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INFICON introduces LT3000 PLUS electrolyte leak detector

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The new ELT3000 PLUS is specifically designed for leak testing ready-filled lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells by direct detection of electrolyte solvent leaking into a vacuum chamber. Leak testing is necessary for battery cell safety and to protect cell energy capacity, durability and longevity.

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Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Made from Food-Grade Natural Products; Edible MOFs for Gas Storage and Other Applications

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The nodes of the lattices are complexes of transition metals (such as copper, zinc, nickel, or cobalt); organic molecules make up the connections between the nodes. CD with salt substitute (KCl) or potassium benzoate (food additive E212) in bottled water and Everclear grain spirit (EtOH) yields porous frameworks which constitute edible MOFs.

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Zytek Shows Electric A-Class Demonstrator with Uprated 55kW E-Drive; Developed in 10 Weeks

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The 55kW E-Drive fits neatly onto the existing engine mounting points with just three additional connections (water, high voltage electrics and low voltage electrics). Click to enlarge. Zytek has unveiled a fully engineered, electric version of the Mercedes A-Class that it developed in just ten weeks.

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Researchers synthesize new Li-S cathode based on “carbon compartments”

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This is due to the combination of the previously described issues, and the interrelated chemistries that connect the cathode, anode, and electrolyte reactions. This work reports the synthesis, characterization, electrochemical performance, and modeling of a nanosulfur-loaded CC composite as a novel cathode material for Li-S batteries.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Low Cost Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Reusable Sorbents for Energy and Water Industries, $150,000 Qualification of SAS4A/SASSYS-1 for Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Authorization and Licensing, $674,484 Advanced Reactor Concepts LLC, Chevy Chase, Md. Touchstone Research Laboratory, Triadelphia, W. TerraPower LLC, Bellevue, Wash.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Demonstration of Sodium Ion Battery for Grid Level Applications. Specifically, an aqueous sodium-ion based electrolyte is used in conjunction with simple highly scalable electrode materials housed in low cost packaging. 10,792,045. 44 Tech Inc. (PA). 10,000,000. . 10,877,258.

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Strong Global Sales for Chevrolet Cruze Prior to US Introduction; More Details on Its New Small-Displacement Engines

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Connecting rods and pistons. Like the crankshaft, the connecting rods and pistons are designed to support the greater load of the turbo system. Oil-water cooler. Sodium-filled exhaust valves are designed for the higher combustion temperatures of the turbo system. Oil-water heat exchanger. The Ecotec 1.4L

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