The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
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H2020 SOLiDIFY consortium manufactures a powerful, inexpensive solid-state lithium battery. As the coordinator of the H2020 SOLiDIFY consortium, imec, together with 13 European partners, has announced the successful development of a high-performance lithium solid-state battery using a manufacturing process that is both cost-effective and compatible with existing lithium-ion production lines, making it a contender for commercial use – meaning prospective client manufacturers w...
With final FEIS from BLM, Nevada lithium mine is 30 days away from completion of federal permitting process. With the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's issuance of a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Rhyolite Ridge mine project about 150 miles southeast of Reno, Nevada, Ioneer Ltd. takes another large step toward its goal of producing enough lithium for nearly 370,000 electric vehicles per year by 2028. As the namesake ingredient in the batteries powering EVs...
New venture aims to recover critical minerals from lithium-ion batteries, reducing waste and carbon emissions while supporting sustainable development in Ontario. In a strategic move to tackle the environmental and supply chain challenges posed by battery waste, Electra Battery Materials Corp. and Indigenous-owned Three Fires Group have launched Aki Battery Recycling, a joint venture focused on producing black mass through responsible recycling of lithium-ion battery scrap....
Underground mineral source coupled with environmentally responsible processing presents sustainable solution for domestic rare earth production. NioCorp Developments Ltd. plans to recycle post-consumer rare earth permanent magnets and produce commercial-grade magnetic rare earth oxides at its proposed Elk Creek critical minerals project in Nebraska. All of the minerals to be produced at Elk Creek are officially designated as critical to the United States and are essential to...
Emerging tech addresses limitations in conventional brine evaporation method for increased domestic lithium production in North America. Direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies promise incredibly fast processing times (hours instead of months) and higher yields, broadening the range of usable brine resources across diverse geographical locations in North America. DLE methods can vary widely, with some being more energy-intensive while others require higher amounts of...
Federal grant and state support Inflation Reduction Act-compliant EV battery material production. Mitra Chem, a leading innovator in battery materials, has been selected by the state of Michigan's Competitiveness Fund and U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) for up to $125 million in awarded funds to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Muskegon, Michigan. MESC plays a critical role in catalyzing investments...
New partnership advances solid rocket motor production using 3D printing to meet growing defense and space demands. In a strategic effort to enhance national defense capabilities, Ursa Major Technologies Inc. has entered a $25 million partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to advance the production of solid rocket motors using additive manufacturing techniques. With a focus on solving some of the most pressing challenges in aerospace and defense, Ursa Major has...
PNNL researchers discover graphene works as scaffold for silk fibers; may contribute to next-gen bioelectronics. Once treasured for its luxurious feel, strength, and durability, silk is now poised to take on a cutting-edge role in electronics as scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have discovered how to combine its unique properties with graphene, unlocking the potential for flexible circuits that could revolutionize everything from biodegradable sensors to...
Milestone event forges Saskatchewan's link in North America's rare earths supply chain. In a milestone event that firmly establishes Saskatchewan as a major link in North America's burgeoning rare earths supply chain, Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has poured the first rare earth metals at its processing facility in Saskatoon, Sask. "The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to support SRC's Rare Earth Processing Facility, making Saskatchewan the first and only...
Alaska Energy Metals has partnered with the Colorado School of Mines and Virginia Polytechnic Institute to answer that question. Alaska Energy Metals has partnered with the Colorado School of Mines and Virginia Polytechnic Institute to determine how much carbon dioxide a mine at its Nikolai project in Alaska could capture and store while also providing a domestic supply of nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals (PGMs) for the energy transition. Research has shown...
PyroDelta's thermoelectric device could significantly improve ICE vehicle fuel efficiency by transforming engine heat into electricity. First Tellurium Corp. subsidiary PyroDelta Energy is moving forward with a tellurium-enhanced thermoelectric generator that could significantly improve the gas mileage of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles – a technology that could also be used to increase the range of hybrid cars and EVs. Thermoelectric generators are solid-state devic...
