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University of Sydney team advances rechargeable zinc-air batteries with bimetallic oxide–graphene hybrid electrocatalyst

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University of Sydney team advances rechargeable zinc-air batteries with bimetallic oxide–graphene hybrid electrocatalyst. Zinc-air batteries are powered by zinc metal and oxygen from the air. Zinc-air batteries are powered by zinc metal and oxygen from the air. O x and Ni 0.33

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Rechargeable Zinc-Air Battery Company Approved to Receive $6.8M in Loans and Tax Credits from the State of Oregon and City of Portland

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ReVolt Technology, LLC, a company that is developing rechargeable zinc-air batteries ( earlier post ), has been approved to receive a package of loans and tax credits from Oregon and Portland authorities totaling approximately $6.8 Charging of metal-air cells converts hydroxyl ions to oxygen in the air electrode, releasing electrons.

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Stanford’s GCEP awards $10.5M for research on renewable energy; solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy

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The following Stanford faculty members received funding for advanced research on photovoltaics, battery technologies and new catalysts for sustainable fuels: Self-healing polymers for high energy density lithium-ion batteries. Photo-electrochemically rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Light trapping in high?efficiency,

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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Electrofuels approaches will use organisms able to extract energy from other sources, such as solar-derived electricity or hydrogen or earth-abundant metal ions. Novel Biological Conversion of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Directly into Biodiesel. Li-S Battery : Development of High Energy Li-S Cells for Electric Vehicles.

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Leo Motors, Inc. Completes Successful Tests for Converted Midsize Highway Electric Vehicles

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earlier post ) has completed testing of an electric vehicle (EV) conversion solution on Kia’s “Morning” car model. Leo’s conversion solution can be used in any type of small to midsize vehicle platform (2,000 cc engines or below), for any manufacturer. Korea-based Leo Motors , Inc.

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