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Solid-state batteries are being viewed as a promising power source for electric vehicles (EVs) due to their ability to address safety, range, and charging concerns associated with current lithium-ion batteries. Solid-state batteries use solid electrolytes instead of liquid ones, which improves safety by eliminating the risk of fire. They also enable the use of different anode technology, allowing for increased energy density and extended driving range. However, there are technological challenges that need to be overcome before solid-state batteries can be widely used in the EV market. Despite these challenges, experts predict that solid-state batteries may be available in low-volume production by the end of the decade. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have used laser pulses to improve the performance of anode materials in lithium-ion batteries. They created nanodots of molybdenum carbide within the material using infrared laser pulses, which increased its energy capacity and stability during charging and discharging. The laser treatment also reduced the material's oxygen content, preventing the formation of problematic molybdenum oxide. The modified material had a four-fold higher electrical storage capacity than the original material. In a separate study, researchers at City University of New York developed a method for creating high-performance ultrafast lasers on nanophotonic chips using thin-film lithium niobate. This could enable computationally intensive vision applications on edge devices and has implications for precision sensing and portable devices. [Extracted from the article]

The interview with Andreas Lengnowski from Parker discusses the challenges of decarbonization on construction sites. Engineers must deal with electromobility and high-voltage technologies in order to electrify machines and equipment. Electrification and hydrogen technology were the focus at the Bauma trade fair, with technologies from the automotive industry needing to be adapted. Energy supply in remote mines plays an important role, and there are various technological approaches to electrification such as lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, and hybrid systems. Engineers face the challenge of finding innovative solutions to identify and implement alternative propulsion systems and CO2-neutral energy sources. The construction industry must adapt construction machinery and equipment to CO2-neutral standards, while the shipbuilding industry discusses alternative fuels such as methanol and ammonia. Companies like Parker are working on innovative concepts and already implementing them practically to meet the complex requirements of decarbonization. Electrification also offers advantages such as a reduced need for ventilation in mines. [Extracted from the article]

Form Energy, a Massachusetts-based startup, has received $405 million in funding to expand its long-duration battery storage system factory in West Virginia. The company's iron-air technology allows for continuous clean-energy discharge to the grid for 100 hours at a fraction of the cost of lithium-ion batteries. With over $1.2 billion raised to date, Form Energy plans to deploy more than 13 gigawatt hours of battery installation projects by 2028, including a 8.5-GW-hour system at a former Maine paper mill. Additionally, the company has projects in Minnesota, California, New York, Georgia, and Ireland, with the U.S. expected to deploy about 12.7 GW of battery storage capacity in 2024. [Extracted from the article]

The construction machinery industry is facing challenges such as climate change, limited resources, and a shortage of skilled workers. An important trend is emission-free work, which is why more and more construction machines with electric drive are being developed. New e-solutions will be presented at bauma 2022 in Munich. Other trends include hybridization, electrification, automation, and autonomy. The fully digitized construction site of the future requires efficient data management and new security concepts. Autonomous construction machines could partially compensate for the shortage of skilled workers, but skilled workers will still be needed. STW offers solutions in sensor technology and control engineering. The challenges lie in data fusion and processing, as well as transmission to cloud structures. Autonomous construction machines can increase productivity. In mobile hydraulics, electrification is an important trend, while the power density of hydraulics remains an advantage. Digitization and automation require a change in thinking and corresponding infrastructure. Autonomous construction machines can support the shortage of skilled workers, but not completely solve it. A uniform interface and cross-system solutions are necessary to drive digitization forward. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on continuous development of lithium-ion battery technology. Topics include achieving the performance and test for purity of the raw materials used containing cathode materials; and large amounts of lithium being required for the production of batteries exploring from underground brine repositories.

This article provides eight steps to protect the battery health of a Windows laptop. The steps include avoiding extreme temperatures, using smart charging, not letting the battery go to 0%, occasionally unplugging the laptop, removing the battery if possible, storing the battery properly, watching for warning signs of a damaged battery, and checking the battery health using a command prompt. The article emphasizes that while following these steps can help preserve battery health, it is not necessary to achieve perfection and that it is okay to replace the battery if needed. [Extracted from the article]

Glencore shareholders have decided to retain the company's coal business rather than spin it off, believing that it will enhance Glencore's cash-generating capacity and allow for funding opportunities in its transition metals portfolio. The decision was made after extensive consultation with shareholders and analysis by the board. Additionally, Alliance Resource Partners reported a decrease in total revenues for Q2 2024 due to transportation delays and reduced coal sales, but offset by an increase in Appalachian coal prices. The company has decided to slow production for the second half of the year due to soft prices for Illinois Basin coal. Finally, C-BATT, a joint venture between X-BATT and CONSOL Innovations, is working on developing a next-generation battery anode material called Obsidia, which aims to increase energy density and improve battery performance while mitigating common challenges. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on improving the performance and lifespan of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Topics include the challenge of lithium-metal battery degradation, the discovery of capacity recovery through complete discharge and rest, and ongoing research into methods like heating to further enhance battery capacity.

The article focuses on the need for technologies that can store renewable energy and release it on demand, highlighting the growing interest in flow batteries. Topics include the basics of how flow batteries work, the different chemistries available, and their potential to offer grid-scale energy storage solutions.

The article focuses on the future of energy needs chemical engineers, and lots of them, say Jacob Brown, Titi Oliyide, Laurent Petithuguenin, and James Sweeney. Topics discussed include Tesla's "Battery Day" announcements and it seems that rarely a week goes by without a headline on some kind of new lithium-ion battery; and the storage of wind- and solar-generated electricity, LIBs are increasingly finding a way into our energy-driven lifestyles.

The article discusses Lithium Iron Phosphate Industry Chain to Integrate Vertically, which includes Lithium iron phosphate materials once again become the hot spot of new energy vehicle industry in early 2020 as the energy density of lithium iron phosphate batteries improved, and the subsidy policy restricted the vehicle prices.

The article focuses on a project led by researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) aimed at revolutionizing electric vehicle (EV) charging speeds using laser ablation techniques, computational models, and materials characterization. By addressing the limitations of fast charging, such as the structure of graphite anode materials, the project seeks to unlock market segments in electrified transportation and integrate laser ablation onto existing battery manufacturing lines.

The article focuses on the development of a new forming route to produce lithium metazirconate (LZO) films using an optimized tape casting process, aiming to create solid-state electrolytes for improved battery performance. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article offers information related to the use of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries in the Airbus A350 aircraft. It is noted that the journey for Li-ion batteries from personal electronic devices to civil aircraft has been long and winding. It is noted that Airbus returned to Li-ion with the delivery of A350 MSN24 to Brazil based carrier LATAM in late 2015.

The article discusses the total installed capacity of power lithium-ion batteries for new energy vehicles in China reached 62.2GWh, with an increase of 9.3%. Topics include the installed capacity of power batteries has reported negative growth for five consecutive months since August; and ternary battery has energy passenger vehicle market due to the high density, combined with the guidance of subsidy policy, ternary battery has become the highlight of battery technology development.

In this age of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), battery-powered remote wireless devices are proliferating, bringing low-cost connectivity to industrial applications such as asset tracking, system control, data automation (SCADA), AMR/AMI, metering, AI, machine learning and environmental monitoring, to name a few. For example, consumer-grade alkaline and lithium batteries can exhibit reduced voltage under pulse load along with accelerated battery self-discharge. The redesigned 3.2-kg battery pack (right) used 32 bobbin-type lithium-thionyl-chloride batteries and four hybrid layer capacitors to create a far more compact solution. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses technology survey covers communications jammers and remotely-controlled improved explosive device (RCIED) jammers. Topics include communications jammers are the oldest type of electronic warfare systems; the first column in the table lists the manufacturer and model number of the jamming system; and jamming response may use a digital RF memory (DRFM) to mimic or modify the target communications signal.

The article inform designers and manufacturers of electrical products—from consumer appliances to medical equipment—need to ensure that their customers can use the equipment safely and that the products will comply with relevant industry standards. Topic include views of Chad Clark, Vice President (VP) of sales at Vitrek, said that a key challenge is ensuring a safe test environment.

The article discusses the increasing investment in safety-related areas in the mining industry, such as drones, collision avoidance, fatigue detection, and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), while highlighting the safety concerns associated with lithium-ion batteries used in BEVs. It focuses on a study that compares the effectiveness of different fire suppression systems on lithium-ion battery pack fires and provides recommendations for safer battery storage in mining environments.

Lithium-based batteries have high intrinsic negative potential, exceeding that of all other metals, with an operating current voltage (OCV) ranging from 2.7 to 3.6 V. Lithium batteries are also non-aqueous, with the absence of water enabling them to endure extreme temperatures without freezing. Bobbin-type LiSOCl2 batteries feature the highest capacity and highest energy density of any lithium chemistry, along with an extremely low annual self-discharge rate (less than 1% per year), enabling certain low-power devices to operate for up to 40 years. In some cases, the application may better suited for an energy-harvesting device in conjunction with a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery to store the harvested energy. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the growing use electric equipment in construction sites. Topics covered include a plan by Volvo Construction Equipment to cease development of diesel-powered compact equipment and shift the product line entirely to battery-powered electric beginning in 2020, the advantages of electric equipment over diesel on urban jobsites, and the hurdles for adoption including issues with recharging batteries.

The article discusses Euronaval, the international naval defence and maritime exhibition, held in Paris, France as of October 2014. Topics include introduction of the SMX Ocean attack boats by French naval group DCNS; Japan's decision to equip its four Soryu-class submarines with lithium-ion batteries instead of air-independent propulsion system; and the views of shipbuilding company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems regarding use of lithium-ion batteries on submarines.

The article informs that energy vehicle market and stored energy market are developing at a fast pace, the demand for high-performance lithium ion battery is booming, spurring up demand for liquid electrolyte, and China's demand for lithium-ion battery electrolyte will rise. It mentions about improvement in performance of electrolyte is still one of the key scientific and technical problems for lithium ion batteries to possess high performance, high safety and long life.

The article discusses the importance for manufacturing companies to carefully select their charging and discharging systems when forming lithium-ion cells to optimize for their capital and operational costs. It discusses two key factors to consider when sizing the maximum voltage in discharging circuit, while considering total power consumption and heat generation. It also reminds the need for firms to ensure that their chargers must be able to source more voltage to overcome voltage drop.

The article discusses the combination of small photovoltaic (PV) panels with industrial grade rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-on) batteries that enable long-term power supply solutions for remote wireless devices connected to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). It presents a comparison of consumer and industrial Li-on industrial batteries. It notes that the average daily energy consumption can be reduced to the point where an energy harvesting device is no longer needed.

The focus of this article is on shipping and future propulsion technologies at sea. Hybrid energy systems, which combine new and conventional technologies, are being discussed to make power generation on ships more efficient and environmentally friendly. Battery systems and fuel cell systems are considered important components of these hybrid energy systems, but there are still challenges such as safety issues and the development of alternative battery technologies. However, the introduction of hybrid energy systems in the maritime industry is seen as a possibility to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. ABS has published a guide that provides an overview of these technologies and their applications in the shipping and offshore industry. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a prototype for a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery. The battery design uses conductive silver fabric as a platform and current collector, allowing for flexibility and stretchability. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize wearable technology, enabling devices to be folded, bent, or stretched. The battery electrodes have been transformed into solid polymer electrolyte wearable, fabric-based, flexible, and stretchable electrodes. While commercial viability is still being explored, this technology could have applications in smart space suits, health monitoring garments, and devices that interact with humans. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the correlation between Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to study the properties of lithium-ion battery cathodes. Topics include the application of Raman spectroscopy and SEM for analyzing cathode materials, the benefits of combining these techniques to gain comprehensive insights into cathode properties, and the potential impact on battery research and development.

The article reports Tanzania's imminent graphite mine, Lindi Jumbo, poised for production within a year. With a high-grade deposit set to produce 4,000 tons annually, it promises a lower carbon footprint due to efficient processing, catering to the demand for graphite in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

The article focuses on several aspects of implications of lithium-ion storage transformation. It mentions that upstream materials extraction and processing and lithium-ion battery (LiBs) production are significant contributors to eutrophication potential, ozone depletion potential, ecological toxicity potential, occupational cancer and non-cancer hazard impact categories according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The article offers information on the confusion and the controversy regarding the lithium-air or lithium-oxygen battery. Based on the study conducted by MIT researchers, the lithium-air battery has a compound called lithium iodide (LiI), which is a possible solution to some of lithium-air battery’s problems, including the inability to sustain many charging-discharging cycles. The conflicting results regarding the material's usefulness is cited.

The article offers information on the growth of fuel separator market driven by electric cars, and mentions the demand for key battery component. Topics discussed include lithium-ion battery plant Gigafactory opened by automaker Tesla Motors Inc. and electronics company Panasonic Corp., the increase in production capacity for lithium-ion batteries in China, and the investment of separator producers in capacity expansion.

The article focuses on concerns related to recycling approaches for lithium ion batteries. Topics discussed include analysis of batteries disposal conditions for electric vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf; assessment of concern related to recycling approaches for lithium carbonate presence in batteries; and adoption of different approaches for recycling conditions such as pyrometallurgy.

The article reports on growth of lithium-ion battery separator sector in China, as of May 2017. Topics include increase in China's capacity to make lithium-ion battery separators; average annual price of lithium-ion battery separators; presence of Foreign producers and local enterprises in the sector; and significance of wet process and dry process in lithium-ion battery sector.

The article discusses the breakthrough in the battery technology of companies and academics. Topics mentioned include the consider to John B. Goodenough as the grandfather of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, the explore on solid state batteries of automaker Hyundai Motor Co., home electronics maker Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the development of solid-glass electrolytes.

The article reports on the memorandum of understanding signed by Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp. with Koura, an affiliate of chemical manufacturer Orbia and a fluoroproducts producer, to collaborate on strengthening the supply chain for formulated electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries in North America.

In previous attempts using metal fluorides, it was believed metallic ions moved to the cathode's surface to eventually dissolve into the liquid electrolyte, causing a capacity loss, particularly at elevated temperatures. However, at the connection between the solid electrolyte and the cathode, the solid electrolyte remains stable, preventing the electrolyte from dissolving. PHOTO (COLOR): A lithium-ion battery uses new cathode and electrolytes that replace expensive metals and traditional liquid electrolyte with lower cost transition metal fluorides and a solid polymer electrolyte. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents an interview with Aaron Hineman, Inorganic product line leader at PerkinElmer Inc. talking about elemental testing for the lithium battery industry. Topics include analytical techniques used for determining the elemental composition of lithium battery materials; and asking about the room for improving the industry.