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Rice University researchers develop inexpensive silicon-based anode for Li-ion batteries with good capacity and cycle life

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Comparison of the discharge capacity and coulombic efficiency of MPSPs/PPAN anodes at various ratios versus cycle number. This performance combined with low cost processing yields a competitive anode material that will have an immediate and direct application in lithium ion batteries, according to the research team.

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UT Austin team develops new family of high-capacity anode materials: Interdigitated Eutectic Alloys

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NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new family of anode materials that can double the charge capacity of lithium-ion battery anodes. By comparison, realized capacity in a graphite/copper composite anode is only ~ 150 mAh g -1. —Kreder et al.

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CMU study suggests difficulties in reaching targeted low price points for Li-ion batteries

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DECEMBER 11, 2016

Even in the most optimistic scenario, when the cells are the largest (20720), electrodes the thickest (100 mm), and the production volume is 8 GWh per year, the cost per kWh for LMO cells is well above the DOE target. Historical prices and future cost predictions for lithium-ion batteries. —Ciez and Whitacre.

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Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike

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MAY 15, 2015

British battery R&D company Faradion has demonstrated a proof-of-concept electric bike powered by sodium-ion batteries at the headquarters of Williams Advanced Engineering, which collaborated in the development of the bike. Oxford University was also a partner. Faradion Na-ion technology. Click to enlarge.

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Cornell team proposes new scheme for Lithium-sulfide battery cathodes

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DECEMBER 31, 2012

Researchers at Cornell University are proposing a new scheme for cathodes for lithium-sulfide batteries ( earlier post ) to prevent lithium polysulfide dissolution and shuttling during electrochemical cycling. polyacrylonitrile), to control the distribution of lithium sulfide in the host material. Click to enlarge.

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Argonne and Hanyang University Develop New High-Energy Cathode Material With Improved Thermal Stability; Good Fit for PHEV Applications

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APRIL 7, 2009

A new high-energy cathode material that can greatly increase the safety and extend the life-span of future lithium-ion batteries has been developed through the close international collaboration of researchers led by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Hanyang University in South Korea.

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Stanford team develops sodium-ion battery with performance equivalent to Li-ion, but at much lower cost

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

Stanford researchers have developed a sodium-ion battery (SIB) that can store the same amount of energy as a state-of-the-art lithium ion, at substantially lower cost. The researchers focused mainly on the favorable cost-performance comparisons between their sodium-ion battery and lithium.

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Improving the Charge-Discharge Capacity and Cycleability of Carbon Electrodes for Li-ion Batteries

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JUNE 6, 2010

As one of the many approaches under investigation to increase the power density, specific capacity, and cyclic efficiency of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, researchers are seeking to develop higher-capacity anode materials (such as silicon- or tin-based materials). SEM images of GMP40. Credit: ACS, Lin et al. Click to enlarge.

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Cost-effective, energy-efficient approach for large-scale synthesis of silicon electrode materials for LIBs

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AUGUST 14, 2015

There are two major low grade silicon sources—metallurgical silicon (M-Si, ∼99 wt % Si) and ferrosilicon (F-Si, ∼ 83 wt % Si, ∼ 13 wt % Fe)—available at low cost (∼$1000/ton for metallurgical silicon, and ∼$600/ton for ferrosilicon). —Zhu et al. a) Si nanoparticles from metallurgical Si (M-Si) sources. (a)

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Stanford team develops new approach to overcoming capacity fading in Lithium-sulfur batteries

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

b) Comparison of cycling performance at C/2 with and without the PVP modification. Lithium sulfur batteries are of great interest due to their high specific energy and relatively low cost (e.g., Commercial applications of lithium sulfur batteries have not been very successful despite several decades of research.

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Study shows paper-folding concepts can compact a Li-ion battery and increase its areal energy density

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Researchers at Arizona State University have shown that paper-folding concepts can be applied to Li-ion batteries in order to realize a device with higher areal energy densities. Comparison of areal discharge capacities for planar, 1-fold, 2-fold, and 3-fold batteries. Credit: ACS, Cheng et al.Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Stanford team develops new ultrahigh surface area 3D porous graphitic carbon material for improved energy storage

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JUNE 1, 2015

Stanford University scientists have created a new ultrahigh surface area three-dimensional porous graphitic carbon material that significantly boosts the performance of energy-storage technologies. c) Comparison of areal capacity and cycling life between HPG carbon/ sulfur electrodes and recently reported high-performance sulfur electrodes.

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High energy capacity Li-ion cathodes from 3D V6O13 nanotextiles

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Energy density comparison of the 3D nanotextile electrode and conventional LiMn 2 O 4 , LiCoO 2 , LiFePO 4 , and LiNi 0.5 A team from University of Science and Technology of China and Max Planck Institute in Germany has synthesized 3D V 6 O 13 nanotextiles from interconnected 1D nanogrooves with diameter of 20–50 nm. O 4 electrodes.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Ion Chemistries. Further, alloying or coating pathways towards low-cost, effective passive films, have not been sufficiently explored in a sound and scientific way. Lubricant Formulations to Enhance Fuel Efficiency. Advanced Climate Control Auxiliary Load Reduction.

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Hanyang/BMW team develops high-energy density Li-ion battery with carbon-nanotube-Si composite anode and NCM concentration gradient cathode

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MAY 20, 2016

Researchers from Hanyang University in Korea and the BMW Group have developed a new fully operational, practical Li-ion rechargeable battery combining high energy density with excellent cycle life. Comparison of the CNT-Si/TSFCG against the currently developed LIBs. Energy density of different LIBs. O 2 , Li[Ni 0.85

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Lifecycle study finds that environmental impacts of silicon-anode Li-ion battery could be roughly comparable with conventional Li-ion battery

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

In particular, silicon nanowires (SiNW) are widely studied as a promising anode material for high-capacity LIBs due to its low cost of fabrication and volume production potential. A conventional battery pack using graphite anode with the same capacity was the a basis for comparison of the life cycle impact results.

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Researchers Fabricate Coaxial MnO2/Carbon Nanotube Arrays for High Performance Li-Ion Cathodes

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FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Researchers at Rice University have fabricated hybrid coaxial metal-oxide/carbon nanotube arrays as cathode material for high performance lithium-ion batteries. Manganese oxide as an electrode material offers low cost, environmental friendliness and natural abundance, in addition to its high storage capacity.

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Rice University researchers develop inexpensive silicon-based anode for Li-ion batteries with good capacity and cycle life

UT Austin team develops new family of high-capacity anode materials: Interdigitated Eutectic Alloys

CMU study suggests difficulties in reaching targeted low price points for Li-ion batteries

Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike

Cornell team proposes new scheme for Lithium-sulfide battery cathodes

Argonne and Hanyang University Develop New High-Energy Cathode Material With Improved Thermal Stability; Good Fit for PHEV Applications

Stanford team develops sodium-ion battery with performance equivalent to Li-ion, but at much lower cost

Improving the Charge-Discharge Capacity and Cycleability of Carbon Electrodes for Li-ion Batteries

Cost-effective, energy-efficient approach for large-scale synthesis of silicon electrode materials for LIBs

Stanford team develops new approach to overcoming capacity fading in Lithium-sulfur batteries

Study shows paper-folding concepts can compact a Li-ion battery and increase its areal energy density

Stanford team develops new ultrahigh surface area 3D porous graphitic carbon material for improved energy storage

High energy capacity Li-ion cathodes from 3D V6O13 nanotextiles

DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

Hanyang/BMW team develops high-energy density Li-ion battery with carbon-nanotube-Si composite anode and NCM concentration gradient cathode

Lifecycle study finds that environmental impacts of silicon-anode Li-ion battery could be roughly comparable with conventional Li-ion battery

Researchers Fabricate Coaxial MnO2/Carbon Nanotube Arrays for High Performance Li-Ion Cathodes

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