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 […]
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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 […]
China’s BTR Group Announces $366 Million Lithium-ion Battery Plant in Morocco
Rabat- China’s BTR Group specializing in lithium-ion battery materials announced that it will construct a plant in Morocco’s Tangier Technology City. “The Moroccan project represents a total investment not exceeding $366 million, with the construction expected to take approximately two years,” BTR said in a statement on Wednesday. The company described the project as a […]
