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Argonne-led team develops new low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for PEM electrolysis

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A multi-institutional team led by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) has developed a low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for the production of hydrogen in a proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE). Production of green hydrogen at that cost could reshape the nation’s economy. —Chong et al.

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Avantium raises €103M in IPO; commercializing YXY

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Based in Amsterdam, Avantium , which spun off from Shell in 2000, is a pioneer company specialized in renewable and sustainable chemicals which develops efficient processes and sustainable products made from biobased materials. Funds raised will be used to further commercialize Avantium’s inventions into viable production processes.

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European project to develop cobalt-free EV batteries awarded €11.8M

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The project will result in a unique battery system that features superior energy density, low cost, increased cycles and reduced critical materials. Useful cycle life of >2000. >4.5V The financial objective is to achieve a cost of no more than €90/kWh at the pack level when entering commercial production.

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Ionic Mineral Technologies launches nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers

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The Generation 1 Ionisil product has been independently validated by outside EV OEM production labs, demonstrating an all-silicon battery’s capability to achieve reversible capacity of 2700 mAh/g and 2500 mAh/g at a 2000 mAh fast charging rate in half-cell testing. Based on Ionisil having 7.5x

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Japanese start-up seeks to commercialize dual-carbon battery technology; anion intercalation

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Start-up Power Japan Plus announced plans to commercialize a dual-carbon battery technology, which it calls the Ryden dual carbon battery. 1994) and Seel and Dahn (2000), along with many others. Dahn (2000) “Electrochemical Intercalation of ?PF? Capacity vs. cycle number. Source: Power Japan Plus. Click to enlarge. Seel and J.

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Northvolt acquires US Li-metal battery company Cuberg; next-gen battery cells for electromobility

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Cuberg spun out of Stanford University in 2015 with the goal of commercializing next-generation battery technology based on a liquid electrolyte combined with a lithium metal anode. Testing in 2020 showed specific energy of 369 Wh/kg; specific power output of 2000 W/kg; and a C/2 cycle life of 370 cycles.

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UQ, GMG graphene-enhanced aluminum-ion batteries show very high power density, long life

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Furthermore, graphene aluminum-ion batteries provide major benefits in terms of longer battery life (over 2000 charge / discharge cycles testing so far with no deterioration in performance), battery safety (very low fire potential) and lower environmental impact (more recyclable). —Dr Ashok Nanjundan, GMG’s Chief Scientific Officer.

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