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LSBU researchers investigating metal hydride hydrogen storage for buses

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On demand, the hydrogen is released from the hydride (endothermic reaction), utilizing the waste heat of the fuel cell. Thermal management for charging and releasing hydrogen from the storage system needs to be optimized to increase overall efficiency. From Adelhelm & Jongh (2011). EP/T022760/1. EPSRC funding award.

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Argonne researchers developing capacitive deionization separation process for battery recycling, biofuels

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Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have turned to a process called capacitive deionization that uses the electric charges of nickel, manganese and cobalt to select them out from the waste stream. Building a battery is like building a tower out of Legos. —Lauren Valentino.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The projects were selected as part of ARPA-E’s Mining Innovations for Negative Emissions Resource Recovery (MINER) program. Olivine is a CO 2 -reactive waste product that can be returned as tailings after capture carbon from the air. Earlier post.)The Harvard University. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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Altilium partners with Nissan on EV battery recycling project – Charged EVs

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Nissan and Altilium will work together to develop a closed-loop model for battery materials—this will include processing waste from spent Nissan LEAF batteries and production scrap and upcycling these materials to produce high-nickel cathode active materials (CAM) for testing in the next generation of EV batteries.

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Monash University team develops graphene-based supercapacitor with energy density of 60 Wh/L

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SCs are generally made of highly porous carbon impregnated with a liquid electrolyte to transport the electrical charge. Known for their almost indefinite lifespan and the ability to re-charge in seconds, the drawback of existing SCs is their low energy density. —Professor Li. 1239089.

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BMW Manufacturing Introducing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Material Handling Equipment

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On average, it takes about 20 minutes to re-fuel a depleted battery. million kilowatt hours per year of electricity consumption at the plant that would have been used to charge a battery-powered fleet.

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

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That’s why we’re launching #TheGreenReset – a national initiative challenging householders worldwide to swap their wasteful ways for environmentally friendly alternatives. Or maybe you’re feeling inspired and want to use the 4 weeks of the green reset to try something more complex? Reduce food miles & minimise waste.

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