Maverick Clar
Electrical engineering
Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Graduation date: Spring 2026
FURI | Spring 2026
Lithium-Ion & Sodium-Ion Battery Performance at High Temperatures
This research investigates how extreme heat affects the ability of commercial lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries to operate. Through testing at elevated temperatures of 40°C, sodium-ion batteries exhibit greater thermal stability than lithium-ion batteries. Although Lithium-ion batteries deliver higher power initially, they have proven to be inferior to sodium-ion batteries in desert-like conditions. Future work will examine second-life performance of used batteries and will also evaluate fresh batteries under real outdoor conditions.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
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