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New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

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Researchers led by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have extended the capacity and duration of sodium-aluminum batteries. The new sodium-based molten salt battery uses two distinct reactions. h is achieved with an estimated raw active materials cost of $7.02 of peak charge capacity.

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Sodium Batteries Challenge Lithium-Ion On Cost, Supply Chain

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Having crossed some technical hurdles, low cost sodium batteries are hurtling towards the market for grid energy storage, EVs, and more. The post Sodium Batteries Challenge Lithium-Ion On Cost, Supply Chain appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ion Ventures and LiNa Energy conclude successful test of solid-state sodium-nickel battery platform

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ion Ventures, a modern utility and energy storage infrastructure specialist, and LiNa Energy , a solid-state battery technology developer, concluded their first successful trial of LiNa’s proprietary solid-state sodium-nickel battery platform at an undisclosed location in South East England last week.

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RAL proposes new efficient and low-cost process to crack ammonia for hydrogen using sodium amide; transportation applications

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RAL researchers are proposing a new process for the decomposition of ammonia to release hydrogen that involves the stoichiometric decomposition and formation of sodium amide from Na metal. Arguably, this focus may have diminished the consideration of reversibility, cost, and practicality of use of these materials. Click to enlarge.

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New nanoparticle copper compound cathode could enable low-cost, long-life and high-power potassium-ion batteries for grid storage

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Yi Cui has developed nanoparticle copper hexacyanoferrate (CuHCF) battery cathode materials that demonstrate long cycle life and high power for use in grid storage applications. Short-term transients, including those related to wind and solar sources, present challenges to the electrical grid. Cost is a greater concern.

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Stanford team develops sodium-ion battery with performance equivalent to Li-ion, but at much lower cost

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Stanford researchers have developed a sodium-ion battery (SIB) that can store the same amount of energy as a state-of-the-art lithium ion, at substantially lower cost. Thus, further research is required to find better sodium host materials. The sodium salt makes up the cathode; the anode is made up of phosphorous.

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Low-cost 5V dual carbon battery development for EV 

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Low-cost 5V dual carbon battery development for EV . It is the most sustainable and low-cost battery that can be used in high-voltage applications, battery-operated medical devices, stationary grids and regenerative braking systems in electric vehicles.