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Lithium-ion batteries are set to become even more powerful with new materials for the cathodes.

If successful, the research undertaken by the team at UL also has the potential to remove environmentally damaging materials such as lead from consumer electronics.

Energy stored in thermochemical materials can effectively heat indoor spaces, particularly in humid regions, according to researchers with the U.S.

"The cost of raw materials for businesses continued to fall, once again driven by lower crude oil prices," he added.

"The earth's atmosphere contains an abundance of untapped fresh water, but we desperately need materials that can efficiently capture and collect this humidity and condense it into potable water," said Naumov.