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New class of high entropy materials for energy storage applications

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A team led by researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany is proposing a new class of high entropy materials for energy storage applications. The Li-containing entropy-stabilized oxyfluoride (Li x (Co 0.2 V vs. Li + /Li, enabling its use as a cathode active material.

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New strategy for dendrite-free Li-metal batteries based on atomic channels

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Despite the enticing properties of lithium used as an anode material in energy storage systems—such as the extremely high theoretical capacity of 3860 mA h g -1 —practical application is still hindered by the safety issues resulting from lithium dendrite growth.

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New cobalt-free high-voltage spinel cathode material with high areal capacity

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. … It should be noted, the cost and sustainability of lithium-ion batteries are not only limited by the production of Co and Ni but also potentially limited by the lithium element itself. … The price of Co fluctuates significantly, with the inconspicuous fall of Ni price and continues growing of Li price. —Li et al. (a)

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Navy researchers boost performance of Ni-Zn cells commensurate with Li-ion; safer alternative

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With 3-D Zn, the battery provides an energy content and rechargeability that rival lithium-ion batteries while avoiding the safety issues that continue to plague lithium. B) The calculated specific energy of a fully packaged Ni–Zn cell as a function of increasing Zn depth of discharge versus a capacity-matched NiOOH electrode. (B)

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HIU researchers develop extremely high energy density lithium-metal cell with good stability

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The team used a a promising combination of cathode and electrolyte: the nickel-rich cathode allows a large amount of energy per mass to be stored, while the ionic liquid electrolyte ensures that the capacity is largely retained over many charging cycles. The team reports on the lithium metal battery in an open-access paper in Joule.

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ARPA-E RANGE: $20M for robust transformational energy storage systems for EVs; 3x the range at 1/3 the cost

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RANGE is focused on supporting chemistry and system concepts in energy storage with robust designs in one or both of: Category 1: Low-cost, rechargeable energy storage chemistries and architectures with robust designs; Category 2: Multifunctional energy storage designs.

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NETL investigating researching chemistries for large-scale battery- and supercapacitor-based grid energy storage systems

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The US Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is conducting research on alternative options to reduce costs and make large-scale energy storage safer and more practical. Innovative fabrication methods can also lead to significant energy storage system improvements.