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US PNNL Launches New Grid-Scale Battery Production Line: 16 Equipment Stations Accelerate Next-Gen Energy Storage Tech
tomorrowsworldtoday.com USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has launched a new production line for manufacturing grid-scale batteries. This 1,400-square-foot facility is equipped with... -
US DOE Awards $15 Million for Next-Gen Battery Material Development: Sodium-Ion Batteries and SiOC Anodes Target Enhanced Extreme-Temperature Stability
Department of Energy USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $15 million in awards for projects focusing on critical material innovation, efficiency, and alternatives (FOA 3105). Giner Inc. will use this funding to dem... -
University of Colorado Boulder Becomes Battery Innovation Hub: Solid Power and Mana Battery Lead Solid-State and Sodium-Ion Advancements
Venture Partners at CU Boulder USA Overview The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is a pivotal hub driving groundbreaking advancements in battery technology. Solid Power Inc., founded by CU Boulder researchers Se-Hee Lee and Co... -
Innovative Solutions Overcome Silicon Anode Volume Expansion: SiOx, Si-C Composites, Conductive Networks, Flexible Binders, and FEC Additives Advance Li-ion Batteries
Xnergy Materials USA Overview Comprehensive solutions have been presented to address the critical volume expansion issue in silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries. Key strategies include the adoption of silicon oxide (SiOx) and silicon... -
US Battery Storage Capacity Reaches 14.96 GW / 24.6 GWh in Q1 2026; ERCOT and CAISO Lead, PJM Revenue Soars Post-Regulation Redesign
Modo Energy USA Overview The US added 1.1 GW of battery storage across 20 new projects in Q1 2026, bringing total operational capacity to 14.96 GW with 24.6 GWh of energy capacity. ERCOT and CAISO collectively host approximately two-thir... -
Precision Chemical Purity and Advanced Process Control Drive Next-Gen Li-ion Battery Performance with High-Capacity Anodes and Dry Electrode Tech
Spectroscopy Online USA Overview Rigorous analytical chemistry and process control are crucial for overcoming the safety, performance, cost, and sustainability challenges of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Key advancements include the adop... -
ORNL Develops Primer-Less, Self-Healing Sealant for Building Envelopes with ≥20 lb./inch Peel Strength, Reducing Energy Loss and Extending Longevity
Department of Energy USA Overview Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is developing a primer-less, self-healing sealant for building envelopes designed to outperform current commercial technologies. This dynamic polymer incorporates hyd... -
Ames Lab Pioneers AI-Driven Roadmap for Rare-Earth-Free Permanent Magnet Design, Accelerating Discovery and Strengthening US Supply Chain
Ames National Laboratory USA Overview Researchers at Ames National Laboratory are utilizing an AI-driven roadmap, combining fundamental physics, high-throughput simulations, and reasoning-based AI, to accelerate the discovery of material... -
DOE’s ‘Genesis Mission’ Harnesses AI to Slash Material Design Time for Batteries and Energy Systems from Years to Months
Department of Energy USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is spearheading the 'Genesis Mission' to accelerate materials innovation through AI, aiming to reduce time-to-market for critical technologies like batteries and energ... -
Chemists Engineer Highly Elastic, Self-Healing Protein-Polymer Crystals that Expand 500% Volume, Promising Next-Gen Batteries and Sensors
Department of Energy USA Overview Scientists have created a novel material by chemically integrating protein crystals with polymer hydrogels, resulting in highly elastic and self-healing crystals. This material can expand to 180% of its ...
