Electrochemical energy storage: from the laboratory to application

Abstract

The presentation “Electrochemical Energy Storage: From the Laboratory to Application” provided a broad and updated overview of the scientific and technological advancements that have enabled energy storage systems to evolve from experimental stages to their integration into real-world applications. In a global context where the transition toward clean energies demands more efficient, safer, and more sustainable storage solutions, the speaker emphasized the importance of electrochemical research as the foundation for developing batteries, supercapacitors, and hybrid devices capable of meeting the growing demands of electric mobility, smart grids, and autonomous systems.

One of the central themes was the analysis of the active materials used in electrodes and electrolytes, highlighting how their structural properties, stability, ionic transport capacity, and redox behavior determine device performance. Acevedo Peña explained how research on nanostructured materials, advanced composites, and emerging technologies has improved key parameters such as energy density, power, lifespan, and thermal safety. Examples of innovations developed in the laboratory were presented, along with the challenges associated with scaling them into prototypes and industrial applications.

The presentation also addressed the technical and economic barriers involved in technology transfer, including material reproducibility, optimization of manufacturing processes, production costs, and the need to establish regulatory frameworks that ensure the safety and efficiency of the devices. Additionally, the strategic role of electrochemical storage in accelerating the integration of renewable energies, strengthening sustainability, and expanding access to high-efficiency energy technologies was analyzed.