High-performance sodium-ion cathode paves the way for lithium-ion battery alternative
For decades, scientists have sought ways to counter our dependence on lithium-ion batteries. These traditional, rechargeable batteries energize today's most ubiquitous consumer electronics—from laptops to cell phones to electric cars.
Towards new battery tech: Chemists demonstrate high-performance sodium-ion cathode
For decades, scientists have sought ways to counter our dependence on lithium-ion batteries. These traditional, rechargeable batteries energize today's most ubiquitous consumer electronics -- from laptops to cell phones to electric cars.
Princeton Chemistry demonstrates high-performance Sodium-ion cathode towards new battery technology
For decades, scientists have sought ways to counter our dependence on lithium-ion batteries. These traditional, rechargeable batteries energize today’s most ubiquitous consumer electronics – from laptops to cell phones to electric cars.
Here's how EPA is disposing of lithium ion batteries from Palisades Fire
When lithium ion batteries catch fire, the resulting chemical reaction is toxic. Here's how the EPA is safely rendering these rechargeable batteries safe at the Palisades Fire debris staging area.
Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough pushes performance to theoretical limits
Researchers at the Dincă Group from Princeton University have developed a sodium-ion battery that utilizes a new organic cathode material, bis-tetraaminobenzoquinone (TAQ), which has shown remarkable energy performance.
Recent Columbia fires connected to lithium-ion batteries. Here's what to know
Two recent fires in Columbia were connected to lithium-ion batteries. The fire department issued advice for safely storing them.
Lithium-ion batteries are a major fire threat — here's why and what consumers can do
Lithium-ion batteries have an internal chemistry that leads to major fires and toxic pollutants when they combust. What role can consumers play in keeping themselves and the general public safe?
Fire at one of world's largest battery storage facilities sparks safety concerns
A massive fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant in California has raised safety concerns about lithium-ion battery storage ...
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Blue Whale Materials lands partnership with nation's largest battery collection network
Blue Whale partners with Call2Recycle, securing battery feedstock for its Bartlesville plant ahead of opening.
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Dallas-Based Lithium Ion Battery Materials Startup ACT‑ion Raises $7.5M
ACT-ion has developed both an efficient and cost-effective means to produce single crystalline cathode active materials for ...
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Stanford report demonstrates environmental benefits of battery recycling
Recycling lithium-ion batteries to recover their critical metals has significantly lower environmental impacts than mining virgin metals, according to a ...