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According to new research, greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and water usage are all meaningfully reduced when – instead of mining for new metals – batteries are recycled.
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SeaLion Energy, a CMU-led startup, received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E to extend EV battery life and facilitate repair and reuse to reduce waste.
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Ever wondered how batteries power your gadgets or how metals are refined to their purest forms? The answers lie in the interplay of cathodes and anodes, two simple yet critical components in electrochemistry. This article will delve into their workings, applications, and challenges.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing industries through connectivity and automation, but underestimated battery life costs can significantly inflate the total cost of ownership (TCO) over time.
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Caltech researchers from campus and JPL have collaborated to devise a method for coating lithium-ion battery cathodes with graphene, extending the life and performance of these widely used rechargeable batteries.
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A researcher at Washington University in St. Louis has received a grant of $1.5 million to convert CO2 into carbon nanotubes that could be used in lithium-ion batteries
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The revolutionary system allows for cheaper, carbon-free charging and aims to reduce the burden on the electric grid as more EVs enter the roadway.
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A research team led by Georgia Tech’s Hailong Chen has developed a low-cost iron chloride cathode for lithium-ion batteries, which could significantly reduce costs and improve performance for electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems.
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Peng Bai will work toward sustainable and efficient energy storage technology
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Why Is Thermal Runaway Protection Important In Manufacturing? Thermal runaway has been in the news lately – mainly due to the devastating consequences of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery fires.
A new family of integrated rock salt-polyanion cathodes opens door to low-cost, high-energy storage.
These zinc-air batteries, smaller than a grain of sand, could help miniscule robots sense and respond to their environment.
At least 15 billion primary batteries are being disposed of yearly worldwide. The world is getting better at recycling, which is excellent news. However, the bad news is that we are still throwing batteries that are not fully utilized.
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Borrowing methods from biology, a team of scientists and engineers designed and tested an electrolyte that keeps battery power delivery high, cycle after cycle.
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