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FEBRUARY 21, 2021

An all-solid-state lithium battery using inorganic solid electrolytes requires safety assurance and improved energy density, both of which are issues in large-scale applications of lithium-ion batteries. Credit: Atsushi Sakuda, Osaka Prefecture University. However, they have never been applied to all-solid-state batteries.

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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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APRIL 30, 2019

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, with colleagues at Beijing Institute of Technology, have demonstrated the potential of rechargeable tellurium (Te) nanowire positive electrodes to construct ultrahigh-capacity rechargeable tellurium-aluminum batteries (TABs). A g -1 ) along with an initial 1.4

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JUNE 22, 2021

The energy density of traditional lithium-ion batteries is approaching a saturation point that cannot meet the demands of the future—in electric vehicles, for example. Lithium metal batteries can provide double the energy per unit weight when compared to lithium-ion batteries. —Rajendran et al.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Extended charge?discharge Li-ion cathode materials that deliver high power and capacity and that also do not contain heavy metals are highly desired from a viewpoint of sustainability, the team notes in their paper. discharge properties as a cathode material in a Li-ion battery. Credit: ACS, Nokami et al.

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AUGUST 16, 2017

University of Sydney team advances rechargeable zinc-air batteries with bimetallic oxide–graphene hybrid electrocatalyst. Cheaper to produce than lithium-ion batteries, they can also store more energy (theoretically five times more than that of lithium-ion batteries), are much safer, and are more environmentally friendly.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Australia-based Li-S Energy has entered into an agreement with Janus Electric to develop and to test lithium sulfur and/or lithium-metal battery cells to suit the requirements of the Janus Electric exchangeable prime mover battery packs. Janus can convert all prime mover makes and models to electric power.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Simulated zone projection image based on LMNO crystal model with 20% Ni/Li disorder corresponding to blue rectangle. Simulated zone projection image based on LMNO crystal model with 10% Ni/Li disorder corresponding to white rectangle. Lithium transition-metal oxides have been widely used as the cathode for Li ion batteries.

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JULY 25, 2014

Charge–discharge profiles of ion-exchanged MgFeSiO 4. A team of researchers from Kyoto University has demonstrated ion-exchanged MgFeSiO 4 as a feasible cathode material for use in high-energy-density rechargeable magnesium batteries. Electrolyte was 0.5 Measurement temperature was 55°C. Current density was 6.62

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JANUARY 21, 2013

John Goodenough at the University of Texas at Austin and colleague Kyu-Sung Park have written a perspective paper on Li-ion batteries (LIBs), published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. More recently, at the University of Texas, Austin, Dr. Goodenough patented a new class of iron phosphate materials.

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JUNE 17, 2015

Researchers at the University of Tokyo and Tokyo Institute of Technology have discovered the structure and transport properties of an “intermediate state” in LiFePO 4 lithium-ion batteries. Lithium ions distribute themselves so as not to disturb this striped pattern. The findings were contrary to expectations. —Prof.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University may have found a way to revitalize rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially boosting the range of electric vehicles and battery life in next-gen electronic devices. Credit: Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Garnet-type solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) for Li-ion batteries offer a range of attractive benefits, including high ionic conductivity (approaching 1 mS cm −1 at room temperature); excellent environmental stability with processing flexibility; and a wide electrochemical stability window. With the garnet composition Li 7 La 2.75

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

New research conducted by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) has identified a specific building block that improves the anode in lithium-ion batteries. Traditionally, graphite is used for the anode of a lithium-ion battery, but this carbon material has major limitations.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Researchers in South Korea report the synthesis of high capacity Mn-rich mixed oxide cathode materials for Li-ion batteries. Novel cathode active materials, Li[Li x (Ni 0.3 The newly Mn-rich cathode active materials were then adopted as cathodes to show the benefits for Li-ion rechargeable 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. Haesun Park, Chung-Ang University, co-corresponding author. —Prof.

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JANUARY 24, 2011

is introducing new graphene composite anode materials for Li-ion batteries. Targray says that the Vor-Charge Graphene Composite Anode Material outperforms carbon nanotube and carbon black composites, and enables increased cycle life and faster recharge rates. Vor-charge Anode-HC (high current). Vor-charge Anode-HC.

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JULY 7, 2016

Silatronix, a developer of unique organosilicon (OS) electrolytes for use in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) ( earlier post ), has raised US$8 million in new equity capital, and secured partnerships for distribution and joint technological development. Current Li-ion electrolytes are unstable above 60 °C and at charge voltages above 4.3

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MAY 14, 2013

The Li / Support is the electrode made possible with the convection battery technology. Researchers at the University of Missouri led by Prof. The technology allows lithium-metal batteries to be recharged without the dendrite failure (short circuit) that has prevented rechargeable lithium-metal batteries from being commercially viable.

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MAY 31, 2016

kWh SCiB ( earlier post ) pack, Toshiba’s advanced lithium-ion rechargeable battery, and will make regular trips between All Nippon Airways Co. The system is easy to operate; charging starts once the driver pushes a button on the bus dashboard. Charging pads. Charge time is approximately 15 minutes.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

A team at Columbia University, with colleagues from Institute Recherche d’Hydro-Québec (IREQ), has developed a new pre-lithiation method to increase the energy density of lithium (Li-ion) batteries by utilizing a trilayer structure that is stable even in ambient air. Credit: ACS, Cao et al. Click to enlarge. —Yuan Yang.

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JUNE 7, 2021

In a paper in the journal Joule , a team from Penn State University has analyzed the primary performance metrics required for eVTOL batteries compared with electric vehicle (EV) batteries. EVTOL requirements on battery specific power and energy. We hope that these initial designs will spur exciting development of eVTOL batteries.

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APRIL 27, 2014

Capacity and coulombic efficiency versus cycle index of Li-PGN cathodes at a rate of ~1C. O 2 and Li 3 V 1.98 Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a safe, extended cycling lithium-metal electrode for rechargeable Li-ion batteries by entrapping lithium metal within a porous graphene network (Li-PGN).

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MAY 18, 2009

Oxygen drawn from the air reacts within the porous carbon to release the electrical charge in this lithium-air battery. Researchers in the UK are developing a rechargeable lithium-air battery that could deliver a ten-fold increase in energy capacity compared to that of currently available lithium-ion cells. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 28, 2015

Supported by an ARPA-E grant, LiRAP has proven to be a safe alternative compared to the liquid electrolytes used in most of today’s lithium ion batteries. The LiRAP solid electrolytes conduct Li + ions well at high voltage and high current, providing much enhanced energy density and power capacity as well as safety. mg cm -2.

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APRIL 15, 2012

graphene nanocomposites as high-rate cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries. graphene nanocomposites by galvanostatic charge?discharge A team of researchers from the US and China have developed novel polymer?graphene A paper on their work appears in the ACS journal Nano Letters. They characterized their polymer?graphene

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FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Lithium metal batteries with solid electrolytes are lightweight, inflammable, pack a lot of energy, and can be recharged very quickly, but they have been slow to develop due to mysterious short circuiting and failure. During fast charging, Chueh and team say, these inherent fractures open, allowing lithium to intrude. La 3 Ta 0.4

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

The active material was charged and discharged at a C/2 rate in the potential range of 0.01?1.5 Si and Ge nanowire (NW) based materials have emerged as viable candidates for next generation rechargeable lithium- ion battery anodes with energy and power densities that are multiples of current graphitic based electrodes.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2016

A team at Purdue University has used pollens as the basis for carbon architectures for anodes in energy storage devices. Currently, Li-ion batteries generally use graphite as the anode material, with a theoretical capacity of 372 mAh/g and excellent capacity retention over extended cycling. Tang and Pol (2016). Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Schematic representation of the super-valent battery during charge/discharge process. A team from the University of Science and Technology Beijing is proposing a new super-valent battery based on aluminium ion intercalation and deintercalation. Wang et al. Click to enlarge. —Wang et al.

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JUNE 21, 2019

Imec, a research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, digital and energy technologies and partner in EnergyVille—a collaboration between the Flemish research partners KU Leuven, VITO, imec and UHasselt—has developed a solid-state Li-metal battery cell with an energy density of 400 Wh/liter at a charging speed of 0.5C (2 hours).

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MARCH 23, 2015

Purdue researchers have developed a process to manufacture carbon-nanoparticle and microsheet anodes for Li-ion batteries from polystyrene and starch-based packing peanuts, respectively. These carbonaceous electrodes could also be used for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries. —Vinodkumar Etacheri. Batteries'

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JULY 27, 2014

(a) Charge and discharge voltage curves in repeated charge/discharge cycles at 45 mA g ?1. b) Charge and discharge voltage curves at various current densities (13.5–1080 Researchers at the University of Tokyo, led by Dr. Noritaka Mizuno (“oxygen rocking”, earlier post ), in collaboration with Nippon Shokubai Co.,

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Researchers from Tsinghua University and China University of Geosciences have used an ultrathin indium sheet to construct a stabilized lithium-rich hybrid anode with fast interfacial ion transport. An open-access paper on their work is published in the RSC journal Chemical Communications. —Sun et al.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Researchers at Harvard University have developed a new solid state battery that can be recharged in 10 minutes. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) can also be charged and discharged at least 6,000 times — more than any other pouch battery cell.

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JULY 2, 2011

Researchers at Stanford University led by Drs. In a paper published in the ACS journal Nano Letters , they suggest that this material represents a promising cathode material for rechargeable Li-ion batteries with high energy density. Credit: ACS, Wang et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Nevertheless, Wang et al.

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AUGUST 5, 2015

A team of researchers at MIT and Tsinghua University has developed a high-rate, high-capacity and long-lived anode for Li-ion batteries comprising a yolk-shell nanocomposite of aluminum core (30 nm in diameter) and TiO 2 shell (~3 nm in thickness), with a tunable interspace (Al@TiO 2 , or ATO). —Li et al.

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