Scientists Develop New Algorithm That May Provide Insights Into Battery Corrosion

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:23:31 +0000

Argonne researchers have created an automatic technique that can fill in gaps in X-ray data. Putting together a jigsaw puzzle is a great activity for a rainy Sunday afternoon. But the somewhat more difficult process of quickly assembling 3D scientific jigsaw puzzles — atomic structures of different materials — has recently gotten a lot easier, […]

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Envisioning the Battery Data Genome, a Central Data Hub for Battery Innovation

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2022 23:48:00 +0000

Back in the 1990s, researchers undertook the Human Genome Project, a 13-year journey designed to enable a new era of innovation in medicine. By assembling and sharing vast amounts of data to uncover the secrets behind the genetic determinants of disease, this project transformed the medical industry and led to innumerable breakthroughs. Now, researchers are […]

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Powered by Artificial Intelligence, Argonne Technology Eyes Bird Activity at Solar Facilities

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2022 22:22:52 +0000

Near-real-time data on avian–solar interactions will help the energy industry understand risks and opportunities for wildlife at solar energy plants. How does an array of solar panels change a habitat? The question is complex — and increasingly important, as solar energy plants proliferate across the United States. The industry and researchers, however, currently don’t have […]

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New Cathode Design Solves Major Barrier to Better Lithium-Ion Batteries

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:44:58 +0000

Boundary-free structure for electrode particles eliminates reactions that diminish battery life. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have a long history of breakthrough discoveries with lithium-ion batteries. Many of these discoveries have focused on a battery cathode known as NMC, a nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide. Batteries with this cathode now power the Chevy Bolt. Argonne researchers […]

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Soaking Up The Sun With Artificial Intelligence

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 02:53:59 +0000

The sun continuously transmits trillions of watts of energy to the Earth. It will be doing so for billions more years. Yet, we have only just begun tapping into that abundant, renewable source of energy at affordable cost. Solar absorbers are a material used to convert this energy into heat or electricity. Maria Chan, a […]

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The Agrivoltaics Plot Thickens: Energy Crisis, Farm Crisis, & Water Crisis All In Play

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:50:26 +0000

agrivoltaics solar panels agriculture NRELAgrivoltaics can help solve a trifecta of issues impacting agriculture in the US and elsewhere: energy, revenue, and water.

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Argonne Researchers: New Way to Calculate Environmental Impact of Ammonia Production

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 06 Aug 2022 13:30:36 +0000

Scientists evaluate how to make ammonia production more sustainable. Ever wondered about the carbon impact of growing your dinner? Scientists have just come up with a new way to calculate part of it. A major ingredient in the production of fertilizers for the world’s food production, ammonia also contributes significantly to the world’s greenhouse gas […]

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Solid-State Battery Race Just Got Hotter With New VinFast-ProLogium Mashup

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:15:53 +0000

solid state battery EV VinFast ProLogium energy storageWith gas prices up, EVs are looking better than ever, and new solid-state battery tech will make them look even better than ever, ever.

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Center Advancing Beyond-Lithium Battery Tech Generates 30+ Patents

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 11:00:29 +0000

solid state battery research Argonne National LaboratoryDiscover the latest advances in next generation energy storage, brought to you by the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research.

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Center Advancing Beyond-Lithium Battery Technologies Generates 30+ Patents For Licensing

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 11:00:29 +0000

solid state battery research Argonne National LaboratoryDiscover the latest advances in next generation energy storage, brought to you by the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research.

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