Maverick Clar
Electrical engineering
Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Graduation date: Spring 2026
FURI | Fall 2026, Needs Review
Lithium-Ion & Sodium-Ion Battery Performance in Outdoor Arizona Conditions
This research investigates how extreme heat affects commercial lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. Through active exposure to the sun and stationary, controlled temperatures at 50°C, the results indicate that Na-ion batteries are thermally more stable and exhibit slower capacity fade than Li-ion batteries. Therefore, Na-ion technology emerges as a durable energy storage solution for industrial and stationary applications in arid environments. Future work will analyze electrochemical impedance spectroscopy data and evaluate long-term degradation trends.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
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