Time：Aug. 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Location：DNL conference room on the first floor of Energy building No.1
Reporter：Dr. Chengshang Zhou, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, University of Utah, US
Report Introduction：
Metal hydrides are a group of important materials known as energy carriers for renewable energy and thermal energy storage. A concept of thermal battery based on advanced metal hydrides is studied for heating and cooling of cabins in electric vehicles. The system utilizes a pair of thermodynamically matched metal hydrides as energy storage media. A systematic experimental survey is carried out in this study to compare a wide range of additives, with respect to their effects on hydrogen storage properties of MgH2. Proof-of-concept prototypes are built and tested, demonstrating the potential of the system as HVAC for transportation vehicles. The results successfully demonstrate the principles of the thermal battery using advanced metal hydrides as a working pair with matching thermodynamic properties.
Reporter Introduction：
Dr. Chengshang Zhou is Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Department of Metallurgical Engineering, The University of Utah. He received his BS in Materials Science and Engineering from Wuhan University of Technology, and ME in Materials Science from Central South University in China. He spent five years researching in powder metallurgy and microwave sintering technique. In 2011, he joined Prof. Zak Fang’s group in Utah. He received his Ph.D in February, 2015. His research focused on advanced magnesium based hydrides and metal hydride thermal energy storage system. Chengshang Zhou authored and Co-authored over 19 peer-reviewed papers including JACS, JPCC, J. Power Source, and 5 patents. He won the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad. He was awarded Garr Cutler Energy Prize by University of Utah.
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