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Scientists make 'surprising' breakthrough with unconventional ingredient in next-gen batteries: 'This discovery opens up a new design space'
Scientists at Rice University's have found a way to design a next-gen battery that is more affordable and environmentally friendly.
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Optimizing Lithium Plating in Solid-State Batteries
A study in Advanced Materials explores how interfacial adhesion affects lithium plating behavior in anode-free solid-state ...
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Polymer-Capped Sulfur Copolymers as Lithium–Sulfur Battery Cathode: Enhanced Performance by Combined Contributions of Physical and Chemical Confinements
† New Energy Research Institute, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China ‡ Guangdong Provincial Key ...
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Safer, low-cost alternative to lithium batteries could bring electricity to a billion underserved people
Lithium-ion batteries have powered much of the global push toward cleaner energy. But their risks—especially fire and toxic ...
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China’s first lithium-sodium hybrid station powers 270,000 homes with green energy
Hybrid power balances grid. Thanks to China’s abundant sodium resources, the setup also provides a more cost-effective ...