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UT Austin team identifies promising new cathode material for sodium-ion batteries: eldfellite

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Professor John Goodenough, the inventor of the lithium-ion battery, and his team at the University of Texas at Austin have identified a new cathode material made of the nontoxic and inexpensive mineral eldfellite (NaFe(SO 4 ) 2 ), presenting a significant advancement in the quest for a commercially viable sodium-ion battery.

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First Cobalt announces positive feasibility results for Canadian cobalt refinery expansion; first NA producer of battery-grade cobalt sulfate

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Discussions underway with Glencore on commercial arrangements, financing and allocation of project economics; third party and government funding opportunities also under review. Sodium Treatment. A new external building is also contemplated to house an expanded SX circuit and sodium management infrastructure. 56 million.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Advanced systems such as lithium-air, sodium-ion, as well as lithium-ion electrochemical energy storage are appropriate. Work on commercially available systems such as lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries will not be considered by this program. Closing date for applications is 20 October 2015.

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European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

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Following the consultation the Commission is expected to release its opinion in the first half of 2015. There are no current or future resource availability issues with metals used in lead-based batteries. The review. Other battery technologies (nickel-metal hydride, lead-based etc.)

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Ultrahigh-capacity anodes derived from natural silk for Li-ion batteries; other energy storage applications

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Currently, carbon is recognized as the leading electrode material for anodes of commercial lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and electrochemical supercapacitors due to its low cost, high electrical conductivity, good chemical stability, environmental friendliness, and long cycling life. (a) charge–discharge curves at 0.1 Credit: ACS, Hou et al.

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Oregon State researchers demonstrate potassium-ion (K-ion) battery

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Researchers have yet to duplicate its performance with less costly and more readily available materials, such as sodium, magnesium, or potassium. OSU officials say they are seeking support for further research and to help commercialize the new technology, through the OSU Office of Commercialization and Corporate Development.

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MIT and Moscow State collaborating on advanced batteries, metal-air batteries and reversible fuel/electrolysis cells

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Other work focuses on sodium as an earth-abundant alternative to lithium, but while it could lower cost, sodium ions also carry just a single charge. Chiang Yet-Ming (2015). Rechargeable metal-air batteries. We can use it in vehicles, we can use it in aircraft, and so forth. —Carl Thompson. Energy Mater. , 201401410.

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