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Researchers develop and patent a high-capacity cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

TechXplore

A research team from the Skoltech Energy Center, led by Distinguished Professor and director of the center Artem Abakumov, secured a patent for high-capacity cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries made from layered nickel-rich transition metal oxides, as well as a new hydrothermal microwave-assisted approach for their production.

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Toyota report grapples with energy storage challenge in logistics

Envirotec Magazine

For example, batteries capable of very high capacity energy storage have a vital part to play in the UK’s future energy infrastructure. Potentially, say the authors, batteries may have to be able to store enough energy to run entire industrial sites or to power cities or large urban conurbations. ”

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LG Energy Solution fires warning shot to patent infringers as battery industry prepares for wave of lawsuits

Energy Storage News

LG Energy Solution has said it will take a strong stance against those copying its technology following what it says is a surge in battery patent infringements, including in the ESS market.

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GM and LG Energy Solution extend battery technology partnership to include prismatic cell development

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US automaker GM is extending its 14-year collaboration with South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution to develop prismatic cell technology. GM will continue to use the pouch battery cells produced at the companies Ultium Cells joint venture plants in Warren, Ohio and Spring Hill, Tennessee.

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Toyota is the global leader in solid-state battery patents

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Believe it or not, Toyota is by far the leading holder of solid-state battery patents, according to a recent study by Nikkei. Other Japanese companies are also among the top patent-holders in this space. Panasonic took second place with 445 patents, and another Japanese firm, Idemitsu Kosan, came in third with 272 patents.

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A robust, innovative approach to BESS fire safety with immersion cooling technology

Energy Storage News

EticaAG is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a patented immersion cooling battery energy storage system (BESS) technology.

Cooling 294
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Sunrise New Energy receives approval for two Na-ion anode patents for EV batteries

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China-based Sunrise New Energy , a manufacturer of anode material, has announced that its subsidiary, Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials, has received preliminary approval from the National Intellectual Property Office for two separate patents related to anode materials for sodium-ion batteries.

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