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Chalmers team develops graphite-like anode for Na-ion batteries; Janus graphene

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a nanometric graphite-like anode for sodium ion (Na + storage), formed by stacked graphene sheets functionalized only on one side, termed Janus graphene. The estimated sodium storage up to C 6.9 Na is comparable to graphite for standard lithium ion batteries.

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Chinese steel group Tsingshan investing $375M to build lithium plant in Argentina with Eramet

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—Christel Bories, Eramet group Chair and CEO. Purification of the lithium, then reaction with sodium carbonate to convert it to lithium carbonate. All Eramet’s CSR standards will be applied on the activity. We are now ready to engage the site’s development in the best conditions with initial production expected from 2024.

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New high energy, highly stable cathode for sodium-ion batteries

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F 0.7 , for sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries (NIBs). V vs standard hydrogen electrode) reduces the operating voltage, leading to a generally lower energy density. by tailoring the polyanion group of the crystal and expanding the redox range to V3.8+/V5+ Ragone plot for the new Na 1.5 cathode and other cathode materials for NIBs.

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Ganfeng Lithium’s Ma Hong Factory adding 50,000 tons of battery-grade lithium hydroxide annual production capacity; 81,000t total capacity

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In order to ensure product quality, our materials come from Australian mines where the group holds shares or signed underwriting agreements. Ganfeng has participated in the formulation of a number of national industry standards such as “Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate” (GB/T 8766-2013). produced during the production process.

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Testing shows Talga graphene silicon boosts capacity of Li-ion battery anode; Safevolt project

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The results are the first under Talga’s UK Government funded “Safevolt” project—a Talga-led program run in conjunction with consortia partners, Johnson Matthey, the University of Cambridge and manufacturing research group, TWI.

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Fraunhofer team develops process to recycle carbon black from car tires

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Bottom, secondary products recovered from the ash, from left to right: liquid sodium silicate or “water glass”, precipitated SiO 2 , precipitated ZnSO 4. Around three kilograms of carbon black—also known as industrial soot—are found in a standard car tire. Severin Seifert, Group Manager at Fraunhofer IBP.

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New solid hydrogen-on-demand fuel cell from HES Energy Systems flies UAV for record 6 hours

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Besides achieving a significant technical and performance milestone for hydrogen-on-demand enabled fuel cells, it is also the first time that a fuel cell has moved beyond the prototype stage and entered the standard products list of a UAV manufacturer. It took HES several years to achieve this performance.

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