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I am excited to share our latest contribution: *"Energy Applications of Nanofibers and Their Composites"* 🌱⚡ https://lnkd.in/dB6D3cTg In this chapter, we dive deep into the world of **nanofibers**, exploring their powerful potential in **sustainable energy** and **environmental remediation**. From their use in **solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors,** and more, these tiny fibers are revolutionizing the energy landscape. 🌍🔋 Key highlights: 🔹 Overview of cutting-edge materials and fabrication techniques 🔹 Energy applications of nanofibers & composites 🔹 Future prospects for scalable production and commercialization #Nanotechnology #SustainableEnergy #Innovation #EnergySolutions #Nanofibers #RenewableEnergy

In the quest for more efficient and durable batteries, electrolyte additives emerge as unsung heroes. These critical components significantly influence the performance, safety, and longevity of batteries, especially in high-demand applications like electric vehicles and portable electronics. Enhanced Performance: Electrolyte additives are designed to improve the ionic conductivity of the electrolyte, enabling faster charging and higher power output. This enhancement is essential for applications where rapid response and high efficiency are paramount. Increased Stability: Additives play a pivotal role in forming a stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) on the anode surface. This protective layer is crucial for preventing the electrolyte from decomposing and the electrode material from deteriorating, thereby enhancing the overall stability and lifespan of the battery. Safety Improvements: Certain additives are specifically formulated to enhance the thermal stability of the battery. They help prevent dangerous conditions like thermal runaway, making batteries safer for consumer and industrial use. Cycle Life Extension: By protecting the electrode materials and maintaining the integrity of the electrolyte, these additives help batteries maintain their capacity and efficiency over many more charge-discharge cycles. Moisture Control: Some additives are used to scavenge moisture within the battery, which can be crucial for maintaining the chemical stability of the electrolyte and preventing unwanted side reactions. The Way Forward: As battery technology continues to evolve, the development of new and improved electrolyte additives remains a key area of research. These substances are vital for unlocking the potential of next-generation battery materials and configurations, offering pathways to even greater efficiencies and performance. The impact of electrolyte additives on battery efficiency is profound. As we innovate in this space, the possibilities for energy storage technologies continue to grow, promising a brighter, more sustainable future. #BatteryTechnology #ElectrolyteAdditives #EnergyStorage #Innovation #SustainableEnergy

Safe and sustainable, water-based batteries sound like the ideal design for the future of green energy. Unfortunately though, these systems haven’t quite lived up to the hype as the key chemical reactions which power batteries struggle to take place in water. In my latest story with Live Science, Xianfeng Li and colleagues show how introducing a small amount of bromine can turbocharge this vital battery chemistry, potentially making a water-based design viable for the first time. https://lnkd.in/eGEk4nTF #WaterBasedBattery #SustainableEnergy #AqueousBattery #HeteroHalogenElectrolyte

Researchers have moved one step closer to making solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries a practical reality, thanks to a new cathode material developed at the UC San Diego Sustainable Power and Energy Center. Solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries can pack more energy per weight than current lithium-ion batteries, and are potentially lower cost and environmentally friendlier. However, they don't last long enough to make them useful in real-world applications. To overcome this hurdle, a team led by nanoengineering professors Ping Liu and Shyue Ping Ong have developed a cathode material for these batteries that is structurally healable—making any damage from repeated charging and discharging easily repairable—and highly conductive. “This new material is an enabling solution for future high energy density solid-state batteries," said study co-first author JIANBIN ZHOU, who worked on this project while he was a postdoctoral researcher in Liu's lab. The work was a collaborative effort involving researchers at University of Houston, UC Santa Barbara, The Johns Hopkins University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and American Honda Motor Company, Inc. / Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gNyddTjY The work was published today in Nature (Nature Portfolio) and supported by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ARPA-E and U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science.

I am proud to have been part of this work! This is truly a novel concept cathode developed by my colleagues Ping Liu and JIANBIN ZHOU. It turns out that mixing sulfur with iodine creates a molecular mixture that has a substantially lowered melting point and improved electronic conductivity, addressing two of the main challenges in solid-state Li-S batteries. My group's contribution (by Manas Likhit Holekevi Chandrappa) is primarily in proposing and demonstrating that iodine disrupts the molecular bonding in sulfur by just the right amount to lower its melting point, and also improves its electronic conductivity to semiconductor levels. Read more about it in our article published in Nature.

Chinese researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of battery technology, developing a water-based battery with double the energy density of lithium-ion cells. This innovative battery has the potential to revolutionize the way we power electric vehicles, providing a safer and more efficient source of energy. The water-based battery, also known as a zinc-ion battery, uses zinc as the anode and a copper-based material as the cathode, with water as the electrolyte. This design allows for a significant increase in energy density, making it a more efficient and powerful option for electric vehicles. The advantages of this new battery technology are twofold. Firstly, it is much safer than traditional lithium-ion batteries, which can be prone to overheating and explosions. The water-based battery is non-flammable and non-toxic, making it a much more reliable option for electric vehicles. Secondly, the zinc-ion battery has the potential to be more environmentally friendly than traditional lithium-ion batteries. Zinc is a abundant and recyclable metal, and the use of water as the electrolyte eliminates the need for toxic chemicals. Overall, this breakthrough in battery technology has the potential to transform the electric vehicle industry, providing a safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly source of power. . . . #ElectricVehicles #BatteryTechnology #SustainableEnergy #WaterBasedBattery #TribuneTrends

"Magnetic Fields as the Key to a Greener Future: New Horizons in Hydrogen Production" A new study reveals the potential of magnetic fields in supporting sustainable hydrogen fuel production. The key is electrocatalysis, a process that accelerates electrochemical reactions using catalysts. #Sustainability #HydrogenFuel #Electrocatalysis #Innovation

📣 Exclusive Webinar Invitation: Revolution and Disruption in Compliance and Purification: Innovative Solutions for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling and Metal Ion Removal in Microelectronics 📣 Join us for a transformative webinar where we showcase MWTS’ technology partner, ElectraMet’s patented technology reshaping the landscape of copper capture and recovery in microelectronics manufacturing and enhancing black mass refining for lithium-ion battery recycling by eliminating impurities and increasing target metal purity. 🗓️ Date: 3rd July (Wednesday), 2024 🕔 Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM IST 💻 Platform: MS Teams Agenda Highlights: - Introduction to ElectraMet: Transforming Metal Recovery from wastewater focusing on Battery recycling, Semicon and Microelectronics industries - Circular economy through targeted metal recovery - Economic benefits of achieving battery-grade specifications - Compliance with discharge limits and lesser footprints using ElectraMet - Q&A Session About the Presenter: Cameron Lippert, PhD, Chief Information Officer and Co-Founder, ElectraMet. Dr. Lippert, a technical entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in developing and commercializing innovations in water treatment, will share his expertise and insights. With over 50 publications and patents in the field, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the session. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how ElectraMet's advanced metal extraction technology can deliver substantial economic benefits, achieve battery-grade specifications, adhere to discharge limits, and optimize operating costs. Click here to Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g8u7jXhq Looking forward to your participation in this groundbreaking webinar! #WaterTech #WaterTechnology #ElectraMet #Webinar #WaterWebinar #MWTS #Revolution #Disruption #WastewaterRecovery #MetalRecovery #EWaste #WaterRecycle #WaterReuse #ElectraMet #copper #CopperExtraction #MetalExtraction #IESA #EV #ElectricVehicle

Powerful, safe and environmentally friendly – sodium-ion batteries have many advantages over conventional batteries. Since they do not contain critical raw materials such as lithium or cobalt, they could also make applications such as stationary energy storage and electromobility much cheaper. However, there is currently a lack of the necessary energy storage materials for production. The start-up Litona, founded at the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), wants to produce them on an industrial scale. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ek5Mvgvy Image/video credits: Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) -------------------------------- Want to share your company's tech on Wevolver? Wevolver is a platform used by millions of engineers to stay up to date about the latest technologies. Learn how you can share your company's technology with Wevolver's community and reach a global audience of engineers: https://lnkd.in/g3fxzZ9W

🔋 New Blog Post: Understanding Lithium-Ion Batteries and the Phenomenon of Thermal Runaway 🔋 In a world where portable technologies have become an integral part of our daily lives, lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role. But with their extensive use comes a vital responsibility - understanding the risks associated with these powerful energy sources, as well as mitigating the risk, especially the phenomenon of 'thermal runaway'. 👉 Read the full blog here: insights on: The causes of thermal runaway The stages of this process How we can mitigate the risk #LithiumIonBatteries #Technology #SafetyFirst #Innovation #TechBlog