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MIT and Lamborghini Discover Alternative Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries: TAQ

The research group of Professor Mircea Dinca of MIT in collaboration with Lamborghini has discovered an alternative material for lithium-ion batteries. [사진: 람보르기니] [디지털투데이 AI리포터] A new organic material, “TAQ”, is said to have been discovered, an alternative material for lithium-ion batteries. According to TechCrunch, on the 21st (local time), the research group of Professor […]

STX Introduces Trolligo: A Digital Platform for Raw Material Trading

STX Introduces Raw Material B2B Platform “Trolligo” for Online Trading By: Park Na-yeon STX has revolutionized the trading of raw materials by introducing a digital platform for business-to-business transactions called “Trolligo.” This platform allows for the easy online trading of metals, steel, and more with just a single click, breaking away from existing stereotypes and […]

US-Indonesia Relationship Elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Amid Growing Concerns of Chinese Influence in Indo-Pacific

US and Indonesian Presidents Discuss Elevating Relationship to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ to Counter Chinese Influence in Indo-Pacific During their meeting while en route to the APEC summit, President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo agreed to elevate the US-Indonesia relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This decision comes as China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific […]

Indonesia’s Nickel Reserves Could Last Only 15 Years, Warns Energy Minister

A Nickel Mining Site in Sorowako, Indonesia by [Author Name] Sorowako, Indonesia, known for its thriving nickel mining industry, is facing a concerning challenge. Recent analysis has revealed that the country’s reserves of nickel, a crucial raw material for electric vehicle batteries, may only last for another 15 years. As the largest nickel producer globally, […]

The Alliance between Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Zinc: A Strategic Partnership for Battery Materials and Shareholder Dominance

Title: Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Zinc Form Strategic Alliance for Battery Material Supply Chain Subtitle: The partnership promises stable nickel supply, recycling capabilities, and regulatory advantages Hyundai Motor Group, in a surprising move, has joined forces with Korea Zinc to establish a comprehensive cooperation in the battery material sector. Though seemingly unrelated, this alliance […]

STX Expands Nickel Supply Chain with Indonesian Joint Venture Agreement

STX Expands Nickel Supply Chain Through Joint Venture with Indonesian Mining Company In a significant development during the early hours of the trading session, STX has signed a joint venture agreement with an Indonesian mineral company. This partnership aims to enhance the supply chain of nickel, a critical raw material for secondary batteries. As of […]

“Please stop” 160 kg of coins came out of Iguazu Falls

Coins collected from Iguazu Falls. (Iguazu National Park Facebook photo)/Penguin News [뉴스펭귄 이후림 기자] Iguazu Falls, one of the three largest waterfalls in the world, suffers from coins thrown by tourists. Brazil’s Iguazu National Park announced on the 6th (local time) that it is collecting about 160 kg of coins from a large-scale environmental cleanup […]

Lowering the price of hydrogen fuel cells, a future energy source, by 1/80: Dong-A Science

KAIST researchers are developing alternative catalysts that are cheaper than platinum KAIST Professor Cho Eun-ae (left) and the first author of the thesis, Dr. Kwon Yong-geun. Provided by KAIST. An alternative catalyst technology that is 1/80 cheaper than the expensive platinum catalyst used in hydrogen fuel cells has been developed. It is expected to contribute […]

LG Chem to build a battery precursor plant in Saemangeum with China’s Huayou Cobalt

[비즈니스포스트] LG Chem is teaming up with China’s Huayou Cobalt to jointly build a battery precursor plant in Saemangeum. According to the battery industry on the 14th, LG Chem and Huayu Cobalt are reported to have entered into an investment agreement with the Saemangeum Development Authority in Gunsan on the 19th to establish precursor production […]