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Log9 Materials and Zeta Energy partner for advanced battery systems – ET Auto

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Given India’s dependence on 100% imported lithium-ion cells for electric vehicle batteries, there exists a compelling drive to cultivate indigenous cell and battery manufacturing capacities to meet the burgeoning demands. We think Zeta Energy’s world-class capabilities in lithium-sulfur battery technology will help us get there faster.”

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Berkeley Lab team designs active polyelectrolyte binder that allows for a doubling in capacity of conventional Li-sulfur battery

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A team of researchers led by scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have designed an active polyelectrolyte binder (PEB) that actively regulates key ion transport processes within a lithium-sulfur battery, and have also shown how it functions on a molecular level.

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Sulfur–TiO2 yolk-shell cathode for Li-sulfur battery shows best long-cycle performance so far

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Researchers at Stanford University and SLAC led by Stanford associate professor Yi Cui have used a sulfur–TiO 2 yolk–shell design for a cathode material for a lithium-sulfur battery that achieved an initial specific capacity of 1,030?mAh?g This is the highest performing sulfur cathode in the world, as far as we know.

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Researchers find synergy between lithium polysulfide and lithium nitrate as electrolyte additives prevent dendrite growth on Li metal anodes

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Lithium metal, having a high theoretical specific capacity of 3,860 mAh g -1 and the most negative electrochemical potential among anode materials, has been considered an ideal anode in lithium battery systems over the past four decades.

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Li-ion sulfur polymer battery shows high energy density as well as safety

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Li 2 S x ) to liquid electrolytes, such as DOL-DME-LiTFSI and TEGDME-LiCF 3 SO 3 , has shown the most promising results in increasing the lithium-sulfur cell stability and efficiency. However, longer cycle life and further characterizations are certainly required to match the severe targets of the lithium battery community.

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Stellantis Ventures invests in startup Tiamat for sodium-ion battery technology – ET Auto

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Sodium-ion technology holds the promise of a more cost-effective energy storage compared with today’s widely used lithium-ion battery technology, the company said. The investment supports Stellantis’ mission to provide clean, safe and affordable mobility to customers around the world. and sodium-ion with Tiamat.

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