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Read article: Wood-based conductors could make Li-ion batteries safer Materials for energy Research update Wood-based conductors could make Li-ion batteries safer New material might be used as a solid battery electrolyte or as an ion-conducting binder for the cathode of an all-solid-state device
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Read article: Biological systems inspire new method for extracting lithium Materials for energy Research update Biological systems inspire new method for extracting lithium Technique that separates lithium from contaminated water could help meet demand for electric vehicle batteries
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