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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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NC State University. Medical University of South Carolina. Columbia University. This novel high energy battery concept is based upon a closed loop system in which the zinc (anode), suspended as slurry in a storage tank, is transported through reaction tubes (cathode) to facilitate the discharge and recharge of the battery.

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

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Also on the list of five is the arrival of advanced batteries, including air batteries (e.g., Lithium air), but targeted initially at small devices. Kyoto University and IBM Research - Tokyo have developed a system that can simulate a broad range of urban transport situations involving millions of vehicles.

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GWU researchers introduce new class of molten air batteries; significantly greater energy capacity than Li-air

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Generalized form of the molten air battery. Researchers at George Washington University led by Dr. Stuart Licht have introduced the principles of a new class rechargeable molten air batteries that offer amongst the highest intrinsic electric energy storage capabilities. Licht et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.]

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Probing the effect of CO2 on Li-air batteries

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They suggested that the resulting mechanistic understanding of the chemistry of CO 2 in a Li–air cell and the interplay of CO 2 with electrolyte solvation will provide an important guideline for developing Li–air batteries. Lithium-air batteries, with a theoretical gravimetric energy density of ?3500 Earlier post.).

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Will the world run out of lithium?

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Lithium is a naturally occurring element found in the earth’s crust and is usually found in mineral deposits, brine pools, and salt flats. Lithium is commonly used for rechargeable batteries, particularly in Electric Vehicles (EVs). How does lithium mining compare to oil mining?

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