‘Breakthrough’ energy technology by Lenzing and NanoCarbons
10/01/2013
The jointly developed carbons should deliver optimal performance in terms of energy storage. It is believed they will accelerate the development of the already rapid growth in uses of electrical devices such as double-layer capacitors.
“For Lenzing, the development of new, special applications in the technical segment comprises an important extension of the use of our fibres,” said Peter Untersperger, chief executive of the Lenzing Group. “The strongly growing market for energy storage devices is a promising market niche for us. With our Tencel fibres we will certainly witness the development of a series of additional, highly interesting technical applications in the coming years.”
The high-performance energy storers are being increasingly used in hybrid vehicles as well as with stop-start systems, uninterruptable power supplies and wind turbine blade orientation.
Friedrich Weninger, chief investment officer of Lenzing with management responsibility for research and development, said: “We are continuing to invest in new areas of research to increase the range and reach of our product portfolio, both in-house and through external cooperation. The new carbons complement our existing business with separator materials for the energy storage devices. We strongly believe in the growth of this market. We are offering our customers a sustainable product with consistent quality to allow the industry to develop further.”
Rud Istvan, CEO of NanoCarbons, added: “With the combination of Lenzing’s technical understanding and infrastructure and Nanocarbons’ technology, we can expect an acceleration in the market uses and exploitation of double layer capacitors. This could be a breakthrough for electrode technology that will reap dividends for the designers of electrical components and the drivers of vehicles alike.”
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