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By Paul Dailing UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering Prof. Y. Shirley Meng''s Laboratory for Energy Storage and Conversion has created the world''s first anode-free sodium solid-state battery. With this research, the LESC – a collaboration between the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the University of California San Diego''s Aiiso Yufeng Li Family
Batteries are a missing piece in Illinois'' clean energy transition
Sen. Bill Cunningham plans to push forward a bill to significantly increase the battery capacity on Illinois'' electric grid. He considers it a necessary complement to the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which set a 2045 goal to shutter fossil fuel plants and expand renewable energy but did not include significant provisions for energy storage. "Without
Cutting-edge Chicago lithium-ion battery maker to receive big
Federal funds boost Chicago company''s lithium-ion battery production 02:56. This facility is set to produce 2,500 tons of NanoGraf''s proprietary silicon anode material per year, and create 200
Why the U.S. can''t build EVs without China
Plus, battery technology is still evolving — sodium-based designs are one intriguing development — meaning the U.S. may be at risk of building mines and factories to produce batteries that wind up being obsolete
UChicago, UC San Diego labs create
World''s first anode-free sodium solid-state battery could lead to inexpensive, clean, fast-charging batteries this new form of battery will be more affordable and environmentally friendly to
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A race to add batteries to Illinois'' clean energy transition
To date, the development and commercialization of sodium-ion batteries have been somewhat hindered by increasingly low prices for lithium-ion batteries coming out of China.
A race to add batteries to Illinois'' clean energy transition
Renewable energy operates in a use-it-or-lose-it fashion that can''t satisfy society''s demand. U. of C. researcher targets sodium-ion batteries.
Cutting-edge Chicago lithium-ion battery maker to receive big
By Tara Molina September 23, 2024 CHICAGO (CBS) -- Billions of federal dollars are being awarded to clean energy projects across the country, and Illinois is set to see a big chunk of it. NanoGraf calls itself an advanced silicon anode battery material company that says it enables "stronger, lighter, and longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries
How can we make better batteries? | Dr. Shirley Meng
Dr. Shirley Meng makes the case for hope by demonstrating some of the exciting technologies and new batteries her lab is developing that could close the ener...
Threatened by shortages, electric car makers race for supplies of
Threatened by possible shortages of lithium for electric car batteries, automakers are racing to lock in supplies of the once-obscure "white gold" in a politically and
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Many companies now produce both EVs and conventional vehicles. If one vehicle maker produces both GVs and EVs, changes in credit prices do not matter much to the firm because the change good for its EVs would harm its GVs, and vice versa. Learning in the battery industry magnifies the effects of EV subsidies, as increased EV sales—driven
Scientists Spark Electric Revolution with $50 Million Bet on
In a move toward more sustainable and cost-effective electric vehicle technology, Argonne National Laboratory is leading a $50 million initiative to advance sodium
Batteries are a missing piece in Illinois'' clean energy transition
Fossil fuels — and nuclear energy — have to kick in to compensate, unless there''s a way to stockpile renewable energy for later use. The answer to this dilemma could lie
Batteries are a missing piece in Illinois'' clean energy transition
Sen. Bill Cunningham plans to push forward a bill to significantly increase the battery capacity on Illinois'' electric grid. He considers it a necessary complement to the 2021
The solid-state batteries hype is fading
Japan''s Nissan said in April that it plans to launch solid-state batteries for EVs by early 2029, while Germany''s Mercedes-Benz Group and U.S. battery startup Factorial said in September that they
Scientists Spark Electric Revolution with $50 Million Bet on
Expected to grow to 140 gigawatt-hours by 2030, the market for sodium-ion batteries is on the rise, fulfilling a niche that could complement, rather than compete with, emerging technologies like
Argonne-led effort aims to produce a lower-cost EV
A shift to the use of these batteries could lead to lower costs, less risk of fire and less of a need for lithium, cobalt and nickel.
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Battery Startup Opens Chicago Plant as US Seeks to
NanoGraf''s announcement follows follows plans by Chinese battery maker Gotion High-tech Co. to build a $2 billion factory south of Chicago. "People are beginning to say that the Rust Belt is becoming the battery belt,"
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Researchers are revolutionizing battery industry with
"Ceramic batteries are basically the same as lithium-ion batteries and anywhere were you can think of lithium-Ion batteries being used a ceramic system can be used too," he said. "They can be used in automotive,
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Sodium Replaces Lithium In A New Type Of Battery
Earlier this month, teams at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the University of California San Diego published a paper in Nature Energy demonstrating the world''s first anode-free, sodium-based, solid-state battery architecture, which can charge quickly and last for several hundred cycles.
Chicago-Based NanoGraf Raises $65M to Manufacture Batteries
The Series B funding will enable NanoGraf to manufacture its silicon anode technology and battery manufacturing here in Chicago. This will eliminate the possibility of
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"A battery technology startup that spun out of Stanford University is launching a research-and-development headquarters in Chicago with plans for rapid growth in the latest sign of Illinois Gov. J
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Previously a cannabis lobbyist who had a hand in 2017 and 2018 federal hemp research and commercialization bills, he recalled hearing good results about hemp batteries out of the University of Chicago. After
Cutting-edge Chicago lithium-ion battery maker to receive big
NanoGraf calls itself an advanced silicon anode battery material company that says it enables "stronger, lighter, and longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries."
The Crucial Race to Build a Better Battery with Shirley
Overview Batteries have revolutionized our lives, especially the invention of rechargeable batteries, which have enabled us to have cellphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. But as we transition to more forms of green
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Mark Cuban-Backed Natrion Inches Closer to Improving EV Batteries
More Chicago Tech News Chicago Salesforce Tower Nears Completion, Will House 1,000+ People " Natrion''s streamlined R&D approach and business model are what really differentiate the company in the battery market.
Why Teslas Are Dying in Chicago''s Freezing Cold Weather
Tesla cars need to run a pre-warming function before they can charge, which reduces the battery level by 30%. Cold weather also affects the battery performance, causing another 20% loss. The car recommends recharging when the battery is between 30% and 25%, but finding a charger nearby can be difficult.
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Should Chicago Lead the Charge on Batteries for Electric Cars?
In light of the confluence of events -- including the awarding of a MacArthur "genius" grant to a Chicago technologist, the recent news about a big electric car initiative in Nevada, and the giant climate march taking place in New York City tomorrow -- it seems like an appropriate time to make a modest proposal. Right goal, wrong strategy
The Future of Apple Batteries
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NanoGraf to produce advanced battery materials in
NanoGraf plans to launch production of advanced silicon anode materials for the U.S. battery supply chain in 17,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Chicago. Production is set to begin in Q4 2023, with
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Will a bill increase battery capacity on Illinois' electric grid?
Sen. Bill Cunningham plans to push forward a bill to significantly increase the battery capacity on Illinois’ electric grid. He considers it a necessary complement to the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which set a 2045 goal to shutter fossil fuel plants and expand renewable energy but did not include significant provisions for energy storage.
How much battery does Illinois need to reach net-zero emissions?
Meanwhile, Meng estimates reaching net-zero emissions will require 200 to 300 terawatts worth of batteries globally. The United States’ battery capacity is only slightly above 15,000 megawatts, with Illinois clocking in at 100 megawatts. The bill aims to increase the state’s battery capacity to 8,500 megawatts, enough to charge 130 million laptops.
How much battery storage does Illinois need?
A new analysis from the Union of Concerned Scientists estimates Illinois will need at least 3,000 megawatts of storage in the next five years and over 9,000 megawatts by 2035. A major, insurmountable downfall of lithium-ion batteries is that they’re made from scarce critical minerals: lithium, cobalt and nickel.
How are batteries transforming our lives?
One scientist’s quest to improve technology as we transition to green energy Batteries have revolutionized our lives, especially the invention of rechargeable batteries, which have enabled us to have cellphones, laptops, and electric vehicles.
How big is Illinois' battery capacity?
The United States’ battery capacity is only slightly above 15,000 megawatts, with Illinois clocking in at 100 megawatts. The bill aims to increase the state’s battery capacity to 8,500 megawatts, enough to charge 130 million laptops. “It’s a very deep hole,” said Pruitt.
Can a battery store solar and wind energy?
Dr. Shirley Meng and her team of material engineers are racing to create affordable and efficient batteries that can store solar and wind energy. The cells they’re building are so sensitive they must work in oxygen-void, humidity-controlled glove boxes through thick rubber sleeves. It requires the fine motor skills one expects of a surgeon.
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