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U Maryland team devises new method to stabilize high-capacity Si anodes for Li-ion batteries: interfacial oxygen

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High-capacity electrode materials are inherently accompanied by large volume changes that pose a significant, multifaceted challenge to their functions in rechargeable batteries. 10 times that of graphite anodes used in lithium ion batteries. at the 150 th cycle, 78.8% However, the large volume change (?270%)

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Chinese researchers develop novel aluminum–graphite dual-ion battery

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The new aluminum-graphite dual-ion battery (AGDIB) offers significantly reduced weight, volume, and fabrication cost, as well as higher energy density, in comparison with conventional LIBs. The AGDIB mechanism follows a dual ion intercalation/alloying process. A paper on the work is published in the journal Advanced Energy Materials.

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Rice U team develops new class of quasi-solid-state electrolytes; stable performance at high temperatures

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Researchers at Rice University, with colleagues at Wayne State University, report the development of a new class of quasi-solid-state Li-ion battery electrolytes which have the structural stability of a solid and the wettability of a liquid. Credit: ACS, Kalaga et al. Click to enlarge. The next step is to push the limits further.

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SINANO team demonstrates sulfur’s theoretical capacity in Li-S cells using ultra-small nanoparticles at low discharging rate

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When paired with lithium metal anode to form rechargeable lithium?sulfur sulfur (Li?S) These estimations have inspired high expectations in meeting future large-scale energy storage needs; however, low sulfur utilization, short cycle life, and low Coulombic efficiency have hindered practical application of Li?S S batteries.

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High-capacity GQD-coated VO2 nanoarray electrodes for high-performance Li- and Na-ion batteries

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Researchers from Nanyang Technical University (NTU) in Singapore have shown high-capacity, high-rate, and durable lithium- and sodium-ion battery (LIB and NIB) performance using single-crystalline long-range-ordered bilayered VO 2 nanoarray electrodes. f) The corresponding SEM images (fine structure in inset). Credit: ACS, Chao et al.

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BMW boosts battery capacity of MY2017 i3 to 33 kWh with higher energy density Li-ion cells; up to 114 miles combined cycle range

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The 2017 BMW i3 (94 Ah) has a capacity of 33 kilowatt hours (kWh) due to the use of higher energy density lithium-ion cells; the dimensions of the pack remain unchanged while still offering a significant range increase. New Li-ion pack. The EPA range rating for the MY 2016 i3 is 81 miles (130 km). The batter pack of the 2017 i3.

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Microporous polymer material for supercapacitors with large capacitance, high energy and power densities and excellent cycle life

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Aza-CMPs exhibit large capacitance, high power and energy densities (approaching those of current-generation Li-ion batteries), and enable repetitive energy storage and power supply with an excellent cycle life. The nitrogen centers interact with the electrolyte ions, thus favoring the accumulation of charge and the movement of ions.

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