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.
Disposable paper battery developed: just add water
03 August, 2022The study authors suggest that their battery could be used to power a wide range of low-power, single-use disposable electronics.
Avalue EPB-1001 expansion power bank for embedded panel PCs
02 August, 2022Designed to provide expanded power to various types of panel PCs, the product allows stationary panel PCs to be moved around freely with unlimited reserves of power.
Non-flammable electrolyte developed for sodium batteries
28 July, 2022The research team developed a solid polymer electrolyte material that can replace the flammable liquid solvents currently used in sodium batteries.
Could dual-ion batteries be a game changer for EVs?
30 June, 2022 by Kunal Sawhney, CEODual-ion batteries are emerging as one of the promising technologies for sustainable energy storage and have low costs.
SPARTACUS project to monitor and optimise battery cells
08 June, 2022Sensor readings are sent to the battery management system, which then evaluates them. This allows it to manage electrical currents while the battery is charging.
Volkswagen EV breaks altitude record
31 May, 2022Rainer Zietlow travelled to Bolivia to climb the world's highest, still-passable mine road, at the Uturuncu volcano, using only electric power.
Silicon anodes stabilised in Li-ion batteries
26 May, 2022Adding a polymer composite binder to the silicon anode of Li-ion batteries can significantly improve its structural stability.
Storage capacity improved in organic radical batteries
12 May, 2022Researchers used a catalysis strategy to produce two-electron storage in organic radical batteries — a big advance in improving their storage capability.
'Quantum charging' would reduce EV charge time
05 April, 2022Quantum technologies may promise new mechanisms to charge batteries at a faster rate.
Nanotech coating doubles the lifespan of Li-ion batteries
28 March, 2022Researchers used nanotechnology to develop a thin protective coating for high-voltage Li-ion batteries, which under normal circumstances last only several hundred cycles.
One ring to charge them all
21 March, 2022Researchers have developed a wireless charging system that can charge devices placed anywhere within a ring around it.
Interlayer improves lithium–sulfur batteries
01 March, 2022The lithium–sulfur battery interlayer promotes exceptionally fast lithium transfer, while also improving the performance and lifetime of the batteries.
Electrolyte breakthrough improves sodium battery performance
16 February, 2022Researchers have created a suitable solid electrolyte for use with sodium batteries, a less dangerous and more durable alternative to lithium.
