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A team of researchers from LG Energy solution and Korea's national research institute has developed a novel electrolyte additive that could overcome the long-standing trade-off between energy density and cycling stability in lithium-sulfur batteries. By incorporating a small amount of Lewis acidic calcium cation in the electrolyte, the
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Researchers from the Beijing University of Technology have made significant advancements in energy storage technology by designing a solid polymer electrolyte that enhances the safety and energy density of all-solid-state lithium metal batteries (ASSLMBs). The innovative material, which utilizes polyether block amide (Pebax) and polyethylene glycol (PEG), exhibits high ionic
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Macsen Labs, a manufacturer of APIs, dyes, and specialty chemicals since 1952, has announced a major breakthrough in Sodium-Ion battery technology through the successful R&D-scale synthesis of its high-performance Prussian White, a next-generation cathode material for Sodium-Ion batteries. The company has filed a provisional patent for its proprietary
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Research conducted by a team of scientists at the University of Technology Sydney has made a significant discovery in the field of energy storage. The study, published in the National Science Review, unveiled a novel approach to construct single-atom catalysts that can improve the efficiency, stability, and lifespan of sodium-sulfur
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Scientists at the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology have developed a novel separator modifier that enhances the cycling stability and capacity retention of lithium-sulfur batteries. The research, financially supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), has shown promising results, delivering an initial discharge capacity of 1035.
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Researchers from the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory have made a significant breakthrough in the development of lithium-sulfur batteries by synthesizing high-entropy NiCoMnCrVSe nanoflakes anchored on graphene supports. These nanoflakes have been found to significantly improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries, with a high specific discharge capacity of 1453 mAh g
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Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have made a significant discovery in understanding the electrocatalytic trends in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The study explores the impact of sulfur species adsorption energy on the electrocatalytic activity in Li-S batteries, shedding light on the design of advanced electrocatalysts.
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Research at Northeast Forestry University has made significant advancements in addressing the limitations of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The team, led by Hai-Bo Huang, has developed a heterostructured electrocatalyst that exploits the synergistic effects of cobalt-based metal-organic framework (Co-MOF) nanoparticles and MXene nanosheets to enhance the redox kinetics and structural stability
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Researchers at Nanjing Tech University have made a significant discovery in the field of energy storage, developing a material that enhances the thermal safety of lithium-ion/lithium-sulfur batteries. The study, published in the Journal of Energy Storage, demonstrates the potential of carbon aerogel microspheres confined with nano-sized Co9S8 (Co9S8@CAMs)
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New research conducted by the Southwest University of Science and Technology has shed light on the importance of heterogeneous electrocatalysts in improving the performance of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The study, published in ChemSusChem, highlights the critical roles these catalysts play in regulating sulfur species and relieving the polysulfide shuttle effect,
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New research from Shanghai University has proposed a novel approach to build battery prototypes using hybrid-ion batteries (HIBs). This innovative method combines electrochemical phase-field simulation with thermodynamic calculation to address ionic correlations in HIBs. Researchers have discovered a "Seesaw-Inhibition" mechanism that operates under hybrid-ion concentration regulation, enabling the
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Researchers at Nanjing Tech University have made a significant breakthrough in the development of Li-O batteries, designing a novel cathode catalyst that boosts the sluggish reaction kinetics and parasitic reactions. The team's innovation, a Co-N/Co (111) decorated N-doped hierarchical carbon framework (Co-N/Co@NHCF), has shown impressive
