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Researchers move closer to faster-charging Li-ion batteries; real-time tracking of Li ions in LTO

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A team of scientists led by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has captured in real time how lithium ions move in lithium titanate (LTO), a fast-charging battery electrode material made of lithium, titanium, and oxygen.

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IIT, Argonne team designs Li2O-based Li-air battery with solid electrolyte; four-electron reaction for higher energy density

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The team’s battery chemistry with the solid electrolyte can potentially boost the energy density by as much as four times above lithium-ion batteries, which translates into longer driving range. The four-electron reaction is enabled by a mixed ion–electron-conducting discharge product and its interface with air.

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Advik acquires business assets of UK-based Aceleron Energy for advanced Li-ion batteries – ET Auto

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Under the management of its UK subsidiary, Advik Technologies Limited, the acquisition integrates state-of-the-art Li-ion battery technology into Advik’s offerings. New Delhi: Advik , an automotive component manufacturer, has recently completed the acquisition of the business assets of the UK-based Aceleron Energy Ltd.,

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Insights into low-temperature performance issues of Li-ion batteries

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Researchers in Germany are providing some insight into the low-temperature performance issues of Li-ion batteries. C) is observed, which affects the performance of Li-ion batteries at low temperatures. C to +47 ? C), with a focus on the graphite anode and the low temperature performance of the cell. Resources.

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Li-Ion battery manufacturer RCRS Innovations to invest INR 50 cr to scale capacity – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Noida-based RCRS Innovations Ltd , which owns lithium-ion battery manufacturer EXEGI , will invest INR 50 crore this year to expand its capacity and introduce new product lines. With this, the company is gearing up to meet the growing demand for clean energy storage solutions, according to a company statement.

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Researchers use in situ NMR spectroscopy to provide insight into silicon expansion in Li-ion batteries

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A major barrier to the use of high energy capacity silicon in a lithium-ion battery is the volumetric expansion of silicon under lithiation and delithiation, which results in electrode degradation and capacity fade. Silicon (shown in grey) is capable of holding 10 times as many lithium ions (shown in pink) as currently-used anodes.

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New group of materials could lead to faster-charging Li-ion batteries

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The researchers, led by Professor Clare Grey, found that lithium ions move through the materials at rates that far exceed those of typical electrode materials, which equates to a much faster-charging battery. The maximum power output and minimum charging time of a lithium-ion battery depend on both ionic and electronic transport.

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