Anode material allows for fast-charging Li-ion batteries
14 January, 2022The proposed anode material proved suitable for fast charging, thanks to its enhanced lithium-ion kinetics.
Biodegradable batteries made out of paper
10 January, 2022The batteries are made up of electrodes screen-printed onto both sides of a piece of cellulose paper that has been reinforced with hydrogel.
Stretchable, washable batteries designed for wearables
17 December, 2021The battery works even when twisted or stretched to twice its normal length, or after being tossed in the laundry.
Simultaneous coating and drying for fast electrode production
17 November, 2021Drying times can be reduced to less than 20 seconds, which corresponds to half down to one-third of the usual production time, without capacity losses.
Nanotechnology is inspiring next-gen batteries
04 November, 2021 by Liam Critchley*A drive to improve the already-established Li-ion batteries by incorporating nanomaterials into them has begun.
Promising Li-ion battery material derived from wood
27 October, 2021Researchers are working to replace the liquids commonly used in today's lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries with solid materials.
Performance enhanced in zinc-ion batteries
01 October, 2021A new electrolyte and electrode combination improves several aspects of zinc-ion battery performance, particularly the stability over multiple charge and discharge cycles.
Stretchable, sweat-powered battery developed for wearables
21 September, 2021Scientists have developed a soft and stretchable battery, measuring 2 x 2 cm and as flat as a small paper bandage, that is powered by human perspiration.
A spoonful of sugar stabilises lithium–sulfur batteries
16 September, 2021Researchers have successfully stabilised lithium–sulfur battery technology by using a glucose-based additive on the positive electrode.
Lithium-metal battery has high energy density, stability
06 September, 2021The battery's nickel-rich cathode enables storage of high energy per unit mass, while the ionic liquid electrolyte ensures largely stable capacity over many cycles.
Preventing energy loss in Li-ion batteries
26 August, 2021Korean researchers have developed a solution to prevent the initial loss of lithium ions in supposedly fully charged batteries.
New salts for next-gen lithium-ion batteries
23 August, 2021The lithium salt currently being used in lithium-ion batteries is lithium hexafluorophosphate, which poses a fire and safety hazard.
Battery electrodes inspired by bamboo
11 August, 2021Inspired by a membrane inside bamboo, researchers are developing more efficient electrodes for batteries that could allow them to be recharged at a much faster rate.
Preventing oxygen release for safer batteries
22 July, 2021Fresh insights about the release of oxygen in lithium-ion batteries should pave the way for more robust and safer high-energy-density batteries.
Stopping polysulfide shuttling in lithium–sulfur batteries
02 July, 2021Polysulfide shuttling involves the movement of sulfur-containing intermediates between the cathode and anode during the battery's chemical processes.
