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Chalmers team develops graphite-like anode for Na-ion batteries; Janus graphene

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a nanometric graphite-like anode for sodium ion (Na + storage), formed by stacked graphene sheets functionalized only on one side, termed Janus graphene. The estimated sodium storage up to C 6.9 Na is comparable to graphite for standard lithium ion batteries.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Low Cost Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Reusable Sorbents for Energy and Water Industries, $150,000 Qualification of SAS4A/SASSYS-1 for Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Authorization and Licensing, $674,484 Advanced Reactor Concepts LLC, Chevy Chase, Md. TerraPower LLC, Bellevue, Wash.

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200 Years Ago, Faraday Invented the Electric Motor

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He had discovered sodium, potassium, and several compounds and invented the. He floated a stiff wire in the mercury and connected the apparatus to a battery. Davy, just 13 years older than Faraday, had already made a name for himself as a chemist. miner's safety lamp. Plus he was a charismatic speaker.

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Mercedes-AMG brings cylinder deactivation to 5.5L V8; 30% reduction in fuel consumption

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Each connecting rod journal on the crankshaft carries two forged, cracked connecting rods. The exhaust valves, which are subject to high thermal loads, are hollow and sodium-cooled. A two-mass viscous damper mounted at the front reliably eliminates vibrations. Four-valve technology with variable camshaft adjustment.

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SciAps introducing family of handheld analyzers for in-field analysis of lithium and rare earth elements

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First, SciAps has developed the LIBS (laser) Z-901 Lithium analyzer, purpose-built for measuring Li in rocks and brines, and the Z-902 Lithium analyzer with an extended spectrometer range for those users who need to additionally measure boron (B), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na) and perhaps other metals in brines. One Box” Options.

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Biofriendly Transient Devices Emerge

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The devices are also far more advanced than proof-of-concept stage; the Northwestern device, a transient bandage that uses electrotherapy to both monitor and heal diabetic wounds, is resorbed into the body. The constant flow of data available from the device to a connected clinician’s dashboard can reduce or eliminate that risk.

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Sodium-ion batteries put to the test in Komatsu pilot program

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This electric forklift concept by Japanese equipment giant Komatsu is powered by sodium-ion batteries and promises safer, cheaper operation than the competition. The concept is equipped with a sodium-ion battery pack developed by Shanghai Hirano Environment Technology Co., and is designed to fit Komatsu’s existing 1.5-ton

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