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ChemRxiv Preprint: Self-Reconstructing Cobalt Hydroxide on Graphite Developed as Binder-Free Electrode for Alkaline Oxygen Evolution, Advancing Next-Gen Battery Materials
ChemRxiv International Overview A new preprint on ChemRxiv details research on self-reconstructing cobalt hydroxide on graphite as a binder-free electrode for the alkaline oxygen evolution reaction (OER). This innovative approach simplif... -
ChemRxiv Preprint Reveals Electrolyte Decomposition and Uncontrolled Lithium Deposition as Root Causes of Poor Cycling in Flame-Retardant Li-Metal Batteries
ChemRxiv International Overview A new preprint on ChemRxiv identifies the root causes of poor cycling performance in lithium-metal batteries using flame-retardant electrolytes. The research suggests that low-cost, eco-friendly phosphate-... -
Strengthening Energy Security with Sustainable Batteries: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Accelerates Scientific Discovery to Practical Technology
Mirage News International Overview Mirage News highlights the critical role of sustainable battery technologies in strengthening energy security, emphasizing the paramount importance of interdisciplinary teamwork to rapidly translate sci... -
Chinese Battery Giants Achieve Major Solid-State Battery Milestones in July 2026: CATL Reports 420Wh/kg, Farasis 500Wh/kg, Gotion Initiates 20,000-Ton Li2S Production
metal.com China Overview In July 2026, leading Chinese battery manufacturers reported significant advancements in solid-state and semi-solid-state battery technologies. CATL announced 420Wh/kg and Farasis 500Wh/kg high-energy-density cel... -
Novel Electrolyte Strategy Extends Silicon Anode Life by 8% Over 200 Days, Maintaining High Capacity
ECS Meeting Abstracts International Overview New research reveals Localized High-Concentration Electrolytes (LHCEs) significantly boost the cycling stability and calendar life of silicon anodes by mitigating parasitic reactions. This inn... -
US Grid Modernization Accelerates as VPPs and DERs Reduce Need for New Natural Gas Plants, Boosting Peak Demand Reduction and Storage
CleanTechnica USA Overview In the U.S., Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are collaborating with Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to significantly reduce the necessity for new natural gas power plants, driven by ongoing grid modernization e... -
SINTEF Develops “IntelLiGent Gen 3” EV Battery Cell Outperforming Existing Solutions in Environmental Impact, Economics, and Social Sustainability
ScienceNorway Norway Overview Norwegian research institution SINTEF has successfully developed a new EV battery cell, dubbed "IntelLiGent Gen 3," demonstrating superior potential in environmental impact, economic viability, and social su... -
German Startup Revolta Launches High-Voltage Sodium-Ion Battery for Residential Applications, Boasting Over 95% Efficiency and 2-20 kWh Modular Capacity
pv magazine Germany Overview German startup Revolta has introduced a high-voltage sodium-ion energy storage system for residential use. The modular system offers capacities from 2 kWh to 20 kWh, features a nominal voltage of 450 V DC, ac... -
ESS Tech and Juniper Energy Partner to Deploy Over 500 MWh of Sodium-Ion Battery Storage in the US by 2032
SodiumBatteryHub USA Overview ESS Tech and Juniper Energy have formed a long-term partnership to deploy over 500 MWh of sodium-ion battery storage systems across the U.S. by 2032. The initial project, a 10 MW / 80 MWh system in Californi... -
Chinese Firms Announce Major Milestones in Li-ion and Na-ion Battery Supply Chains, Including 80 GWh Production Base and 10,000-Ton Cathode Plant
Energytrend China Overview Leading Chinese companies have announced significant advancements in their lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery supply chains, with over 500 million RMB invested in energy storage line upgrades and the completion...
