Frederick C. Krause

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Frederick C. Krause is a prominent electrochemical engineer and space systems researcher whose work has significantly advanced the development and application of energy storage technologies for aerospace and planetary exploration. Specializing in lithium-ion battery science, Krause has made foundational contributions to understanding how commercial and custom Li-ion cells perform under the extreme conditions demanded by NASA missions, including the wide temperature ranges encountered in deep space and planetary surface environments. His most influential work, "Performance of Commercial Li-Ion Cells for Future NASA Missions and Aerospace Applications" (2021, 84 citations), established critical performance benchmarks for Li-ion batteries in planetary missions, highlighting their high specific energy, long operational life, and thermal versatility. His subsequent survey of "Batteries for Robotic Spacecraft" (2022, 44 citations) further cemented his role as a leading authority on space-grade energy storage systems. Notably, Krause has also tackled the specialized challenge of very low-temperature battery operation, investigating methyl propionate-based electrolytes for potential missions to Europa — a technically demanding frontier with profound astrobiological implications. His body of work continues to shape how NASA designs power systems for the next generation of robotic explorers.