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Future of Rechargeable Batteries — Beyond Li-ion (Technical Insights)
Lithium-Ion and Lead-Acid Batteries Face Stiff Competition from Emerging Battery Chemistries
20-Apr-2015
Global
Technology Research
D64F-01-00-00-00
EG01614-GL-TR_17262
This study covers the development of different battery chemistries including lead-based, lithium-based, sodium-based, nickel-based, zinc-based and flow batteries. The study also analyses the application sectors that employ these batteries, mainly automotive, healthcare, telecommunications, consumer electronics and utility-grid, and the innovations occurring in each sector. Also included are recent events with regards to technology management strategies, and a technology roadmap summarizing the growth of battery technologies between 2015-2020.
Technical Insights—Research Process and Methodology
Key Findings
Summary of Battery Properties
Mapping of Battery Types vs. Application Sectors
Technology Snapshot and Challenges
Technology Snapshot and Challenges (continued)
Technology Snapshot (continued)
Technology Snapshot and Challenges (continued)
Technology Snapshot and Challenges (continued)
Technology Snapshot and Challenges (continued)
Automotive -- Industry snapshot
Automotive -- Current and Forecasted Market Share
Automotive -- Research and Development Snapshot
Automotive -- Research and Development Snapshot (continued)
Healthcare -- Industry snapshot
Healthcare -- Current and Forecasted Market Share
Healthcare -- Research and Development Snapshot
Telecommunications -- Industry snapshot
Telecommunications -- Current and Forecasted Market Share
Telecommunications -- Research and Development Snapshot
Consumer Electronics -- Industry snapshot
Consumer Electronics -- Current and Forecasted Market Share
Consumer Electronics -- Research and Development Snapshot
Utility-Grid -- Industry snapshot
Utility-Grid -- Current and Forecasted Market Share
Utility-Grid -- Research and Development Snapshot
Technology Licensing
Commercial Partnership
Spin-off
Merger/Acquisition
Emerging Technology Roadmap
Emerging Technology Roadmap (continued)
Some Key Patents
Some Key Patents (continued)
Some Key Patents (continued)
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