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PNNL team develops sodium-manganese oxide electrodes for sodium-ion rechargeable batteries

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The resulting improved electrical capacity and recharging lifetime of the nanowires. The resulting improved electrical capacity and recharging lifetime of the nanowires. To connect intermittent renewable energy sources (i.e., Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries perform well, but are too expensive for widespread use on the grid.

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PNNL team develops electrolyte for high-voltage sodium-ion battery with extended longevity

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Cheap and abundant, sodium is a promising candidate for new battery technology. However, the limited performance of sodium-ion batteries has hindered large-scale application. Sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) have attracted worldwide attention for next-generation energy storage systems. A paper on the work appears in Nature Energy.

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New high energy, highly stable cathode for sodium-ion batteries

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F 0.7 , for sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries (NIBs). The abundance and low cost of Na in the earth will become advantageous when a large amount of material is demanded for renewable energy solutions. —can function as an excellent cathode for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries with a high energy density.

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Stanford team develops sodium-ion battery with performance equivalent to Li-ion, but at much lower cost

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Stanford researchers have developed a sodium-ion battery (SIB) that can store the same amount of energy as a state-of-the-art lithium ion, at substantially lower cost. The rise of renewable solar and wind power is demanding sustainable storage technologies using components that are inexpensive, Earth-abundant and environmental friendly.

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Tokyo University Scientists vastly improve capacity of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries

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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are, by far, the most widely used type of rechargeable batteries, spanning numerous applications. These include consumer electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and spacecrafts.

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Fennac: Charging a safe and sustainable future through sodium-ion batteries

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Dr Tim Nordh, CTO of Altris AB, explains how the company is driving a greener future with its offering of sustainable cathode and electrolyte materials for rechargeable sodium batteries. The post Fennac: Charging a safe and sustainable future through sodium-ion batteries appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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rechargeable battery?technology?that Their goal is to significantly improve electrical energy storage capacity by developing a novel assembly for batteries and facilitate progress toward 100% renewable energy sources. Innovasion Labs PINC, Inc. is developing a?rechargeable technology?that the cost of energy storage?by

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