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NOVONIX commissions zero-waste cathode pilot line; dry synthesis

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NOVONIX Limited announced that its Battery Technology Solutions division successfully commissioned its 10 tonnes per annum (TPA) cathode pilot line. elimination of sodium sulfate) in the cathode manufacturing process. NMC811) and cobalt-free materials, along with their performance in industrial format lithium-ion cells.

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U Alberta team develops hybrid sodium-ion capacitor; intermediate in energy & power between ultracaps and batteries

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A team led by researchers from the University of Alberta (Canada) Scientists has developed a hybrid sodium-ion capacitor (NIC) using active materials in both the anode and the cathode derived entirely from peanut shells—a green and highly economical waste globally generated at more than 6 million tons per year. Batteries'

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Sumitomo considering marketing new lower-temperature molten-salt electrolyte battery to automakers for EVs and hybrids

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Construction of the molten-salt electrolyte battery. is considering targeting its lower-temperature molten-salt electrolyte battery, being developed in partnership with Kyoto University ( earlier post ), to makers of electric and hybrid passenger cars, according to Bloomberg. Source: Sumitomo. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion battery waste used in biodiesel production from discarded vegetable oil

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Brazilian researchers have demonstrated a new chemical approach for producing biodiesel from domestic cooking oil waste by using lithium hydroxide mixed with either sodium hydroxides or potassium hydroxides as catalysts. Before, in practice, these were just restricted to sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.

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Sparc Technologies, QUT partner to develop a hard carbon anode material from bio-waste for Na-ion batteries

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The partnership will begin with a project in the battery anode space with the development of a novel process for the production of hard carbon from bio-waste. Using readily available, sustainable bio-waste material will provide Sparc with a strong environmental value proposition when compared with conventional sources of hard carbon.

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Tesla breaks ground on in-house lithium refinery in Texas; battery-grade lithium for ~1M EVs per year

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The Tesla Lithium refinery will suport about 1 million EVs worth of battery-grade lithium per year. Tesla said that it is prioritizing the elimination of the sodium sulfate refinery waste with the process it is developing. Groundbreaking ceremony at Tesla Lithium. The earthmovers are already in operation.

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ORNL advancing LDH sorbent to recover lithium from geothermal brine wastes

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It is essential for the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries commonly used for everything from electric vehicles to cell phones and laptops. Domestic production of lithium, the lightest of elemental metals, is considered a priority for the US. Credit: Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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