Using combustion to make lithium-ion batteries
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MIT Energy Initiative
3y agoen
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Combustion experts at MIT have designed a system that uses flames to produce materials critical to lithium-ion batteries. Their combustion-based method promises to be simpler, much quicker, and far less energy-intensive than the conventional method now used to manufacture cathode materials. Read the article: Listen to more audio articles: Join the mailing list or send us feedback:
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