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Roskill: Niobium industry looking for a future beyond steel; Li-ion batteries a possibility

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As one of the indications of industry interest in the potential for niobium and batteries, the topic of the Charles Hatchett Award Seminar 2019 was the opportunity for niobium in batteries. The Award Seminars were added to the annual Award event in 2008. From the Hatchett Award Seminar presentation of the paper. Griffith et al.

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24M to unveil novel dual electrolyte system for high energy density (>350 Wh/kg) batteries

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24M CTO Naoki Ota will present the Dual Electrolyte System at the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month. 24M CTO Naoki Ota will present the Dual Electrolyte System at the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Freudenberg secures majority interest in Li-ion battery maker XALT Energy; full acquisition coming

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-based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions targeted for heavy-duty mobility applications. The company’s 460,000-square-foot automated assembly facility in Midland includes advanced clean rooms and produces cells, packs, modules and management controls and software for lithium-ion power systems.

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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Tata Motors currently has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to establish a lithium-ion cell factory. We are expanding the green supply chain and creating the largest green energy system, green electrolysers, solar panels, and manufacturing of ammonia to support green growth.”

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Süd-Chemie Investing 60M in Series Production of Lithium Iron Phosphate for Batteries for Electric Vehicle Drives

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The wet process combines the Fe, Li and P sources for a complete reaction in liquid phase. At the 27 th International Battery Seminar & Exhibit earlier this year in Ft. Particle size, morphology and purity is controlled by precipitation.

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Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

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Compared to Li-ion batteries: PbC batteries are more affordable [3x] than lithium-ion or supercapacitors; PbC batteries have recycling value at end-of-life [$35/lbs], while Lithium-ion batteries have recycling cost at end-of-life [~$75/lbs]. Hay Railroad Engineering Seminar, UIUC). 25 MWh PowerCube. Earlier post.)

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