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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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National Renewable. trough with molten salt system, this technology can reduce. resulting in reduced cost for renewable solar electricity. Concentrating Solar Power/Nuclear: Advanced Molten Glass. transportable like fuels, 100% renewable, rechargeable like a. use of renewable resources. generation.

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