An air-stable single-crystal layered oxide cathode based on multifunctional structural modulation
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered a promising energy storage system due to their superior safety properties, low price, and plentiful sodium supplies, while the development of electrode materials plays a critical function in the performance.....»»
Did the first cells evolve in soda lakes?
Soda lakes, which are dominated by dissolved sodium and carbonate species, could have provided the right conditions for the first cells, according to a new study published in PNAS Nexus......»»
Unveiling sodium channel dynamics: New insights into cell biology using high-speed atomic force microscopy
The transport of ions to and from a cell is controlled by pore-forming proteins embedded in the cell membrane. In particular, voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) govern the transfer of sodium (Na+) ions, and play an important role in the regulation.....»»
Stellantis invests in French sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat
Sodium-ion batteries could offer an alternative to lithium, especially for inexpensive short-range EVs......»»
Sodium"s high-pressure transformation can tell us about the interiors of stars, planets
Travel deep enough below Earth's surface or inside the center of the sun, and matter changes on an atomic level......»»
Northvolt develops cobalt-free battery cell that could power future EVs
Northvolt says the sodium-ion cell has a “best-in-class” energy density of more than 160 watt-hours per kilogram, and is made without any lithium, nickel, cobalt or graphite......»»
Examining the synergistic roles of platinum nanoparticles and sodium ions within beta zeolites
Organic N-alkyl amines are important chemical products and intermediate with wide applications in the fields of daily chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, surfactants, and life sciences. The C–N bonds formed by alkylating reagents (halocarbons,.....»»
Chemists create sensors to track potassium and sodium in cell organelles
Two studies by scientists at the University of Chicago have demonstrated a new way to look into the inner workings of cells—in particular, to track the flow of ions inside the many tiny organelles inside the cell......»»
Out with the old, in with the new: Agile mentorship to support future scientists
Mentorship has existed throughout history. Socrates mentored Plato, who, in turn, mentored Aristotle. Humphry Davy, the chemist who was the first to isolate potassium, sodium and at least five other elements, mentored Michael Faraday, inventor of the.....»»
Study reveals structures of six states of a rotary sodium ion pump
Six structures exhibited by the rotating sodium ion pump were reconstructed in 3D using cryo-electron microscopy. This analysis revealed that the rotor exhibits non-uniform rotation behavior due to partial structural interference with the stator comp.....»»
Pass the salt: This space rock holds clues as to how Earth got its water
Sodium chloride, better known as table salt, isn't exactly the type of mineral that captures the imagination of scientists. However, a smattering of tiny salt crystals discovered in a sample from an asteroid has researchers at the University of Arizo.....»»
Formosa Smart Energy Tech wants to unlock LFP, LMFP, and sodium-ion batteries all at once
Taiwan's top three lithium battery cell manufacturers right now are Formosa, Foxconn, and Taiwan Cement (TCC). Among them, Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET) was formed by integrating the five major corporations of the Formosa Plastics Group, including.....»»
CATL"s sodium-ion batteries will be first equipped on Chery models
After launching sodium-ion battery technology in 2021, CATL will first put the batteries in the EVs of China-based Chery Automobile. The pair also established a new battery brand, ENER-Q, to supply multiple types of EVs with various products......»»
Central Glass to supply sodium-ion battery materials to Chinese factories with mass production starting in 2024
Central Glass, a Japanese materials manufacturer, is set to begin mass production of sodium-ion battery electrolytes in 2024. The primary material utilized in sodium-ion batteries is sodium. Many companies have attempted to mass produce sodium-ion ba.....»»
First passenger car equipped with sodium-ion batteries unveiled in China
Powering EVs with sodium-ion batteries seems to get closer to reality in China. Local carmaker SOL and battery manufacturer Hina Battery Technology unveiled a test vehicle equipped with sodium-ion batteries on February 23. The car came with a driving.....»»
Texas A&M meat scientist developing "no nitrite-added" cured meats
Imagine your favorite cured meat like beef jerky, pepperoni or bacon without any added sodium nitrite from any source currently necessary for color and shelf life. Wes Osburn, Ph.D., is doing exactly that......»»
New method stabilizes rhombohedral sodium manganese hexacyanoferrates for high-energy Na-ion batteries
The rhombohedral sodium manganese hexacyanoferrates (MnHCF) is regarded as a scalable, low-cost, and high-energy cathode material for Na-ion batteries due to the absence of crystal water......»»
Heterostructured nanoflowers for high-performance sodium storage
A Chinese team has published new work on battery designs employing heterostructured nanoflowers in Energy Material Advances......»»
Researchers develop efficient sodium-ion battery anode for energy storage
Climate change is a major global concern. Reducing carbon emissions by utilizing renewable energy sources and developing efficient energy storage systems has become a priority. Lithium-ion batteries have high energy density and a long cycle life, mak.....»»
Disruption or hype: Are sodium-ion batteries catching up and replacing lithium-ion ones in EV?
In recent years, the popularity of sodium-ion batteries has suddenly risen. Chinese companies such as Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), Gotion Hi-Tech, EVE Energy and BYD are all engaging in researching sodium-ion batteries. CATL is even about.....»»