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Australian battery manufacturer Gelion PLC's UK subsidiary, OXLiD Ltd, has been awarded £533,000 in government grant funding to advance its lithium-sulfur battery technology in partnership with QinetiQ PLC, a defence and aerospace firm. The project, facilitated by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and the UK government'
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A recent research study led by Ohio State University has made significant strides in understanding the degradation mechanisms of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The study, which has been peer-reviewed, aims to contribute to the development of future electric vehicle technology by identifying the key factors that influence battery degradation.
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Despite the deep-rooted structural issues and emerging new pressures in the global economy, Leoch International Technology Limited, a leading global power solutions provider, achieved a revenue growth of 11.9% in the first half of 2025. The company's Power Solutions business, particularly its network power battery segment, recorded
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Researchers from Universidad de Cordoba have pioneered a novel method to convert olive pomace, a byproduct of olive oil extraction, into activated carbons (ACs) that can be used as cathode matrices in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. This innovative approach addresses the pressing need for sustainable and efficient energy storage technologies. The
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Researchers at Shanghai Polytechnic University have developed a novel process for the selective and environment-friendly recovery of lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries. The "C/S synergistic roasting - water leaching" method is optimized to achieve a leaching efficiency of 98.57% of lithium, while minimizing the recovery of
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Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of energy materials, developing a ceramic-in-polymer composite solid electrolyte that exhibits enhanced Li-ion conductivity and improved toughness and stretchability. According to the study, the composite material combines the benefits of easy processability, tunable Li-ion conductivity,
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A team of researchers at Ohio State University has made significant strides in the development of lithium-sulfur batteries, which hold promise for high-energy density and long-lasting batteries. The study, published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, reveals a new class of materials that inhibit the shuttle effect, a major challenge
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As part of its mission to secure supply chains essential for clean energy and advanced manufacturing, India is investing US$4 billion to target critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The global demand for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy components is expected to triple by 2030, prompting
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Uganda's journey towards electric mobility began in 2011 at Makerere University, where students and lecturers designed and assembled the Kiira electric vehicle. This extracurricular project quickly gained momentum, becoming a government-backed initiative under the Presidential Initiative on Science and Technology. The ecosystem has since attracted new investors, particularly
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Schneider Electric and over 20 industry partners have launched the Accelerating Resilient Infrastructure Initiative to rapidly deploy resilient energy systems across the U.S. The initiative aims to help communities reduce reliance on the centralized grid, mitigate rising energy costs, and strengthen energy resilience by 2028. Resilience solutions can include
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Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Limited, a leading e-waste recycling company in Nigeria, has secured a $1.5 million strategic equity investment from All On, an impact investment company. This investment will enable Hinckley to establish state-of-the-art e-waste recycling facilities, addressing the growing demand for solar batteries and the urgent need to
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Regular vape users in the UK continue to dispose of their discarded vapes incorrectly, with over two-thirds of respondents admitting to throwing used vapes in the bin or recycling them improperly. A survey of 1,022 regular vapers found that 23% throw used vapes in the bin, while 12% incorrectly
