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Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

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The researchers hope their method could become the new standard for evaluating efficiency in lithium metal batteries. In contrast, when a commercial carbonate electrolyte is used, lithium deposits with a twisty, whisker-like morphology. This structure causes more lithium metal to get trapped in the SEI during the stripping process.

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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HDi FAP 120 kW (163 bhp) internal combustion engine, with a displacement of 1,997 cm 3 , was introduced this year and complies with the Euro 5 standard. This enables two functions: pre-ventilation of the interior and the trapping of pollutants and ultra-fine dust particles (µm) through the use of high-performance filters and activated carbon.

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Synthetic biology company launches JV to commercialize gas-to-liquids bioconversion; isobutanol first target

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Intrexon’s natural gas upgrading program is targeting the development of an engineered microbial cell line for industrial-scale bioconversion of natural gas to chemicals, lubricants and fuels, as opposed to employing standard chemical routes. Prior to Intrexon, Groban was at LS9.).

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myenergi is Electrifying the Iconic Delorean | Back to the Future

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Therefore we partnered with ECC for the project at hand, also providing them with the first solar compatible electric vehicle charger in the world the zappi to help power this beauty. All bond cars come with a whole host of gadgets installed as standard, as designed by Q in his secret lab. Revolving Number Plates. GPS Dashboard.

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