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UNSW team demonstrates high reversible hydrogen storage capacity under mild conditions for sodium borohydride using novel core-shell nanostructure; potential for vehicles

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The core-shell NaBH 4 @Ni nanoparticles show high reversible hydrogen storage under reasonable conditions. The results could create an opportunity for the use of borohydride materials for hydrogen storage in vehicles. mass %), sodium borohydride is a promising hydrogen storage material. Click to enlarge.

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Sparc Technologies, QUT partner to develop a hard carbon anode material from bio-waste for Na-ion batteries

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Australia-based Sparc Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). We will be targeting the production of materials for the high growth market of sodium-ion batteries which is displaying significant promise as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

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UNSW team develops bio-inspired catalytic approach to chemical reduction for production of fuels and chemicals

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Scientists at the University of New South Wales (Australia) have developed a new bio-inspired method for carrying out chemical reduction—an industrial process used to produce fuels and chemicals. A report on their work is published in the journal Angewandte Chemie. —Stephen Colbran.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

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By focusing on localizing the midstream processing of lithium and partnering with Australia, Chile, and Argentina, India can build an alternate supply chain for herself. 9,10,11,12] LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) and Sodium-Ion battery packs will not use Cobalt and Nickel. Graphite and Silicon are used in the Anode.

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