Batteries, Charging, Energy Storage and Ni-Li

Researchers show that layered calcium transition metal oxides can be promising cathode materials for Ca-ion batteries

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Out of several candidates that could replace Li in rechargeable batteries, calcium (Ca) stands out as a promising metal. Not only is Ca 10,000 times more abundant than Li, but it can also yield—in theory—similar battery performance. —Prof. Haesun Park, Chung-Ang University, co-corresponding author.

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HIU researchers develop extremely high energy density lithium-metal cell with good stability

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AUGUST 21, 2021

Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), founded by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in cooperation with the University of Ulm, have developed a new lithium-metal battery that offers extremely high energy density of 560 Wh/kg—based on the total weight of the active materials—with remarkably good stability.

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Japan researchers develop all-solid-state batteries with low resistance at electrode/solid electrolyte interface

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AUGUST 7, 2018

A team from Tohoku University and Tokyo Tech have addressed one of the major disadvantages of all-solid-state batteries by developing batteries with a low resistance at their electrode/solid electrolyte interface. cm 2 in solid-state Li batteries with Li(Ni 0.5 —Kawasoko.

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ARPA-E RANGE: $20M for robust transformational energy storage systems for EVs; 3x the range at 1/3 the cost

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FEBRUARY 17, 2013

The Robust Affordable Next Generation EV-Storage (RANGE) program’s goal is to enable a 3X increase in electric vehicle range (from ~80 to ~240 miles per charge) with a simultaneous price reduction of > 1/3 (to ~ $30,000). ARPA-E defines robust design as electrochemical energy storage chemistries and/or architectures (i.e.

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New high conductivity composite solid electrolyte for solid-state Li batteries

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MARCH 21, 2017

Korea have developed a new composite solid electrolyte that shows very high total conductivity (9.4 × 10- 4 S cm -1 ) at room temperaturefor all-solid-state lithium batteries. The new composite combines Li 1+x Al x Ti 2-x (PO 4 ) 3 (LATP) with a NASICON (Na superionic conductor)-like structure with Bi 2 O 3.

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New aqueous rechargeable lithium battery shows good safety, high reliability, high energy density and low cost; another post Li-ion alternative

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MARCH 8, 2013

Schematic illustration of the aqueous rechargeable lithium battery (ARLB) using the coated lithium metal as anode, LiMn 2 O 4 as cathode and 0.5 mol l -1 Li 2 SO 4 aqueous solution as electrolyte. mol l -1 Li 2 SO 4 aqueous solution as electrolyte, an ARLB is built up. Wang et al. Click to enlarge. —Wang et al.

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New Berkeley Lab spectroscopy technique for in situ measurement of charge dynamics in an operating battery electrode

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

Windows etched into a foil covering allow soft X-rays to measure charge dynamics in an operating electrode. Researchers at Berkeley Lab and its Advanced Light Source have developed a new soft X-ray spectroscopy technique that can measure the migration of ions and electrons in an integrated, operating battery electrode.

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RIKEN team develops high-performance lithium-iodine battery system with higher energy density than conventional Li-ion

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JULY 8, 2013

The working concept of I3 – /I – redox reaction in the aqueous Li-I 2 battery. A team from Japan’s RIKEN, led by Hye Ryung Byon, has developed a lithium-iodine (Li-I 2 ) battery system with a significantly higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries. Zhao et al.

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Researchers determine cause of voltage fade in NMC cathode materials, find it is reversible

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JULY 18, 2018

Lithium-rich layered oxides (LRLO) are leading candidates for the next-generation cathode materials for energy storage, as they can deliver 50% excess capacity over commercially used compounds. The lithium-rich layered oxide (LRLO) compounds are among the most promising positive electrode materials for next-generation batteries.

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Amorphous titanium dioxide nanotube anodes for sodium-ion batteries show ability to self-improve specific capacity

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Charge/discharge galvanostatic curves of amorphous TiO 2 NT in Na half cell (red for discharge and black for charge) cycled between 2.5 These electrodes can switch their phase as a battery is cycled, gradually boosting their operational capacity. V vs Li/Li + ) with comparable capacities to the dominant graphite anodes.

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Sodium Li-ion Ni-Li Batteries

ANL team develops new class of Li- and Na- rechargeable batteries based on selenium and selenium-sulfur; greater volumetric energy densities than sulfur-based batteries

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MARCH 1, 2012

Cycling performance of Li/SeS 2 ?C, Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed selenium and selenium–sulfur (Se x S y )-based cathode materials for a new class of room-temperature lithium and sodium batteries. Unlike the widely studied Li/S system, both Se and Se x S y can be cycled to high voltages (up to 4.6

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GM, LG Chem licensing Argonne Labs layered-layered composite cathode material for Li-ion batteries; substantial increase in energy capacity and safety

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JANUARY 6, 2011

and the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) have reached a non-exclusive worldwide licensing agreement to use Argonne’s patented composite cathode material for advanced lithium-ion batteries. Argonne also licensed the cathode technology to LG Chem for use in battery cells.

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Yale team introduces new Li-O2 cell architecture with mesoporous catalytic membrane; improved cycling stability

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DECEMBER 31, 2014

Schematic illustration of a Li-O 2 cell employing a mesoporous catalytic polymer membrane. A modified Li-O 2 battery with a catalytic membrane showed a stable cyclability for 60 cycles with a capacity of 1000 mAh/g and a reduced degree of polarization (?0.3 Credit: ACS, RYu et al. Click to enlarge.

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Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike

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MAY 15, 2015

E-bike powered by Faradion prototype Na-ion battery pack. British battery R&D company Faradion has demonstrated a proof-of-concept electric bike powered by sodium-ion batteries at the headquarters of Williams Advanced Engineering, which collaborated in the development of the bike. Sodium-ion intercalation batteries—i.e.,

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Saft and ESMA to Cooperate on Supercapacitor Development, Production and Commercialization; Heavy Diesels First Target

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MAY 11, 2009

The agreement enables Saft to add the new supercapacitor technology to its portfolio of leading edge battery technologies. By providing effective and reliable starting power for large diesel engines at low temperatures or in frequent stop-start usage the supercapacitors will allow the vehicle battery to be optimized for the application.

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Take a detailed look at 7 types of energy storage batteries

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

With the worldwide emphasis on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, energy storage has become an essential solution for grid stability and reliability. Not only that, but energy storage is also an important research direction in the field of electric vehicles. Classification of energy storage.

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Dalhousie researchers find low-voltage NMC532 cells have higher energy density than LFP, very long lifetime

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MAY 30, 2022

Researchers led by Professor Jeff Dahn at Dalhousie University in Canada report that low-voltage NMC cells—particularly those balanced and charged to 3.8V —show better coulombic efficiency, less capacity fade and higher energy density compared to LFP cells and are projected to yield lifetimes approaching a century at 25 °C.

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Ceder group at MIT analyzes the limits and opportunities of phosphates as Li-ion cathode materials using a Materials Genome approach

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JULY 18, 2011

Gerbrand Ceder, have performed a high-throughput ab initio analysis of phosphates as Li-ion cathode materials, computing the voltage, capacity (gravimetric and volumetric), specific energy, energy density, stability, and safety of thousands of phosphate compounds. Credit: ACS, Hautier et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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

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JUNE 5, 2009

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. BASF currently offers a high-energy Lithium Nickel Cobalt Oxide ( LNCO ) cathode material.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The FOA contains a total of 11 areas of interest (AOIs) in the general areas of advanced lightweighting and propulsion materials; advanced battery development; power electronics; advanced heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems; and fuels and lubricants. Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries. Characteristics.

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New class of high entropy materials for energy storage applications

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MAY 6, 2019

A team led by researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany is proposing a new class of high entropy materials for energy storage applications. The Li-containing entropy-stabilized oxyfluoride (Li x (Co 0.2 V vs. Li + /Li, enabling its use as a cathode active material.

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NETL investigating researching chemistries for large-scale battery- and supercapacitor-based grid energy storage systems

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JUNE 28, 2011

The US Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is conducting research on alternative options to reduce costs and make large-scale energy storage safer and more practical. Innovative fabrication methods can also lead to significant energy storage system improvements.

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BNL-led team finds electrolyte additive enables stable high-voltage cycling of nickel-rich layered cathodes

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JUNE 2, 2022

This research was conducted as part of the DOE-sponsored Battery500 Consortium, which is led by DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and is working to increase the energy density of lithium batteries for electric vehicles significantly. The result: poor battery capacity retention. —Sha Tan. Advanced analysis.

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DOE selects national laboratories to establish industry partnerships for battery manufacturing innovation

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AUGUST 25, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected 13 projects through a Battery Manufacturing Lab Call with combined funding of almost $15 million over three years. Hunt Energy Enterprises. Hydrothermal Production of Single Crystal Ni-rich Cathodes with Extreme Rate Capability. National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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The difference between lithium iron phosphate and lithium battery

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

Lithium battery is one of the many types of batteries. We all know more or less about lithium batteries in life. But do you understand lithium iron phosphate batteries? Do you know the difference between lithium iron phosphate and lithium batteries? Lithium iron phosphate battery. Fast charging.

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Researchers boost performance of lithium-rich cathode material 30-40% by creating oxygen vacancies

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JULY 7, 2016

An international team of researchers has demonstrated a new way to increase the robustness and energy storage capability of a particular class of “lithium-rich” cathode materials by using a carbon dioxide-based gas mixture to create oxygen vacancies at the material’s surface. —Qiu et al.

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Are electric vehicles safer than combustion engine vehicles?

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OCTOBER 8, 2021

As we discussed already the fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety recently and today in this article we will be discussing about Are electric vehicles safer than combustion engine vehicles. . What risks are associated with a large onboard chemical energy storage? Chemistries used.

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DOE announces $58M in funding for advanced vehicle technologies

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JANUARY 21, 2016

US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz used the Washington DC Auto show as the venue to announce $58 million in funding for vehicle technology advancements. The proposed technology should not adversely impact the PEV charging equipment efficiency in terms of quality and charge time.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. We can extrapolate similar trends for PHEV batteries.

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Researchers show that layered calcium transition metal oxides can be promising cathode materials for Ca-ion batteries

HIU researchers develop extremely high energy density lithium-metal cell with good stability

Japan researchers develop all-solid-state batteries with low resistance at electrode/solid electrolyte interface

ARPA-E RANGE: $20M for robust transformational energy storage systems for EVs; 3x the range at 1/3 the cost

New high conductivity composite solid electrolyte for solid-state Li batteries

New aqueous rechargeable lithium battery shows good safety, high reliability, high energy density and low cost; another post Li-ion alternative

New Berkeley Lab spectroscopy technique for in situ measurement of charge dynamics in an operating battery electrode

RIKEN team develops high-performance lithium-iodine battery system with higher energy density than conventional Li-ion

Researchers determine cause of voltage fade in NMC cathode materials, find it is reversible

Amorphous titanium dioxide nanotube anodes for sodium-ion batteries show ability to self-improve specific capacity

ANL team develops new class of Li- and Na- rechargeable batteries based on selenium and selenium-sulfur; greater volumetric energy densities than sulfur-based batteries

GM, LG Chem licensing Argonne Labs layered-layered composite cathode material for Li-ion batteries; substantial increase in energy capacity and safety

Yale team introduces new Li-O2 cell architecture with mesoporous catalytic membrane; improved cycling stability

Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike

Saft and ESMA to Cooperate on Supercapacitor Development, Production and Commercialization; Heavy Diesels First Target

Take a detailed look at 7 types of energy storage batteries

Dalhousie researchers find low-voltage NMC532 cells have higher energy density than LFP, very long lifetime

Ceder group at MIT analyzes the limits and opportunities of phosphates as Li-ion cathode materials using a Materials Genome approach

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

DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

New class of high entropy materials for energy storage applications

NETL investigating researching chemistries for large-scale battery- and supercapacitor-based grid energy storage systems

BNL-led team finds electrolyte additive enables stable high-voltage cycling of nickel-rich layered cathodes

DOE selects national laboratories to establish industry partnerships for battery manufacturing innovation

The difference between lithium iron phosphate and lithium battery

Researchers boost performance of lithium-rich cathode material 30-40% by creating oxygen vacancies

Are electric vehicles safer than combustion engine vehicles?

DOE announces $58M in funding for advanced vehicle technologies

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