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Researchers identify AsC5 as promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries

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JULY 31, 2023

Researchers at Northeastern University in Shenyang, China, have identified a novel carbon arsenide (AsC 5 ) monolayer as a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (NIBs). A paper on their work is published in Journal of Power Sources. —Lu et al. 2023.233439

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Faradion and Phillips 66 to develop lower cost and higher-performing sodium-ion battery materials

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

UK-based Faradion, a developer of sodium-ion battery technology ( earlier post ), and Phillips 66 have launched a new technical collaboration to develop lower-cost and higher-performing anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. Earlier post.).

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Empa, UNIGE team develop prototype solid-state sodium battery; focus on improving the solid-solid interface

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Researchers at Empa and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have developed a prototype of a novel solid-state sodium battery with the potential to store extra energy and with improved safety. The closo-borate sodium superionic conductor—Na 2 (B 12 H 12 ) 0.5 (B Resources. B 10 H 10 ) 0. —Duchêne et al.

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Researchers show that layered calcium transition metal oxides can be promising cathode materials for Ca-ion batteries

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We managed to show that layered transition metal oxides, which are widely used in lithium, sodium, and potassium batteries, can be a promising class of materials for Ca cathodes. Haesun Park, Chung-Ang University, co-corresponding author. —Prof. Haesun Park, Christopher J. 202101698.

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Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike

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MAY 15, 2015

British battery R&D company Faradion has demonstrated a proof-of-concept electric bike powered by sodium-ion batteries at the headquarters of Williams Advanced Engineering, which collaborated in the development of the bike. Oxford University was also a partner. Sodium-ion intercalation batteries—i.e., Earlier post.)

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WUSTL team develops high-power direct borohydride fuel cells; double the voltage of conventional H2 fuel cells

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JUNE 21, 2020

Engineers at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. The approach is broadly applicable to other classes of liquid/liquid fuel cells. Wittcoff Distinguished University Professor and corresponding author. Their research was published in an open-access paper in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science.

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PATHION develops new LiRAP-based solid-state electrolytes for Li-sulfur and sodium-ion batteries

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APRIL 28, 2015

PATHION is working on a derivative for Li-sulfur batteries as well as a derivative that could be applied in a sodium-ion battery. The second presentation described the use of a solid electrolyte in a sodium-ion battery cell. Lithium sulfur. Braga, J.A. Ferreira, V. Stockhausen, J.E. Oliveira, A.

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Univ. of Texas researchers propose lithium- or sodium-water batteries as next generation of high-capacity battery technology; applicable for EVs and grid storage

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APRIL 1, 2011

Researchers at the University of Texas, including Dr. John Goodenough, are proposing a strategy for high-capacity next-generation alkali (lithium or sodium)-ion batteries using water-soluble redox couples as the cathode. The present sodium-sulfur battery operates above 300 °C. Example of a lithium-water rechargeable battery.

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Sumitomo considering marketing new lower-temperature molten-salt electrolyte battery to automakers for EVs and hybrids

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011

is considering targeting its lower-temperature molten-salt electrolyte battery, being developed in partnership with Kyoto University ( earlier post ), to makers of electric and hybrid passenger cars, according to Bloomberg. A drawback to the general class of molten salt batteries (e.g., Click to enlarge.

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UK, Iran team develops new materials to improve enhanced oil recovery

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JULY 30, 2017

A new class of materials which are suitable agents for displacing oil in enhanced oil recovery operations has been developed by scientists at Swansea University (UK) and scientists at Islamic Azad University in Iran. Barron reported their find in the ACS journal Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 7b01675.

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Polymer microcapsules with liquid carbonate cores and silicone shells offer a new approach to carbon capture

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FEBRUARY 8, 2015

A multi-institution team of researchers has developed a novel class of materials that enable a safer, cheaper, and more energy-efficient process for removing greenhouse gas from power plant emissions. The new technique employs an abundant and environmentally benign sorbent: sodium carbonate (the main ingredient in baking soda).

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Vanderbilt/ORNL team discovers new form of crystalline order that could be attractive for thermoelectric applications

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

A team of researchers from Vanderbilt University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has discovered an entirely new form of crystalline order that simultaneously exhibits both crystal and polycrystalline properties, which they describe as “interlaced crystals.”. CIS is a bit more complicated. Xiao Shen / Vanderbilt) Click to enlarge.

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Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Made from Food-Grade Natural Products; Edible MOFs for Gas Storage and Other Applications

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

A team of researchers from Northwestern University, UCLA and the University of St. Suitable candidates include ordinary table salt (sodium chloride), the common salt substitute potassium chloride, or potassium benzoate, an approved preservative. A rendering of an element of a CD-MOF. Click to enlarge. cyclodextrin (?-CD),

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

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Improved energy storage technologies will allow for expanded integration of renewable energy resources like wind and photovoltaic systems and will improve frequency regulation and peak energy management. Demonstration of Sodium Ion Battery for Grid Level Applications. into a reliable, dispatchable distributed generation resource.

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Argonne researchers advancing new class of selenium sulfide composite cathodes that could boost Li-ion energy density 5x

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

The work most recently reported in the Journal of the American Chemical Society by a team of researchers from Argonne and King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia) advances their earlier work with selenium as a high energy density cathode material. Earlier post.). Charging involves the reverse process. Maroni, Steve M. Chapman, Peter J.

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CU-Boulder technique finds major class of fracking chemicals no more toxic than common household substances; “fingerprinting”

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The surfactant chemicals found in samples of fracking fluid collected in five states were no more toxic than substances commonly found in homes, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder. Resources. —Michael Thurman, lead author.

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Oregon State team demonstrates pathway to proton batteries; Grotthuss proton conduction

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

A team led by researchers at Oregon State University have demonstrated that diffusion may not be necessary to transport ionic charges inside a hydrated solid-state structure of a battery electrode. —Xiulei (David) Ji, OSU, co-corresponding author. Grotthuss mechanism. Source: OSU. —Xiulei Ji. Xianyong Wu, Jessica J.

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Study identifies halogen-free superhalogen electrolytes for Li-ion batteries

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OCTOBER 25, 2014

An in-depth study based on first-principles calculations by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University has shown that the anions of commercially available electrolytes for Li-ion batteries are all superhalogens. Most electrolytes currently used in Li-ion batteries contain halogens, which are toxic. 201408648.

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ARPA-E awards $55M to 18 projects in two new programs: TERRA for transportation energy and GENSETS for distributed generation

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JUNE 19, 2015

The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced $55 million in funding for 18 innovative projects as part of ARPA-E’s two newest programs: Transportation Energy Resources from Renewable Agriculture (TERRA) and GENerators for Small Electrical and Thermal Systems (GENSETS). Clemson University.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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APRIL 28, 2009

The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). The Think Global would definitly be classified as a mini-car, several size classes smaller than a compact car like the Honda Civic or Ford Focus.

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Researchers identify AsC5 as promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries

Faradion and Phillips 66 to develop lower cost and higher-performing sodium-ion battery materials

Empa, UNIGE team develop prototype solid-state sodium battery; focus on improving the solid-solid interface

Researchers show that layered calcium transition metal oxides can be promising cathode materials for Ca-ion batteries

Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike

WUSTL team develops high-power direct borohydride fuel cells; double the voltage of conventional H2 fuel cells

PATHION develops new LiRAP-based solid-state electrolytes for Li-sulfur and sodium-ion batteries

Univ. of Texas researchers propose lithium- or sodium-water batteries as next generation of high-capacity battery technology; applicable for EVs and grid storage

Sumitomo considering marketing new lower-temperature molten-salt electrolyte battery to automakers for EVs and hybrids

UK, Iran team develops new materials to improve enhanced oil recovery

Polymer microcapsules with liquid carbonate cores and silicone shells offer a new approach to carbon capture

Vanderbilt/ORNL team discovers new form of crystalline order that could be attractive for thermoelectric applications

Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Made from Food-Grade Natural Products; Edible MOFs for Gas Storage and Other Applications

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

Argonne researchers advancing new class of selenium sulfide composite cathodes that could boost Li-ion energy density 5x

CU-Boulder technique finds major class of fracking chemicals no more toxic than common household substances; “fingerprinting”

Oregon State team demonstrates pathway to proton batteries; Grotthuss proton conduction

Study identifies halogen-free superhalogen electrolytes for Li-ion batteries

ARPA-E awards $55M to 18 projects in two new programs: TERRA for transportation energy and GENSETS for distributed generation

Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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