Eco-friendly electrolyte for aqueous Li-ion batteries
30 April, 2020The electrolyte is said to be cheap, non-flammable, eco-friendly and less toxic than other alternatives, yet creates stable voltage for common use.
Higher voltage and safer operation for Li-ion batteries
01 April, 2020Researchers have improved the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries, increasing not only the battery's voltage delivery but also its ability to suppress dangerous conditions.
Safety feature to stop lithium batteries catching on fire
19 March, 2020Researchers made a tweak to the part of the battery called the separator, so that it slows down the flow of energy (and thus heat) that builds up inside the battery when it short circuits.
Organic molecules could enable more sustainable batteries
18 March, 2020Organic electrode materials are considered to be extremely promising materials for sustainable batteries with high power capabilities.
Self-charging battery developed
03 March, 2020Researchers have developed a new type of battery that combines negative capacitance and negative resistance within the same cell, allowing the cell to self-charge without losing energy.
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?
