Device gathers, stores electricity in remote settings
12 April, 2024 by Brian Maffly, University of UtahNew research shows the pyroelectrochemical cell, or PEC, harnesses changes in ambient temperature to self-charge, demonstrating its potential for Internet of Things applications.
Scientists unveil novel material for magnesium batteries
11 April, 2024Researchers have developed a cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries that could enable efficient charging and discharging at low temperatures.
New material discovered for safer solid-state Li-ion batteries
04 April, 2024Researchers have discovered a stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor for use as a solid electrolyte for solid-state lithium-ion batteries.
Enhancing the performance of all-solid-state batteries
21 March, 2024A team of researchers has enhanced the performance and durability of all-solid-state batteries by employing a novel lithium electrodeposition strategy.
Li-ion conductor discovery unlocks new direction for sustainable batteries
21 February, 2024Researchers have discovered a solid material that has enough Li-ion conductivity to replace the liquid electrolytes in current Li-ion battery technology, thereby improving energy capacity.
Fast-charging lithium battery seeks to eliminate "range anxiety"
16 February, 2024 by David Nutt, Cornell ChronicleResearchers at Cornell University have developed a lithium battery with fast charging capabilities, completing a full charge in five minutes.
New stack design enhances vanadium flow batteries
01 February, 2024Researchers in China have developed a 70 kW-level vanadium flow battery stack, which could revolutionise the field of large-scale energy storage.
The power of vibrational spectroscopy
12 January, 2024 by Stephan Woods, Sr Manager, Product Management at Thermo Fisher ScientificVibrational spectroscopy has become a mainstay of development and production lines, offering unparalleled insights into the characteristics of novel materials.
Eggshells can act as electrodes to power batteries
12 January, 2024A researcher from Flinders University has found that chicken eggshells can be used as electrodes to power batteries.
More range for EV batteries on the horizon
09 January, 2024 by Oliver Peckham, PNNLA new nickel-rich, single-crystal battery technology is on track for rapid deployment.
Study: Disposable vapes can be recharged hundreds of times
14 December, 2023A new study has found that e-cigarette batteries that are being thrown away after a single use can be recharged hundreds of times.
Citrus solution enhances Li-ion battery recycling efficiency
30 November, 2023Researchers have developed a process that dissolves lithium-ion batteries to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals used in the recycling process.
Key improvement to lithium-oxygen batteries revealed
21 November, 2023Researchers have developed a porous carbon sheet called a graphene mesosponge sheet that improves the energy density and cycle stability of lithium-oxygen batteries.
Shaping hard carbon electrodes for next-gen batteries
15 November, 2023Scientists have used inorganic zinc-based compounds to improve the capacity of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries.
Soap-inspired electrolyte for designing longer-lasting batteries
14 November, 2023Researchers have found that a promising electrolyte for designing longer lasting lithium batteries has complex nanostructures that act like micelle structures do in soaped water.
