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Gel polymer electrolyte for stabilizing sulfur composite electrodes for long-life, high-energy Li-S batteries

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JULY 24, 2017

In a paper in the Journal ChemSusChem they report that using a novel gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) enables stable performance close to the theoretical capacity (1675 mAh g -1 ) of a low cost sulfur-carbon composite with high active material loading, i.e. 70% S. Agostini, M., Navarra, M. and Scrosati, B. 201700977.

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Polymer Li-ion Energy Batteries

Georgia Tech team develops simple, low-cost process for oxide nanowires; superior separators for Li-ion batteries

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JANUARY 20, 2017

The process could significantly lower the cost of producing the one-dimensional (1D) nanostructures, enabling a broad range of uses in lightweight structural composites, advanced sensors, electronic devices—and thermally-stable and strong battery membranes able to withstand temperatures of more than 1,000 ˚C. —Gleb Yushin.

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Low Cost Georgia Li-ion Batteries

U Kentucky CAER receives $1M for carbon fiber research

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JULY 2, 2017

Department of Energy (DOE) grant to continue their research in developing low-cost, high-strength carbon fiber. The center’s Carbon Materials Technologies Group received the award for a project titled “Precursor Processing Development for Low Cost, High Strength Carbon Fiber for Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel Applications.”

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Carbon Fiber Kentucky Carbon Low Cost

Preliminary cost analysis finds ITM Power fuel cell membranes could reduce automotive fuel cell costs to $35/kW

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JULY 22, 2012

Cost reduction potential of a polymer fuel cell system using an ITM Power membrane. ITM Power has published figures showing what it believes is the highest ever polymer fuel cell power density using hydrogen as the fuel and ordinary air, rather than pure oxygen. DOE says that 2011 costs are $49/kW. Source: Carbon Trust.

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Fuel Power Powered Polymer

DOE to award $15.8M to 30 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies projects

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JUNE 9, 2017

million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Fuel Low Cost

DOE to issue funding opportunity for R&D for hydrogen storage for vehicles, material handling and portable power

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JUNE 7, 2013

FCTO anticipates that the FOA may include the following Topic Areas: Topic Area 1: Reducing the Cost of Compressed Hydrogen Storage Systems. Topic 1 will focus on the development of complete, low-cost, compressed hydrogen storage systems. Topic Area 2: Improved Materials for Fiber Composites and Balance of Plant Components.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Low Cost Power

Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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AUGUST 18, 2017

The drive unit’s high efficiency means low costs of ownership: Fuel costs compared with an equivalent gasoline engine are much lower, at around €4 (US $4.70) per 100 kilometers (62.1 mi) (Germany, as of: August 2017). In gasoline mode, these figures are 5.6 liters per 100 kilometers (42.0 seconds (A4 Avant g-tron: 8.5

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Audi Gas Available Standards

Researchers engineer enzyme surfaces to bind less to lignin; potential cost reduction for cellulosic ethanol production

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JULY 6, 2017

However, lignin, an organic polymer in biomass that binds to and strengthens plant fibers, inactivates the cellulase enzymes via non-productive binding interactions. This leads to high enzyme loading requirements—and therefore high deconstruction costs. —Shishir Chundawat. Whitehead, Chandra K. 7b01202.

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Engine Production Michigan Universal

GWU team demonstrates one-pot process for optimized synthesis of controlled CNTs from CO2; coupling cement and C2CNT

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MARCH 27, 2017

This synthesis consumes only CO 2 and electricity, and is constrained only by the cost of electricity. This research article focuses on a highly favored route to the synthesis of controlled nanostructures at high rate, high yield, and low cost by molten carbonate electrolysis. Licht (2017). —Licht (2017).

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CO2 Carbon Gas-Electric 2017

DOE releases SBIR/STTR FY16 Phase 1 Release 2 topics; hydrogen, electric vehicles, more efficient combustion engines; biogas-to-fuels

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NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The first hydrogen TTO is focused on durable, high activity electrocatalyst with low platinum content and low cost for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell applications. DOE plans to issue the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on 30 November 2015.

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Hydrogen Engine Fuel Electric Vehicles

Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The inner layer consists of a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix, while a second composite layer of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) gives the tank its extremely high strength. The drive unit’s high efficiency means low costs of ownership. They store 19 kilograms (41.9

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Audi Gas Gasoline Available

Mattershift scales up CNT membranes; potential for zero-carbon fuels for less than fossil

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MARCH 10, 2018

A) SEM image of the CNT membrane surface, showing CNT tips emerging from the polymer. The difficulty and high cost of making CNT membranes has confined them to university laboratories and has been frequently cited as the limiting factor in their widespread use. Images of the membranes tested in the study. (A)

Carbon

Carbon Fuel Polymer Austin

ORNL, LANL study provides insights into performance of non-precious metal fuel-cell catalysts; atomic-level observations

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AUGUST 4, 2017

In order to reduce the cost of next-generation polymer electrolyte fuel cells for vehicles, researchers have been developing alternatives to the prohibitively expensive platinum and platinum-group metal (PGM) catalysts currently used in fuel cell electrodes. The research is described this week in the journal Science. Chung, David A.

Insight

Insight Fuel Polymer Low Cost

DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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APRIL 10, 2012

Some specific improvements which are of interest, but are not limited to, include: new low-cost materials, improvements in manufacturing processes, speed or yield, improved cell/pack design minimizing inactive material, significant improvement in specific energy (Wh/kg) or energy density (Wh/L), and improved safety. Hydrogen Storage.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles

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Gel polymer electrolyte for stabilizing sulfur composite electrodes for long-life, high-energy Li-S batteries

Georgia Tech team develops simple, low-cost process for oxide nanowires; superior separators for Li-ion batteries

U Kentucky CAER receives $1M for carbon fiber research

Preliminary cost analysis finds ITM Power fuel cell membranes could reduce automotive fuel cell costs to $35/kW

DOE to award $15.8M to 30 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies projects

DOE to issue funding opportunity for R&D for hydrogen storage for vehicles, material handling and portable power

Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

Researchers engineer enzyme surfaces to bind less to lignin; potential cost reduction for cellulosic ethanol production

GWU team demonstrates one-pot process for optimized synthesis of controlled CNTs from CO2; coupling cement and C2CNT

DOE releases SBIR/STTR FY16 Phase 1 Release 2 topics; hydrogen, electric vehicles, more efficient combustion engines; biogas-to-fuels

Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

Mattershift scales up CNT membranes; potential for zero-carbon fuels for less than fossil

ORNL, LANL study provides insights into performance of non-precious metal fuel-cell catalysts; atomic-level observations

DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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