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Researches developed EV batteries that store 6 times more charge than common ones 

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Researches developed EV batteries that store 6 times more charge than common ones . An international team of researchers led by Stanford University has developed rechargeable batteries that store the charge up to 6 times more than the normal currently available commercial ones.

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Vanderbilt researchers find iron pyrite quantum dots boost performance of sodium-ion and Li-ion batteries

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nm, average) of iron pyrite (FeS 2 ) nanoparticles are advantageous to sustain reversible conversion reactions in sodium ion and lithium ion batteries. In the paper, they reported reversible capacities of more than 500 and 600 mAh/g for sodium and lithium storage for ultrafine nanoparticles, along with improved cycling and rate capability.

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GE testing sodium halide battery/Li-ion battery/fuel cell hybrid system for transit bus

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GE’s ecomagination.com publication reports that GE engineers have begun testing a transit bus equipped with a new hybrid energy system integrating GE’s Durathon sodium-halide battery ( earlier post ), a lithium-ion battery and a hydrogen fuel cell. The energy management technology is a combination of hardware and software all in one box.

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Chinese steel group Tsingshan investing $375M to build lithium plant in Argentina with Eramet

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Fresh water is then used to release the stored lithium. Purification of the lithium, then reaction with sodium carbonate to convert it to lithium carbonate. To further concentrate the metal obtained, two successive processes are then conducted: nanofiltration and reverse osmosis.

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Berkeley Lab leading investigation to quantify and characterize Salton Sea’s geothermal lithium resources

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There are currently 11 commercial plants at the Salton Sea field producing geothermal energy, a process in which hot fluids are pumped up from deep underground and the heat is then converted to electricity. Credit: Jenny Nuss/Berkeley Lab). We’ll look at how quickly might you expect the resource to be regenerated—is it centuries?

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CO2-neutral hydrogen storage with a bicarbonate/formate system

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Metal hydride tanks store hydrogen in a relatively manageable volume but are very heavy and expensive, as well as operating only at high temperatures or far too slowly. The nontoxic aqueous solution of formate is easily stored and transported. to sodium formate in 96% yield at 70 °C in water/THF without additional CO 2.

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EPA opens door to consider Carbon Capture and Utilization as part of new Clean Power Plan; algae industry locks on

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The rule gives new certainty to a number of companies across the nation that are commercializing algae-based technologies that convert carbon dioxide generated at power plants into fuels, feeds, fertilizers and other valuable products.”. 2), EPA noted that potential alternatives to storing CO 2 in geologic formations—i.e.,

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