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Stretchable, sweat-powered battery developed for wearables

21 September, 2021

Scientists 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, 2021

Researchers 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, 2021

The 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, 2021

Korean 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, 2021

The 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, 2021

Inspired 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, 2021

Fresh 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, 2021

Polysulfide shuttling involves the movement of sulfur-containing intermediates between the cathode and anode during the battery's chemical processes.


Powerhouse Batteries LiFEPO4 batteries

29 June, 2021

Powerhouse Batteries' lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) range is designed to provide significant benefits over the traditional lead acid battery commonly used in many products utilising portable power or power backup requirements.


High-performance anode material for sodium-ion batteries

24 June, 2021

The novel material can store 1.5 times more electricity than the graphite anode used in commercial lithium-ion batteries, and its performance does not degrade even after 200 cycles.


Powerhouse Batteries deep cycle lead acid batteries

23 June, 2021

The Powerhouse range of deep cycle lead acid AGM batteries is designed for use in buggies, wheelchairs, forklifts and remote power applications.


Xerotech set to develop battery safety tech for ESA

07 June, 2021

Xerotech announced that it will qualify one of its core proprietary battery safety technologies for space applications in conjunction with the European Space Agency.


Improving the performance of lithium–sulfur batteries

01 June, 2021

Researchers have developed an innovative use of the nanomaterial boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT) to improve the performance of Li–S batteries.


Researchers improve stability in lithium–oxygen batteries

11 May, 2021

UK researchers have been working with British company Johnson Matthey to create stable and practical electrolytes for lithium–oxygen (Li–O2) batteries.


Brisbane company to develop graphene aluminium-ion batteries

27 April, 2021

The graphene aluminium-ion batteries are said to be faster-charging, more sustainable and longer-lived than lithium-ion batteries.


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