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IBC demonstrates highly selective high-yield direct lithium extraction from Salar de Maricunga brine

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The Pilot Plant has undergone validation testing and begun Phase One operation, the results from which demonstrate highly selective, high-yield direct lithium extraction from brine and high water efficiency. Operation at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure with a minimal carbon footprint. Complete recycling of process water.

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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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Several opportunities will be evaluated over the coming months that could enhance project economics further, including alternative approaches to managing elevated sodium concentrations prior to returning process water to the environment. Cobalt Price. $25/lb. Sodium Treatment. Feasibility Study Summary. Key Assumptions.

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CMU study concludes lithium market fluctuations unlikely to impact Li-ion battery prices significantly

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A new study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering has found that even large increases in lithium prices are unlikely to increase significantly the cost of batteries or battery packs for end users such as vehicle manufactures or consumers—although some manufacturers may see reduced profit margins.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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On a planet aspiring to become carbon neutral, the once-stalwart coal power plant is an emerging anachronism. Most nuclear plants around the world today are large light-water reactors, with capacities well over a gigawatt—quite a bit more than typical coal plants. coal plants are planned to shutter by 2035. In Kemmerer, Wyo.,

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What are the types of batteries used in EV? | EV Basics

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Battery: The battery is suitable for pure electric vehicles, including lead-acid batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, sodium-sulfur batteries, secondary lithium batteries, air batteries, and ternary lithium batteries. (1) It has good reliability, easy access to raw materials, low price, and basic specific power.

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Synthetic biology startup Lygos closes $13M Series A to target oil-based specialty chemical industry

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The current process used to produce malonic acid requires sodium cyanide and chloroacetic acid; Lygos’ engineered yeast produces malonic acid from sugar and CO 2. corn) prices. For some compounds, a theoretical yield greater than 100% can be achieved by sinking carbon dioxide, Lygos notes. Earlier post.). Source: Lygos.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Demonstrate competitively-priced, multi-megawatt, long-duration advanced flow batteries for utility grid applications. Demonstration of Sodium Ion Battery for Grid Level Applications. DOE funding $75,161,246, total project value with cost share $150,322,492). 16,080,554. . 10,792,045.