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Key 3M Patent for Lithium Ion Battery NMC Cathode Technology Emerges from Reexamination

A key 3M patent for lithium ion battery nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathode technology has emerged from reexamination at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with all original claims being confirmed as patentable and with no amendments (U.S. Patent 7,078,128). NMC cathode technology is widely used in lithium ion batteries for consumer electronics and electric vehicles.

From 3M 11 Mar 2014

BASF Reports Increase in Energy Efficiency and Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

BASF increased its energy efficiency by 20% compared with baseline 2002 and reduced its greenhouse gas emissions per metric ton of sales product by 34%. The number of work-related accidents dropped in the same period by 58%.

From BASF Corporation 3 Mar 2014

Nanoporous Semiconductor with High Surface Area Enables More Efficient Water Splitting

Generating electricity is not the only way to turn sunlight into energy we can use on demand. The sun can also drive reactions to create chemical fuels, such as hydrogen, that can in turn power cars, trucks and trains.

24 Feb 2014

US Demand for Battery and Fuel Cell Materials Expected to Reach $6 Billion by 2017

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: US Battery & Fuel Cell Materials Market

18 Feb 2014

Backpack with Piezoelectric Material Generates Power through Flapping of Bird’s Wings

A bird flapping its wings or a fish’s deep dive may be pictures of nature in action, but in their elegant simplicity Michael Shafer sees the complex challenges of merging technology with a biological system.

17 Feb 2014

Researchers Identify Replacement for Flammable Component of Lithium-Ion Batteries

In studying a material that prevents marine life from sticking to the bottom of ships, researchers led by chemist Joseph DeSimone at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have identified a surprising replacement for the only inherently flammable component of today's lithium-ion batteries: the electrolyte.

12 Feb 2014

BASF Inaugurates New Amagasaki Battery Materials Lab

BASF today inaugurated its Research and Development Laboratory and Application Technology Center for Battery Materials in Amagasaki, Japan.

From BASF Corporation 7 Feb 2014

Gazprom Energy Partners with Tata Chemicals Europe for Cheshire Combined Heat and Power Plant

Gazprom Energy has formed a new commercial partnership with Tata Chemicals Europe to support production at the business’ Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in Cheshire.

3 Feb 2014

JM Energy Plans High-Volume Production Plant for Lithium Ion Capacitors

JSR Corporation is pleased to announce that JM Energy Corporation, a 100% JSR subsidiary focusing on lithium ion capacitors technology (LIC), has decided to expand its existing commercial operation with a high-volume production plant to meet the growing market demands.

30 Jan 2014

ThyssenKrupp Sets up Production Line for Batteries of BMW i3

ThyssenKrupp System Engineering designed and set up the production line for the batteries of the BMW i3. The automotive and aerospace-focused subsidiary of engineering specialist ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions also supplied the tooling for two carbon-fiber structural components for the passenger cell of BMW’s new electric car.

30 Jan 2014

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Key 3M Patent for Lithium Ion Battery NMC Cathode Technology Emerges from Reexamination

BASF Reports Increase in Energy Efficiency and Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Nanoporous Semiconductor with High Surface Area Enables More Efficient Water Splitting

US Demand for Battery and Fuel Cell Materials Expected to Reach $6 Billion by 2017

Backpack with Piezoelectric Material Generates Power through Flapping of Bird’s Wings

Researchers Identify Replacement for Flammable Component of Lithium-Ion Batteries

BASF Inaugurates New Amagasaki Battery Materials Lab

Gazprom Energy Partners with Tata Chemicals Europe for Cheshire Combined Heat and Power Plant

JM Energy Plans High-Volume Production Plant for Lithium Ion Capacitors

ThyssenKrupp Sets up Production Line for Batteries of BMW i3

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Energy News

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

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2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

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