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Laser-burned graphene could replace platinum as fuel cell catalyst

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Researchers at the Tour Lab at Rice University developed an improved cost-effective approach using direct laser scribing to prepare graphene embedded with various types of metallic nanoparticles. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research and its Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative supported the research. Tour is the T.T.

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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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The US Department of Energy is awarding $106 million in funding for 37 research projects selected in the second round by the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). NC State University. Medical University of South Carolina. Columbia University. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) of Georgia).

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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Ocean waves, tides, currents, thermal gradients, and free-flowing rivers represent a promising energy source located close to centers of electricity demand. This new rotor technology could reduce costs, improve reliability, and yield lower cost of energy than existing MHK configurations. DOE Funding: $142,000. DOE Funding: $158,000.

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CMU-led team develops method of aerosol jet 3D printing battery electrode materials for exceptionally high capacity batteries

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Advances in the electrochemical energy storage technologies such as Li-ion batteries have been realized not only by introducing new high energy/power materials, but also by creating new electrode architectures that increase surface area and mitigate mechanical instability. Credit: Rahul Panat, CMU College of Engineering.

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DOE issues RFI to strengthen battery critical materials supply chains

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In 2019, the US produced an estimated 500 metric tons of Co from a nickel-copper mine in Michigan and mine tailings in Missouri (less than 1% of global mine production), plus an additional 2,700 metric tons in secondary production (recycled materials, post-industrial, and post-consumer materials).

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