Made in IBM Labs: IBM Charges Up Research Into Next Generation Electric Energy Storage
Posted on: Tuesday, 23 June 2009, 13:28 CDT
IBM Research Explores Battery Technologies to Further Electric Vehicle Adoption and Make Energy Grids More Efficient
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The goal of the 2009 Almaden Institute is to catalyze long-term, concerted efforts to create next-generation rechargeable batteries capable of storing ten times more energy than today's most powerful Lithium-ion batteries. Speakers include Nobel Laureate and energy expert
"High density, scalable energy storage technologies are emerging as the greatest game changer for this new era of renewable energy sources and smarter grids," said
IBM Research's Almaden Institute brings together eminent, innovative thinkers from academia, government, industry, research labs and the media for an intellectually charged and vigorous dialogue that addresses fundamental challenges at the very edge of science and technology. Previous Almaden Institutes have launched major research projects in cognitive computing, service science and healthcare informatics.
Leveraging expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, green chemistry and supercomputing, scientists at IBM Research's Almaden lab in
IBM intends to partner with industry leaders, academia and others in this collaborative endeavor. The company would license any intellectual property that may result from this research rather than manufacturing battery cells.
IBM Research teams across the world apply advanced materials science, physics, modeling tools, materials science, physics, and integration expertise to address emerging environmental management opportunities. IBM is focused on several areas related to energy and the environment, including energy efficient technology and services, carbon management, advanced water management, intelligent utility networks and intelligent transportation systems.
The company's focus on exploring battery technologies stems from IBM's Big Green Innovations initiative. Announced in
With decades of leadership in environmental stewardship, proven ability to solve complex challenges and unparalleled global reach, IBM is uniquely positioned to increase the efficiency of today's systems and enable our clients' "green" strategies.
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For more information about the 2009 Almaden Institute, please visit http://www.almaden.ibm.com/institute.
Contact information Sara Delekta Galligan IBM media relations 408.927.2272 sdelekta@us.ibm.comSOURCE IBM
Source: PR Newswire
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