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Polymer-graphene nanocomposites as high-rate “green” electrodes for Li-ion batteries

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graphene nanocomposites as high-rate cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries. ion conduction due to increased surface area in the polymer? Credit: ACS, Song et al. Click to enlarge. A team of researchers from the US and China have developed novel polymer?graphene graphene nanocomposites.

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PowerGenix to supply NiZn batteries for traffic light backup systems

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PowerGenix, the manufacturer of high performance, rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries ( earlier post ), has entered an exclusive agreement with PSI Acquisition, LLC to supply battery cells for UP-Stealth, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the traffic industry.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain

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Robert Privette: Rechargeable batteries are among the building blocks for the green energy transition. Companies producing upstream precursors, such as Umicore, will be able to access critical raw materials like nickel, manganese and cobalt sourced from the US, Canada and Mexico.

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JCESR team identifies new mechanism hampering Mg-ion batteries; unforeseen reactivity

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Rechargeable magnesium batteries are of great interest as potential “beyond Li-ion” systems for extended electric vehicle range. Because magnesium is divalent, it can displace double the charge per ion (i.e., Mg 2+ rather than Li + ). As an element, magnesium is more abundant than lithium, and more stable.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain – Charged EVs

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Robert Privette: Rechargeable batteries are among the building blocks for the green energy transition. Companies producing upstream precursors, such as Umicore, will be able to access critical raw materials like nickel, manganese and cobalt sourced from the US, Canada and Mexico.