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European Researchers Developing Multifunctional Structural Composite Material That Can Double as Energy Storage

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The laminated architecture of fibre composites mirrors the configuration of many current electrical storage devices. 2007) Structural Polymer Composites for Energy Storage Devices (International Conference on Advanced Capacitors (ICAC2007)). South, Robert H. Carter, James F. Snyder, Corydon D. Hilton, Daniel J. Shirshova, N.,

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JRC study finds 8 metals for low-carbon energy technologies at risk of shortages; EVs, wind and solar, and lighting the applications of most concern

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In the new study, these were re-assessed and considered along with 11 other technologies—including fuel cells, electricity storage, electric vehicles and lighting—treated in the new report, this time evaluated on the expected supplies of the metals and not on the current situation as in the first report.

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