Batteries
Researchers from Chongqing University have made significant progress in the development of high-energy, rechargeable magnesium batteries, offering a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The team's innovative approach uses high-voltage cathodes paired with specialized electrolytes to achieve high energy density. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the field
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Patriot Battery Metals Inc. has announced a significant discovery of a pollucite-hosted caesium pegmatite deposit at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec. The Rigel and Vega zones, hosted within the CV13 Pegmatite, have been confirmed to be the world's largest caesium pegmatite
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As part of its strategic initiative to enhance shareholder value, Cruz Battery Metals Corp. has approved a plan to deploy a portion of its free cash into select crypto assets. This move aligns with emerging global trends and aims to strengthen the company's balance sheet by gaining exposure
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Macsen Labs, a manufacturer of APIs, dyes, and specialty chemicals since 1952, has announced a significant advancement in Sodium-Ion battery technology through the successful synthesis of its proprietary Prussian White material. The company has filed a provisional patent for its synthesis process and has achieved promising results in optimization for
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The UK Government has introduced new legislation, the Product Regulation and Metrology Act, to protect consumers from online marketplaces selling unsafe products, particularly lithium-ion batteries and e-bikes. The new law aims to create a level playing field between online and brick-and-mortar stores, with online marketplaces held accountable for product safety.
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Electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, touted as environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, have a darker side. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), mining operations for cobalt and other minerals used in these batteries contribute to deforestation, pollution, food insecurity, and exploitative labor practices. Despite the push for
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POSCO Future M, the battery material maker, has seen its shares jump 19.59 percent to 156,900 won ($113) after the US government imposed heavier tariffs on Chinese graphite. The company estimates its second-quarter operating profit at 773 million won, a 71.7 percent decline from a year earlier,
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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a polymer-ceramic composite electrolyte that enables lithium metal anodes, a significant improvement in energy density for next-generation advanced batteries. The new electrolyte, composed of a vinyl ethylene carbonate (VEC) based single-ion-conducting polymer and a high-entropy Li-garnet (HE Li-garnet) ceramic, achieves a sevenfold
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Researchers from Taiyuan University of Technology have developed a new approach to create high-performance sodium-ion battery anodes using sulfur-oxygen synergistically modified anthracite coal. This innovative method enhances the electrochemical properties of anthracite coal, making it a promising candidate for large-scale application in sodium-ion batteries. The team's breakthrough has
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Researchers from Guangzhou University have developed a novel nickel-cobalt bimetallic coordination polymer (NiCoCP) that has the potential to revolutionize sodium-ion battery technology. According to a recent study published in Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters), the NiCoCP-derived nanosheets exhibit superior rate performance and long-lasting cycle life, making them an attractive alternative
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The global market for batteries has experienced spectacular growth over the past decade, driven by the energy sector's increasing demand for efficient energy storage solutions. According to a recent episode of the IEA podcast Everything Energy, batteries have become a crucial component in modern energy systems, powering electric
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As part of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC), BatX Energies, a critical material recovery and battery recycling company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rocklink GmbH, a Germany-based global leader in rare earth element (REE) and specialty metal recycling. This collaboration aims to establish India'
