Saltwater Exposure Affects Leaf Structure in a Coastal Forest
The results of this study are consistent with the idea that the stress of chronic salinity exposure changes tree leaf shape and function, weakening their physiology and setting in motion processes that lead to death.
HIGH PERFORMANCE REDOX FLOW BATTERY STACK
A redox flow battery stack cell frame comprising a support frame and a monolithic bipolar plate integrated within the support frame is disclosed. The bipolar plate comprises a plurality of interdigitated flow channels on at least one surface. The support frame comprises an inlet manifold formed into a facing surface of the first side of the frame, the inlet manifold comprising fluid inlet distribution channels in a serpentine arrangement, each fluid inlet distribution channel aligned with a single inlet flow channel of the bipolar plate; and an outlet manifold formed into the facing surface of the opposing side of the frame, the outlet manifold comprising fluid outlet distribution channels in a serpentine arrangement, each fluid outlet distribution channel aligned with a single outlet flow channel of the bipolar plate. Redox flow battery stack cells and stacks comprising the stack cell frame are also disclosed.
LITHIUM-METAL COMPATIBLE SOLID ELECTROLYTES FOR ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY (iEdison No. 0685901-21-0135)
The objective of this invention is to develop an advanced sulfide-based solid electrolyte for lithium metal batteries. The developed solid electrolyte is capable of high performance in a lithium metal battery by providing a superior lithium-ion conductivity ( > 4 mS/cm), ultra-low areal resistances ( < 5 ?cm 2 ) at room temperature and