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![[CARBON ENERGY] Direct recycling of Li-ion batteries from cell to pack level: Challenges and prospects on technology, scalability, sustainability, and economics](http://beyond-battery.com/cdn/shop/articles/cey2634-gra-0001-m_400x.jpg?v=1719982577)
![[Joule] Microbial recycling of lithium-ion batteries: Challenges and outlook](http://beyond-battery.com/cdn/shop/articles/cover_tif_400x.jpg?v=1678934055)
![[Nature Communications] A new high-voltage calcium intercalation host for ultra-stable and high-power calcium rechargeable batteries](http://beyond-battery.com/cdn/shop/articles/naturecomm2_400x.jpg?v=1623142894)
The cathode material derived from Na0.5VPO4.8F0.7 is demonstrated to reversibly accommodate a large amount of Ca2+ ions, forming a series of CaxNa0.5VPO4.8F0.7 (0 < x < 0.5) phases without any noticeable structural degradation. The robust framework enables one of the smallest volume changes (1.4%) and the lowest diffusion barriers for Ca2+ among the cathodes reported to date, offering the basis for the outstanding cycle life and power capability.
![[Nature Communications] Sub-nanometer confinement enables facile condensation of gas electrolyte for low-temperature batteries](http://beyond-battery.com/cdn/shop/articles/naturecomm1_400x.jpg?v=1623142432)
This unique property enables lithium/fluorinated graphite batteries with MPM-based electrolytes to deliver a significantly higher capacity than those with commercial separator membranes (~500 mAh g−1 vs. <0.03 mAh g−1) at −40 °C under reduced pressure of the electrolyte.
![[Nature Communications] Layered double hydroxide membrane with high hydroxide conductivity and ion selectivity for energy storage device](http://beyond-battery.com/cdn/shop/articles/naturecomm_400x.jpg?v=1623142028)
The LDHs-based membrane enables an alkaline zinc-based flow battery to operate at 200 mA cm−2, along with an energy efficiency of 82.36% for 400 cycles. This study offers an in-depth understanding of ions transport in LDHs and further inspires their applications in other energy-related devices.