Research & Articles

Types of Graphite: Amorphous, Flake and Vein

 

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 • April 18, 2016 |  GRAPHITE INVESTING
 

The graphite space can be tough for investors to navigate. Getting a grasp on it involves knowing a little about the different types of graphite.  Read more>>


 

 

Graphite and Rare Earth Metals for the 21st Century

Jack Lifton | Source: The Critical Metals Report Editors 


New coating technique finds application in next-generation lithium battery anodes|

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Source: Phys.Org  | November 15, 2012 by Lisa Zyga

Graphite + Water = The Future of Energy Storage | Source: Phys.Org

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A combination of two ordinary materials – graphite and water – could produce energy storage systems that perform on par with lithium ion batteries, but recharge in a matter of seconds and have an almost indefinite lifespan.Read more>>>


New lithium-ion battery design that’s 2,000 times more powerful, recharges 1,000 times faster | Source: Extreme Tech

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Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a new lithium-ion battery technology that is 2,000 times more powerful than comparable batteries. According to the researchers, this is not simply an evolutionary step in battery tech, “It’s a new enabling technology… it breaks the normal paradigms of energy sources. It’s allowing us to do different, new things."  Read More>>>