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Berkeley Lab leading investigation to quantify and characterize Salton Sea’s geothermal lithium resources

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The hot brine that comes up from the subsurface as part of geothermal power production at the Salton Sea in California is a rich stew of minerals, including iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, and lithium. We’ll look at how quickly might you expect the resource to be regenerated—is it centuries? Credit: Jenny Nuss/Berkeley Lab).

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Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike

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MAY 15, 2015

British battery R&D company Faradion has demonstrated a proof-of-concept electric bike powered by sodium-ion batteries at the headquarters of Williams Advanced Engineering, which collaborated in the development of the bike. Sodium-ion intercalation batteries—i.e., Oxford University was also a partner. Earlier post.)

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

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

F 0.7 , for sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries (NIBs). by tailoring the polyanion group of the crystal and expanding the redox range to V3.8+/V5+ —can function as an excellent cathode for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries with a high energy density. Ragone plot for the new Na 1.5 Credit: ACS, Park et al.

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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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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Out of several candidates that could replace Li in rechargeable batteries, calcium (Ca) stands out as a promising metal. We managed to show that layered transition metal oxides, which are widely used in lithium, sodium, and potassium batteries, can be a promising class of materials for Ca cathodes. Haesun Park, Christopher J.

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SiGNa Chemistry Demonstrates Sodium Silicate-Based Hydrogen Generation System for Portable Fuel Cells

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Prototype sodium silicate hydrogen generation system as presented earlier this year at DOE merit review. The H300 utilizes real-time swappable cartridges that generate hydrogen on demand using SiGNa’s proprietary sodium silicide (NaSi) powder. Sodium-Silica-Gel: 2Na-SG + H 2 O → H 2 + Na 2 Si 2 O 5. Click to enlarge.

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Carnegie Mellon researchers develop semi-liquid lithium metal anode for use with solid electrolytes

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JUNE 13, 2019

Solid electrolytes are considered to be key components for next-generation lithium metal-based rechargeable batteries. The method used in this work has great potential for building reliable alkaline metal-based rechargeable batteries. The interdisciplinary research team published their findings in the current issue of Joule.

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Researchers devise electrode architectures to prevent dendrite formation in solid-state batteries

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MARCH 17, 2021

So far, the current densities that have been achieved in experimental solid-state batteries have been far short of what would be needed for a practical commercial rechargeable battery. In a second version, the team introduced a very thin layer of liquid sodium potassium alloy in between a solid lithium electrode and a solid electrolyte.

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ANL team develops new class of Li- and Na- rechargeable batteries based on selenium and selenium-sulfur; greater volumetric energy densities than sulfur-based batteries

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MARCH 1, 2012

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed selenium and selenium–sulfur (Se x S y )-based cathode materials for a new class of room-temperature lithium and sodium batteries. C in the range 0.8 Click to enlarge. A paper on their work is published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. V) without failure.

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Goodenough and UT team report new strategy for all-solid-state Na or Li battery suitable for EVs; plating cathodes

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MARCH 1, 2017

lithium, sodium or potassium) on a copper–carbon cathode current collector at a voltage of more than 3.0 Traditional rechargeable batteries use a liquid electrolyte and an oxide as a cathode host into which the working cation of the electrolyte is inserted reversibly over a finite solid-solution range.

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Antimony nanocrystals as high-capacity anode materials for both Li-ion and Na-ion batteries

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MARCH 19, 2014

V potential range. Initial studies revealed that antimony could be suitable for both rechargeable lithium- and sodium-ion batteries because it is able to store both kinds of ions. Kovalenko estimates that tt will be another decade or so before a sodium-ion battery with antimony electrodes could hit the market.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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MAY 28, 2014

With regard to overall storage capability and potential for further fuel efficiency improvements, the demand for larger battery systems based on lithium, nickel and sodium will continue to grow through the increased market penetration of vehicles with higher levels of hybridization and electrification. Lithium-ion batteries.

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OSU team demonstrates concept of potassium-air battery as alternative to lithium-air systems

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

V), which contributes to the low rechargeability. Potassium, an alkali metal similar to lithium (and sodium) can be used in a rechargeable battery. They determined that the oxidation process can be complete within the potential range where the carbon electrode and the electrolyte are relatively stable. O 2 batteries.In

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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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AUGUST 24, 2016

Described in a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the smart membrane separator could enable the design of a new category of rechargeable/refillable energy storage devices with high energy density and specific power that would overcome the contemporary limitations of electric vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

All hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric vehicles equipped with high-voltage, advanced rechargeable battery systems also utilize a second electrical system on 12V level for controls, comfort features, redundancy and safety features. There are no current or future resource availability issues with metals used in lead-based batteries.

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Researchers call for integration of materials sustainability into battery research; the need for in situ monitoring

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JANUARY 18, 2017

In a review paper in the journal Nature Materials , Jean-Marie Tarascon (Professor at College de France and Director of RS2E, French Network on Electrochemical Energy Storage) and Clare Gray (Professor at the University of Cambridge), call for integrating the sustainability of battery materials into the R&D efforts to improve rechargeable batteries.

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Iveco Electric Daily Prototype Begins Testing in Brazil

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The prototype, based on a crew cab Daily 55C, is equipped with three sealed Zebra Z5 sodium nickel chloride batteries. The vehicle is also equipped with an energy recovery system, enabling the vehicle to recharge its batteries under braking conditions. Electric Daily MY06: Powertrain. Click to enlarge. . Click to enlarge.

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BASF investigating sodium-air batteries as alternative to Li-air; patent application filed with USPTO

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

In a paper in Nature Materials , a team of researchers from BASF SE and Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen report on the performance of a sodium-air (sodium superoxide) cell. Their work, they suggest, demonstrates that substitution of lithium by sodium may offer an unexpected route towards rechargeable metal–air batteries.

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PNNL team develops sodium-manganese oxide electrodes for sodium-ion rechargeable batteries

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JUNE 7, 2011

The resulting improved electrical capacity and recharging lifetime of the nanowires. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries perform well, but are too expensive for widespread use on the grid. Sodium-ion batteries have been discussed in the literature. makes them a promising candidate to construct a viable and. for some time.

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GAO: US government obligated $1.3+ billion in 39 battery and energy storage initiatives from FY 2009-2012; fragmented but not duplicative

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

GAO focused the review on rechargeable batteries and certain other energy storage technologies; it excluded non-rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and nuclear energy storage technologies. Sodium batteries. GAO focused on fiscal years 2009 through 2012 because DOE made large investments in these technologies during these years.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

These 32 demonstration projects, which include large-scale energy storage, smart meters, distribution and transmission system monitoring devices, plug-in vehicles, and a range of other smart technologies, will act as models for deploying integrated Smart Grid systems on a broader scale. The funding awards are divided into two topic areas.

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Top 5 Promising Technological Developments In The Electric Vehicle Sector

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MARCH 31, 2021

Now being witnessed the revolution and inspired by the success companies all around the world is investing boatload of money and resources into the development of new technologies in the electric vehicle sector. The better the battery the better the performance and range of the vehicle. Better Battery.

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High-capacity GQD-coated VO2 nanoarray electrodes for high-performance Li- and Na-ion batteries

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

Researchers from Nanyang Technical University (NTU) in Singapore have shown high-capacity, high-rate, and durable lithium- and sodium-ion battery (LIB and NIB) performance using single-crystalline long-range-ordered bilayered VO 2 nanoarray electrodes. The VO 2 nanoarrays are supported on graphene foam (GF) and coated with a thin (?2

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Argonne researchers advancing new class of selenium sulfide composite cathodes that could boost Li-ion energy density 5x

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

New composite materials based on selenium (Se) sulfides used as the cathode in a rechargeable lithium-ion battery could increase Li-ion density five times, according to research carried out at the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory. carbon composite as cathodes in ether-based electrolyte.

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

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Robert Privette: Rechargeable batteries are among the building blocks for the green energy transition. Several aspects are key in choosing a location, including the availability of all the resources and the ecosystem we need—battery metals, renewable energy, talent and infrastructure, close to our customers.

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MIT and Moscow State collaborating on advanced batteries, metal-air batteries and reversible fuel/electrolysis cells

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APRIL 12, 2015

CEES has three main research thrusts: the development of advanced lithium-ion and multivalent ion batteries; the development of rechargeable metal-air batteries; and Development of reversible low and elevated temperature fuel cells. Rechargeable metal-air batteries. Advanced Li-ion and multivalent ion batteries. —Harry Tuller.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Robert Privette: Rechargeable batteries are among the building blocks for the green energy transition. Several aspects are key in choosing a location, including the availability of all the resources and the ecosystem we need—battery metals, renewable energy, talent and infrastructure, close to our customers.

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Ammine titanium borohydrides as promising solid-state hydrogen storage systems

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AUGUST 13, 2012

In the case of Ti(BH 4 ) 3 •3NH 3 , a release of 14 wt% pure hydrogen via a two-step decomposition process with peaks at 109 and 152 °C can be achieved in the temperature range of 60-300 °C. More than 9 wt% pure hydrogen was liberated from Ti(BH 4 ) 3 •3NH 3 and Li 2 Ti(BH 4 ) 5 •5NH 3 within 400 min at 100 °C.

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APRIL 28, 2009

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea).

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Berkeley Lab leading investigation to quantify and characterize Salton Sea’s geothermal lithium resources

Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike

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

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

SiGNa Chemistry Demonstrates Sodium Silicate-Based Hydrogen Generation System for Portable Fuel Cells

Carnegie Mellon researchers develop semi-liquid lithium metal anode for use with solid electrolytes

Researchers devise electrode architectures to prevent dendrite formation in solid-state batteries

ANL team develops new class of Li- and Na- rechargeable batteries based on selenium and selenium-sulfur; greater volumetric energy densities than sulfur-based batteries

Goodenough and UT team report new strategy for all-solid-state Na or Li battery suitable for EVs; plating cathodes

Antimony nanocrystals as high-capacity anode materials for both Li-ion and Na-ion batteries

Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

OSU team demonstrates concept of potassium-air battery as alternative to lithium-air systems

OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

Researchers call for integration of materials sustainability into battery research; the need for in situ monitoring

Iveco Electric Daily Prototype Begins Testing in Brazil

BASF investigating sodium-air batteries as alternative to Li-air; patent application filed with USPTO

PNNL team develops sodium-manganese oxide electrodes for sodium-ion rechargeable batteries

GAO: US government obligated $1.3+ billion in 39 battery and energy storage initiatives from FY 2009-2012; fragmented but not duplicative

DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

Top 5 Promising Technological Developments In The Electric Vehicle Sector

High-capacity GQD-coated VO2 nanoarray electrodes for high-performance Li- and Na-ion batteries

Argonne researchers advancing new class of selenium sulfide composite cathodes that could boost Li-ion energy density 5x

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

MIT and Moscow State collaborating on advanced batteries, metal-air batteries and reversible fuel/electrolysis cells

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

Ammine titanium borohydrides as promising solid-state hydrogen storage systems

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