Lithium iron phosphate is one of the most important materials for batteries in electric cars, stationary energy storage systems and tools. It has a long service life, is comparatively inexpensive and does not tend to spontaneously combust. Energy density is also making progress. However, experts are still puzzled as to why lithium iron phosphate batteries […]
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Redox-active metal-organic framework developed for Li batteries in freezing conditions
The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode material (SKIER-5) for Li batteries that remains stable in cold conditions as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. By addressing the limitations of graphite as an anode material of conventional Li batteries under freezing conditions, SKIER-5 has the potential to be […]
Resin made from biomass advances method for manufacturing recyclable wind turbine blades
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) see a realistic path forward to the manufacture of bio-derivable wind blades that can be chemically recycled and the components reused, ending the practice of old blades winding up in landfills at the end of their useful life. The findings are published in […]
Environmentally Friendly Battery Materials for Lithium-Ion and Alternative Battery Technologies
Batteries have rapidly become a crucial factor in the global energy storage ecosystem and it is expected that batteries will continue to be central to ensuring a safe, affordable, and clean energy transition. Batteries represent an essential enabler for the increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) being sold every year, throughout the transport sector. Batteries […]
SQM profit down 63%, anticipates continued weak lithium prices
Chile’s SQM (NYSE: SQM), the world’s second-biggest lithium producer, reported a sharp 63.2% decline in quarterly profit on the back of slumping prices of the key metal used in the batteries that power electric vehicles and high tech devices. The company, which also manufactures fertilizers and industrial chemicals, said it expects the downward trend in lithium prices […]
Model uses machine learning to predict cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries
The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and SoftBank Corp. have jointly developed a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries by applying machine learning methods to battery performance data. The work is published in the journal Advanced Science. The model proved able to accurately estimate batteries’ longevity by analyzing their […]
A new electric reactor could cut industrial emissions
Currently, industrial processes in the U.S. account for approximately a third of the country’s carbon dioxide emissions—even more than the annual emissions from passenger vehicles, trucks, and airplanes combined. Decarbonizing this sector is a challenging but vital step in mitigating impacts on our future climate. Researchers at Stanford Engineering have designed and demonstrated a new […]
Novel electrolyte design shows promise for longer-lasting lithium-metal batteries
Lithium-metal batteries could exhibit significantly higher energy densities than lithium-ion batteries, which are the primary battery technology on the market today. Yet lithium-metal cells also typically have significant limitations, the most notable of which is a short lifespan. Researchers at University of Science and Technology of China and other institutes recently introduced a new electrolyte […]
New technique prints metal oxide thin film circuits at room temperature
Researchers have demonstrated a technique for printing thin metal oxide films at room temperature, and have used the technique to create transparent, flexible circuits that are both robust and able to function at high temperatures. The paper, “Ambient Printing of Native Oxides for Ultrathin Transparent Flexible Circuit Boards,” was published August 15 in the journal Science. “Creating metal […]
Chinese lithium producer Ganfeng plans $500 million battery plant in Turkey
China’s Ganfeng Lithium — the largest global lithium metal supplier — plans to set up a joint venture in Turkey and build a local battery plant. Ganfeng’s controlling subsidiary, Ganfeng LiEnergy, signed a cooperation framework agreement with Turkish company Yigit Aku Malzemeleri Nakliyat Turizm Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to jointly expand businesses in Turkey […]
