University of Eastern Finland

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The University of Eastern Finland is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our high standard of interdisciplinary research and education respond to global challenges and build a sustainable future. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We offer education in nearly 100 major subjects and we train experts for tomorrow’s changing labour market needs. The university comprises four faculties: the Philosophical Faculty, the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and Kuopio. The UEF is home to approximately 16 000 students and 3 200 members of staff.

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University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu / Kuopio
http://www.uef.fi/en
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Joensuu Campus
Yliopistokatu 2 P.O. Box 111 FI-80101 Joensuu

Kuopio Campus
Yliopistonranta 1 P.O. Box 1627 FI-70211 Kuopio

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Silicon solves problems for next-generation battery technology

Wed, Aug 30, 2017 07:06 CET

Silicon – the second most abundant element in the earth’s crust – shows great promise in Li-ion batteries, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland. By replacing graphite anodes with silicon, it is possible to quadruple anode capacity. In a climate-neutral society, renewable and emission-free sources of energy, such as wind and solar power, will become increasingly widespread. The supply of energy from these sources, however, is intermittent, and technological solutions are needed to safeguard the availability of energy also when it’s not sunny or windy.

Novel synthesis method developed at University of Eastern Finland opens up new possibilities for utilising Li-ion batteries

Wed, Feb 17, 2016 07:23 CET

Lithium-ion batteries are a rapidly growing energy storage method due to their high energy density, especially in mobile applications such as personal electronics and electric cars. However, the materials currently used in Li-ion batteries are expensive, many of them, like lithium cobalt oxide (belonging to the EU Critical Raw Materials, CRMs), are difficult to handle and dispose of. Additionally, batteries using these materials have relatively short lifetimes. New novel materials are being developed for next generation Li-ion batteries. One promising anode-cathode material pair is

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