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Researchers develop soft co-crystalline solid electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries

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b, Packing diagram of (Adpn) 2 LiPF 6 showing the channels of Li⁺ ions in the low-affinity matrix in the crystal structure. 2023) “A soft co-crystalline solid electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries.” .; colored box shows the dimensions of unit cell; red, a-crystallographic direction; blue, c-crystallographic direction.

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Amprius unveils ultra-high-power-high-energy lithium-ion battery

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Amprius Technologies, a developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, unveiled its newest ultra-high-power-high-energy lithium-ion battery.

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Researchers show that inherent lithium ions in bioderived borate polymer enhance extreme fast charging capability in graphite anodes

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In order to enable fast-charging ability in batteries, researchers have attempted to enhance the mass transfer of electrolytes and charge transfer in electrodes, with extensive research carried out on the former compared to the latter. Generally, when charging surpasses rate of intercalation, Li + plating occurs on graphite electrodes.

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Ingevity enters EV battery market with $60M investment in lithium-ion anode materials producer Nexeon

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UK-based Nexeon is a desiger of silicon-based anode materials that improve performance of lithium-ion batteries for EVs and consumer electronics. Nexeon’s customers have found that NSP-2 offers a step-change improvement in lithium-ion battery performance while also reducing the weight of the battery.

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Novel copolymer binder extends the life of lithium-ion batteries

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PVDF is characterized by a nonconducting nature, slow dissolution in the electrolyte, and poor adherence to the current collector—thus limiting its utility as a robust binder for lithium-ion batteries designed for a long cycle life. —Prof. 0c02742.

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Panasonic Energy enters discussions with IndianOil for lithium-ion battery manufacturing – Charged EVs

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Panasonic Energy has signed a binding term sheet and initiated discussions with New Delhi-headquartered IndianOil to potentially form a joint venture to manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion batteries in India.

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Li-Cycle commercial lithium-ion battery recycling plant now operational in Rochester, NY

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North America’s largest capacity lithium-ion battery recycling company, announced that its Spoke 2 facility at Eastman Business Park (EBP) in Rochester, New York is now fully operational. The company processes all types of lithium-ion batteries regardless of their previous application, chemistry, or state of charge.

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