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PNNL: single-crystal nickel-rich cathode holds promise for next-generation Li-ion batteries

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The PNNL researchers have developed a process to grow high-performance crystals in molten salts—sodium chloride, common table salt—at high temperature. volts—minimizes damage while still within the normal range of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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several genes that allow the plant to use light more efficiently, increase its carbon uptake, and divert more energy to the. light energy. uptake, and optimized light utilization. no rare earth materials, but is light, compact, and potentially. materials, but is light, compact, and has the potential to.

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