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Fraunhofer leading “MaSSiF” research project on solid-state sulfur-silicon batteries

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The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden is leading a research project targeting a new generation of sulfur-based batteries. Fraunhofer IFAM develops optimized separators for the lithium-sulfur battery cell based on the researched solid electrolytes. million in funding.

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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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AOI 1b: Liquid Electrolytes for Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) Cells. Liquid Electrolytes for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries with Enhanced Cycle Life and Energy Density Performance. Liquid Electrolytes for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries with Enhanced Cycle Life and Energy Density Performance. AOI 6: Low?cost Giner, Inc.

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Purdue engineers use upcycled plastic to boost performance and lifespan of Li-S batteries

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Purdue engineers have used upcycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic to boost the lifespan of lithium-sulfur batteries. When a PSC layer was utilized as an interlayer in lithiumsulfur batteries, the sulfur cathode delivered an improved capacity of 776 mAh g –1 at 0.5C Kim, Harif D. 8b03959.

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New Li-S battery shows cycle performance comparable to that of Li-ion batteries along with more than double the energy density

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A team of researchers in South Korea and Italy has demonstrated a highly reliable lithiumsulfur battery showing cycle performance comparable to that of commercially available lithium-ion batteries while offering more than double the energy density. Another major concern regarding the lithium?sulfur Click to enlarge.

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Technical review outlines challenges for both batteries and fuel cells as basis for electric vehicles

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While these propulsion concepts look promising, their contribution to CO 2 emission savings in the transportation sector would only be meaningful if their market penetration were substantial. In the absence of government regulations, the latter largely hinges on consumer acceptance, which in turn strongly depends on cost.

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Ilika to work with Johnson Matthey on 3-year project to develop protected anodes for Li-S batteries

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UK-based materials company Ilika, also a developer of solid-state batteries, is taking part in a three-year project to develop protected anodes for lithium sulfur batteries, led by Johnson Matthey Plc and supported by Innovate UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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DOE awarding $72M in 73 Phase II SBIR/STTR grants

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Polysulfide-Blocking Polymer Membrane Separators for Rechargeable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries The advanced energy economy will be a dominant market force in the 21st century, one driven by US demand but asymmetrically low domestic supply without immediate action. NanoSonic, Inc.

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