Smarter charging boosts lithium–tellurium battery performance
09 October, 2026 by Ohio State UniversityAn optimised charging strategy could improve lithium–tellurium battery performance by limiting degradation and offering a practical route to longer-lasting energy storage.
Flexible porous material may improve solid-state batteries
07 October, 2026 by Alexandra Becker, Rice UniversityA flexible porous material could address contact issues in solid-state batteries, potentially helping lithium ions move more efficiently between components.
X-ray spectroscopy could enable longer-lasting batteries
30 September, 2026X-ray spectroscopy and computer modelling offer a faster way to predict chemical interactions and identify promising materials for better batteries.
Sodium sulfur battery project links Queensland to the grid
24 September, 2026A new sodium-sulfur battery system in Brisbane uses Queensland-made DC-DC converters to connect long-duration storage to Australia’s National Electricity Market.
Longer lifespan for rechargeable zinc-iodine batteries
27 August, 2026 by Flinders UniversityA new battery design addresses key challenges in zinc-iodine batteries, potentially extending their lifespan for more sustainable energy storage.
Could urea be used to create electric vehicle batteries?
20 August, 2026 by University of AdelaideUrea could offer a novel pathway to next-generation EV batteries, with researchers investigating its potential as a low-cost battery material.
Scandium insights could extend sodium-ion battery life
12 August, 2026Researchers have investigated how scandium doping and coating can enhance the durability and performance of sodium-ion batteries.
Battery tech targets capacity loss during idle time
12 August, 2026 by UCLA Samueli School of EngineeringMetal-anode batteries can lose capacity while sitting idle; now, UCLA engineers are exploring new strategies to slow this degradation and improve battery longevity.
Fine-tuning electrolytes for lithium metal batteries
22 July, 2026Optimising electrolyte concentration can enable safer, longer-lasting lithium metal batteries by improving ion transport and limiting dendrite growth.
3D-printed battery component enables custom cell designs
08 July, 2026A new 3D printing process creates battery electrolytes in almost any shape, giving designers greater freedom to develop custom lithium-ion cells.
Pressure shown to extend EV battery lifespan
02 July, 2026The key to making longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries may not be specialised materials or new chemistry, but simple physical pressure, according to new research.
New electrode design boosts fluoride shuttle batteries
25 June, 2026A novel electrode structure has boosted the performance of fluoride shuttle batteries, addressing key challenges in fluoride-ion energy storage.
Architecting a better lithium-ion battery
25 June, 2026New research has shown that 3D-printed battery electrodes can overcome transport limitations, improving power delivery in lithium-ion systems.
Electrochemical bath revives spent batteries
18 June, 2026A novel electrochemical treatment restores battery performance and captures valuable materials, offering a more efficient alternative to conventional recycling.
Extending Li-ion battery lifespans with X-rays
03 June, 2026 by John Domol, UNLVScientists have demonstrated a method using X-rays to revive aging lithium-ion batteries, shedding light on new ways to improve battery longevity.
