Researchers extend the life of a dipolar molecule
In 2018, Kang-Kuen Ni and her lab earned the cover of Science with an impressive feat: They took two individual atoms, a sodium and a cesium, and forged them into a single dipolar molecule, sodium cesium......»»
Sodium-Ion Batteries Poised to Pick Off Large-Scale Lithium-Ion Applications
Safe, lower-cost storage tech could find footholds in data centers, telecoms, and home and grid storage Lithium-ion batteries are nowhere close to easing their dominion in the rechargeable battery market. However, development is speeding up on.....»»
Abnormal sodium levels in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 predict death or respiratory failure
Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and abnormal sodium levels in the blood have an increased risk of experiencing respiratory failure or dying, according to a new study......»»
New material is next step toward stable high-voltage long-life solid-state batteries
A team of researchers designed and manufactured a new sodium-ion conductor for solid-state sodium-ion batteries that is stable when incorporated into higher-voltage oxide cathodes. This new solid electrolyte could dramatically improve the efficiency.....»»
Computer intruder tried to poison Florida city’s drinking water with lye
Change boosting sodium hydroxide level was reversed before anyone got hurt. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Someone broke into the computer system of a water treatment plant in Florida and tried to poison drinking water for a Florida municipali.....»»
Hacker Increased Chemical Level At Florida City"s Water Supply, Police Say
An anonymous reader quotes a report from WTSP: hacker gained access to Oldsmar's water treatment plant, bumping the sodium hydroxide in the water to a "dangerous" level, according to Pinellas County's sheriff. In a press conference Monday, Sheriff Bo.....»»
Computer intruder tried to poison drinking water for a small Florida city
Change boosting sodium hydroxide level was reversed before anyone got hurt. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Someone broke into the computer system of a water treatment plant in Florida and tried to poison drinking water for a municipality’s m.....»»
New cathode material for high-performing sodium ion batteries could benefit large scale energy storage
ANSTO contributed to a large international collaboration on advanced sodium ion batteries led by French researchers, which provides a direction for the design of high-performing sodium ion electrodes. Advanced sodium ion batteries could be used for l.....»»
New hard-carbon anode material for sodium-ion batteries will solve the lithium conundrum
Cost-effective rechargeable batteries are at the heart of virtually all portable electronic devices, which have become ubiquitous in modern daily life. Moreover, rechargeable batteries are essential components in many environment-friendly technologie.....»»