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Fraunhofer researchers develop new low-cost dry-film electrode production process

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In order to protect operators and the environment, elaborate precautions for occupational safety and reprocessing are necessary. The shear forces in this system tear entire molecular chains out of the binder polymers. First, they mix the active materials, intended later to release the stored energy, with additives to create a paste.

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Transform Materials plasma process converts abundant natural gas into high-value hydrogen and acetylene

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But methane is extremely inert in an oxygen-free environment and resists chemical reactions. For acetylene users, Transform Materials enables on-site production of this important precursor, guaranteeing surety of supply, conveniently and at low cost. Oxidation of methane also introduces impurities in the product stream.

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UT Austin team devises new strategy for safe, low-cost, all-solid-state rechargeable Na or Li batteries suited for EVs

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John Goodenough, known around the world for his pioneering work that led to the invention of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, have devised a new strategy for a safe, low-cost, all-solid-state rechargeable sodium or lithium battery cell that has the required energy density and cycle life for a battery that powers an all-electric road vehicle.

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New high-activity, low-cost nickel-based catalyst for fuel cells exhibits performance similar to Pt; hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cells

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Owing to its high activity and low cost, the catalyst shows significant potential for use in low-cost, high-performance fuel cells, the team suggested. This new hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cell can offer high performance at an unprecedented low cost. —Zhuang et al. —Zhuang et al.

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New conductive polymer addresses volumetric change issue with silicon anodes for Li-ion batteries; high-capacity and longer cycle life reported

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At left, a traditional approach combines Si (blue spheres) with a polymer binder (light brown) plus carbon (dark brown spheres). At right, the new conductive polymer (purple) continues to bind tightly to the Si particles despite repeated swelling and shrinking. 1 in Si after 650 cycles without any conductive additive. —Gao Liu.

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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American Battery Technology Company , Large-Scale Demonstration of Domestic Manufacturing of Low-Cost and Low- Environmental Impact Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide from Unconventional Domestic Sedimentary Resources, $57,744,831. Solvay Specialty Polymers USA , Solvay Battery-Grade PVDF Manufacturing Facility, $178,218,568.

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DOE announces SBIR/STTR FY16 Phase 1 Release 1 awards; four for fuel cell membrane development

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the 2016 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 1 Awards, including four projects focused on durable and inexpensive polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM) for transportation and stationary fuel cell applications. Earlier post.).