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ZSW develops process for Li-ion batteries with extended cycle life; 10,000 charge cycles

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Scientists at the Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) (Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg) have developed Li-ion batteries that have already demonstrated a very high cycle life of more than 10,000 full cycles with retention of more than 85% of original capacity.

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More details on work supporting NEC prototype 4.5V Li-ion battery; modified LiNiMnO cathode and fluorinated electrolyte

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NEC Corporation has developed a prototype next-generation manganese lithium-ion battery featuring cathodes that support higher voltage operations (4.5V Charging was carried out at constant current of 1 C up to 4.75 Honolulu PRiME 2012. Earlier post.) However, because of the higher potential than offered by more. With LiNi 0.5

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USC team uses mixed conduction membranes to suppress polysulfide shuttle in Li-S batteries

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One of the major issues hobbling the commercialization of high energy-density lithium-sulfur batteries is the “polysulfide shuttle”—the shuttling of polysulfide ions between the cathode and anode. C = Charge, D = Discharge. Bottom: Schematic of Li-S cell using MCM to encapsulate liquid polysulfides at the sulfur electrode.

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NEC develops prototype 4.5V, long-life manganese Li-ion battery; 30% more energy density, high capacity and light weight

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High voltage lithium-ion battery prototype. NEC Corporation has developed a prototype next-generation manganese lithium-ion battery featuring cathodes that support higher voltage operations (4.5V NEC presented the new cell at PRIME 2012, the Pacific Rim Meeting on Electrochemical and Solid-State Science, in Honolulu.

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Fraunhofer researchers report significant extension to Li-S cycle life with silicon anodes and CNT-sulfur composite cathodes

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Li 2 S) can be accommodated more easily, leading to better cycle stabilities. This compound is significantly more stable, as it changes less during each charging process than metallic lithium. By comparison, the maximum energy density of the lithium-ion batteries currently in use is around 250 Wh/kg. Honolulu PRiME 2012.