TechXplore

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In a recent study published in Advanced Energy Materials, a team of ANSTO scientists, led by Prof. Vanessa Peterson, used neutron scattering techniques to understand the formation of harmful lithium structures in rechargeable lithium ion batteries (LIBs).

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APRIL 22, 2024

US-based Sepion Technologies , which develops nanoengineered separator coatings and liquid electrolytes for EV batteries, has received UN/DOT 38.3 safety certification for its lithium-metal pouch cells. Having received the certification, Sepion can commence shipping lithium-metal cell samples to its customers worldwide.

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

In the midst of the energy transformation taking place around the world, lithium-ion batteries stand as pivotal components for both electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems, demanding momentum in […] The post Advancing Lithium-Ion Battery Technology: The Role of Silane in Silicon-Based Anode Materials appeared first on POWER Magazine. (..)

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A research team led by scientists from Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China, has used the Australian Synchrotron in developing a novel strategy for the scalable production of high-performance, thin, and free-standing lithium anodes for lithium-ion batteries with enhanced cycling stability and electrochemical properties.

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altenergymag

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dragonfly IntelLigence™ technology will provide Battle Born Batteries with reliable communication capabilities via unique mesh network connectivity, enabling accurate remote monitoring for entire lithium battery banks via the Dragonfly Energy Mobile App.

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TechXplore

APRIL 2, 2024

Scientists have discovered a stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor for use as solid electrolytes for solid-state lithium-ion batteries.

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TechXplore

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Lithium-sulfur batteries can potentially store five to 10 times more energy than current state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries at much lower cost. Current lithium-ion batteries use cobalt oxide as the cathode, an expensive mineral mined in ways that harm people and the environment.

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Canary Media

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. After a brief hiatus, lithium-ion battery prices are back to their regularly scheduled nosedive. Throughout the 2010s, batteries got cheaper and cheaper, cheering the businesses and climate…

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JUNE 13, 2023

German battery manufacturer Liacon has released its new Group 31 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) 12.8 V, 150 Ah battery. Liacon’s LFP battery is designed to replace Group 31 lead-acid batteries for deep-cycle applications such as renewable energy storage, recreational vehicles and marine, according to the company.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

has struggled to keep up with the Chinese battery giants, and has also fallen behind Europe in some battery production and […] The post Improving Lithium-Ion Batteries with Silicon Anode Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine. From the beginning of the electrification evolution, the U.S.

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TechXplore

JANUARY 17, 2024

A team of AI researchers at Microsoft working with colleagues from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has used AI to develop a battery that uses less lithium. Together, they have published a paper describing their work on the arXiv preprint server.

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TechXplore

MARCH 20, 2024

Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) can provide nearly 10 times higher energy density compared to the present Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and hence are identified as one of the potential future storage systems. However, LMBs pose certain safety concerns and cannot be used for fast-charging applications.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A collaborative research team has achieved a milestone in battery technology. Their achievement in developing a non-flammable gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) is set to revolutionize the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by mitigating the risks of thermal runaway and fire incidents.

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TechXplore

APRIL 19, 2024

Sodium (Na), which is over 500 times more abundant than lithium (Li), has recently garnered significant attention for its potential in sodium-ion battery technologies.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Sion Power , a US-based battery developer, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Citrine Informatics to use the Citrine platform for artificial intelligence (AI)-guided product development. The partnership will focus on the digitalization of R&D and product development workflows for next-generation battery products.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Specialty chemicals supplier Albemarle has announced a definitive agreement with Ford to deliver battery-grade lithium hydroxide to support the automaker’s ramp-up of EV production. Albemarle will supply more than 100,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium hydroxide for approximately 3 million future Ford EV batteries.

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Green Living Guy

APRIL 16, 2023

Panasonic Energy and Lucid Group have recently announced their partnership. That’s to produce lithium-ion batteries for the Lucid Air luxury electric vehicle. This partnership also aims to provide high-quality and sustainable energy solutions for the transportation industry.

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TechXplore

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A team of chemists and physicists at Dalhousie University in Canada has found that replacing the type of tape used to make lithium-ion batteries could slow battery degradation and reduce the amount of self-discharge in smartphones and other personal devices.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Sepion Technologies , a manufacturer of EV batteries, has opened a separator coating facility for lithium-metal batteries for EVs. The renewable-energy-powered building spans 25,000 square feet, increasing Sepion’s separator coating capacity by 1,000-fold and polymer synthesis scale by 100-fold.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Sakuu has developed a number of technologies for the commercial-scale production of solid-state and lithium metal batteries. Now the company says it has achieved several important milestones for its lithium metal battery tech. This enables Sakuu to print batteries as well as other active devices.” “We

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altenergymag

MAY 31, 2023

Euro Energy introduces advanced Custom Battery Packs and 7.4v Lithium Ion Battery, revolutionizing power solutions with superior performance, durability, and adaptability.

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MARCH 28, 2024

JR Energy Solution (JR ES) has opened an electrode foundry in South Korea to make electrodes using Enevate ‘s silicon-dominant battery technology. JR ES manufactures lithium-ion battery electrodes and offers battery cell makers and other partners custom electrodes and cell solutions. Source: Enevate

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

A team of researchers working in collaboration with the Nagoya Institute of Technology has discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries. Lithium metal batteries represent a promising technology that has the potential to deliver high energy density.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 29, 2024

(CTR) has broken ground on the construction of an integrated geothermal power plant and lithium production facility at the Salton Sea in California. This is the first of seven project stages building towards a multi-billion-dollar clean energy precinct, the “Lithium Valley Campus.” ” The 1.85-billion-dollar

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altenergymag

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The high-capacity Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery system is designed to provide reliable and sustainable power for homes and businesses. Coremax has launched a new 50kWh battery system designed for solar energy storage.

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APRIL 4, 2024

South 8 Technologies , a developer of liquefied gas electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries, has demonstrated high performance with cobalt-free, low-nickel battery cells. The EVs4ALL effort aims to create a reliable, affordable battery that charges quickly and retains range in cold weather.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that, although cracks in the positive electrodes of lithium-ion batteries shorten lifespans, they also reduce charging time. The team believes the findings apply to almost 50% of EV batteries.

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Green Living Guy

JULY 27, 2023

Solid-state batteries (SSB) have emerged as a promising alternative. That’s especially to traditional lithium-ion batteries. With their potential for increased safety and higher energy density. For solid-state batteries are paving the way. In a recent study led by Sandia National Laboratories.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

Battery material supplier Lyten has commissioned a lithium-sulfur battery pilot line with a capacity of 200,000 cells per year at its facility in Silicon Valley. It will begin delivering commercial battery cells to early-adopting customers within the defense, automotive, logistics and satellite sectors in 2023.

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The use of lithium metal as the anode for batteries is one of the smarter options with better energy density than other materials. However, the interface between the electrode and electrolyte has quite a few issues that can be addressed for a safer and more functional outcome in the future.

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JULY 14, 2023

Li-S Energy has revealed its first 20-layer battery cells using its third-generation semi-solid-state lithium-sulfur (GEN3 Li-S) technology. GEN3 Li-S 20-layer battery cells use a patented low-flammability electrolyte Li-nanomesh technology and Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) to prevent dendrite formation.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

Material supplier Lyten has introduced its new LytCell lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery platform. The new platform was developed specifically for the EV market, and is designed to deliver three times the specific energy of lithium-ion batteries.

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altenergymag

MAY 16, 2023

Earlier this month, Alfa Chemistry announced the launch of its lithium-ion battery testing service, in a hope to support the growing demand for alternative energy sources. The service newly released is designed to provide reliable and accurate testing for lithium-ion batteries.

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Lithium-air batteries, sometimes known as lithium-oxygen batteries (Li-O2), comprise a lithium metal anode, an organic electrolyte and a porous carbon cathode. During discharge, oxygen in the surrounding air reacts with lithium at the cathode, releasing energy in the process.

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MARCH 5, 2024

There’s more to a lithium-ion battery cell than a handful of lithium in a little metal can. Battery supplier Panasonic Energy has signed a long-term agreement with H&T Recharge, a German battery component manufacturer, for the supply of battery cans in North America.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Scientists at the DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory are researching solutions to the drawbacks of lithium-ion batteries by testing alternate materials such as sulfur. Sulfur, says Argonne, is highly cost-effective, and lithium-sulfur batteries can hold more energy than ion-based ones.

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GreenTech Gazette

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Lithium-ion batteries are a key component of the transition to a clean energy future. However, as the demand for lithium-ion batteries grows, so does the need for sustainable recycling methods. Traditional methods of lithium-ion battery recycling are often energy-intensive and environmentally harmful.

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