Turning waste paper into Li-ion battery parts
01 December, 2022Researchers from NTU Singapore have used carbonisation to convert waste paper into a crucial component of lithium-ion batteries.
Tech puts the brakes on Li-ion batteries to stop fires
17 November, 2022When overheated, Li-ion batteries can catch fire due to the large amounts of energy they store; now, researchers have developed technology that can quickly shut down Li-ion batteries.
Electrolyte designed for lithium-metal anodes in Li-metal batteries
16 November, 2022Scientists have designed an electrolyte for lithium-metal anodes for use in lithium-metal batteries that could have applications in metal battery systems that provide sustainable energy.
Communication signal developed from environmentally friendly battery
07 November, 2022The NTT has produced a combined battery and a circuit composed of environmentally friendly materials, free of scarce elements and hazardous substances.
Researchers develop batteries that use water as an electrolyte
03 November, 2022A team of researchers have developed aqueous rechargeable batteries based on zinc anodes, with polymeric artificial interphase to improve battery stability.
The use of Nichicon SLB rechargeable batteries in IoT applications
01 November, 2022The Nichicon SLB rechargeable batteries allow users to maximise the efficiency of energy storage in small systems powered traditionally through energy harvesting.
Electrode material used to enhance all-solid-state sodium batteries
20 October, 2022The new material is expected to improve high-capacity rechargeable batteries and make them cheaper by using common materials.
Gelion opens zinc bromide battery manufacturing facility in Sydney
06 October, 2022Zinc bromide battery developer Gelion has launched a manufacturing facility in Western Sydney, capable of producing two megawatt hours of batteries annually.
Thickened battery electrodes pave the way for fast-charging EVs
30 September, 2022A new, thickened electrode made up of vertically stacked layers that allows for easier transport of lithium ions could one day help electric vehicles charge faster.
Tool developed to study degradation of all-solid-state batteries
29 September, 2022Scientists have shown that electrochemical impedance spectroscopy can be used as a non-destructive method to study the degradation mechanisms of all-solid-state lithium metal batteries.
Hybrid electrolyte developed for more efficient Li-ion batteries
21 September, 2022Researchers have developed a method to increase the ionic conductivity and lithium-ion transport of photo-cross-linked polymer with hexagonal arranged porous film hybrids.
Battery recycling project takes Li-ion batteries to new frontiers
15 September, 2022The LiBinfinity project aims to establish a holistic concept for lithium-ion battery recycling, using an advanced mechanico-hydrometallurgical process.
Diamond quantum sensors used to extend EV driving range
09 September, 2022A diamond quantum sensor-based detection technique has been developed to accurately estimate battery charge and extend driving range for electric vehicles.
Battery generates electricity from air moisture
23 August, 2022Using sea salt as a sustainable moisture absorbent, researchers have developed a rechargeable fabric-like battery that provides higher electrical output than conventional AA batteries.
Amping up Li-ion battery performance with black glass
17 August, 2022Scientists have developed black glasses grafted with silicon microparticles as negative electrode material to improve lithium-ion battery performance.