Dormant capacity reserve detected in Li-ion batteries
05 September, 2024Batteries undercut their theoretical capacity in practice, sometimes significantly. In a lithium iron phosphate cathode, researchers at TU Graz have now been able to observe exactly where the capacity loss occurs.
Solving the energy crisis: 5 battery technologies you should know about
05 September, 2024 by Aimee Sanders, Deakin UniversityThe Battery Research and Innovation Hub at Deakin University's Institute for Frontier Materials is researching alternative battery technologies, to reduce waste and re-use battery systems.
New cathode material boosts lifecycle of solid lithium batteries
29 August, 2024Researchers have developed a new cathode material that can increase the lifecycle of of all-solid-state lithium batteries, thereby improving their commercial viability.
MIT engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots
29 August, 2024 by Anne Trafton, MIT NewsThese zinc-air batteries, smaller than a grain of sand, could help miniscule robots sense and respond to their environment.
A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles
23 August, 2024Researchers have developed a new method to study and understand how fuel cell parts wear out over time, in order to enhance their durability.
'Printable' perovskite solar cells achieve 26% PCE
14 August, 2024Researchers have developed printable perovskite solar cells that offer higher efficiency and stability and a minimal carbon footprint.
Stacking molecules like plates boosts solar cell efficiency
13 August, 2024Researchers have manipulated how light-absorbing molecules fit together to improve the performance of optoelectronic devices, such as solar cells.
Scientists discover new way to boost solar cell efficiency
09 August, 2024Researchers have developed a new molecular treatment that enhances the efficiency and durability of perovskite solar cells.
Researchers develop innovative battery recycling method
02 August, 2024 by Marcy de Luna, Rice UniversityResearchers have developed a method to extract purified active materials from battery waste, to facilitate the recycling of valuable battery materials.
Next-gen super battery for electric cars is made of rock
31 July, 2024 by Katrine Damkjær, Technical University of DenmarkIn 10 years, solid-state batteries made from rock silicates will be an environmentally friendly, more efficient and safer alternative to the lithium-ion batteries we use today. Researchers at DTU have patented a new superionic material based on potassium silicate — a mineral that can be extracted from ordinary rocks.
Passivation approach boosts stability of perovskite solar cells
24 July, 2024Researchers have developed a strategy to enhance the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells through a mechanism described as 'self-healing'.
Researchers create safe, long-lasting, high-temp battery
24 July, 2024Researchers have developed a new generation of lithium metal batteries using microcrack-free polymer electrolytes, which extend the lifespan and enhance the safety of the batteries at high temperatures.
Researchers advance recycling for solid-state lithium batteries
18 July, 2024 by Mariah Lucas, Penn State UniversityResearchers from Penn State University have reconfigured the design of solid-state lithium batteries so that all of their components can be recycled efficiently.
Single-crystal cathodes make lithium batteries more durable
16 July, 2024Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology have unveiled a microstructure design guide to enhance the durability of lithium secondary batteries.
Innovative battery design: more energy and less environmental impact
15 July, 2024 by Deborah Kyburz, ETH ZurichA new electrolyte design for lithium metal batteries could significantly boost the range of electric vehicles.
