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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... -
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... -
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... -
Purdue University Engineers Develop Cobalt-Aluminum Alloy Up to 10x Stronger Than Steel with Exceptional Flexibility
ScienceDaily (Purdue University) USA Overview Purdue University engineers have successfully transformed a typically brittle cobalt-aluminum compound into a new ultra-strong, flexible alloy boasting 6-10 times the yield strength of high-s... -
UK Fission Materials Roadmap Interim Report Identifies Advanced Materials as Key to Next-Gen Reactor Safety, Efficiency, and Resilience
Nuclear Industry Association UK Overview The UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) and the Henry Royce Institute have published the 'UK Fission Materials Roadmap Interim Report,' emphasizing the critical role of advanced materials in en... -
Japan’s J-Stage Reports Mg2(Si,Sn) Thermoelectric Generator Module Achieves ZT 1.2, High Efficiency in Intermediate Temperature Range
J-Stage (J. Electron. Mater.) Japan Overview Research published on J-Stage investigated the temperature-dependent transport properties of Mg2(Si,Sn) solid solution thermoelectric materials synthesized by Spark Plasma Sintering. N-type an... -
High-Performance Flexible Thermoelectric Generator Developed for Body Heat Harvesting: Enhanced Turbulence with Perforated Fins and Copper-Encapsulated Polyimide
IDEAS/RePEc (Energy journal) International Overview A high-performance flexible thermoelectric generator (FTEG) has been developed for body heat harvesting. This FTEG aims to enhance turbulence by employing perforated fins and copper-enc...
