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Scientists develop extraordinary material that could unlock batteries of the future: 'Higher energy density and better overall performance'
The researchers describe the internal chemistry as forming an ion "highway" that fosters ion movement. Scientists develop ...
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Dallas-Based Lithium Ion Battery Materials Startup ACT‑ion Raises $7.5M
ACT-ion has developed both an efficient and cost-effective means to produce single crystalline cathode active materials for ...
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Scientists find why lithium nickel oxide batteries degrade—and a possible fix
The researchers discovered that in LiNiO₂ batteries, oxygen atoms in the cathode undergo a chemical reaction that makes the ...
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Engineers identify key obstacle to longer-lasting batteries
Lithium nickel oxide (LiNiO2) has emerged as a potential new material to power next-generation, longer-lasting lithium-ion ...
European EV battery material startups make recycling breakthroughs
Two European startups said on Thursday they had hit milestones in recycling electric vehicle battery materials that will be ...
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MRI reveals real-time metal-ion dissolution in lithium batteries, offering insights into performance decline
Many of the devices that make modern life convenient and efficient rely on rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, one ...
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The use of MRI to directly observe metal-ion dissolution in lithium battery cathodes
Over time, batteries break down. Studying this process in-depth with imaging techniques may help us improve the lifespan of ...
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ACT-ion Battery Technologies Raises $7.5 million in Pre-Series A Round
Plus: Cybersecurity company Armor launches Nexus platform and North Carolina-based tech-driven ice cream truck concept Alsies ...
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In a First, Chinese Scientists ‘Heal’ Lithium Batteries
In a paper published Wednesday, Chinese scientists claim to be able to extend the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries by “an ...
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Europe’s EV battery recycling tech reaches 70% CO2 cut milestone, challenges China
The rise of electric vehicles faces a key obstacle: the need for sustainable sourcing and recycling of the materials that ...
Solid-State Batteries Are In ‘Trailblazer’ Mode. What's Holding Them Up?
“We’re in the mode of trailblazing the breakthroughs to move them closer to automotive applications,” Siyu Huang, the CEO of ...
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Sacramento lithium battery factory says China tariffs will help business, not hurt it
SPARKS IS A LITHIUM BATTERY COMPONENT COMPANY WITH ITS NEWEST FACTORY GETTING READY TO GO ONLINE IN SACRAMENTO, 100% OF THE CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL IS PRODUCED IN CHINA, AND SPARKS FACTORY.