Manganese Cathodes Could Boost Lithium-ion Batteries

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:21:38 +0000

Manganese is earth-abundant and cheap. A new process could help make it a contender to replace nickel and cobalt in batteries. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are growing in adoption, used in devices like smartphones and laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. But supplies of nickel and cobalt commonly used in … [continued]

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New “Supercell” EV Batteries Have All The Energy Density For 20% Less Cost

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:20:33 +0000

New “Supercell” EV batteries are made with the help of high-tech atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, adapted for commercial use to reduce costs and enhance performance.

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Massive Trove Of Manganese Discovered In The Sea: Implications For EV Batteries

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:35:29 +0000

Manganese nodules from the ocean floor could help feed the supply chain for EV batteries, but does the world need deep-sea mining?

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