Potassium-ion batteries could be made safer
03 February, 2020Scientists have developed a nonflammable electrolyte for potassium and potassium-ion batteries, for applications in next-generation energy-storage systems beyond lithium technology.
Longer running lithium–air batteries
15 January, 2020Researchers are improving the performance of lithium–air batteries, bringing us closer to electric cars that can use oxygen to run longer before they need to recharge.
Lithium-sulfur batteries developed Down Under
09 January, 2020Australian researchers are on the brink of commercialising what is claimed to be the world's most efficient lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery.
Partnership to develop next-gen sodium–sulfur batteries
19 November, 2019NGK INSULATORS and BASF New Business have entered into a joint development agreement to develop the next generation of sodium‒sulfur batteries.
What causes dendrites and whiskers in lithium batteries?
12 November, 2019Scientists have uncovered a root cause of the growth of the needle-like structures that plague lithium batteries, sometimes causing a short circuit, failure or even a fire.
Sandwich-structured electrode enhances lithium–sulfur batteries
23 October, 2019The electrode was found to improve the practical energy density of a lithium–sulfur battery to three to five times higher than that of lithium-ion batteries.
Protein batteries for safe, sustainable power storage
10 October, 2019By using synthetic polypeptides — which make up proteins — and other polymers, US researchers have taken the first steps towards constructing electrodes for sustainable organic batteries.
CSIRO and Piotrek partner on solid-state batteries
17 September, 2019CSIRO and Piotrek have partnered to develop the next generation of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) for lithium batteries.
Maxim Integrated MAX17301 and MAX17311 one-cell fuel gauges
05 September, 2019The MAX17301 and MAX17311 one-cell, pack-side ICs offer configurable settings for battery safety and allow fine-tuning of voltage and current thresholds based on various temperature zones.
The future of portable power
02 September, 2019 by Steven Keeping*Is a big leap in Li-ion battery technology around the corner, or does the technology represent only a waypoint on the journey to a power source offering far more time between recharges?
Used car batteries converted into energy storage systems
26 August, 2019The repurposed 2 kWh units could be used in developing countries or isolated communities, with enough energy to power a small shop, farm holding or multiple residential homes.
Faster production for battery electrodes
12 August, 2019KIT researchers have produced electrodes for lithium-ion batteries at what they claim to be record speed, while also improving the quality of the electrodes and reducing production costs.
Sodium-ion batteries can be made using copper sulfide
02 August, 2019Korean researchers have developed a new strategy for extending sodium-ion batteries' cyclability, using copper sulfide as the electrode material.
Inductive charging could shorten your phone's lifespan
16 July, 2019The use of inductive charging, while highly convenient, risks depleting the life of mobile phones using typical lithium-ion batteries.
How do you prevent fracture in solid-state batteries?
15 July, 2019Researchers used X-ray computed tomography to visualise in real time how cracks form near the edges of interfaces between materials in solid-state batteries.
