Lithium hydride mediates hydrogenolysis of anilines to arenes
A research group led by Prof. Guo Jianping and Prof. Chen Ping from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. Wu An'an from Xiamen University, revealed how lithium hydride mediated.....»»
What heat can tell us about battery chemistry: Using the Peltier effect to study lithium-ion cells
Batteries are usually studied via electrical properties like voltage and current, but new research suggests that observing how heat flows in conjunction with electricity can give important insights into battery chemistry......»»
A physics-based predictive tool to speed up battery and superconductor research
From lithium-ion batteries to next-generation superconductors, the functionality of many modern, advanced technologies depends on the physical property known as intercalation. Unfortunately, it's difficult to identify in advance which of the many pos.....»»
Slower EV growth triggered lower lithium prices
When EV sales growth began to slow last year, a funny thing happened to the price of lithium — it fell......»»
Researchers develop "foundational tool" for understanding behavior of hydride superconductors at high pressure
Hydrogen (like many of us) acts weird under pressure. Theory predicts that when crushed by the weight of more than a million times our atmosphere, this light, abundant, normally gaseous element first becomes a metal, and even more strangely, a superc.....»»
Improving lithium-sulfur batteries with metal-organic framework-based materials
Current lithium-ion battery technology does not have the energy density necessary to meet the demands for renewable energy. In theory, lithium-sulfur batteries could be a viable alternative with a higher specific capacity and energy density. However,.....»»
After EV price cuts, cheaper batteries could be just what automakers need
Sharp price declines for lithium, cobalt, nickel and other materials are lowering battery costs, allowing automakers who are slashing EV prices to maintain their margins......»»
Researchers realize photo-driven nitrogen fixation and ammonia synthesis mediated by lithium hydride
Ammonia is essential for food and future energy supply. In the industry, it is mainly produced by the Haber-Bosch process, which operates at high temperatures and pressures. Due to the high energy consumption and carbon emissions of ammonia industry,.....»»
A cholesterol precursor mediates sensitivity to cell death by ferroptosis
A team of scientists from the University of Ottawa and researchers from other universities and research centers around the world has discovered that 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC) is an endogenous suppressor of ferroptosis, which could have important i.....»»
After ditching its hybrids, GM says it needs to build more hybrids
After killing the Volt in 2019, now PHEV powertrains are back on the menu. Enlarge / This is the Voltec plug-in hybrid powertrain from GM. It combines an internal combustion engine with a lithium-ion battery pack. Most of the tim.....»»
Liquid lithium on the walls of a fusion device helps the plasma within maintain a hot edge
Emerging research suggests it may be easier to use fusion as a power source if liquid lithium is applied to the internal walls of the device housing the fusion plasma......»»
Stellantis invests in French sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat
Sodium-ion batteries could offer an alternative to lithium, especially for inexpensive short-range EVs......»»
If you own this Lenovo power bank, you need to return it ASAP!
Lenovo has announced the recall of one of its USB-C power banks over fire hazard concerns. The post If you own this Lenovo power bank, you need to return it ASAP! appeared first on Phandroid. Lithium-ion batteries exploding and catching on.....»»
Researchers elucidate how IGF2"s secretory pathway mediates muscle stem cell differentiation
A research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently revealed how TMED10, a type of transmembrane protein, regulates muscle stem cell differentiation through mediating the secretion of insulin-like growth factor.....»»
Scientists develop functional micro-arrays for efficient lithium metal anode interface
Lithium (Li) metal anodes, with the highest specific capacity (3,860 mAh g-1) and the lowest redox potential (-3.04 V vs. standard hydrogen electrode), are considered a potential alternative for the next generation high-energy-density lithium batteri.....»»
Saturday Citations: Lead, microplastics and coal on our filthy planet—plus, faster-charging lithium-ion batteries
This week, we reported on new developments in lithium-ion batteries, and a real industrial pollution hat trick with stories on coal, lead and microplastics......»»
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......»»
Stellantis, CATL plan Europe factory for low-cost EV batteries
Stellantis and CATL are finalizing plans for a plant in Europe to produce low-cost lithium-iron-phosphate EV batteries......»»
Looking for lithium-bearing pegmatites
The commercial importance of lithium is ever-growing, and its production is globally dominated by lithium-cesium-tantalum (LCT) pegmatites. These are spectacular rocks featuring impressive ultra-coarse textures, but they are very elusive due to a com.....»»
EV battery maker plans $165 million North Carolina plant in 2026
The battery manufacturing operation, backed by Forge Nano and a variety of unnamed investors, plans to make lithium-ion cells for use in defense, aerospace and specialty electric vehicle markets......»»
A lithium mine for EV batteries is coming to Arkansas, says Exxon
With EV incentives tied to domestic battery content, US lithium mines are needed. Enlarge / These are piles of lithium harvested in Bolivia; Exxon's site in Arkansas will look almost entirely unlike this as it will use direct li.....»»