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SLAC, Stanford researchers use cryo-EM to make first high-res images of wet SEI of Li-ion battery

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Researchers from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) and Stanford University have made the first clear, detailed images of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer in the wet environment of a working Li-ion battery by using cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM).

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ORNL team finds way to deliver on promise of VO2(B) Li-ion cathode

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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have discovered a way to achieve the promise of bronze-phase vanadium dioxide [VO 2 (B)] as an electrode material for Li-ion batteries. Thus, VO2(B) has been expected to exhibit both high capacity and rapid Li ion diffusion. —Lee et al. Click to enlarge.

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Two new approaches to high-performance SiOx anodes for Li-ion batteries

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has synthesized a high performance binder-free SiO x /C composite electrode for Li-ion batteries by mixing SiO x particles and Kraft lignin. A team at the University of Kentucky (Chen et al. ) No conventional binder or conductive agent was necessary. 2017.07.049. 7b00775.

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Li-ion maker A123 Systems appoints new CEO

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A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and systems, announced that its Board of Directors appointed Peter W. Forcier is leaving the company effective 28 August 2017 after eight years with the Company and serving as CEO for the last four years. Cirino as Chief Executive Officer.

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XALT Energy introduces Gen II NMC-G Li-ion cell with 223 Wh/kg; 47% greater energy density

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At the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO 2017 in Atlanta, XALT Energy introduced its first second-generation (Gen II) battery cell to its portfolio of lithium-ion cells. The XMOD114E module incorporates the 65Ah Ultra-High Energy (UHE) cells in a 2p24s architecture to provide 11.4

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Hydro-Québec grants an exploitation license and partners with Nouveau Monde Graphite to develop materials for Li-ion batteries

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Hydro-Québec (HQ) and Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) have signed a license and a research and development agreements respecting the processing of graphite for use in lithium-ion batteries. HQ will assist NMG in its material qualification processes with leading lithium-ion battery manufacturers. NMG’s financing.

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A123: Increasing 48V battery power up to ~25 kW enables advanced mild hybrid capabilities with greater fuel savings

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The BISG is connected to a 48 V (nominal battery) and also typically to a 12V powernet via a DC/DC convertor. 2017) “Exploring the Opportunity Space For High-Power Li-Ion Batteries in Next-Generation 48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles,” SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-1197 doi: 10.4271/2017- 01-1197.