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Tokyo Tech team develops low-cost germanium-free solid electrolyte for Li-ion batteries

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All-solid-state systems with solid electrolytes (SEs) are potential candidates for next-generation batteries and are expected to provide a high power and energy density with reliable and improved safety characteristics. Two representations of the new germanium-free material with the structure Li 10.35 [Sn 0.27 S 12 (Li 3.45 [Sn 0.09

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A123 Systems to supply Li-ion energy storage system to Dongfang Electric Corporation for evaluation for wind power solutions

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Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems will supply a 500kW Li-ion energy storage solution to Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC), the third largest manufacturer of wind turbines in the People’s Republic of China and the country’s largest exporter of power equipment.

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New binder/solvent system from Argonne, FMC facilitates use of stabilized Li metal powder in Li-ion electrodes; lower cost, higher energy density

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As part of a four-year DOE-funded project, researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, working with FMC Corporation, have developed a novel polymer binder and solvent system facilitating the use of FMC’s unique Stabilized Lithium Metal Powder (SLMP) as a performance-enhancing additive in Li-ion battery electrodes.

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Envia Systems announcement may herald the first wave of DOE-supported commercial high energy density Li-ion cells with Si-C anodes

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Consequently, the market may be poised for the entrance of a first wave of higher-energy density—and lower-cost—automotive Si-C cells in the 2014 or 2015 timeframe. (As As an example, the military’s BB-2590 Li-ion battery used in a range of portable systems calls for a cycle life of ≥224 and ≥ 3 years.).

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NEC introduces Li-ion household energy storage and control system

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NEC Corporation is introducing in Japan a 6 kWh Li-ion battery household energy storage system that automatically controls electrical power in the home. Initially, 100 units of the system will be available for home construction companies and businesses beginning 18 July 2011.

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Report: Bosch buying solid-state Li-ion battery company Seeo

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Quartz today reported that Bosch has agreed to acquire Berkeley Lab solid-state Li-ion battery spinoff Seeo. These modules are based on Seeo’s current cell technology, which provides an energy density of 220 Wh/kg. Lithium metal is an ideal anode material for rechargeable Li batteries. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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ITOCHU to acquire 20.7% of issued shares of Toda Kogyo to strengthen position in Li-ion cathode materials market

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ITOCHU Corporation signed a capital/business partnership with materials company Toda Kogyo through which ITOCHU will own 20.7% ITOCHU will utilize the technological capability and production facilities of Toda Kogyo to strengthen its trade business in Li-ion cathode materials—a market expected to exceed ¥300 billion (US$3.5

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