Better solid-state batteries
21 August, 2015 by David L Chandler, MIT News OfficeResearchers at MIT and Samsung have developed a new approach to one of the three basic components of batteries, the electrolyte.
New porous Li-ion batteries are safer and tougher
06 July, 2015Scientists have developed a high-performance lithium-ion battery from a porous solid which is stable at high temperatures.
Leaf-inspired micro-supercapacitor
02 July, 2015Scientists have developed a new micro-supercapacitor structure inspired by the intricate design of leaves in order to take advantage of the natural transport pathways.
New technique for visualising the activity of individual ions
29 June, 2015 by John GriffinA new technique allows researchers to visualise the activity of individual ions inside battery-like devices, known as supercapacitors. The method could be used to optimise and improve the devices for real-world applications, including electric cars, where they can be used alongside batteries to enhance a vehicle's performance.
Future Tech Concepts portable mini jump starters
25 June, 2015Future Tech Concepts has released a range of portable mini jump starters. Catering for vehicles of all sizes, the jump starters have the built-in multifunctionality of being a power bank for all the user's electronic needs.
Start-up reinvents lithium-ion battery manufacturing process
25 June, 2015 by David L Chandler, MIT News OfficeA new manufacturing approach for lithium-ion batteries is said to significantly reduce the manufacturing cost.
Preventing dendrite formation in lithium batteries
24 June, 2015Adding lithium nitrate and lithium polysulfide to the electrolytes of lithium metal batteries could keep them from catching fire.
Key to quick battery charging time
19 June, 2015Researchers have discovered the structure and transport properties of the 'intermediate state' in lithium-ion batteries — key to understanding the mechanisms of charge and discharge in rechargeable batteries.
Soft batteries made from wood
04 June, 2015Researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stanford University have used nanocellulose broken down from tree fibres to produce an elastic, foam-like battery material that can withstand shock and stress.
'Designer carbon' boosts battery performance
01 June, 2015Stanford University scientists have created a new carbon material that significantly boosts the performance of energy-storage technologies.
OSU invention captures wasted mobile phone energy, feeds it back to battery
29 May, 2015The Ohio State University has developed a new technology that is claimed to make mobile phone batteries last up to 30% longer on a single charge.
ITP Australia begins Li-ion battery trial
22 May, 2015ITP Australia has received funding from ARENA to conduct independent testing of the performance of six major lithium-ion battery brands, an 'advanced' lead-acid battery and a conventional lead-acid battery.
Rechargeable aluminium battery
08 April, 2015Stanford University scientists have invented a high-performance aluminium battery that is fast charging, long lasting and inexpensive.
N-type polymer for fast organic battery
07 April, 2015Researchers at the University of Houston have developed an efficient, conductive electron-transporting polymer, a long-missing puzzle piece that will allow ultrafast battery applications.
New cathode material increases energy density of lithium storage materials
17 March, 2015Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and KIT-founded Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) have developed a new cathode material based on a new storage principle, because of which energy storage densities can be increased beyond those of systems known so far.
