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UP Catalyst CO2-derived carbon nanotube electrode material boosts cycle life in Na-ion batteries

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Tests conducted by Titirici Group , a multidisciplinary research team based at Imperial College London, have found that a novel carbon nanotube electrode material derived from CO 2 —produced by Estonian nanotech company UP Catalyst ( earlier post )—enhances the cyclability of sodium-ion batteries. From every 3.7

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Sodium-ion battery cathode company Altris opens China office

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Swedish battery materials company Altris AB, which specializes in producing highly sustainable cathode materials for rechargeable sodium batteries, has officially opened its first office in China. As interest in Altris’ product grows in China, the local sales and support team will expand to match customer’s needs. V vs sodium.

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Sparc Technologies, QUT partner to develop a hard carbon anode material from bio-waste for Na-ion batteries

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The partnership will begin with a project in the battery anode space with the development of a novel process for the production of hard carbon from bio-waste. Using readily available, sustainable bio-waste material will provide Sparc with a strong environmental value proposition when compared with conventional sources of hard carbon.

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Stellantis invests in affordable sodium-ion battery technology

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Stellantis Ventures became a strategic investor of France-based Tiamat, which is developing and commercializing sodium-ion battery technology. According to the legacy automaker, Tiamat is the first company in the world to recently commercialize sodium-ion technology in an electrified product.

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China’s first large-scale sodium-ion battery charges to 90% in 12 minutes

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Photo: China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage China’s first major sodium-ion battery energy storage station is now online, according to state-owned utility China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage. That’s enough to power 35,000 households and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50,000 tonnes annually.

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Chery to be 1st automaker to adopt CATL's sodium-ion batteries

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In the passenger car segment, sodium-ion batteries can generally meet the needs of models with a range of up to 400 kilometers, a CATL executive previously said. CATL's sodium-ion batteries are not far from starting to be installed in vehicles, after the Chinese power battery giant unveiled the new batteries in July 2021.

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CATL launches “condensed battery” with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg for aircraft; automotive version this year

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For example, in 2021, CATL rolled out the first generation of sodium-ion battery with an energy density of 160 Wh/kg. Currently CATL has an extensive technology roadmap for batteries, and has developed the capability to turn fundamental research to industrial application, and then to large-scale commercial applications.

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