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New smelting reduction process to recover Co, Ni, Mn, and Li simultaneously from Li-ion batteries

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A team from metals research institute SWERIM in Sweden reports on a smelting reduction process to recover cobalt, nickel, manganese and lithium simultaneously from spent Li-ion batteries. The absence of a slag allows a nearly 100% recovery of Co, Ni, and Mn in the formed alloy and a nearly 100% recovery of lithium in the flue dust.

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Fluorine-incorporated interface enhances cycling stability of Li metal batteries with Ni-rich NCM cathodes

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Li metal anodes and Ni-rich layered oxide cathodes with high reversible capacities are promising candidates for the fabrication of high energy density batteries. Li/Li + ). O 2 full cell, with a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.98% after 100 cycles at 25 °C. —Lee et al. Yongwon Lee et al. 2019.104309.

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Researchers in Korea propose graphene/Ni foam as Li metal storage medium for advanced batteries

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Researchers in Korea have developed three-dimensional monolithic corrugated graphene on nickel foam electrode as a Li metal storage framework in carbonate electrolytes. Therefore, hybrid engineering to prevent dendritic Li growth and increase the coulombic efficiency in highly reactive electrolytes is essential. —Kang et al.

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MIT electrolyte enables ultra-high voltage Ni-rich cathodes in Li-metal batteries

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The electrolyte not only suppresses side reactions, stress-corrosion cracking, transition-metal dissolution and impedance growth on the cathode side, but also enables highly reversible Li metal stripping and plating on the lithium-metal anode (LMA), leading to a compact morphology and low pulverization. Huang, M.,

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Direct electro-oxidation method for lithium leaching from spent ternary Li-ion batteries

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Researchers from Nanchang Hangkong University in China have developed a direct electro-oxidation method for lithium leaching from spent ternary lithium-ion batteries (T-LIBs) (Li 0.8 In a paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology they report that 95.02% of Li in the spent T-LIBs was leached under 2.5

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Nanjing researchers design new Li-rich layered cathode

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Researchers at Nanjing University (China) have introduced a new layered C2/m oxide—Li 2 Ni 0.2 Compared with Li 2 MnO 3 (LMO), LNMR displays superior capacity, a more stable capacity retention rate, higher energy density and average discharge voltage. In such materials, 1/3 of the TM sites are occupied by Li phase.

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New stable water-splitting catalyst doesn’t require expensive iridium

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Researchers have developed a nickel-stabilized, ruthenium dioxide (Ni-RuO 2 ) anode catalyst for proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis. The Ni-RuO 2 catalyst shows high activity and durability in acidic OER for PEM water electrolysis. Boyang Li of the University of Pittsburgh is co-lead author of the paper.

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UMD team uses high concentration of LiFSI salt to suppress dendrite formation on Li-metal anode; paired with Ni-rich cathode

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of Li deposition and stripping, along with an anodic stability of >5.5 Pairing a Li-metal anode in this electrolyte with and LiNi 0.6 mAh/cm 2 ) created a NMC622||Li cell, which showed a high capacity retention of 86% after 100 cycles at a high cutoff voltage of 4.6 Pairing a Li-metal anode in this electrolyte with and LiNi 0.6

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Researchers designs new deep eutectic solvent to recover valuable elements from spent LNCM batteries

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A team from Central South University in China has developed a new type of deep eutectic solvent (DES) that can efficiently leach metal elements from spent Ni-Co-Mn lithium-ion batteries (LNCM). The leaching rates of Ni, Co, Mn, and Li can all reach 99% under the conditions of T=140°C, t=10 min and no reductant.

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Dalhousie researchers find low-voltage NMC532 cells have higher energy density than LFP, very long lifetime

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Single crystal Li[Ni 0.5 V vs Li + /Li. V vs Li + /Li, or 4.2 The team noted that in addition to superior lifetime compared to LFP cells, the use of NMC materials in cells balanced to low voltages present a multitude of opportunities for improved Li-ion batteries. Li[Ni 0.95 Aiken et al.

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Navy researchers boost performance of Ni-Zn cells commensurate with Li-ion; safer alternative

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Despite these disadvantages, Li-ion batteries are widely used because they provide high energy density, high specific power, and long cycle life—attributes that must also be met by any alternative battery system in order to compete for market share. The shaded areas highlight the specific energy range of common battery chemistries.

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New self-purifying electrolyte for high-energy Li-ion batteries

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A research team in China has developed a new type of electrolyte for high-energy Li-ion batteries with a self-purifying feature that opens a promising approach for electrolyte engineering for next-generation high-energy Li-ion batteries. Electrochemical performance of Li||NMC811 half-cells using different electrolytes. (a)

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Researchers show clean solid–electrolyte/electrode interfaces double capacity of solid-state Li batteries

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Solid-state lithium batteries comprise solid electrodes and a solid electrolyte that exchange lithium (Li) ions during charging and discharging. Solid-state lithium (Li) batteries using spinel-oxide electrode materials such as LiNi 0.5 Here, we demonstrate stable battery cycling between the Li 0 Ni 0.5 O 4 interfaces.

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New strategy for dendrite-free Li-metal batteries based on atomic channels

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The inhomogeneous and uncontrollable aggregation of Li at electrode/electrolyte interface would always lead to notorious dendrite growth and limit their further application due to the unsatisfying electrochemical performance and severe safety issues. —Zhou et al. Comparative illustration of graphite layers and atomic channels.

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PNNL team develops composite sulfur/Ni-MOF composite cathode for Li-S batteries showing excellent capacity retention

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Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have used a novel Ni-based metal organic framework (Ni-MOF) significantly to improve the performance of Li-sulfur batteries by immobilizing polysulfides within the cathode structure through physical and chemical interactions at molecular level. Li-S anode work.

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Argonne, PNNL researchers develop new cobalt-free cathode for high-energy Li-ion cells

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In an open-access paper in the RSC journal Chemical Communications , the team reports that Li/LT-LiMn 0.5 Recent development of layered Li(Ni 1-x-y Mn x Co y )O 2 cathodes (NMCs) has focused on increasing the nickel content while decreasing the cobalt content to optimize energy and cost. The novel LiMn 0.5 V and ~4.6

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New cobalt-free high-voltage spinel cathode material with high areal capacity

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. … It should be noted, the cost and sustainability of lithium-ion batteries are not only limited by the production of Co and Ni but also potentially limited by the lithium element itself. … The price of Co fluctuates significantly, with the inconspicuous fall of Ni price and continues growing of Li price. —Li et al. (a)

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PNNL: single-crystal nickel-rich cathode holds promise for next-generation Li-ion batteries

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High-energy nickel (Ni)–rich cathode will play a key role in advanced lithium (Li)–ion batteries, but it suffers from moisture sensitivity, side reactions, and gas generation. We observe reversible planar gliding and microcracking along the (003) plane in a single-crystalline Ni-rich cathode. —Bi et al.

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Honda researchers synthesize nanoribbons that can enable more energy-efficient quantum devices

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We were able to achieve atomic scale control over MoS 2 nanoribbon width by using Ni nanoparticles as a seed that enables nanoribbon growth via vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) mechanism. Xufan Li, senior scientist at HRI-US, lead. Xufan Li, Baichang Li, Jincheng Lei, Ksenia V. —,Dr.

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U Texas team develops cobalt-free high-energy lithium-ion battery

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graduate Wangda Li. codoped NMC (NMCAM) of identical Ni content (89 mol%) synthesized in?house. Ni NMA operates at a higher voltage by ?40 Ni NMA outperforms both NMC and NCA and only slightly trails NMCAM and a commercial cathode after 1000 deep cycles. —Li et al. —Wangda Li. nickel LiNi 1?x?y

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IDTechEx comments on Volkswagen’s long-term, high-manganese cathode strategy

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The options for high-manganese cathodes include LMO (lithium-manganese oxide), LNMO (lithium-nickel-manganese oxide), Li-Mn-rich (also abbreviated as LMR-NMC), and LMP (lithium manganese phosphate) or LMFP (lithium-manganese-iron phosphate). Comparison between NMC 811 and three high-manganese cathodes (LMFP, Li-Mn-rich, LNMO).

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New Sn-Ni-P Anode Material for Li-ion Batteries Shows High Capacity and Efficiency

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A new ternary Sn–Ni–P anode material for Li-ion batteries shows high reversible capacity and excellent coulombic efficiency, with an initial discharge capacity and charge capacity of 785.0 The Sn–Ni–P alloy rods array electrode is mainly composed of pure Sn, Ni 3 Sn 4 and Ni–P phases. mAh g -1 and 567.8

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EU JRC releases Roskill study on demand and supply security of nickel for EV batteries; risk of shortages

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Nickel sulfate is used directly in the production of Li-ion precursors (blue) and plating (blue). Within this sector alone, Roskill forecasts global demand to increase by 2.6Mt Ni to 2040, up from only 92kt Ni in 2020.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The University of Texas at Arlington will develop acoustic stimulation and electrolytic proton production to produce lithium (Li) and nickel (Ni) from CO 2 -reactive minerals and rocks that contain calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg), while sequestering CO 2 in the form of carbonate solids. Travertine Technologies. from gangue minerals.

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Researchers show that layered calcium transition metal oxides can be promising cathode materials for Ca-ion batteries

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Out of several candidates that could replace Li in rechargeable batteries, calcium (Ca) stands out as a promising metal. Not only is Ca 10,000 times more abundant than Li, but it can also yield—in theory—similar battery performance.

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Researchers at Japans AIST Propose a Rechargeable Ni-Li Battery with Hybrid Electrolyte; Ultrahigh Theoretical Energy Density Plus High Power Potential

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Key components, cell voltage, and cell capacity of Li-ion battery (a), Ni-MH battery (b), and the proposed Ni-Li battery (c). Credit: ACS, Li et al. The proposed Ni-Li battery offers both a high cell voltage (3.49 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.].

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Researchers demonstrate high-capacity Mn-rich Li-ion cathodes; a design pathway away from cobalt and nickel

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. … it is remarkable that almost all Li-ion cathode materials rely on only two transition metals, Ni and Co, which are the electroactive elements in the layered-rocksalt cathode materials in the Li(Ni,Mn,Co)O 2 chemical space (NMCs). Electrochemical performance of Li 2 Mn 2/3 Nb 1/3 O 2 F. —Lee et al.

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Researchers in China develop high-voltage-resistant electrolyte for ultrahigh voltage Li metal batteries

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As reported in an open-access paper in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , Li||LiNi 0.8 Li||NCM811 cells with a thin (50 ? V) of the prevailing cathode materials (such as LiNi x Co y Mn z O 2 , x+y+z=1) and developing novel materials such as Li?rich For example, with increasing nickel content, Ni?rich

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HIU researchers develop extremely high energy density lithium-metal cell with good stability

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Although lithium-metal batteries are attractive as a higher-capacity energy storage solution than current Li-ion batteries, their stability poses a challenge because the electrode materials react with common electrolyte systems, affecting stability. The team reports on the lithium metal battery in an open-access paper in Joule.

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UNIST team develops new electrolyte additive for high-energy-density Li-ion batteries

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Researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in Korea have developed an innovative electrolyte additive that enables a high-energy-density Li-ion battery to retain more than 80% of its initial capacity even after hundreds of cycles. O 2 cathodes. Park et al.

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DOE issues RFI to strengthen battery critical materials supply chains

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There is limited domestic production of Co and Li in the upstream supply chain. Li can be extracted from brines or hard rock, and the US has significant resource potential. Li can be extracted from brines or hard rock, and the US has significant resource potential. There are 6.8 fabrication generally flow through China.

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Argonne team develops new approach to cobalt-free Li-ion cathodes

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new approach to cobalt-free Li-ion cathodes that avoids some of the problems with other low-cobalt cathode approaches. Ni is in between Co and Mn in all these criteria. Ni, Mn, Co; NMC) oxides with low Mn and Co contents, e.g., NMC-811.

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Japan researchers develop all-solid-state batteries with low resistance at electrode/solid electrolyte interface

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The fabricated batteries, reported in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces , showed excellent electrochemical properties that greatly surpass those of traditional and ubiquitous Li-ion batteries. cm 2 in solid-state Li batteries with Li(Ni 0.5 Structure of the thin-film all-solid-state batteries. 8b08506.

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Roskill forecasts Li-ion battery demand to increase more than ten-fold by 2029 to >1,800GWh

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Roskill forecasts that Li-ion battery demand will increase more than ten-fold by 2029, reaching in excess of 1,800GWh capacity. In the late 2020s, Li-ion technologies could see increasing competition from other battery technologies, though Li-ion cells are expected to maintain their dominant position, Roskill said.

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Lomiko to explore for lithium on Bourier Project optioned from Critical Elements

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A NI 43-101 compliant Technical Report has been performed by InnovExplo in 2012 on the Bourier Property for Monarques Resources Inc. m at 1.71% Li 2 O , including 15 m at 2.18% Li 2 O and 6 m at 3.6% Li 2 O in Hole LE-16-14. 21 m at 2.65% Li 2 O in Hole LE-16-13. m at 1.35% Li 2 O , including 8.4

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Hanyang/BMW team develops high-energy density Li-ion battery with carbon-nanotube-Si composite anode and NCM concentration gradient cathode

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Researchers from Hanyang University in Korea and the BMW Group have developed a new fully operational, practical Li-ion rechargeable battery combining high energy density with excellent cycle life. g cm -3 ; a two-sloped full concentration gradient (TSFCG) Li[Ni 0.85 O 2 , Li[Ni 0.85 O 2 (NCM) and Li[Ni 0.8

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Researchers propose mechanochemistry-based process to recover metals from waste cathode materials; green and efficient

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A team from Central South University, Changsha, China and Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an, China, has proposed a mechanochemistry-based process to recover metals from waste cathode materials of LiCoO 2 (LCO) and LiFePO 4 (LFP) in spent Li-ion batteries (LIBs). of Li and 88.6% M H 2 SO 4.

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New high-voltage electrolyte additive supports high energy density and stability in LMNC Li-ion battery; 2x energy density over LiCoO2

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Korea) has developed a novel high-voltage electrolyte additive, di-(2,2,2 trifluoroethyl)carbonate (DFDEC), for use with the promising lithium-rich layered composite oxide high-energy cathode material xLi 2 MnO 3 ·(1-x)LiMO 2 (M = Mn, Ni, Co). O 2 (Li 1.2 Mn 0.525 Ni 0.175 Co 0.1 Mn 0.525 Ni 0.175 Co 0.1 136 Wh kg ?1

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Samsung researchers develop solid-state Li metal battery with Ag-C composite anode; larger capacity, longer life, greater safety

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Researchers from the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) and the Samsung R&D Institute Japan (SRJ) have developed a new high-performance all-solid-state lithium metal battery that uses, for the first time, a silver-carbon (Ag-C) composite layer as the anode with no excess Li. The paper appears in Nature Energy.

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Purdue researchers create hybrid technique to create nanotwinned, corrosion-resistant nickel

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Here we adopted a hybrid technique coupled with template-directed heteroepitaxial growth method to fabricate single-crystal-like, nanotwinned (nt) Ni. The nt Ni primarily contains hierarchical twin structures that consist of coherent and incoherent twin boundary segments with few conventional grain boundaries. —Li et al.

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Hanyang team develops new Li-metal battery for EV operating conditions; outperforms LMBs in the literature

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Korea, have developed a Li-metal battery (LMB) (specifically, a Li/NCM battery) designed with EV operating requirements in mind that they say outperforms LMBs reported in the literature to date. Li metal, with theoretical capacity of 3860 mAh g ? Combining that with an Al-doped full-concentration-gradient Li[Ni 0.75

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AIST researchers synthesize new class of high-voltage, high-capacity cathode materials for Li-ion batteries

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Researchers at Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) have developed a new class of contenders for high-voltage and high-capacity Li-ion cathode materials with the composition Na x Li 0.7-x x Ni 1-y Mn y O 2 (0.03. One of the compositions—Na 0.093 Li 0.57 However, O3-Li 0.7

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Jilin team improves hydrogen storage alloys to boost performance of NiMH batteries

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Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries have key technology advantages for applications in new-energy vehicles, power tools, modern military devices etc. Their candidate alloy—La 0.62 corresponding to (LaCeYMg) (NiCoMnAl) 4.5 ] exhibits a high capacity of 326.7 A paper on their work is published in the Journal of Power Sources.