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Carbon filler makes high-energy lithium-ion batteries more efficient
New research published in Applied Physics Reviews claims to offer a solution to the issue of lithium-ion batteries not being able to provide high power output while simultaneously allowing reversible energy storage. The solution presented by scientists with the University…
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RECYCLING: Lithium Australia subsidiary to use metals from batteries for fertilizers
AUSTRALIA – Envirostream Australia, a 90%-owned subsidiary of Lithium Australia, has announced that it is working on a project aimed at assessing the use of zinc and manganese derived from recycled alkaline batteries as micronutrients in blended fertilizers. According to Envirostream,…
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BATTERIES: Researchers look into battery management system to improve cycle life
UNITED STATES – Arizona-based Electric Applications has launched a research project designed to balance electrical current across banks of advanced lead batteries supporting wind and solar systems. The 18-month study is backed by the Consortium for Battery Innovation. The plan is…
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RECYCLING: American Manganese, Voltabox recycle Li-ion batteries
TEXAS – American Manganese (AMY) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Texas-based Voltabox to work on end-of-life lithium-ion batteries for commercial-scale recycling of cathode materials using AMY’s RecycLiCo patented process. The RecycLiCo process provides a closed-loop recycling…
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ESG: Principles for a sustainable battery value chain
SWITZERLAND – With the rising importance of batteries in reducing the world’s carbon footprint, the Global Battery Alliance has designed 10 guiding principles to foster the creation of a sustainable battery chain by 2030. At this year’s annual general meeting…
