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Screening of Novel Multivalent Cathodes
Developed strategies and software infrastructure for generation and design of multivalent intercalation candidates Read More
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EDL: Discovering Electrochemistry at Atomic and Molecular Levels
Established in situ Electrochemical Discovery Lab (EDL) for systematic studies of wet and dry interfaces for materials-by-design and electrolytes-by-design at atomic and molecular levels Read More
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Prototyping and Performance of Mg/Mo6S8 Coin Cells
Achieved maximum theoretical capacity for the Mg2+/Mo6S8 system, demonstrated capability for rapid test and prototype of multiple cathodes and electrolyte. Read More
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Fraction of Theoretical Specific Energy Achieved at Battery Pack Level Is Very Sensitive to the Cell Chemistry
Cell chemistry properties, rather than engineering/packaging approach, are the key factors in determining the fraction of battery material specific energy captured at pack level Read More
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Morphology and Conductivity Relationship of Single-Ion-Conducting Block Copolymer Electrolytes
Showed that an order to disorder transition in PEO-PSLiTFSI is qualitatively different than that in typical block copolymers. At this transition, the ionic conductivity increased several orders of magnitude. Read More
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Predicting Reaction Sequences for Li-S Batteries
First comprehensive, high level and accurate quantum chemical predictions of (i) complex discharge reaction sequences that convert lithium (Li) and sulfur (S) to Li2S in Li-S batteries and (ii) harmful side reactions that consume the Li and S active components and break down the electrolyte. Read More
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New Insights Into a Functioning Mg-ion Cathode–Chevrel Phase Mo6S8
First-principles analysis of the screening of Mg2+ ions upon intercalation within metallic Mo6S8 Read More
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Mg++ Solvation Shell in Electrolyte for Multivalent Batteries
A new collaborative x-ray scattering and molecular dynamics simulation approach reveals the structure and energetics of Mg++ ion solvation in a diglyme electrolyte. Read More
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Beyond Lithium-Ion Batteries
JCESR Director George Crabtree and Deputy Director Jeff Chamberlain discuss how JCESR will go beyond lithium ion batteries in this audio podcast. Read More
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Quantifying the Promise of Lithium‒Air Batteries for Electric Vehicles
First comprehensive materials-to-system analysis of performance and manufacturing cost of Li-O2 batteries Read More
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Molecular Design Leads to Record Performance for Li2S Cathodes
Demonstrated record performance in Li2S cathodes using innovative molecular design based on ab initio density functional theory Read More
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Predicting Chemical Pathways for Li-O2 Batteries
Mechanistic predictions for the structure and molecular conversion pathways in the discharge reaction LiO2–> Li2O2 in Li-O2 batteries were made using high level quantum chemical theory. Read More
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Flow Batteries Enabled by Nanoscale Percolating Conductor Networks
Created novel electronically conductive flow battery electrodes using nanoscale percolation phenomena Read More
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Coordination Chemistry in Magnesium Battery Electrolytes: How Ligands Affect Their Performance
Identification of the solution coordination structures of Mg(BH4)2 through a simple NMR method. Read More
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In-Situ Liquid (ec)-TEM Cell Shows Dendrite Formation, Providing New Insights into Lithium Batteries
Demonstrated that formation of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) as dendrites occurs before lithium electrodeposition on the gold electrode and remains after lithium electrodissolution, changing our view of dendrite formation and the safety of lithium-ion batteries. Read More
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Lithium Metal Anodes for Rechargeable Batteries
Various factors affecting the morphology and Coulombic efficiency of Li metal anodes have been analyzed Read More
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Degradation Mechanisms in Li-Ion Battery Electrolytes Uncovered by In-Situ Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy
Directly observed a sequence of interconnected electrolyte degradation mechanisms to evaluate stability and degradation in battery electrolytes Read More
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David Willets Visits JCESR
UK Universities and Science Minister, David Willetts, visited Argonne National Laboratory and the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR). Read More
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Clean Energy 2030: Building a Sustainable Future
JCESR Director George Crabtree discusses the future of clean energy in “Clean Energy 2030: Building a Sustainable Future,” a UChicago – Argonne – Fermilab Joint Speaker Series Event held at Argonne. Read More
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Argonne OutLoud: Energy Storage - JCESR Goes Beyond the Lithium Ion Frontier
Director George Crabtree discusses a new paradigm for battery research, integrating discovery science, battery design and pre-commercial prototyping in one interactive organization. This talk presents the vision and strategy of JCESR. Read More