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OCV hysteresis and heat evolution – studying batteries with calorimetry

Heat release during cycling of battery half-cells is investigated by a combination of electrochemical methods and isothermal micro-calorimetry with special emphasis on Li- and...

A broad review on the safety of aged lithium-ion batteries

"(Source: Shutterstock/rsooll)" Concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries have motivated numerous studies on the response of fresh cells to abusive, off-nominal conditions, but studies...

Capturing carbon dioxide with batteries and supercapacitors

Electrochemical CO2 capture is rapidly emerging as a next-generation technology for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.1 In this presentation, Alexander Forse reviews recent progress from...

Insights on thermal runaway of Li-ion cells from The Battery Failure Databank

Understanding the risks associated with thermal runaway of Li-ion batteries is critical for designing safe cells and battery systems. The thermal response of cells...

The role of electrochemistry in Canada’s plan to manage nuclear waste

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is responsible for Canada’s plan to manage used nuclear fuel. It will rely on the long-term containment and isolation...

Real Estate: Paving the Way for India’s Carbon Zero Goals

Introduction A recent research suggested that almost all stakeholders in the real estate sector believe that the industry can be a game changer in attaining...

Home, green home: scientific solutions for cutting carbon and (maybe) saving money

Deep beneath the flagstones of the medieval Bath Abbey church, a modern marvel with an ancient twist is silently making its presence felt. Completed...

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