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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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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. Thus, further research is required to find better sodium host materials. The sodium salt makes up the cathode; the anode is made up of phosphorous.

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Novozymes launches commercial enzyme technology to convert waste oils into biodiesel

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The enzymatic process eliminates the need for sodium methoxide, one of the most hazardous chemicals in traditional biodiesel plants. The enzymatic process uses less energy, and the cost of waste oil as a feedstock is significantly lower than refined oils. Recommended conditions for the enzyme reactor: 0.7% Source: Novozymes.

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What Causes Electric Scooters to Be Expensive in India?

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The price of the lithium-ion batteries used in the EVs is the main culprit for the high initial cost of any electric vehicle in any part of the world. To substitute cobalt, several companies are experimenting with sulphur, sodium, and magnesium. Ather 450X comes with a price tag above ?140,000. Taking a Closer Look. Conclusion.

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Vanderbilt/ORNL team discovers new form of crystalline order that could be attractive for thermoelectric applications

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The discovery of materials with improved thermoelectric efficiency could increase the efficiency of electrical power generation, improve automobile mileage and reduce the cost of air conditioning. If you put a pair of sodium and chlorine atoms at each lattice point, they form sodium and chlorine sub-lattices and you get salt.

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New direct borohydride fuel cell increases peak power density by factor of 1.7–3.7

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A direct borohydride fuel cell—first demonstrated in the early 1960s—is a type of alkaline fuel cell directly fed by a sodium borohydride or potassium borohydride solution. A similar idea of allowing crossover has also been adopted in a swiss-roll liquid-gas mixed-reactant fuel cell. V), high fuel energy density (9.3

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? Considering the cost of batteries, these are disposable cars. It features ABS brakes, dual airbags, and is designed to meet all European and U.S. safety requirements.