aluminium scrap?

To achieve true sustainability of aluminium by upgrading aluminium scrap, we have developed a new solid-state electrolysis (SSE) process using molten salt as the electrolyte. A schematic of the proposed electrolysis cell is provided in Fig. 2a. In the SSE process, aluminium scrap is refined in the solid state.

Can industrial furnaces recycle aluminium alloys?

Velasco and Nino Rotating and reverberatory industrial furnaces were discussed for recycling aluminium alloys, showing that the latter are highly productive and easy to operate with high melting rates, homogeneity, and energy efficiency.

Could aluminum be the key to affordable seasonal energy storage?

Swiss researchers believe it could be the key to affordable seasonal storage of renewable energy, clearing a path for the decarbonization of the energy grid Aluminum has an energy density more than 50 times higher than lithium ion, if you treat it as an energy storage medium in a redox cycle battery.