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China team develops hollow porous silica nanocubes for anodes for Li-ion batteries

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sand, or quartz) nanocubes as an anode material for Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the drastic volume variation (around 300%) during repeated insertion and extraction of lithium ions leads to its remarkable capacity fading. 2001] reported that commercial SiO 2 nanoparticles could react with Li between 0.0

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U-Mich, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Li-ion battery projects win funding

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Two of those are working on promising new technologies for advanced Li-ion batteries. The battery projects are: Synthesis, In Situ Characterization, and Full-Cell Testing of Nanoporous Electrodes for Next Generation High Power Lithium-Ion Batteries. Nanostructured Multi-functional Li-Batteries.

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Samsung SDI building Li-ion battery plant in Hungary; global triangular production structure

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Samsung SDI has decided to use Hungary as its Li-ion battery production base in Europe. The company initially built the plant in Hungary in 2001 to manufacture cathode ray tubes (CRTs) and remodeled it for PDP production several years thereafter. —Executive Vice President Jeong SehWoong.

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Li-ion maker Amprius raises $30M to accelerate commercialization of high-energy, high-capacity batteries

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Amprius, a developer of high-energy and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries using silicon nanowire anodes ( earlier post ), has raised $30 million in Series C funding. SAIF Partners was founded in 2001 and currently manages over $3.6 billion in capital.

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Honda to begin reuse of rare earth metals extracted from used NiMH batteries before year end; targeting extraction from motors and Li-ion batteries as well

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Moreover, Honda will strive to recycle rare earth metals extracted from a variety of used parts such as hybrid motors and lithium-ion batteries in addition to nickel-metal hydride batteries. FY ended 31 Mar 2001). 31 Mar 2001). Global average of the amount of CO 2 emitted by Honda products. 2020 Targets (vs. Automobiles.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM CPI, established in 2001, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem of Korea. billion, and spends $60 million annually on Li-ion battery research and development.

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BASF to Commercialize Argonne Li-ion Composite Cathode Material; Seeks Funds for Plant in Ohio

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and BASF have signed a world-wide licensing agreement to mass produce and market Argonne’s patented composite cathode materials to manufacturers of advanced lithium-ion batteries. and a rechargeable capacity of up to 250 mAh g -1 over the same window. Earlier post.).

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