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Energy: Batteries
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Researchers design next-generation electrolytes for lithium metal batteries      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A team of researchers has discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries. This new mechanism, which does not depend on the traditional kinetic approach, has potential to greatly enhance the energy density of batteries.

Energy: Batteries
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Limits of lithium extraction from thermal water      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Pumping up thermal water, separating lithium, and using it to produce batteries for electric mobility -- the idea of lithium as an environmentally compatible and regionally available by-product of geothermal energy plants appears highly promising. However, it has not been clear so far whether domestic lithium extraction is really worthwhile. A team of researchers has now summarized the state of the art, analyzed raw materials markets, and assessed technologies.

Ecology: Trees Environmental: Ecosystems
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Life cycle of tree roots      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Scientists have developed a method for the direct observation of fine roots, which control the uptake of nutrients and water by trees. This provides a valuable addition to the existing knowledge of carbon and nutrient cycling in the forest floor, leading to further understanding of the carbon cycle from the view point of initial carbon input into the soil and aiding forest management and soil conservation.

Ecology: Trees
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UV-to-red light converting films accelerate plant growth      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Plastic sheets coated with an Eu3+ film that converts UV light to red light were able to accelerate growth of vegetal plants and trees.

Ecology: Trees Space: Structures and Features Space: The Solar System
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Tree rings offer insight into devastating radiation storms      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A new study has shed new light on a mysterious, unpredictable and potentially devastating kind of astrophysical event.

Ecology: Trees
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By leaving garden waste alone, we could store 600,000 tons of CO2 per year      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Danes shuttle nearly a million tons of garden waste from their gardens every year. But we would be doing the climate a great service if we just left it alone, according to the new calculations. At the same time, leaves and other garden waste are a boon for backyard biodiversity and soil.

Ecology: Trees Environmental: Ecosystems Environmental: Wildfires
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Forest recovery after Montana's 2017 fire season      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers found thousands of seedlings growing after recent fires in Montana, especially at sites with cooler, damper conditions -- often found in the shade of the dead trees and upper canopy, as well as on the north side of mountains with higher elevations and more undergrowth. Researchers found fewer seedlings at sites with less shade and drier, hotter conditions.

Energy: Batteries
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Keeping electricity affordable on wireless charging highways      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Efficient pricing will be crucial to minimize energy costs for private operators who provide on-the-highway wireless charging for electric cars -- and for consumers who will use this service, according to new research.

Energy: Batteries
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Watching lithium in real time could improve performance of EV battery materials      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have found that the irregular movement of lithium ions in next-generation battery materials could be reducing their capacity and hindering their performance.

Energy: Batteries
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Chemists boost eco-friendly battery performance using catalysts with unconventional phase nanostructures      (via sciencedaily.com) 

The metal-carbon dioxide battery is a promising and environmentally friendly technology, but its energy efficiency is limited. Recently, a research team has discovered an innovative way to overcome this problem by introducing an unconventional phase nanomaterial as a catalyst, boosting battery energy efficiency up to 83.8%. The study reveals a novel design of catalysts for the new generation of meta-gas batteries that can contribute to carbon neutral goals.

Energy: Batteries
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Battery tech breakthrough paves way for mass adoption of affordable electric car      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A breakthrough in electric vehicle battery design has enabled a 10-minute charge time for a typical EV battery. This is a record-breaking combination of a shorter charge time and more energy acquired for longer travel range.

Energy: Batteries
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The battery that runs 630 km on a single charge      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A research team succeeds in developing anode-free Li batteries with maximized energy density, improving energy density by 40%.

Energy: Alternative Fuels Energy: Batteries
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Scientists develop inexpensive device that can harvest energy from a light breeze and store it as electricity      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Scientists have developed a low-cost device that can harness energy from wind as gentle as a light breeze and store it as electricity.

Energy: Batteries
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Seaweed-based battery powers confidence in sustainable energy storage      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A team uses nanomaterials made from seaweed to create a strong battery separator, paving the way for greener and more efficient energy storage.

Energy: Alternative Fuels Energy: Batteries
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More reasons to go solar when gearing up for a greener drive      (via sciencedaily.com) 

With electric vehicles sales soaring worldwide, potential buyers are not just weighing up the price tag, but also the logistics and expense of charging the planet-friendly cars. A new study shows households with solar panels and batteries will be the big winners.

Energy: Batteries
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Magnetic field helps thick battery electrodes tackle electric vehicle challenges      (via sciencedaily.com) 

As electric vehicles grow in popularity, the spotlight shines more brightly on some of their remaining major issues. Researchers are tackling two of the bigger challenges facing electric vehicles: limited range and slow recharging.

Energy: Batteries
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Cobalt-free cathode for lithium-ion batteries      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers offer a new mixture of metallic elements to serve as lithium-ion cathodes. This 'high-entropy doping strategy' is part of an effort to remove cobalt -- and expensive and geopolitically problematic mineral -- from LI batteries.

Energy: Batteries
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High-accuracy electric vehicle battery monitoring with diamond quantum sensors for driving range extension      (via sciencedaily.com) 

The issue of battery usage inefficiency in electric vehicles resulting from an inaccurate battery charge measurement may finally get resolved, thanks to a diamond quantum sensor prototype. The sensor can measure currents in a wide range as well as detect milliampere-level currents in a noisy environment, improving the detection accuracy from 10% to within 1%.

Energy: Batteries
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Robo-bug: A rechargeable, remote-control cyborg cockroach      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have engineered a system for creating remote controlled cyborg cockroaches, equipped with a tiny wireless control module that is powered by a rechargeable battery attached to a solar cell. This achievement will help make the use of cyborg insects a practical reality.

Energy: Alternative Fuels Energy: Batteries
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A sustainable battery with a biodegradable electrolyte made from crab shells      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Accelerating demand for renewable energy and electric vehicles is sparking a high demand for the batteries that store generated energy and power engines. But the batteries behind these sustainability solutions aren't always sustainable themselves. Scientists have now create a zinc battery with a biodegradable electrolyte from an unexpected source -- crab shells.