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OSU team demonstrates concept of potassium-air battery as alternative to lithium-air systems

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contrast with LiO 2 and NaO 2 , KO 2 is thermodynamically stable and commercially available. Potassium, an alkali metal similar to lithium (and sodium) can be used in a rechargeable battery. mA/cm 2 —the lowest ever reported in metal-oxygen batteries, according to the team. O 2 batteries.In —Ren and Wu.

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NYSERDA Commits $8M to Develop and Commercialize 19 New York Battery and Energy-Storage Technology Projects

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will award $8 million to help develop or commercialize 19 advanced energy storage projects. The 19 projects, which include two lithium-air efforts, will leverage $7.3 Industry-Led Commercialization Partnerships: $4.8 million in funding.

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NSF to award $13M to projects focused on electrochemical and organic photovoltaic systems

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Advanced systems such as lithium-air, sodium-ion, as well as lithium-ion electrochemical energy storage are appropriate. Work on commercially available systems such as lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries will not be considered by this program.

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Battery Advances Over the Next Ten Years

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At the same time the cost of lithium-ion battery packs declined 87% between 2008 and 2021. Lithium ion batteries were first commercialized in the 1990’s and will most likely continue to be with us for some years to come but there are alternatives that are cheaper, more fire resistant and last longer. million kilometers.

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What’s Happening in EV Battery Technology

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Toyota is aiming to have a solid-state battery ready for commercial use by 2027-2028 that will have a 1,000 km cruising range and a fast charge time of 10 minutes. Another approach under development is adding lithium salt to the electrolyte of lithium-ion batteries to reduce flammability.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Advanced systems such as lithium-air, sodium-ion, as well as lithium-ion electrochemical energy storage are appropriate. Work on commercially available systems such as lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries will not be considered by this program.

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NSF to award up to $13M for fundamental work on sustainable production of electricity and transportation fuels

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Advanced systems such as lithium-air, sodium-ion, as well as lithium-ion with new cathode chemistries are appropriate. Work on commercially available systems such as lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride will not be considered by this program.