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New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

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The new sodium-based molten salt battery uses two distinct reactions. The team previously reported a neutral molten salt reaction. The new discovery shows that this neutral molten salt can undergo a further reaction into an acidic molten salt. mAh cm −2 , a discharge duration of 28.2

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DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

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A well-established downstream syngas-to-synfuel conversion process, such as Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, converts the syngas to liquid synfuel for a total projected cost of less than $4/gallon. The Electric Power Research Institute will demonstrate advanced manufacturing of small modular reactor components to support the US supply chain.

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UP Catalyst CO2-derived carbon nanotube electrode material boosts cycle life in Na-ion batteries

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UP Catalyst is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of battery manufacturing and promoting sustainable energy solutions. P Catalyst uses a molten salt carbon capture and electrochemical transformation method to reprocess the CO 2 -rich flue gases from heavy industry emitters, biogenic origin and even direct air captured (DAC) CO 2.

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Rio Tinto Alma smelter site for first commercial demo of ELYSIS GHG-free aluminum smelting technology

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Aluminum production accounts for roughly 1% of global greenhouse-gas emissions each year, via a two~step process: refining of aluminum oxide powder from bauxite ore and conversion to aluminum in smelters. Earlier post.). However, nearly 20% of the emissions are from the production and degradation of the carbon anodes used during smelting.

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Estonian startup UP Catalyst secures €2.09M; sustainable carbon nanomaterials and graphite from CO2

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UP Catalyst uses a molten salt carbon capture and electrochemical transformation method to reprocess the CO 2. The entire process involves three steps: CO 2 dissolves in molten salt (capture); Electrochemical reactions take place on the cathode and anode; and. separation of products and collection.

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ARPA-E awarding $30M to 12 hybrid solar projects; conversion and storage

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Solar-Concentrating Photovoltaic Mirrors Arizona State University will develop a curved mirror made of solar cells to collect both direct and diffuse sunlight for conversion to electricity and heat. This unique stack design would enable low-cost solar energy conversion systems that can flexibly dispatch electricity when most needed.

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UP Catalyst offering carbon-negative graphite for European battery supply chain

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Conventional production of graphite not only takes place far away from battery manufacturing centers but also poses environmental challenges. Samsung SDI, LG Chem, and Panasonic—the three largest manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries—are all looking for sustainable alternatives thus putting a strain on Chinese imported graphite.

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