May 26: Alida Perez Fodich, FCFM Universidad de Chile
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 1 PM PST
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May 26: Alida Perez Fodich, FCFM Universidad de Chile Read More »
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 1 PM PST
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May 26: Alida Perez Fodich, FCFM Universidad de Chile Read More »
By binding specific ions in specially designed cages within its pores, a new membrane could enable more efficient flows in energy storage devices (an article featuring LiRRICs Brett Helms and his team at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory).
Also read Nature’s article, Diversity-oriented synthesis of polymer membranes with ion solvation cages.
Designing Selective Membranes for Batteries Using a Drug Discovery Toolbox Read More »
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 1 PM PST
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April 21: Austin Devaney, Piedmont Lithium Read More »
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 1 PM PST
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April 14: Steve Sloop, OnTo Technology Read More »
The NextGen Geo Event is on 3/31 with Kelly Speakes-Backman, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary & Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, as the Key Note Speaker.
March 31: NextGen Geo Event Read More »
Electric cars require a lot of lithium. A showdown in Nevada shows that getting it won’t be easy.
There’s no way around the fact that the U.S. needs lots of lithium to decarbonize its economy. Thus, according to Michael Whittaker, a research scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Lithium Resource Research and Innovation Center, it’s vitally important that we address the environmental issues posed by lithium mining.
The Battle of Thacker Pass Read More »
Scientists in the Energy Geosciences Division are contributing to research sponsored by the DOE Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) investigating the potential extraction of lithium, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals that are dissolved constituents of hot geothermal brines that are used to produce electricity.
EESA Scientists Contribute to DOE GTO Research on Critical Minerals Read More »
On the edge of the Salton Sea, state officials and investors are seeking to turn brine into ‘white gold’ that can power electric cars. But will this help solve the Imperial Valley’s troubles — or add to them?
Will California’s desert be transformed into Lithium Valley? Read More »
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 10 AM PST
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March 17: Kathryn Goodenough, British Geological Survey Read More »
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 10 AM PST
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March 10: Robert Bowell, SRK Consulting Read More »