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New laboratory – LANXESS Strengthens Battery Expertise - batteriesnews.com

* LANXESS has inaugurated a new laboratory dedicated to enhancing its battery technology capabilities, signaling a strategic pivot towards the growing electric vehicle market. * The facility aims to accelerate…

by Google

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New Tech Resurrects End-Of-Life Lithium Batteries Back To 95% Capacity - slashgear.com

by Google

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AI-accelerated discovery of altermagnetic metal-organic frameworks via interpretable machine learning

by Nature

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Homeowner's bill nearly tripled, and Tesla Solar users say the system works but service drags - The Cool Down

by Google

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Tiny sound waves could help solve a major quantum computing problem

* Researchers have successfully used microscopic sound waves to enhance the coherence time of diamond-based qubits, indicating a significant advancement in quantum information protection. * This innovation could lead to…

by Sciencedaily

Tiny sound waves could help solve a major quantum computing problem

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Fastmarkets’ European Battery Raw Materials conference: Eight trends to follow - Fastmarkets

* The European Battery Raw Materials conference highlighted critical trends shaping the battery supply chain, emphasizing the need for strategic adaptation in response to evolving market dynamics. * Key discussions…

by Google

Fastmarkets’ European Battery Raw Materials conference: Eight trends to follow - Fastmarkets

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Weaving braids of defect lines

* Colloidal particles manipulated by light enable the creation of programmable crossings in nematic liquid crystals, facilitating non-Abelian braiding operations. * This advancement allows for real-time observation and reordering of…

by Nature

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Lithium cost pass-through drives volatile quarter for energy storage cells: Cell Price Review Q3 2026

* Q3 2026 saw significant volatility in energy storage cell prices due to the delayed impact of fluctuating lithium costs. * North American energy storage cell prices ended the quarter…

by Benchmarkminerals

Lithium cost pass-through drives volatile quarter for energy storage cells: Cell Price Review Q3 2026

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A set of optimized 3D-MoRSE descriptors for molecular representation

* The introduction of optimized 3D-MoRSE descriptors marks a significant advancement in molecular representation techniques. * This development enhances the accuracy of molecular modeling, which is critical for various applications…

by Nature

A set of optimized 3D-MoRSE descriptors for molecular representation

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New life for a dead battery | BATRAW Project | Results in Brief | HORIZON - CORDIS | European Commission

* The BATRAW project has successfully developed a method for recycling lithium-ion batteries, significantly reducing waste and resource consumption. * This innovative approach not only recovers valuable materials but also…

by Google

New life for a dead battery | BATRAW Project | Results in Brief | HORIZON - CORDIS | European Commission

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AI can now control fusion plasma faster than humans can react

* Princeton researchers have developed an AI system capable of monitoring and controlling fusion plasma with unprecedented speed, reacting in milliseconds. * The AI's ability to predict and mitigate plasma…

by Sciencedaily

AI can now control fusion plasma faster than humans can react

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Harnessing the structural synergy of high loading cobalt pyroborate on fibrous silica for efficient and recyclable advanced oxidation catalysis

* The development of cobalt pyroborate catalysts supported on dendritic fibrous silica represents a significant advancement in addressing the degradation of persistent organic pollutants in wastewater. * Optimizing the synthesis…

by Nature