A sinter-free future for solid-state batteries?
26 October, 2023Researchers have developed a sinter-free method for the efficient, low-temperature synthesis of a liquid ceramic that could be suitable for a new generation of solid-state batteries.
Environmentally friendly recipe for EV battery recycling
19 October, 2023Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly recycling method that can recover 100% of aluminium and 98% of lithium used in electric vehicle batteries.
Innovative battery tech achieves minimal voltage decay
06 October, 2023Researchers have used lithium- and manganese-rich cathode materials to address the issue of voltage decay in lithium-ion batteries.
The potential of potassium-ion batteries for a greener future
22 September, 2023Researchers from the Tokyo University of Science have conducted experiments on aqueous potassium-ion batteries to gain insights into solid-electrolyte interphases.
Consortium to make batteries for electric vehicles more sustainable
13 September, 2023 by Theresa Duque, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryLithium-ion batteries could get a significant boost in energy density from disordered rock salt (DRX), a versatile battery material that can be made with almost any transition metal instead of nickel and cobalt.
Enhancing batteries and fuel cells with dispersibility estimation
05 September, 2023Researchers have developed a new approach to evaluate the dispersibility of carbon slurries, a key factor in the production of battery electrodes.
True shape of lithium revealed
01 September, 2023 by Wayne Lewis, UCLAFundamental discovery and new technique could lead to better, safer rechargeable batteries.
Suppressing lithium plating in batteries for fast-charging EVs
31 August, 2023A new way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle (EV) batteries could lead to faster charging times, according to researchers from the UK.
Framework developed to guide electrolyte design for batteries
30 August, 2023Researchers have developed a framework that can guide the design of electrolytes for advanced batteries.
Saline-powered ultrathin battery developed for smart contact lenses
25 August, 2023Scientists have developed a flexible battery as thin as a human cornea, which stores electricity when it is immersed in saline and could power smart contact lenses.
Zinc-air batteries: a cheaper, safer alternative to Li-ion
24 August, 2023A study by Edith Cowan University has found that zinc-air batteries are a promising alternative to Li-ion batteries, due to their high theoretical energy density and environmental friendliness.
New tech boosts development of carbon-capturing batteries
23 August, 2023Batteries that can capture harmful emissions could be right around the corner, thanks to a system that advances the development of catalysts for lithium-CO2 (Li-CO2) batteries.
Chloride ions from seawater could power green batteries
17 August, 2023A study has explored the viability of using seawater green batteries to store renewable energy, with the development of a new chloride-ion based redox chemistry.
Aluminium foil boosts development of Li-ion batteries
11 August, 2023 by Catherine BarzlerResearchers from Georgia Institute of Technology have used aluminium foil to create batteries with higher energy density and greater stability.
New charging tech to turn e-cars into batteries on wheels
11 August, 2023To ensure that two-way charging can be used on a broad scale, a team of researchers have launched a project that aims to develop semiconductor, device and system technologies for 800 V batteries.
