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NYSERDA Commits $8M to Develop and Commercialize 19 New York Battery and Energy-Storage Technology Projects

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will award $8 million to help develop or commercialize 19 advanced energy storage projects. The 19 projects, which include two lithium-air efforts, will leverage $7.3 This will enable increased renewable-energy contributions to the grid.

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OSU team demonstrates concept of potassium-air battery as alternative to lithium-air systems

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V), which renders the system with a low round-trip energy efficiency around 60%. Potassium, an alkali metal similar to lithium (and sodium) can be used in a rechargeable battery. O 2 battery can can provide an exceptional round-trip energy efficiency of >95%.As oxygen battery research is facing a lot of challenges.

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NSF to award $13M to projects focused on electrochemical and organic photovoltaic systems

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The US National Science Foundation (NSF) will award more than $13 million to projects in the Energy for Sustainability program. The goal of the Energy for Sustainability program is to support fundamental engineering research that will enable innovative processes for the sustainable production of electricity and fuels, and for energy storage.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Processes for sustainable energy production must be environmentally benign, reduce greenhouse gas production, and utilize renewable resources. Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy. Advanced Batteries for Transportation and Renewable Energy Storage. The duration of unsolicited awards is typically three years.

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Battery Advances Over the Next Ten Years

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For example the volumetric energy density of lithium-ion batteries has increased eightfold since 2008, from around 55 watt-hours/litre to 450 watt-hours/litre in 2020. At the same time the cost of lithium-ion battery packs declined 87% between 2008 and 2021. Solid-state lithium-ion batteries is another area of active research.

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ASU team develops new solution for mitigating Li dendrite growth by tackling plating-induced residual stress

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Lithium-metal batteries are among the most promising candidates for high-density energy storage technology, but uncontrolled lithium dendrite growth, which results in poor recharging capability and safety hazards, currently is hindering their commercial potential. —Hanqing Jiang.

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Promising EV Trends to Lookout For in 2023

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The solid-state battery, which promises to provide higher energy density, quicker charging, and increased safety, is anticipated to make significant progress towards mass production in 2024. Some other Battery news are, New developments and experiments in battery chemistries like lithium-air and magnesium-ion are going on.

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