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Silicone-oxygen vs. silicon-carbon: Who will lead the next-gen lithium battery revolution? 🔋🌱 Silicon oxide is stable & cost-effective, ideal for mass production. Silicon-carbon boosts performance but is costly & complex. Dive deeper into this ⚡📈👇 #LithiumBatteries #EVs #RenewableEnergy #BatteryTech 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXhE2ddr

Sodium Ion Batteries 101: Their Promise and Future 💡 As the world transitions towards #netzero, the #sodiumion battery has entered the spotlight as one of the most promising near-term next generation #battery chemistries. 📑 Benchmark’s new whitepaper examines this emerging technology and the supply chains needed to see it manufactured at scale.   Is the sodium ion battery set to make a big splash, or a drop in the ocean? Request Benchmark's Whitepaper today ➡ https://lnkd.in/eSHrx3h8 Benchmark's newly-launched Sodium Ion Market Assessment provides regular and comprehensive coverage of this developing market - learn more on our website ➡ https://lnkd.in/ekXRXYdn

As a battery material enthusiast, this news fills me with joy, and I'd like to add a few points gathered during my research on Sri Lankan Vein Quartz (SLVQ), one of the purest forms of vein quartz available in the world. Raw SLVQ has a SiO2 purity of over 95%. In response to the pressing need for high energy density lithium ion batteries, I have focused on developing quartz-based anodes which can accommodate more lithium ions, resulting in increased energy density and improved overall battery performance. However, the transition from raw SLVQ to functional anode material is not without difficulties. The initial difficulty lies in transforming quartz lumps into finely ground particles through grinding and pulverization, a process made particularly laborious due to quartz's exceptional hardness. This is followed by a few chemical and physical treatments that are crucial to forming SiOx with increased conductivity. Moreover, to optimize adhesive properties and facilitate solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation, novel binders and electrolyte components are essential. Addressing the issue of volume expansion during lithium intercalation is very important since it can compromise SEI integrity, resulting in battery failure. Overcoming these fundamental challenges is essential for the development of stable SiOx-based anodes. Congratulations to Novacium on their outstanding performance in this endeavor, which definitely represents a key milestone in the evolution of battery technology. Finally, I would like to briefly touch upon the Sri Lankan situation. Sri Lanka consistently exports SLVQ in chip and lump forms, reflecting the same situation as Sri Lankan vein graphite. Enhancing SLVQ for LIB applications poses challenges but promises significant rewards. Embracing this challenge cultivates a culture of value addition. Envisioning a future where Sri Lanka aligns its economic strategies with global trends is essential. This endeavor is more than just about SLVQ. It is about resilience, intelligence, and adaptability. Let's seize opportunities like this to propel Sri Lanka's development instead of merely exporting resources.

#Sodium-ion #Batteries: A Value Chain Taking Shape 🌐🔋 Today, we bring you back this interesting chart that demonstrates how, little by little, the value chain around sodium batteries is taking more and more shape. While there's still a need for more players to emerge (especially in the upstream phases), various companies are already beginning to work and stand out in this promising technology. Visit our website if you want to learn more about this alternative! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/d-cbNNRx

Solid-state chemistries could be the lithium battery replacement we're looking for! Read Martin Rowe (EE World)'s interview with Solidion Technology Inc. (NASDAQ | STI), where they discuss battery chemistries, construction, and material resources. Details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eDywqXxb #batterypowertips #lithium #lithiumbatteries #solidstate | Aimee Kalnoskas

A 55% increase to #LithiumBattery anode energy capacity has marked a major milestone for Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC), as the company continues to develop its Silumina Anodes™ battery material technology. Proactive’s Tylah Tully has #JustTheFacts on the company’s breakthrough, which was achieved by mixing alumina-coated silicon particles with battery-grade graphite to create a composite graphite/silicon anode for the lithium-ion battery electrode. "Our breakthrough technology represents a major step forward in unlocking the full potential of silicon in lithium-ion batteries, and we believe it has the potential to revolutionise the battery industry,” ATC managing director and CEO Iggy Tan said. Read more on our website https://ow.ly/5R6A50TQpOS #ASX #ATC #ProactiveInvestors #BatteryManufacturing #BatteryAnodeMaterial #BatteryMetals #EnergyStorage

Solid state electrolytes striking again this time as nanocomposites composed of a polymer and ionic liquid. In this article, the approach exploits the high ionic conductivity of ionic liquids and a backbone of a solid polymer generating yet another way to address the safety concerns posed by liquid electrolytes in conventional lithium ion batteries while yielding a better performance overall. Quite a promising contribution to the net zero campaign. #batteries #PV #netzero #SSEs

Unlocking the potential of lithium-ion batteries with advanced binders. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in various applications but need improved binders to enhance their performance to meet evolving demands. This is because silicon oxide (SiO), a promising anode material due to its high capacity and low cost, faces several challenges. These include poor conductivity, which leads to slower charging rates, and significant expansion during charging. Effective binders are thus essential to address these issues and ensure enhanced performance and prolonged durability for lithium-ion battery systems. Full article here: https://buff.ly/49Qen12 #energy #greentech #innovation #lithiumbatteries

Sodium-ion battery technology has emerged as a potential contender for lithium-ion batteries in some specific applications. Sodium is a widely available element compared to lithium. This could address the supply chain issues that have plagued the lithium-ion battery industry. However, there are still challenges that need to be addressed. Contact us to gain more insights. Credits: Michael Sanders, Olivier 🌱 Noël #batteries #sodium #batterymanufacturing #batterytechnology #batterymanufacturer #innovation #greenenergy #cleanenergyfuture #cleanenergysolutions #greendeal #circulareconomy

How to build a lithium-ion electrode factory in 9 months? My friend Duke Oh knows the answer. His 500MWh electrode factory in Eumseong, Korea came online this February, starting only in May 2023. Making electrodes is the trickiest part of battery cell manufacturing. Having a turn-key solution provider for your gigafactory is no guarantee that you’ll be able to make electrodes on day one. What is guaranteed, is that you will have problems making electrodes on your new electrode line. And your turn-key solution provider will not help you - the machines work, what’s the problem? If that sounds familiar, then it is better to get some people who know how to run an electrode line. Duke and his team at JR Energy Solution can help with all stages of setting up and running electrode manufacturing. Reach out to me if you’d like to know more! #manufacturing #electrodes #lithiumion #batteries #smartereeurope #batteryshow2024 #climatetech #cleantech #knowhow #construction #factory #gigafactory